We all have start somewhere. And why not help other to get it going with your tips tricks or advice on affordable(I don't like the word cheap) starter setups. Easy to find and purchase. Reputable and affordable lighting, ventilation, basic nutrients, beginner friendly strains ( resilient with decent yields). Basically any of the BASICS when it come to IDEAL beginner indoor setups. For instance starting small. 1-3 plants max. Basic cfl lighting Affordable inline fan 4" 4" dryer vent Small desktop/computer fan. Ph tester BOOM... That'll grow a plant. Include average pricing and maybe total grow set up estimate. For instance with the Above mentioned supplies. And a small grow space. And a short supplemental list, u could have a grow room up an running for around 300 bucks. I've always grown outdoor. And the idea of going indoor and spending money on all the equipment and testers and lighting. It was pretty intimidating. But GROWJNG ON A BUDGET isn't nearly as difficult as some would make it out to be. Ill do my part and surely post links and pics of items I think are both affordable and decent starter supplies. Ill do my part to help out up and coming green thumbs. Let try to get a solid thread outta this.
Let talk about a small 1-2 plant grow. Super basic. Really affordable. And very generic approach. But it'll get the job done. You'll need a small space lets say 3x3x3. That 27 cu. ft. Simple. Not a bad start for a decent timer that works. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0035GF8NA/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER GE 15153 Heavy Duty 24-Hour Mechanical Timer $8.53 As far as CFL bulbs in veg. : http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0089Q1FWE/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit LimoStudio Full Spectrum Light Bulb- Four 45W Photography Photo CFL 6500K - Daylight balanced pure white light by LimoStudio, AGG874 LimoStudio (14) List Price:\t $49.85 Price:\t $20.60 And humidity control... This ones easy and incredible affordable. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005JSD2EE/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit Homedics Personal Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier, White Homedics (57) List Price:\t $29.99 Price:\t $16.84 So really at this point you've got 180 watts of 6500k light, a cool mist humidifier, and with a couple of these timers. You're almost there. And you coming in under 60 bucks. But wait... Throw in a little fan for this small space to move a little air. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002C3IOZG/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?ie=UTF8&m=A82BFEDH7JCJY Daffodil UFN01 USB Fan with Switch and Speed Adjustable - Can be Powered by USB (USB Cable Included) or 3 X AAA Batteries (Not Included) Daffodil Price: $5.15 Pickup some small indoor extension cords at Home Depot for 3-4$ each and start setting your grow room. So... Lets see. Lights, fan, timers x2, humidifier, extension cords x3 Maybe $70 or so. Too easy.
About what I used when I started my first grow. Very detailed and informative. Good job man. :Stay true, Smoke about it:
Come bros. I know U guys have some valuable info on this topic. This forum is overflowing with experienced grower. Throw the newer guys a bone. Lets get some more items for them to look at in here. GROWING ON A BUDGET is easy. Ill keep adding as well.
Keep it frugal. I have a tone of info on my link in my sig line, but it is common sense with a little homework. If I can do it cheaper, I can spend elsewhere! Cabo baby! Best of success!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IKNJPW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1383920393&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70 Hanna Instruments HI 98103B Beer pH Tester, with Replaceable Electrode Hanna Instruments (41) List Price:\t $39.00 Price:\t $26.90 + $4.99 shipping
No they aren't. When you're ready to start flowering throw in these bad boys... They aren't the MOST AFFORDABLE but they have high lumen and good wattage. And they don't run too hot. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DG9GTOI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_image_1?ie=UTF8&m=A2A48JTHW70LB5 55W Compact Fluorescent T4 Warm Spectrum 120 Volt 60Hz Spiral Lamp Topstar (1) Price:\t $15.99
There's a book you can find free on google it's all about growing 8 oz for under 100$. Oddly enough it's named something like G 8 oz of weed for under $100.
Haha nice. Well that would be a pretty helpful reference. Not necissarily the end all be all for affordable growing starter set ups. But a link would greatly beneficial to the thread and our users.
Oh come on I Google searched it and found 15 diff links to it. Teach a man to fish. Don't just give him one.
Um... Not what I meant. What I was saying was it would have been more beneficial to have attached a link to what u were referencing. Yeah I know I could find it. That's besides the point. And it's not ME your teaching how to fish bro. It's fishing lessons for all the guys that have ZERO experience growing. What better than stumbling upon a single thread overflowing with insight and links and references providing everything one would need to get started confidently. I don't see the problem...
My apologies I knew I wasn't teaching YOU to fish. I was at work and just quickly had to respond. Some people still don't know to google this stuff. Hence why so many people come asking questions instead of searching for answers. I haven't downloaded the book. So don't have a great link to it. I feel buying the actual book would be safer than downloading it online. It describes a whole grow with pictures day to day. Lists all equipment and price. It's on amazon sorry for lack of link.
Once a year Walmart has cfls on sale for like 44 cents thanks to a deal with Edison. And tbh, for 300 dollars you can almost buy a tent (amazon) A nice German reflector hood And a nice digital ballast For 30 more you can get cheap hps at 1000bulbs That setup will put anything else cfl wise to complete and utter shame. Grow in the winter and all you need is a fan, since heat won't be an issue at all.
4x 20w CFLs £8 Plastic box 1'x1'x2' £4 4x lamp holders £2 White plastic sheeting £2 Cable and plug £2 2x PC fans £4 Adapter to run the fans £5 Thermometer £1 Timer £2 All for £30 + plant and nutrients Easily harvest 1oz Ignore the mini flood and drain set up in the photo. Soil or DWC is probably best in this little grow box
Cheep and shiny Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets (Pack of 10) by Mylar http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GCRWCG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_cqJFsb0Z1WPJS from someplace on something
Nice. Great post guys. That's cool set up GoldGrower. I like it. All good stuff. Keep it coming gents. Ill dig up a link on that book. Sounds perfect for the scope of this thread.