.Smoke
Well-Known Member

I just started growing after 40+ years. Haven't ever grown anything in my life.
Let me start by saying I got VERY LUCKY. IF YOU HAVE A SPACE WITH HIGH TEMP AND RH ISSUES THIS THREAD IS NOT FOR YOU!!!
I have a basement that is 73 Deg and 45%RH year round. So very lucky for a grow area.
Anyways I'll do my best to stay short so disclaimer...
I did A LOT of reading and got tons of advice from people.(Thanks all).
So I figured this is my way of giving a little back...
The choices I made I have my reasons for be them good or bad but it is what it is.
Okay,
I got 3 bag seeds, put them in a paper towel and 3 days later went OH SHIT I have seedlings.
I HAD NOTHING TO START WITH!!!
Anyways here's my suggested timeline with costs...
Week 1
1- 4 pack 27w CFL
Lowes-$15
2 bags Miracle Gro Performance Organics Garden Soil
Lowes-$20
5 pack 3gal Fabric pots. Amazon-$10
1-1gal?? Humidifier
Lowes-$35
Total investment to start-$80
Week 2
Space Heater
Amazon-$35
Box fan
Walmart-$15
Week 2 investment-$50
Week 3-6
SAVE $50 A WEEK
Let the CFL's,soil,heat and air do their thing.
Its working.
I promise...
Week 7
Hydrocrunch 315W CMH Light Kit enclosed Reflector with 1 Phillips 3100k Pro Bulb, Analog timer and 2 1/8th inch ratchet straps
Ebay-$185
Week 7 investment-$185
Week 8
General Hydroponics 3 part Flora Newts
Amazon-$35
Total investment-$350 over 7 weeks...Buy a quarter instead of a 1/2 and there's your $50 a week!

Leaves $150 for incidentals.
I know I left stuff out but that basically covers it guys. I know it works because I am doing it right now. Week 2 of flower, have a crap load of clones and best part is...
You'll NEVER PAY FOR WEED AGAIN!!!
Hope this helps all you new guys out. There's a ton of confusing info on the interweb.
I just figured I'd share with you what worked for me.


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