The Best Grow Tents for 2020

So, you love gardening but don’t have the space to do so? Or maybe, you are tired of constantly battling with diseases, pests, and harsh weather and these things have driven you off outdoor gardening. In any case, there is a great solution that you can resort to.

You can start gardening indoors. Don’t believe us? Well, grow tents not only make this possible but they also ensure that your plants grow to their optimum capacity. Here, we will take a look at the best grow tents in 2020 that you can use to kick start your indoor gardening.

You need to keep in mind that buying a grow tent is not at all a matter of brand, but rather it is a matter of different features which bring the desired benefit. Therefore, after reviewing many good grow tents and considering the factors which make a perfect grow tent, we have compiled a list of the best grow tents in 2020.

If you are looking for a good grow tent to grow cannabis, vegetables, seasonal fruits out of season, then your search ends here. So, without further ado, let’s talk about the best grow tents in the market for 2020.

The Best Grow Tents Reviewed

Editor’s Top Pick	Product
Top Pick	VIVOSUN Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent (48″x48″x80″)
Alternative Top Pick	TopoGrow 2-in-1 Indoor Grow Tent (48″x36″x72″)
Best High End Pick	TopoLite Grow Tent Room Complete Kit Hydroponic Growing System
Best Gorilla Grow Tent	Gorilla Grow Tent GGT1020 Tent, 10 by 20 by 6-Feet/11-Inch, Black
Best Budget Option	TopoLite Full Range Hydroponic Indoor Grow Tent (24″x24″x48″)

Our Top Pick: VIVOSUN Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent (48″x48″x80″)

You will find many tents in the market with no ability to hold up extreme heat. This is something important because usually, you will have a lot of hot lights hanging in an enclosed space. The VIVOSUN Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent ensures all of these safety features and will keep your very safe.

VIVOSUN also provides you with Tent Blocks. These Tent Blocks will basically help keep the tent reflective. The interior is covered by 95% reflective Mylar lining. Reflection of lights will help in energy-saving and it will also increase the growth of the plants.

If you were to judge the quality with its price, the VIVOSUN grow tent is just incredible. It comes with a warranty for two years and various real users on Amazon have claimed that the customer service of VIVOSUN is also excellent.    

One thing you should keep in mind though is that you need to be careful while using the zips of this grow tent. When you zip and unzip it, go it carefully. This will help in keeping the zippers intact as, sadly, they are of low-quality.

What We Like:

• Extra Thick Canvas | This top grow tent comes with an extra-thick 600D canvas with metal poles and corner adapter which make this grow tent very stable. This solves the leaking problem. It also has a double-stitched canvas which gives it more strength and the blocking material also prevents external lights.
• Easy Installation | This grow tent is super easy to install. You require no hardware and you will be able to set this beautiful grow tent up with ease. However, you should definitely read the whole instructions carefully before starting with installation and not hurry.
• Easy to Use | The inside of this grow tent is very reflective and it is very easy to clean from the inside. While passing by the tent, you can see how well your plants are growing at any time as this grow tent has an observation window. You do not have to unzip it. Overall, it is extremely convenient and easy to operate.

Things to Consider:

• Low-quality Zippers | Although the VIVOSUN Mylar Hydroponic grows tent is best in every way, its only downside is that the zippers are not that durable. A bit less durable zippers may be accepted but the zippers that come with this grow tent are downright low-quality. One solution would be to purchase heavy-duty zippers from the market and then use it with this grow tent.

Alternative Top Pick: TopoGrow 2-in-1 Indoor Grow Tent (48″x36″x72″)

This grow tent has two sides: One side of the tent is further divided into two shelves – which makes it perfect for propagating seedlings, and the other side of this tent is of full height, with ample space for more mature plants to grow.

Another feature of the TopoGrow 2-in-1 Indoor Grow Tent is that it is flexible. You can easily remove the central divider and also the shelf to create one single large space if you have any bigger plants that you would like to grow in it.

This grow tent has a frame made entirely of steel. This includes the corner pieces as well. This steel frame gives the tent strength and makes it very durable and sturdy. You also get a metal support beam that you can use to hang equipment such as an inline fan, a light or a carbon filter.

The outer shell is made up of extra-thick canvas so you can be sure that it will not tear. Also, all the seams are double stitched so that they avoid pinprick holes allowing in light. It has a Mylar interior which will reflect back 98% of the light inside the tent.

What We Like:

• Durability | As said above, this grow tent features a complete steel frame and a metal support beam. The material is also of the highest quality. It has a durable 600D Oxford cloth on the outside. All of these things make this grow tent quite durable and long-lasting.
• Flexibility | The TopoGrow 2-in-1 Indoor Grow Tent has two sides and one of which is further divided into two shelves. The two shelves and sides can also be merged as needed to create a larger space for bigger plants. This gives you great flexibility to create multiple growing environments.
• Easy to Assemble | This grow tent comes with an assembling manual, and you can also lookup setup instructions on YouTube. The setup itself is quite straightforward.

Things to Consider:

• Central Divider |Although most of the set up is relatively easy and you will be able to assemble this grow tent without any effort, the central divider which separates it into two sides is simply a sheet of Mylar. Therefore, the central divider can be a bit tricky to perfectly place in position.

Best High-End Pick: TopoLite Grow Tent Room Complete Kit Hydroponic Growing System

When you think about a grow tent starter kit, you obviously image a few things. The grow tent itself, the fan-filter combo, the grow light, and a few ducting – That’s about it. However, not everyone has the same amount of space that this system requires. The grow tent light combo should come with a number of sizes to choose from. And that’s what the TopoLite Grow Tent Complete Kit does for you.

Inside the package, you get an LED 300W grow light, a 4″ filter ventilation kit, and the grow tent itself.

What We Like:

• Durability | At the inside, there is a 96% highly reflective diamond polymer layer, and the outside part consists of 600D oxford cloth. In case you don’t know, the 600D oxford cloth has the ability to isolate the light and keep it inside the grow tent.
• Different Sizes | This grow tent complete kit comes in 12 different sizes and combinations which gives you great convenience to choose your desired grow tent kit according to the amount of space you can allot to it.
• 300W LED Grow Light | It comes with a 300-800W LED Grow Light which will stay with your plants throughout all stages of their growth. However, you should not use the LED light if you have a light cycle longer than 16 hours.
• Fan-filter Combo | With this grow tent kit, you get a TopoLite fan-filter combo. With this combo, you can easily keep bad smell and particles away from the attention of your neighbours.

Best Gorilla Grow Tent: Gorilla Grow Tent GGT1020 Tent, 10 by 20 by 6-Feet/11-Inch, Black

Gorilla grow tents are known for making some of the best quality grow tents out there. Therefore, we have included the Gorilla GGT1020 in our list of best grow tents.

Talking about its durability, the Gorilla GGT1020 is one of the strongest grow tents. It comes with a 1680D canvas material that is quite thick. It has zippers that are extremely durable so you won’t have to worry about being careful while opening or closing it.

The Gorilla GGT1020 comes with a diamond reflection technology. Because of this, gorilla GGT1020 grow tent can distribute up to 30% more lumens which creates less waste and gives your plants more of what they actually need.

These are the tallest grow tents available on Amazon. There are adjustable extension poles that you can use to effortlessly increase the height of this gorilla grow tent from 7” to up to 10”.

There are four cross bars – two in each direction. It would be awesome if there was just one more cross bar. However, between those 4 cross bars and the 4 bars at the top that make up the frame, there’s quite a bit of structure to hang stuff from.

What We Like:

• Durability | Gorilla GGT1020 has received many positive reviews for its durability. The 1680D thick canvas material, 16 double cinching ducting ports, and steel interlocking frame give it the required strength and make it an ideal environment for growing plants.
• Large Window | With this grow tent, you will not have to constantly open and close the grow tent to take a look at how your plants are doing. This is because it has a large window that offers easy grow snapshots.

Best Budget Option: TopoLite Full Range Hydroponic Indoor Grow Tent (24″x24″x48″)

If you want to grow herbs, exotic fruits, vegetables or seasonal fruits out of season while also staying under a budget, then the TopLite Indoor Grow Tent is for you. This is our pick for the best budget grow tent on available on Amazon.

This grow tent has a sturdy construction. It is a hydroponic indoor grow tent, and it has a 96% reflective diamond Mylar to enhance the reflective effect inside it. This ensures that all the light is reflected back and there are no light leaks.

Talking about the ventilation, it has multiple vents with mesh for fan and filter output. This gives us better ventilation.

What We Like:

• Durability | The material that is used to build this grow tent is heavy-duty. It is made up of Heavy-duty 600D lightproof oxford cloth on the outside. The zippers used are also heavy-duty and quite durable which is something you don’t see in other tents mentioned in this list. Of course, it is double-stitched as well.
• Easy to set up| The setup of TopoLite Hydroponic Indoor Grow Tent is so effortless that you probably will not even have to read the instruction manual to put it together (although you should take a look at it just to be safe).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the term “hydroponics” mean?

Hydroponics is nothing but a method of growing plants without soil. In this technique, a mineral nutrient solution in a water solvent is used. This allows the nutrient uptake process to be more efficient as compared to the usual soil method. There are various types or variations of hydroponics.

Can I put my grow tent outside?

Yes, you can most certainly put a grow tent outside!

Maybe you don’t have the ability or space to put a grow tent indoors but have enough space to put it outside in your garden perhaps. In any case, if you are going to put a grow tent outside, here are some quick tips that you should keep in mind:

• Try to get a durable, high-quality tent. The ones we have listed are great. However, if you do end up using a cheaper tent that has lower quality canvas, then you must reinforce it with duct tape or something like that.
• You are likely to invite some unfriendly bugs as your grow tent is outdoors. So, keep your grow tent free of any holes and keep it shut as much as possible.
• You will have to be proactive about bugs. You could try releasing grasshoppers or ladybugs in the tent right after assembling it.
• You should ensure that your grow tent is secured down with stakes or some kind of foundation to the earth or just something stable. The last thing you want is a strong wind pushing your tent over.

Can my grow tent catch fire?

It is only natural if you are afraid of your grow tent catching fire. Why? Well, you have all the ingredients for a random fire: a high-temperature light (unless you are using LED), some dry material (clothes, leaves, the tent itself) and electricity. It is all a dangerous mix if you do not carefully plan it and check often (twice a day is recommended). You should also keep a fire extinguisher in the room.

So, is your grow tent inflammable? Yes. However, a higher quality grow tent from a reputable company are likely to have thicker and more durable canvas material that is going to be more resistant to catching fire, as compared to a lower quality thin plastic tent from some no-name company.

All in all, you should definitely take precautions and keeping checking your grow tent at regular intervals.

What type of vegetables can be grown inside a grow tent?

Generally, most plants will take around 10 to 12 weeks to grow to harvest. The first few weeks will be spent in a vegetative light cycle (i.e. 16 hours on and 8 hours off) with no red light. The second stage of the process will be the bloom cycle (i.e. 12 hours on and 12 hours off) with the added red light.

Other Worthy Mentions

These are ones that didn’t quite make the cut as one of the top picks but are still interesting enough to be worth a look.