Need help picking setting up a grow! 500$ Spending.

zem said:

the 600w would give much more efficiency in growing, it is worth it. If I was short on money, I would invest in a good bulb and GENETICS. don't grow bagseeds to save some money. you can get away with using some old planting pots or used jugs, plastic containers or anything to fill up your growing medium, save money by handwatering etc... but don't go cheap on light and genetics. you could find a strong oscillating fan from your home and make a DIY job to transform it into an exhaust fan, and you can use carton, old wood and matt white paint to build a grow cab with same results as if you had a neat ready made cab, but you cannot grow good weed out of bad genetics or under poor light and photosynthesis. there are places where you can save money, and places where the investment pays off. I also advise you to save more money for more equipment in the future like a dehumidifier in late flowering, if you have big buds and humidity, you would need it to prevent mold. dont go into expensive medium and setup either, just get good light, good genetics, good ventilation, good nutrients which are cheap if you know what to buy, and you will get yourself a decent harvest from it. later, you can add more equipment to make your life easier, like automatic feeding, hydro setup or whatever...

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hotrodharley said:

Hell if buying dimmable buy a 1000 watt system. Guaranteed in no time you'll be using it and wishing for more. Maybe not in that tent but you'll be dreaming bigger before the first ones ever flower. Run with the big dogs or pee like a puppy.

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Fat Sticky Nugs said:

What size tent do I need for about 4 plants? As of now I think I'll go with the same size and probaly a 400 watt system.

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NoBarriers said:

No a 600 isn't too big at all. The tent is 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 feet. I would run a 1000 watt in that tent. I run two 1000's in a 4x8 tent. Look on amazon for a smaller tent 3x3 for half the money if you want to stick with a 400. You don't need a mh and an hps. Stick with the hps for now it'll veg plants just fine, I've done it for years. You can get a conversion bulb later.

So here's a list to get you started for short money.
3x3 tent. $100 on amazon
400 watt light htg supply $120 with a bulb
4" fan and filter about $150
a few small clip fans at Walmart $ 10 each

Use the rest for soil and seeds soil and pots.
You can do it for 500 if you stick to the basics

Good luck

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Fat Sticky Nugs said:

I've got a room I could use so I figure I'll buy the 600 watt hps and weather strip the door so it's airtight.
I'll be hoping on yielding about a pound over 4 plants.
Let me know what you guys think.

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cdub5 said:

And as far as a pound on 4 plants. Unless you are planning on vegging those things for 3 months, i dont think your gonna come close to a pound on your first grow using a 600 watt hps with only 4 plants. I veg for between 3-4 weeks under a 6 bulb 4 foot t5, then switch to 2 1000 watt hps (only running one right now), and I get around an ounce per plant. Occasionally when I let them veg for longer(2-3 months), or throw a mother into flower, I will get a QP from a plant in a 5 gallon container, but rarely will I veg them that long. I make up for it by adding more plants. And with each 1000 watt hps, I only pull about a pound-a pound and a half every month and a half or so.

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