Investment?

Ganjess said:

That's the idea. I've got space and the know-how but been holding off on spending more - first it's hard to spend a lot up front, second I'm trying to walk the line between spending shit tons on gadgetry vs going cheap and not having flowers

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Dont go cheap. Just put all the necessary money up front and do it right or don't do it at all. The most expensive partm is the initial investment.

thatreedocta said:

Dont go cheap. Just put all the necessary money up front and do it right or don't do it at all. The most expensive partm is the initial investment.

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very good advice!

cheap electrical equipment is the groundwork for disaster btw.... never get substandard or cheaply manufactured parts.... sometimes saving a few $ could actually be putting you at higher risk for a fire...

cheap electrical equipment is the groundwork for disaster btw.... never get substandard or cheaply manufactured parts.... sometimes saving a few $ could actually be putting you at higher risk for a fire...

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I should clarify
I meant cheap as in type of lighting, media, hydration options etc...the actual putting together of these things wouldn't be poorly done. I'm a bit anal. My concern is more like...I don't want to be that asshole at the golf course with platinum clubs and a nifty swing gauge if grandpa's rusty clubs would do just fine. It's easy to get into over-spending on stuff you don't really need.

So, I'm trying to get an idea of a "normal" total investment and then plan from there

thatreedocta said:

Dont go cheap. Just put all the necessary money up front and do it right or don't do it at all. The most expensive partm is the initial investment.

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Lousy advice.. (although I know you meant it in a more 'don't do things cheaply' kind of way which I do understand',., do things right the first way,.. I get it.

Yet...

While I admit it might not be enough for some folks, any time you can grow all the high grade grass you need for personal consumption for about 100 bucks, just do it..




You can do a lot in a small space, some poster board, and cheap lights.

A daily thing, month in and month out, producing ounces that would add up to thousands over the amount and time.. for about 100 bucks.



Tossing money at technology does not a good grower make. Sometimes it is about doing with what you have, and making it work. I could not of been happier for 100 clams.. What more could a guy like me want? I only do this for me. this is EASY and cheap.. maybe 8-10 bucks a month in electricity. The same lights have lasted 3 years worth of nearly perpetual harvests.. they have many more to go.. although I did lose two over the years.. I replaced them at Albertsons.


Anyone who wants to grow, should grow. Any grow is a good grow. Anyone on a budget, can probably scrap up enough to start a legitimate grow.


Just one guys thoughts.. I just hate seeing people with little money buying other peoples grass when they can do it themselves even better often, for almost free..

I spent $580 initially, Cfls for veg then 120watt LED for flower and I get about 5 high THC(over28%) ounces every 2 months plus the butter from the leaves for some bomb ass cookies. Nutes are up to your taste. I love earth juice and a little nirvana and bud candy. I only grow for myself and my bestest buddies.

don't go cheap! 900-depends on the size of operation.the less you spend the greater the effort to get the best results!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ganjess said:

Random question(also, new so don't kill me here) -
How much have you spent/invested on your grow operation? I'm a single plant kinda gal but looking @ going bigger and wanted some kind of idea about $$...

ETA how many ladies do you have the care and feeding of, for that amount of money?

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Small perpetual CFL grow (2 plants flowering & 2 vegging) £140 and some labor.

sHIT $200 I PUT IN, AND THE REST JUST CAME, MOST FOR BUD OR FREE.

400w hps/mh digital cooltube, 6x3x3 tent, 450cfm blower, carb filter, 250cfm inline fan,ph ec meter, fem seeds, rockwool, net pots, expanded clay, nutrients, additives, air pumps, totes... ect ect about $1500

B.Mean said:

400w hps/mh digital cooltube, 6x3x3 tent, 450cfm blower, carb filter, 250cfm inline fan,ph ec meter, fem seeds, rockwool, net pots, expanded clay, nutrients, additives, air pumps, totes... ect ect about $1500

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Hi bmeat....

nah, Bmeat never knew what them "little balls where" (expanded clay pellets)

the set up i`m running now 4x4x7 tent i bought off my buddy for $100, an ipower 600 watt light i got off amazon for $220. an inline fan $30. duct i think was $20, 10 7.5 gal smart pots $40, $30 for a bale of dirt plus another $20 for some smaller bags, $10 for a bag of jobes organic granular fert to mix in the dirt, and $35 for the general organics go box for nuts. been running that for this grow and i`m gonna do it again until i get some soil cooked up. and i just dumped anothe $208 on another 600 watt light and another go box the other day so all total a little over $700.

RIKNSTEIN said:

Man you guys must have ahellava grow rooms/houses. You must be using HIDs, did you add the electric bill in with that...lol..I'm a CFLer, but gona get a 400w HPS for my new flower room, but even with that I'll only be at $350, But I am planning a perpetual grow so I have my smoke at all times, of course the only pay back I want is some consitantly nice buds...not sellin shit..lol

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I'm running a 400W MH 18/6 and a 600W HPS 12/12 ... only jumped my bill up about $25 / month

B.Mean said:

nah, Bmeat never knew what them "little balls where" (expanded clay pellets)

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How would you no that Bmean if you arent Bmeat? You were never around when he was, seeing how you just started a profile today. That means you knew about him when you werent around. That only means you are Bmeat.......Lets see how long you last this time.....

you sound really fascinated by this bmeat character?

B.Mean said:

you sound really fascinated by this bmeat character?

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I hate punk ass kids like you bmean...i mean bmeat.......

B.Mean said:

nah, Bmeat never knew what them "little balls where" (expanded clay pellets)

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He's back.. lol

navyfighter04 said:

How would you no that Bmean if you arent Bmeat? You were never around when he was, seeing how you just started a profile today. That means you knew about him when you werent around. That only means you are Bmeat.......Lets see how long you last this time.....

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Busted. Lmao, try again

Hmmm, smoke much? I never registered before but I have been on this site and do know about bmeat...half the time that's all u talked about, so no, not "busted" genius

B.Mean said:

Hmmm, smoke much. I never registered before but I have been on this site and do know of bmeat... so no, not "busted" genius

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The prob with you bmeat, is when you return under another name, Your stupidity still shines through. I could pick you out just by a couple of your posts.....