Mushroom Indoor Grow Tent
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We are in the process of developing our latest mushroom grow tent.
These pictures, of our old design, are here just to tease you.
These pictures, of our old design, are here just to tease you.
The mushroom industry is expanding rapidly and new cultivators need an environment in which to grow mushrooms. Here is the first mushroom grow tent that Mushroom Guru developed.
Fully automated!
MAKRO sells a grow tent for R1400 that has a 1.4m x 1.4m square footprint. With a few modifications, this tent can be used for growing mushrooms. The custom changes that I have made, make this grow tent the best ever! All the modifications can be added as separate modules at different times, or all at once.
The standard tent, without modifications, comes in contact with the floor and anything "messed" inside the tent will fall on the ground. If you have a humidifier inside the tent, the floor will get wet, so you would then only be able to use this tent outdoors. As you may already know, outdoor temperatures are not possible to control, and that indoor mushroom cultivation works best.
The first modification is the waterproof fibreglass base. The base raises the tent which allows for more shelving and it gives you extra 'head room'. The tent material is "pinched" onto the outer edges of the base's rim with a product called 'Pinch-Weld' - this is to waterproof the tent. The rubber moulding can be removed if you need to disassemble the grow tent.
On the underside of the base is a piece of marine-ply (wood) that is sealed with sanding sealer and covered with black rubber. The ply wood is to strengthen the base and the rubber is to protect the floor from the fibre glass.
The standard tent has eight grid surfaces (4 shelves) and the bottom poles normally rest on the floor. When fitted to the new base, it has 9 shelves because the bottom tent poles are utilized and three bridging shelves are added. If you use autoclave bags in the standard tent (without the base), it will house 20 bags. By adding the base and the 'bridging shelves' it will house 45 bags. Extra space is always welcome when growing mushrooms - the bridging shelves can also be added one at a time if you feel that you need to build up to full capacity over time.
Please note that if you choose the Lighting module, the 3 bridging shelves will be included in the lighting price, as the lights need to be attached to the underside of the shelf.
Fully automated!
- LED Lighting - 12 Volt 6500k waterproof sealed strip light for each shelf.
- Fresh Air Exchange - Two centrifugal fans extract and replace air in seconds.
- Humidifying - 4 Litre Water circulation system that runs stable at 95% humidity.
- Heating elements - 12 meters of 220V 19 watt Heating wire, for even temperatures.
- Controller - All you need to do is fill the water system, the controller does the rest.
MAKRO sells a grow tent for R1400 that has a 1.4m x 1.4m square footprint. With a few modifications, this tent can be used for growing mushrooms. The custom changes that I have made, make this grow tent the best ever! All the modifications can be added as separate modules at different times, or all at once.
The standard tent, without modifications, comes in contact with the floor and anything "messed" inside the tent will fall on the ground. If you have a humidifier inside the tent, the floor will get wet, so you would then only be able to use this tent outdoors. As you may already know, outdoor temperatures are not possible to control, and that indoor mushroom cultivation works best.
The first modification is the waterproof fibreglass base. The base raises the tent which allows for more shelving and it gives you extra 'head room'. The tent material is "pinched" onto the outer edges of the base's rim with a product called 'Pinch-Weld' - this is to waterproof the tent. The rubber moulding can be removed if you need to disassemble the grow tent.
On the underside of the base is a piece of marine-ply (wood) that is sealed with sanding sealer and covered with black rubber. The ply wood is to strengthen the base and the rubber is to protect the floor from the fibre glass.
The standard tent has eight grid surfaces (4 shelves) and the bottom poles normally rest on the floor. When fitted to the new base, it has 9 shelves because the bottom tent poles are utilized and three bridging shelves are added. If you use autoclave bags in the standard tent (without the base), it will house 20 bags. By adding the base and the 'bridging shelves' it will house 45 bags. Extra space is always welcome when growing mushrooms - the bridging shelves can also be added one at a time if you feel that you need to build up to full capacity over time.
Please note that if you choose the Lighting module, the 3 bridging shelves will be included in the lighting price, as the lights need to be attached to the underside of the shelf.
The selling price of the base is R2350 (including the rubber moulding).
Standard package = grow tent + waterproof base = R3750
Optional Modules
I recommend the Full House, however, the most important modules are; heating and humidity. With regards to the lighting, you could position your own light outside the tent or fit your own LED lights inside the tent. The Exhaust Fan Module need not be installed if you visit your grow room twice a day, as the air will be "exchanged" when you walk in and out each time, as you need to unzip the door-flap. If you need to leave the tent unattended for more than 3 days at a time, have the fans installed.
Standard package = grow tent + waterproof base = R3750
Optional Modules
- LED Lighting Module (including 3 bridging shelves) R2800
- Exhaust fan Module |Fresh Air Exchange R1900
- Heating Module R1250
- Humidity Module R2300
- 3 Bridging shelves R930
- Full House R12930 (Including controller for Full Automation)
I recommend the Full House, however, the most important modules are; heating and humidity. With regards to the lighting, you could position your own light outside the tent or fit your own LED lights inside the tent. The Exhaust Fan Module need not be installed if you visit your grow room twice a day, as the air will be "exchanged" when you walk in and out each time, as you need to unzip the door-flap. If you need to leave the tent unattended for more than 3 days at a time, have the fans installed.
LED Lighting Module
 |  The LED Lighting Module costs R2800 and consists of 15 strips of LED lights that are powered by a 12V power supply. The colour temperature of the LED is 7000k, which is ideal for growing mushrooms. The amount of light produced is enough to make the mushrooms grow toward it and not in different directions. ***Contrary to belief, not all mushrooms are grown in the dark. Only the white button mushroom is grown in the dark - consumers like white mushrooms. The same mushroom grown in the light is brown. All other mushrooms are grown with normal day and night cycles.***  |
The lights can be controlled by a 'day/night' switch, timer or operated manually. If you operate the lights manually, you would turn them 'ON' when you make your morning coffee and 'OFF' after supper.
Exhaust Fan Module
 |  The Exhaust Fan Module costs R1900 and consists of two centrifugal fans mounted at the lowest part of the tent. The fans extract the used air through two 105mm pipes. The fans can be set to run as many times a day as you chose. Yes, everything is filtered. ***Mushrooms breath in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is heavier that oxygen because it has a carbon molecule attached to it, so it sinks to below the oxygen. As the carbon dioxide builds up inside the tent, the mushrooms begin to elongate their stems in search for fresh air. If the air is not exchanged often enough, the mushrooms will become deformed.*** |
Heating Module
 |  The Heating Module costs R1250 and consists of 12 metres of 220V 19watt heating wire that is fixed to the underside of the base and controlled by a thermostat. The warmth from the base helps you maintain the desired temperature and aids in raising the humidity inside the tent. If you choose the Full House option, the heating will be controlled by the controller and not a thermostat. |
Humidity Module
 |  The Humidity Module costs R2300 and consists of a powerful water pump, gutter system and a drip sheet. This module needs a 'skilled hand' to install, so it is recommended that you order your tent with this module installed. If you decide not to include this module, you can use a standard ultrasonic humidifier. |
Grow tent Packages
  | Option 1 Standard package = grow tent + waterproof base. R3750 As mentioned above, with this option you get the tent and the waterproof base. The tent itself will be at cost price. You also have the option to purchase the tent from your nearest MAKRO store and order just the base. This will reduce the shipping cost. If you order extra modules, I will purchase the tent myself, install the modules and ship everything all at once. |
  | Option 2 Standard package + Heating + Humidity modules R7350 These are the two most important modules. Every species of mushroom has its own temperature range in which it likes to grow. If you can't control the temperature, you will not succeed. With these two modules installed, you can easily maintain temperature and humidity. |
   | Option 3 Standard package + Lighting + Heating + Humidity modules. R10 100 By adding the lighting module, you also get the 3 bridging shelves, which is a massive value add, as the extra shelves make a huge difference! Mentioned above; the lights can't be installed without these three shelves, so you get the shelves for free if you add the lights. Having the right lighting has always been an issue with mushroom growers. This is a 12 Volt system that uses very little electricity. It can be controlled by a 'day/night' switch, timer or manually. You are also welcome to leave this module out and install your own lights. All you need to consider is that the LED/7000k strips and power supply would cost you R1200 anywhere else and you would have to install it yourself. |
  |   | Option 4 Full House = All four modules + 3 shelves and a controller to automate everything. R12 930 Every home-cultivator's dream - to have a fully automated grow room. This is the first fully automated grow tent available commercially and paving the way for many more to come. Having all four modules installed does make my life easier, as I can control all the modules with one digital controller and don't need to fit separate timers and switches. |
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