DryGair Featured in Grow Magazine – The Hemp & Cannabis Horticulture Magazine

Grow magazine is a leading cannabis cultivation publication. We’re proud to be featured in their latest edition, being highlighted for the humidity control, growth stimulation, and energy efficiency DryGair provides.

These are some excerpts from the article. Read the full article in Grow Magazine Issue 7, pages 96-104.

High Humidity Inhibits Plant Development and Causes Mold

“Plant metabolism relies on transpiration. But in order for water to evaporate, the air surrounding the plant must be able to absorb more water. If the air is already saturated, meaning 100% relative humidity, water won’t be able to evaporate.

So as relative humidity rises, plants are able to transpire less and less water, inhibiting their ability to take in and process the nutrients they need to develop.

The second way in which high humidity harms plants is by creating an environment ripe for molds, mildews and diseases. Many of the common greenhouse diseases may only develop in humid conditions, or in the presence of water.”

Providing Ideal Growing Conditions

“Controlling humidity isn’t just about avoiding very high humidity and condensation. Just like plants have a preferred temperature range, they also have a preferred relative humidity range.

For most plants, this range is between 60% to 80%. When RH is within optimal range, plants develop at an optimal pace – they grow larger, quicker, healthier, and provide more fruit.”

Saving Energy and Increasing Profits by Using Dehumidification

“By utilizing dehumidifiers at times when heating and venting are ineffective, or when they require large amounts of energy to constantly reheat, growers can drastically cut their energy costs.

When taking energy savings into account, along with larger yields and higher product quality, it’s no wonder greenhouse and indoor growers around the world are turning to dehumidification to increase their profits.”