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When growing outdoors a key consideration is when to plant seeds for optimum light and temperature conditions. It is best to know the DLI your plant will receive when choosing a location. You can check the DLI for a given longitude and latitude through the year on Suntracker. https://dli.suntrackertech.com/
== Indoor ==
While growing indoors it is crucial to monitor and adjust the environment's [[Temperature and Humidity|temperature and humidity]] as there is no natural mechanism to regulate these factors. Data from [[Environment Sensors|environment sensors]] will give the best indication of if the environment is sufficient but there are also[[Symptoms of bad environment|symptoms of
=== Temperature and humidity ===
=== Adding extra Co<sub>2</sub> ===
Very high levels of Co<sub>2</sub> (>1,000ppm) can induce headaches and sleepiness<ref>https://www.kane.co.uk/knowledge-centre/what-are-safe-levels-of-co-and-co2-in-rooms</ref> so be sure to buy a [[Environment Sensors#Carbon Dioxide .28Co2.29|sensor]] to ensure you are exposed to safe levels.
To increase Co<sub>2</sub> concentration to a high level in the grow environment the enclosure must be sealed to prevent the gas from escaping. Ventilation must also be reduced or disabled. There are two main methods of adding Co<sub>2</sub>: using a tank with regulator and tubing into the grow space or using a chemical reaction that produces Co<sub>2</sub>.
'''Co<sub>2</sub> is heavier than air''' so however it is attained it should be inserted above the canopy so that it falls onto the plant. Fans on the floor pointing upwards can also help direct Co<sub>2</sub> from the floor into the leaves.
== Example indoor environments ==
An ultra simplistic design often utilizing plastic buckets.
https://spacebuckets.com/template
== References ==
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