What Is A Good Budget?
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That really depends on a lot of things. I think more details about what kind of set-up you would like (dirt/hydro etc.) would help. Also what kind of results your looking for. Help us help you.
Some things that would help me with your questions are:
How many plants do you want to grow?
How big are your potential grow area's? (approx. Sq ft?)
Whatever you have in mind, im sure we can help.
Some things that would help me with your questions are:
How many plants do you want to grow?
How big are your potential grow area's? (approx. Sq ft?)
Whatever you have in mind, im sure we can help.
Parlabane
Active Member
Indoor growing unfortunately can stretch the pocketbook a little if one goes deep into it. But if you're just starting a huge sophisticated setup might not be. 500bucks will however get you for sure the bare essentials. My first grow consisted of a PH Meter (liquid colour type) Ferts (A+B type) 400Watter, Soil, Perlite, and 10 seeds. This type of setup should not cost more than 500USD.
But as Guest did say above it is difficult to gauge your requirements, without giving a bit more info.
Regards,
But as Guest did say above it is difficult to gauge your requirements, without giving a bit more info.
Regards,
ak90
Active Member
always think more, say $1000. get a good light(s) a good reflector and good air conditioning. And odor control if needed in your circumstances. Also a good strain and gens of seeds. And then in the end, if you dont spend all of your budget you've won 
and you have left over for the little things you need e.g Ph tester EC meter thermometer ect.
PS i live in the uk, my budget was £600-£700 i spent all that.
Good luck with you adventures
AK
and you have left over for the little things you need e.g Ph tester EC meter thermometer ect. PS i live in the uk, my budget was £600-£700 i spent all that.
Good luck with you adventures
AK
AllGatheredUp
Member
Its reasonable, but once you start... its hard to stop. Be warned! haha.
Im on my first personal grow and initial cost was around $600 but I also got TONS of freebies.
Tent, Smart Pots, Fans, Ventilation, Trays, Coco, Nutes, Spray Bottles, Ph & TDS Meters, CFLs.. The list goes on for what I actually paid for.
I was lucky enough to get free clones, a free 4ft 6 Bulb T-5 w/ Bulbs, Some extra nutes & bug spray...
But after starting and being sufficient, Ive easly invested another $300+ Into the next go around so im ready, along with extra money here and there for improvements. Initial start up costs can suck but after a couple grows its nothing and nice to have everything you need already.
Im on my first personal grow and initial cost was around $600 but I also got TONS of freebies.
Tent, Smart Pots, Fans, Ventilation, Trays, Coco, Nutes, Spray Bottles, Ph & TDS Meters, CFLs.. The list goes on for what I actually paid for.
I was lucky enough to get free clones, a free 4ft 6 Bulb T-5 w/ Bulbs, Some extra nutes & bug spray...
But after starting and being sufficient, Ive easly invested another $300+ Into the next go around so im ready, along with extra money here and there for improvements. Initial start up costs can suck but after a couple grows its nothing and nice to have everything you need already.
prosperian
Well-Known Member
Re those 2006 numbers? Check out the OP post date, LOL.
Mr2shims, thought you were going to reply in your usual fashion... $2million dollars!
I dropped $1000+ for a 2'x3' grow closet. My first 4 plants produced 8 oz. in 4 months.
Do the math on the harvest, money well spent? Future grows get cheaper and the ROI goes up.
Just have to make the leap, buy the right equipment, and get busy. I started with a $500 budget too!
Mr2shims, thought you were going to reply in your usual fashion... $2million dollars!
I dropped $1000+ for a 2'x3' grow closet. My first 4 plants produced 8 oz. in 4 months.
Do the math on the harvest, money well spent? Future grows get cheaper and the ROI goes up.
Just have to make the leap, buy the right equipment, and get busy. I started with a $500 budget too!
mr2shim
Well-Known Member
LOL damn, the one time I don't pay attention to OP post date. It is money well spent. I can't fathom how people still buy from dealers. Especially if they have the space/ability to grow. My very first grow cost me something like $400. I ended up getting just over an oz off two plants. Read about SCROG + waterfarm, spent $600 on it. So all in all I've spent probably 1200 on growing since it all began. Not bad.
legitroller
Well-Known Member
When i started my first grow i brought:
(.Fox Farm FX14049 Liquid Nutrient Trio Soil Formula: Big Bloom, Grow Big, Tiger Bloom (Pack of 3 - 32 oz. bottles)$48.95 (Amazon)
(.Fox Farm Ocean Forest Potting Soil 1.50 Cu.Ft.$38.47 (Amazon)
(.GE Energy Smart 42W Soft White Compact Fluorescent Bulb, 4 Bulbs CFL 2700Lumens $35.08 a pack (Walmart)
(.GE 4' Daylight Fluorescent Light 2-Pack T8 $12.88 VEG (Walmart)
(.General Electric Kitchen and Bath 4' Fluorescent Bulb, 2-Pack T8 $9.88 VEG (Walmart)
(.Lights of America 4' Solid State Shop Light, White $10.97 (Walmart) One Fluorescent of each in the shop light meaning Kitchen/bath-Daylight.
(.Hanna Instruments HI 98129 Waterproof pH/Conductivity/TDS Tester $132.03 (Amazon)
(.FoxFarm FX14045 Open Sesame, Beastie Bloomz & Cha Ching Soluble Granular Fertilizer Tri-Pack, 3/1-Pound Canisters $74.90 (Amazon)
(.Fox Farm Bush Doctor Tri-Pack KangaRoots, Microbe Brew, SledgeHammer 1 Quart Each $55.64 (Amazon)
(.Agromax Window Grow Tent - Mother Keeper (51.5 x 22.5 x 48.5)$128.95 HTG Supply an yes you can bloom in it also.
(.Holmes HACP10B-U Oscillating Clip Fan $32.75 (Amazon)
(.Brinks 2-Outlet Digital 7-Day Timer $15.47 (Walmart)
So a total of $677.10 Plus Your Seeds......nirvanashop
(.Fox Farm FX14049 Liquid Nutrient Trio Soil Formula: Big Bloom, Grow Big, Tiger Bloom (Pack of 3 - 32 oz. bottles)$48.95 (Amazon)
(.Fox Farm Ocean Forest Potting Soil 1.50 Cu.Ft.$38.47 (Amazon)
(.GE Energy Smart 42W Soft White Compact Fluorescent Bulb, 4 Bulbs CFL 2700Lumens $35.08 a pack (Walmart)
(.GE 4' Daylight Fluorescent Light 2-Pack T8 $12.88 VEG (Walmart)
(.General Electric Kitchen and Bath 4' Fluorescent Bulb, 2-Pack T8 $9.88 VEG (Walmart)
(.Lights of America 4' Solid State Shop Light, White $10.97 (Walmart) One Fluorescent of each in the shop light meaning Kitchen/bath-Daylight.
(.Hanna Instruments HI 98129 Waterproof pH/Conductivity/TDS Tester $132.03 (Amazon)
(.FoxFarm FX14045 Open Sesame, Beastie Bloomz & Cha Ching Soluble Granular Fertilizer Tri-Pack, 3/1-Pound Canisters $74.90 (Amazon)
(.Fox Farm Bush Doctor Tri-Pack KangaRoots, Microbe Brew, SledgeHammer 1 Quart Each $55.64 (Amazon)
(.Agromax Window Grow Tent - Mother Keeper (51.5 x 22.5 x 48.5)$128.95 HTG Supply an yes you can bloom in it also.
(.Holmes HACP10B-U Oscillating Clip Fan $32.75 (Amazon)
(.Brinks 2-Outlet Digital 7-Day Timer $15.47 (Walmart)
So a total of $677.10 Plus Your Seeds......nirvanashop
prosperian
Well-Known Member
Save that receipt for a tax right off.
Put it under healthcare expense. J/k please no one do this, bunch of pot-heads out there... might try it!
michael griffith
Active Member
Mine started with $500 but i quickly found that to be able to make it worth while, i had to spend approx. $2000 and the amount i have to keep putting in is still growing but then again so am i and now its better than ever!!!
legitroller
Well-Known Member
LOL hey it worked got about an oz in a 1/2Save that receipt for a tax right off.
Put it under healthcare expense. J/k please no one do this, bunch of pot-heads out there... might try it!
