Would you like to grow your own but don’t have any garden space? Perhaps you have a lack of space in your apartment – or nosy neighbours? Never fear, there is an option that may surprise you – growing weed in a closet! Sounds crazy, but the results will amaze you. Read on to find out why growing weed in the wardrobe could be the answer you’re looking for:
How to grow weed in a closet?
- Preparing the closet
- Getting the lighting right
- Containers
- Ventilation
- Growing medium
- Air conditioning system
1. Preparing the closet
First of all, you will need to empty your wardrobe. Completely clear it of all clothes, shoes, magazines and anything else you may have lurking in there. You could opt for a cupboard or cabinet but wardrobes or closets are the ideal types of indoor furniture because of their size and the fact that they usually have in-built storage shelves. It needs to be at least four feet height and 70 inches in breadth. The higher the better, especially if you are planning to grow a tall plant.
Clean everything thoroughly. Give everything a good wipe with a mild bleach solution. It cannot be emphasised enough that no traces of dust, dirt and mould should be left in the wardrobe! Leave to dry.
Make sure the inside of the wardrobe is white. Most modern flatpack wardrobes are already white but if yours has a natural wood finish, get some paint and give it a makeover. This is to maximise the effect of the artificial lighting you will need to deploy.
2. Getting the best lights for growing weed in your closet
The good news is that there is no need to spend lots of money on really expensive lighting systems when setting up your closet. As the plants are growing in a confined space, too much exposure to light could harm your plants. However, choosing the best light is very important as it is the only source of light to which your seedlings will be exposed.
Three main types of light are suitable for closet grows. They are Fluorescent grow lights, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) grow lights and Light Emitting Diode (LED) grow lights. Each of these has its own set of pros and cons.
Fluorescent grow lights
Fluorescent grow lights are cheap, don’t emit a lot of heat, offer a broad light spectrum and use standard plug socket fittings. They work well in small spaces and are ideal for use on seedlings and the vegetative phase. However, most fluorescent grow lights aren’t as powerful as other light sources and this can affect the eventual yield.
HID grow lights
There are at least three types of HID lights: Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH), High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH).
HID lights offer a great spectrum for all stages. MH lights are ideal for the vegetative phase, HPS for the flowering and CMH for all phases. They have been used successfully by indoor growers for many years. It is essential to choose dimmable HID lights as they may produce too much heat in the confined space of a wardrobe.
HID lights give great harvests but will use loads of electricity. These days, they’re pretty much considered the old school option because of LED lights.
LED grow lights
LED lights are undeniably the best choice for stealth grows. They are easy to install, ultra-energy-efficient and emit little heat. If you are worried about electricity bills, LEDs are the right choice for you. They are long-lasting and available in a wide range of shapes and styles. Overall, we recommend LED lights for growing weed in a wardrobe. Check some amazing LED grow lights here: Shop
3. Containers
The world is your oyster when it comes to things you can use as containers. We’ve even heard of old computer towers being used, but whatever you use, make sure it has enough depth for the roots. Fabric pots are becoming increasingly popular. They allow excess water to drain and allow oxygen to access the roots.
To be continued…