GWE is a good site. I was more interested in what perceived roadblocks are in place for those who want to grow, but aren't.
I have two adult kids. Can't seem to get them interested in growing. They want to buy. Haven't been bitten by the grow bug yet.
I'd wager that is the reason many haven't started growing yet. However, it doesn't all have to bought at once. If one can save enough to buy a decent light, the rest of the gear can be purchased as funds become available. Even the lights aren't bad nowadays...I think a mars hydro ts1000 is around $92, and that light will grow a couple plants without any trouble.
I was gonna try to save up for this combo thing i saw for like 400$. Tent, basic light, fan, filter etc all the stuff. I could probably put one together though like your saying, tbh idk why I havnt even thought of doing that lol
That's why I started this thread....to hopefully show people that getting started doesn't have to be expensive or elaborate. Don't need a tent right away if you have a closet...hell don't even need a closet, but a closed space allows for easier temp and humidity control. I'd say a light is #1 absolute priority, everything else can come later.
Cool. I think it would be good for veg, but looking at the PAR map it seems a bit low for flower in the center and super low on the corners.