Is there a list of things I need for a basic setup

I want to start a small farm 2 to 3 plants and would like a list for some basic things I need. In order to have a low maintenance farm. I want to start the plants from seeds. But if you know where a place to get good clones is I would be interested. I live in Midwest USA. I have a room that I will be growing in the room is about 12 x 12 with good access to ventilation options.

A light and some pots of soil. That's as basic as it gets.

lots of options. environmental control is your biggest expense and thing you need to plan for.

ventilation ia good. do you have a way to control air temp (heat/cool) and humidity?

will you veg and flower same space or are you going to have a different space for each? if seperate can u frame out the room to create seperate chambers? if not a few tents might be a better option.

as for lighting, that will vary based on your budget and needs. hps is the old gold standard but generates a lot more heat and isn't as efficient as modern white leds. if you are only growing occasionally that might be better choice bc of lower up front costs. but if this is something you plan on doing perpetually the led will cost less to operate long term. as well since leds need to run at higher ambient temps, u can get away w less AC usage during warm months. on flip side during winter you may need the extra heat that HPS or CMH produces.

other things to consider are

I'd recommend researching SIPs/earthboxes for super low effort high yield growing.

and regardless of method if u use soil then u should start a worm bin. ewc is best cheapest highest value ammendment u can make for yourself.

fans for airflow inside tent

soil/ grow medium/ nutrients

pest control

smell control

water supply/ management (where do u get water from and how does it get to your plants).. eventually how do u automate watering/feeding

dealing w excess water from feeding / runoff

temp / rh monitoring

scope/ jewelers loupe to inspect trichs

drying chamber

trimming scissors

curing jars/ supplies

we can keep going down the rabbit hole but that should keep you occupied.

If you really want to succeed germinating seeds get clear and colored solo cups. Start the seed in the clear cup, half full of your soil, half inch deep, covered with a baggie in a warm spot. The baggie keeps the soil moist, half full in case the seedling stretches you can add more soil for support. Put the clear cup inside a colored cup so you can watch the moisture and roots on the seedling without light getting through the colored cup. After a couple weeks when the soil is full of roots, transplant her. Wet paper towels work but not for beginners, this is better. Good luck.

Make sure you have plenty of weed, cause until your shit is done, you are going to need it, just saying!

Kerowacked said:

If you really want to succeed germinating seeds get clear and colored solo cups. Start the seed in the clear cup, half full of your soil, half inch deep, covered with a baggie in a warm spot. The baggie keeps the soil moist, half full in case the seedling stretches you can add more soil for support. Put the clear cup inside a colored cup so you can watch the moisture and roots on the seedling without light getting through the colored cup. After a couple weeks when the soil is full of roots, transplant her. Wet paper towels work but not for beginners, this is better. Good luck.View attachment 4924801

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You know you can fill the solo cup to the top right? Poor plant has no where to root.

Kerowacked said:

If you really want to succeed germinating seeds get clear and colored solo cups. Start the seed in the clear cup, half full of your soil, half inch deep, covered with a baggie in a warm spot. The baggie keeps the soil moist, half full in case the seedling stretches you can add more soil for support. Put the clear cup inside a colored cup so you can watch the moisture and roots on the seedling without light getting through the colored cup. After a couple weeks when the soil is full of roots, transplant her. Wet paper towels work but not for beginners, this is better. Good luck.View attachment 4924801

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I do the same, but fill the cup with soil. Not half full.

twentyeight.threefive said:

You know you can fill the solo cup to the top right? Poor plant has no where to root.

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You can always fill the cup without hurting the plant but if its already full and the seedling stretches, it will fold over without a paperclip or chopstick to support it.

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Here a link to complete grow kits, you could scroll through the list and pick what you need.

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Grow Kits – Black Dog LED

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