venacular
Well-Known Member
Just some info for new growers to think about. This is in no way a list of the only things that you need to know to start growing but with what feels like a daunting list these are very essential to any new grow.
1. When choosing your first plant to grow don't focus on yield, or potency go for one that's hardy. When looking through seed strains make sure to put an easy to grow strain at the top of your list. A strain that is resistant to bugs, heat stress, and nutrient defficiency will help you learn faster than one that gives excellent yield but requires a myriad of special circumstances to grow.
2. Don't tell anyone EVER, even if its a legal medical grow! Excellent way to get your crop seized or stolen. Compliments help but its the fact they don't even know I grew it myself that puts a smile on my face.
3. K.I.S.S. yup, that old adage really does work. I have yet to see anyone repeatedly fail at growing when they keep things simple. It is the best place to start. You dont need hydro, c02, controllers, and expensive equipment to start. Build up to all of that as you go and you cant go wrong. Once you have a symbiotic garden you can start upgrading.
4. Temp, temp, temp... keep it under control and you will also simplify your job in other areas. Bugs, stretch, equipment falure, and secrecy are just some of the things affected by temperature. Make sure to include this in your design.
Life's A Garden, Dig It!
Please no flames. Just trying to help beginners with important aspects.
1. When choosing your first plant to grow don't focus on yield, or potency go for one that's hardy. When looking through seed strains make sure to put an easy to grow strain at the top of your list. A strain that is resistant to bugs, heat stress, and nutrient defficiency will help you learn faster than one that gives excellent yield but requires a myriad of special circumstances to grow.
2. Don't tell anyone EVER, even if its a legal medical grow! Excellent way to get your crop seized or stolen. Compliments help but its the fact they don't even know I grew it myself that puts a smile on my face.
3. K.I.S.S. yup, that old adage really does work. I have yet to see anyone repeatedly fail at growing when they keep things simple. It is the best place to start. You dont need hydro, c02, controllers, and expensive equipment to start. Build up to all of that as you go and you cant go wrong. Once you have a symbiotic garden you can start upgrading.
4. Temp, temp, temp... keep it under control and you will also simplify your job in other areas. Bugs, stretch, equipment falure, and secrecy are just some of the things affected by temperature. Make sure to include this in your design.
Life's A Garden, Dig It!
Please no flames. Just trying to help beginners with important aspects.