Setup and equipment

Tap water or RO water for cannabis? Check a water report before buying filtration. EC tracks total salts, not hardness or nutrient balance. Alkalinity and individual ions help determine… SCROG or SOG: which canopy method? SCROG spreads one to a few plants across a net over a longer growing time. SOG packs in many small plants and… pH and EC meters: how to use and care for them Calibrate with fresh buffers on your meter's schedule, keep a glass pH probe in its specified storage solution, and record EC instead… Grow tent electrical safety and keeping light out Keep power strips off the floor, give cords drip loops, don't overload a circuit, and check for light leaks during the dark… Grow tent size, how many plants to grow, and what to expect for yield One trained plant per 2 by 2 feet is a common space-planning starting point, not a yield formula. Match plant count, light… EC, PPM and the pour-through test EC tracks dissolved ions, including salts already in your water; it does not show the balance of individual nutrients. Many meters estimate… Plants too tall for the tent, and what to do about a broken branch If a plant is too close to the light, gently reposition shoots, or dim or raise the fixture within its safety limits.… Hydroponic systems compared Hydroponic systems supply nutrients through water, with or without a supporting growing medium. Compare how each system delivers water and oxygen, how… Indoor, outdoor or greenhouse: which setup should you choose? Indoor growing gives you more control over the environment but needs equipment and electricity. Outdoor growing depends more on the weather. A… First grow shopping list and what it costs to run Budget for a light, ventilation, pots, medium, nutrients and basic measuring tools, plus any heating, cooling or dehumidifying your room needs. Work…