For a $500 budget I would recommend using a 2’x4’ grow tent with two 300W LED lights. I find that two 300W LED lights works much better than a single 600W LED light. With this setup, I yield a half pound dry weight per harvest usually. Below I’ve compiled a shopping list with links to Amazon for everything you need. If you don’t want to set up your own grow room and would like to hire me to do that for you, email growpotma@gmail.com!
1. A two foot by four foot grow tent. The tent linked below is the cheapest one you can get but it works just as well as any other brand.
VIVOSUN 48″x24″x60″ Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent with Observation Window and Floor Tray for Indoor Plant Growing 2’x4′
2. Two 300W LED grow lights. As I mentioned above, two 300W LED’s will work better at covering your canopy than a single 600W LED lights. I prefer MarsHydro lights because they are cheap and efficient. Look for my blog post comparing LED light brands if you are considering a more expensive brand like King LED.
MarsHydro 300W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Hydroponic Indoor Plants Growing Veg and Flower
3. Carbon filter and fan, fan speed controller, light timer and thermometer/hydrometer kit. This kit is a little cheaper and a lot easier than ordering all of these things separately. The filter/fan will remove 100% of the smell from your grow, the light timer will turn your lights on and off according to your lighting schedule, and the thermometer/hydrometer is used to monitor your grow environment.
PrimeGarden 4” Inline Fan Carbon Filter Ducting Combo + Variable Fan Speed Controller + Hygrometer Thermometer + 24 Hour Timer Outlet for Hydroponic Grow Tent Ventilation System (4” Ventilation Kit)
4. Fox Farms Ocean Forest Soil – the gold standard in potting soil for growing cannabis.
(2) Foxfarm FX14000 Ocean Forest Garden Potting Soil Bags 6.3-6.8 pH | 3 Cu Ft
5. Perlite – adding 25%-30% perlite to your soil will help provide air to the roots and assist in drainage.
Viagrow 4 cu. Ft. Perlite
6. Grow bags – grow bags are superior to traditional pots, especially for beginners who are prone to over-watering their flowers. The link below is for 5-gallon grow bags, although you may want to use 7-gallon bags depending on how big you want each plant to grow.
VIVOSUN 5-Pack 5 Gallon Grow Bags Heavy Duty 300G Thickened Nonwoven Plant Fabric Pots with Handles
7. Fox Farms Nutrient pack – the perfect nutrient system for beginners.
Fox Farm Liquid Nutrient Trio Soil Formula – Big Bloom, Grow Big, Tiger Bloom Pint Size (Pack of 3)
8. Circulating fan – a generic fan to move air around within the tent and encourage the plants to grow stronger stems. This fan has a clip which is perfect for hanging inside the grow tent.
Comfort Zone 6 Inch Clip-On Fan | Great for Table Tops, Night Stands and anywhere you need Light
9. Outlet splitter – since the light timer only has one outlet and this setup utilizes two lights, you will probably need an outlet splitter. Certain LED lights you can “daisy chain” together but I simply use an outlet splitter.
3 Outlet Lateral Swivel Grounded Wall Adapter Tap, White Finish, Globe Electric 46505
10. Jewelers loupe- this device is a cheap and simple way to observe your buds and determine when they are ready for harvest.
Jewelry Loupes, DREAMZE 30X 60X 90X LED Lighted Illuminated Jewelers Eye Loupe Jewelry Magnifier for Gems Jewelry Rocks Stamps Coins Watches Hobbies Antiques Models Photos – Black
11. Seeds- you can order feminized seeds from tons of websites. I recommend seedsman.com
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