Help first time grower indoors in california

[solk]

help i’m going to be attempting to grow 12 plants in total maybe 2-3 mother and the rest clones
i need ideas on grow rooms and lighting ive been having trouble getting a solid lead since there is so much info i feel overwhelmed budget not to important but maybe under 300 if possible let me know what y’all think

 

[Dontjudgeme]

12 plants in a tent for less than $300 is gonna be tough, considering the equipment involved.

 

[Powertech]

$300 just for lighting 12 plants I don't even see feasible, maybe if you build the lights

 

[solk]

12 plants in a tent for less than $300 is gonna be tough, considering the equipment involved.

well if possible i’ll spend more if necessary i’m be doing it in a garage
i really want to do 4x4 grow and 4x8 flower what do you recommend

 

[Dontjudgeme]

Like the above said, to flower 12 plants you will spend over $300 on just lights. If you could afford a higher budget you might get more advice.

 

[Powertech]

If you go cheap on everything just the tents and exhaust will eat up over $300, but you might want some light

4x4 veg tent - $80
exhaust - $30
4x8 flower tent - $160
Exhaust - $60

Maybe try and find used equipment online....just sterilize the living crap out of it

 

[friedguy]

You can save some $ by making panda film tents.

CFLs work great for mothers/clones and are cheap and plentiful.

You can sog 12 plants in a 4x4 and keep 2-3 mothers and clones in a 2x4.

You will need exhaust fans for each tent.

https://smile.amazon.com/iPower-Digital-Dimmable-System-Reflector/dp/B00CQ8ROYO/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=600+hps&qid=1587748919&sr=8-8

^ 4x4 lights

Still gonna be over $300 and I hope your garage has A/C... mine's getting over 90* already in so cal... I have lights on at night and off during the day to combat this.

I've grown some fine cheeba with panda film and CFLs in the past, but IMO, I would raise your budget for better equipment and some good tents.

 

[solk]

You can save some $ by making panda film tents.

CFLs work great for mothers/clones and are cheap and plentiful.

You can sog 12 plants in a 4x4 and keep 2-3 mothers and clones in a 2x4.

You will need exhaust fans for each tent.

https://smile.amazon.com/iPower-Digital-Dimmable-System-Reflector/dp/B00CQ8ROYO/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=600+hps&qid=1587748919&sr=8-8

^ 4x4 lights

Still gonna be over $300 and I hope your garage has A/C... mine's getting over 90* already in so cal... I have lights on at night and off during the day to combat this.

I've grown some fine cheeba with panda film and CFLs in the past, but IMO, I would raise your budget for better equipment and some good tents.

alright well i’ve been thinking and i’m do a 800 dollar limit
what lights would you recommend and also how many lights and exhaust fans would recommend for the 4x2 and the 4x4 tent
last question what’s a good fan to use
sorry i new to this ha

 

[PoopyMcPooper]

alright well i’ve been thinking and i’m do a 800 dollar limit
what lights would you recommend and also how many lights and exhaust fans would recommend for the 4x2 and the 4x4 tent
last question what’s a good fan to use
sorry i new to this ha

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