Well hate to tell ya but i worked for the SD in middle TN for 5 years after i got out of the marine corps Every year late winter early spring we had more home growers in the jail than you could count. They were getting 5 to 7 years if they were lucky. All picked up by the pot chopper in residental housing. So i finally left the department. and no im not paranoid , i live in san francisco. That shit is way legal here.
$2000 Budget - (Stimulus Check) - 1st Time Grower
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iPerculate
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If you plan on growing in a detached garage, you will need to do some serious bug control.
Dont get a blurple.
Read more buy less.
Dont get a blurple.
Read more buy less.
He wants 5lb your setup could do 1.5lb on a good grow so yeah he's going to have to triple his budget
Nope. First step, research. Start here: https://growweedeasy.com
Buying the seeds and equipment before having even a basic understanding of everything available is putting the cart before the horse, and you will throw time and money away by doing it backwards.
CptTripps
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We all agree that 5lb isn't feasible. Just trying to make the budget work with quality gear that's easily accessible.
Hi
I am medical so I can only bud 6 at a time.
I started out with 1 2x4 grow tent $50 and 1 1000 LED dimmable $150. That's my clone/seed tent. Them my grow bud tents are
2 4x4 tents with 1 each 1000 white flat panel lights. Total start up cost with seed, cost was $1300. I had nothing to add on hand so my next costs were fans and pH test kit and nutrients.
Another $250. As time goes I've added or changed things to meet my ladies needs.
I am medical so I can only bud 6 at a time.
I started out with 1 2x4 grow tent $50 and 1 1000 LED dimmable $150. That's my clone/seed tent. Them my grow bud tents are
2 4x4 tents with 1 each 1000 white flat panel lights. Total start up cost with seed, cost was $1300. I had nothing to add on hand so my next costs were fans and pH test kit and nutrients.
Another $250. As time goes I've added or changed things to meet my ladies needs.
Thanks everyone for their input and suggestion. I think I'm going to go with one 4x8 tent and hempy buckets.
Here is what I'm thinking so far. Total cost for stuff below: $1470.13
Thoughts?
(10) ORGANIC 10 Quarts Coarse Perlite for all Plants - $19.99 ($199.90 )
(1) FENDIDI Water Beads - $14.88
(2) Sterilite 11205812 10 Quart Pail, Classic Red, 12-Pack - $30.07 (60.14 )
(1) Organic Neem Bliss 100% Pure Cold Pressed Neem Seed Oil - (16 oz) - $17.99
(2) Hydrofarm Green Hgs12P Premium Saucer 12", Pack of 10 - $23.99 ($47.98 )
(2) Bloom Plus LED Grow Light BP-3000 - $299.99 ($599.98 )
(1) Homneer 2-Pack Grow Tent Net - $25.99
(1) TopoGrow 2-in-1 Indoor Grow Tent 108"X48"X80" - $232.16
(2) CO2 Emitting Mushroom Kits - Carbon Dioxide Booster - $24.99 ($49.98 )
(1) iPower 6 Inch 442 CFM Inline Fan Carbon Filter 25 Feet Ducting - $144.59
(2) Air King Clip Fan - $19.28 ($38.56 )
(1) General Hydroponics HGC722080 pH Control Kit - $23.99
(1) Digital PH Meter - $13.99
(1) Portable AC Unit - $0 (already have)
Here is what I'm thinking so far. Total cost for stuff below: $1470.13
Thoughts?
(10) ORGANIC 10 Quarts Coarse Perlite for all Plants - $19.99 ($199.90 )
(1) FENDIDI Water Beads - $14.88
(2) Sterilite 11205812 10 Quart Pail, Classic Red, 12-Pack - $30.07 (60.14 )
Amazon.com: Sterilite 11205812 10 Quart/9.5 Liter Spout Pail, Classic Red, 12-Pack: Home & Kitchen
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(1) Organic Neem Bliss 100% Pure Cold Pressed Neem Seed Oil - (16 oz) - $17.99
Amazon.com : Organic Neem Bliss 100% Pure Cold Pressed Neem Seed Oil - (16 oz) High Azadirachtin Content - OMRI Listed for Organic Use : Health & Household
Amazon.com : Organic Neem Bliss 100% Pure Cold Pressed Neem Seed Oil - (16 oz) High Azadirachtin Content - OMRI Listed for Organic Use : Health & Household
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(2) Hydrofarm Green Hgs12P Premium Saucer 12", Pack of 10 - $23.99 ($47.98 )
(2) Bloom Plus LED Grow Light BP-3000 - $299.99 ($599.98 )
(1) Homneer 2-Pack Grow Tent Net - $25.99
(1) TopoGrow 2-in-1 Indoor Grow Tent 108"X48"X80" - $232.16
(2) CO2 Emitting Mushroom Kits - Carbon Dioxide Booster - $24.99 ($49.98 )
Amazon.com : CO2 Emitting Mushroom Kits - Carbon Dioxide Booster : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : CO2 Emitting Mushroom Kits - Carbon Dioxide Booster : Garden & Outdoor
www.amazon.com
(1) iPower 6 Inch 442 CFM Inline Fan Carbon Filter 25 Feet Ducting - $144.59
Amazon.com: iPower 6 Inch 442 CFM Inline Fan Carbon Filter 25 Feet Ducting Combo with Variable Speed Controller and Rope Hanger for Grow Tent Ventilation: Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com: iPower 6 Inch 442 CFM Inline Fan Carbon Filter 25 Feet Ducting Combo with Variable Speed Controller and Rope Hanger for Grow Tent Ventilation: Garden & Outdoor
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(2) Air King Clip Fan - $19.28 ($38.56 )
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(1) General Hydroponics HGC722080 pH Control Kit - $23.99
Amazon.com : General Hydroponics HGC722080 pH Control Kit for A Balanced Nutrient Solution : Ph Meter : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : General Hydroponics HGC722080 pH Control Kit for A Balanced Nutrient Solution : Ph Meter : Garden & Outdoor
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(1) Digital PH Meter - $13.99
(1) Portable AC Unit - $0 (already have)
BucketGrower
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Step 1 : Buy a Tent.
Step 2 : Buy an HPS or LED
Step 3 : Buy 5 or 7 gallon buckets
Step 4 : Buy a 'soft soil'. If you can choose, go with Happy Frog over Ocean Forest. Buy whatever is the fluffiest, air-iest mix you can find. the lighter the better. It should have plenty of perlight. With healthy growing plants, this mix should dry out a 5 gallon plant in 2-3 days.
Step 5 : Get a decent set of feminized seeds.
Step 6 : Get a fan or two
Step 7 : Get Ph test Drops and an organic 'ph down' for your tap water
Step 8 : Get some premium top dressing ammendments for your soil. Try to include worm castings if they are available.
Step 2 : Buy an HPS or LED
Step 3 : Buy 5 or 7 gallon buckets
Step 4 : Buy a 'soft soil'. If you can choose, go with Happy Frog over Ocean Forest. Buy whatever is the fluffiest, air-iest mix you can find. the lighter the better. It should have plenty of perlight. With healthy growing plants, this mix should dry out a 5 gallon plant in 2-3 days.
Step 5 : Get a decent set of feminized seeds.
Step 6 : Get a fan or two
Step 7 : Get Ph test Drops and an organic 'ph down' for your tap water
Step 8 : Get some premium top dressing ammendments for your soil. Try to include worm castings if they are available.
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Hempire828
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My only reply is learn the plants if you don't already know them. it's a lot different from smoking and growing...so many variables that will predict the outcome of the yield and potency...and there's nothing worst than a huge worthless yield
one mistake at the wrong time can be costly..now i'm not saying it can't be done..but reading these plants can get tricky at times..wish you well jm2c..
one mistake at the wrong time can be costly..now i'm not saying it can't be done..but reading these plants can get tricky at times..wish you well jm2c..
JoeBlow5823
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I just pulled 2.5 out of my 5x5 full of autoflowers. I have 3 carbon filters so about 400 bucks into that. A double ended 1000w hps air cooled setup which i have 600$ into including the 4 different high end bulbs i have for it. I have a 100$ amazon LED for sprouts. Some fans 60$. PH meter 150$. Dehumidifier 150$. Little things like hygrometers, bubbler for water rez, pruners, scissors, etc all add up. Fabric pots are about 30$ every grow. Dirt is about 150$ every grow. Electric for my grow runs about 125$ a month. So for me to resetup everything and complete one grow would cost over 2K. Considering you will be running air conditioners and up to 4 1000w lights, you could be looking at over 700 a month in electric alone.
Stick to a single 4x8 and maybe a veg tent.
Stick to a single 4x8 and maybe a veg tent.
JoeBlow5823
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There are so many grow room setup threads.... search them.
Also, how much power do you have going to this garage? Running 2 4x8s with 2 1000w in each and air conditioners.... your going to need like 80 amps when your running full tilt. My 5x5 setup is running about 12 amps with just the one light and no air conditioner.
Also, how much power do you have going to this garage? Running 2 4x8s with 2 1000w in each and air conditioners.... your going to need like 80 amps when your running full tilt. My 5x5 setup is running about 12 amps with just the one light and no air conditioner.
If your happy with 1-2lb that should do fine for you
TevinJonson
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Hey man i understand where your coming from but please do not go that big that fast start with a 2x4 or 4x4 tent than get a dit kit from horticultural lighting group for lights from there you'll want to try and find the best growing method that suits you. Id hate and see some one to try and go big and fail or have issues when its easy to solve and dial in problems in a small scale. A 2x4 tent should fit 2 to 3 plants at 3 to 4 + oz each and if you can do that then go big trust me crawl b4 walk..any questions i can help but it may be overwhelming going to big to fast
CptTripps
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Do what you want, but I think you're going to need three of those. I looked into them. Read reviews and watched YouTube vids...nearly pulled the trigger. Reviews here are mixed as well. Decent lights, but I don't think you're going to be happy with just two. Most guys agree that given the light's footprint, one of those would be good for a 3X3. Two in a 4X8 is going to be under-powered. If you're stuck on LED, go for 2 TSW3000s like I suggested. OR go HPS as it'll be less money and give you more light output.
That tent is a lot more complicated than you're going to need. It has two areas for seedlings that you don't have light for, so you either need to add a few more lights, or get a different tent. You're also wasting space on the "veg area" (that you don't have lights for) and you won't get that many plants in the main area, as 3' of the footprint is take up by it.
This is the tent that most of us are using: It's less expensive, and made for what you're doing. Put the savings into a better fan.
You're going to regret that fan purchase. Simply put: It's garbage. After about 4 weeks, it'll be loud as hell...or stop working altogether. This one is the best you can get, not much more $, and It'll also save the need to buy a heat controller as it's got a bad-ass one built in. (You're going to want a heat controller.):
I posted a link in here earlier with the fan, carbon filter, and tubing you'll need.
Good luck!
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Exactly, omg i left my high bay lights on in the shop and they sent a chopper to let me know!!
JoeBlow5823
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Ive had great luck with the vivosun fans with built in controllers. But yes the AC Infinity are top dog.
coreywebster
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Yes there is. But you have fans in them which is distributing the heat into the tent/grow space. Still heat, you just cant feel it.
Besides choppers can only detect surface temps of hot roofs not the internal temp of your tent.
Anyway, makes no difference to me what you grow with, but LEDs don't defy physics dude.
