When you think to set up a 4×4 grow tent some common questions come to your mind and make you loaded, for instance, how many plants can a 4×4 grow tent yield? Or how much wattage a 4×4 grow tent needed? And so on. Here we will try to provide all the necessary answers to your asking step by step.

A 4×4 grow tent normally yields anything between 1lb to 2lb (16–30oz). Yet, there are some other factors that influence plants' yield such as, the growing style (SOG, ScrOG, Flux, and Bush), the height limit, the number of plants, the environment, etc.

The 4 x 4 indoor grow tent is the most popular size grow tent. It's a perfect match for both new growers and experienced growers who are looking to harvest 6+ medium to large plants every 3 months.

A 4×4 grow tent fits 600 to 1200 watt grow lights (or equivalent) and suitable for anywhere in your home which makes it easy to hide away for a secluded growth.

4×4 Grow Tent Yield Under Different Lighting

To get maximum yield on any grow room you need to have a lighting of 400–600W for every square meter area. So, this means to get maximum yield in a 4×4 space you need to have a lighting of between 800–1200W.

To achieve this, you can opt to buy a single 1000W or several 600W lights. However, in a 4×4 tent, we would recommend you to buy and install two 1000W lights. Also, you need to note that if you increase the number of lights, it will raise the temperatures. Apart from the power, the type of light is also another determinant of crop yields.

There are three major types of lights. They include;
Fluorescent lights
LED lights
HPS lights

Yield Under Fluorescent Light

LED grow lights come in two different types - T5 and CFL. T5 is meant for large grow tents. For a 4×4 we recommend you to buy a CFL. With all conditions taken care of, you can expect to grow 0.25 grams of buds under every What. So, it means if you use 1000W yield, you would 0.5 lbs. And this isn't a good yield to get from your tent.

Yield Under High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Light

HID gives a better yield as compared to fluorescent lights. They come in three types - Metal Halide (MH), High-Pressure Sodium (HPS), and Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH). However, to get the best out of these lights, you need to boost them with hoods or reflectors.

But one of the problems that you will have to deal with is heat. Once you have installed the lights, you need to employ cooling techniques for your tent. Otherwise, your plants will be destroyed and they won't produce as much as you would wish.

With a good set-up HD light, you can get 1 gram of buds forever watt. In the space of 4×4, you would make a total yield of about 2.5 lbs. However, to achieve this, you need to manage your light as your plants grow. Use MH lamps at vegetative stages, and when your plant starts flowering, put on the HPS lights. This strategy would maximize the total yield you will get from your 4×4 grow tent.

LED or HPS, which is the Best Lighting for 4×4 Grow Tent?
Now you might be confused about which light to use for your crops. When you compare both lights, LED lighting is cost-effective. LED grow lights use less energy as compared to HPS. You also won't incur the cost of cooling down grow room.

On the other hand, HPS gives plants more yields. But again it raises the issue of the cost you will incur with the HPS grow lights. You will need to cool down grow room when you use them. And if you don't cool it effectively, you may end up getting lower yields than you expected.
Besides the bulbs also consume more electrical energy.
So, to get maximum yield from your Grow room, you should combine both the lighting system. This will give you a balance between the yields and cost.

Different Grow Methods in a 4×4 Grow Tent:

In this section, we will discuss how many plants you can grow in a 4×4 space? And, what growing style you are going to follow to get the maximum yield? Here we will mention different styles of yield like ScrOG, SOG, Bush, Mesh, etc.

Actually, your plant's training and strain determine the number of plants and the style of yield.

Now, it's a crucial question of how many plants you should grow in a 4×4 grow tent for a better outcome? Well, except for some special cases, here is the best plant density for maximum growth in a 4×4 tent.

Plants To Grow Per Square Meter

The range of growing plants for SOG is 4–16 per m2
The range of growing plants for Pruning is 1 per m2
The range of growing plants with low-stress training is 4 per m2

The range of growing plants for ScrOG is 1 per m2
Now, we will discuss the best type of growing style, which gives you the maximum yield. To the majority of the growers, ScrOG is the best kind of method in a 4×4 tent to yield. Following this method, you can expect 1.5 to 2 lbs dry.

It also facilitates you to grow 2 plants in a 4×4 space. However, if you try SOG, you can room 15 to 20 plants and the yield would be around 1 to 1.5 lbs.

Different Strains for 4×4 Yields:

When your plants fail to live up the quality, you want to consume. You should choose the right genes. Here some high yielding cannabis strains are mentioned in the following.

Big Bud
Big buds can produce an enormous amount of buds. It gives you up to 1 lb. Yield per plant in a 4×4 space. That's why it's the most notorious kind of strain while it comes to yield.

Sensi seeds are currently the best seeds that belong to big bud genes.

Blue Dream
Blue Dream is another versatile strain that grows pretty well. This gene is a cross gene strain of haze and blueberry. But its origin is still unknown.

The growth rate of Blue Dream is a bit slow. It turns into high yielding Sativa dominant plant within 60 days. Yet, if you desire to get dense round nuggets of cannabis, you should pick this strain.

However, you can grow the blue dream, both indoor and outdoor. But, outdoor-grown will give you comparatively better yield. A 4×4 space usually grows 1.5 to 2 lbs.

Northern Light
Northern light is short in size and a single cola growing strain. Hence, you can grow this strain well in SOG or Bush/Mesh style and still expect a good quantity of yield.

In a 4×4 grow area, 1000w grow room yield would be 1.5lbs.

Northern light is great for beginners as well as professionals to grow indoor. It's likely to grow on both soil and hydro system within 40 to 50 days.

White Widow
You might have seen thick resin cannabis with a solid bud structure, the most possibility that was a white widow.
White Widow is a pretty familiar strain to boost your indoor grows. Due to the quickest flowering time (10 weeks), you can do more frequent cultivation of White Widow than other strains.

Around 1 to 2 lbs. of dry yield from a 4×4 space you can expect within a lifespan of 55–60 days. Apart from its hefty yield, pleasant aesthetics have made the White Widow most popular.

There are some more strains also available besides the aforementioned four strains which are widely familiar for high growth and yield. For example, Super Silver Haze, Sour Diesel, L.S.D, Skunk #1, and so on.

Tips To Maximize 4×4 Grow Tent yield

It is easier to grow any plant in a 4×4 grow tent. Though it is challenging to get the maximum yield of it. To do so you will have to look into every matter from start to the end of the growing process. Follow the tips below in order to get the desired yield and better results:

Grow vertically
To get maximum cannabis yield, grow vertically instead of horizontally. This growing style stacks plants on top of each other to ensure a high yield

Grow Better Strains
To get a high yield, always choose strain carefully. The only method is to test one and stick to it if you find it better for your grow tent

Opt For High Quality Grow Tent Accessories
Your hard work may result in nothing if you opt to choose low-quality growing accessories like a tent, lights, ventilation accessories, and carbon filter. So, choose carefully.

Prefer Organic Methods
Organic methods are a big win for your plant. Try to grow without using chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides for high yield.

Try ScroG for yield
Try ScrOG growing style, it's good for higher yield. This growing method includes placing a screen of 12–15inch above the plant top. When plants grow at the height of 4 inches, tie them to the screen. This way, you will get a nice blanket of plants tops

Ensure Zero Light Wastage
Make sure lights are not wasting from your tent. This way, the plant will not prepare the nutrition that is required to grow healthy.

Prefer Hydroponic System
Don't grow in soil. Prefer a hydroponic system to get a higher yield. This way you can control the number of nutrients that plants receive.

Conclusion

For many home-growers, 4' x 4' is the Goldilocks size for grow tents. No matter what training technique you use, these tents typically reward growers with moderate to heavy yields without taking up too much space.

Just because 4' x 4' tents are popular, of course, doesn't mean they're the best "fit" for you. You always need to consider the available space you have and the yield you want before picking your grow tent.