Setup and equipment

Soil, coco coir or hydroponics: choosing a growing medium Potting mix, coco and hydroponics can all work. Pick the medium whose watering, feeding and monitoring needs fit your routine. None of… 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… LED grow lights explained in plain English Compare grow lights by the light reaching the canopy (PPFD), coverage and efficiency—not marketing “equivalent watts.” More light increased yield under the… How high to hang your grow light at each stage Start from your light's manufacturer chart, keep the light gentle for seedlings, raise intensity as plants grow, and use the dimmer instead… Exhaust fans, carbon filters and airflow in a grow tent Exhaust removes heat and moisture, and a carbon filter reduces odor. Size the system for its real duct and filter resistance, use… Pots, drainage and pot size for cannabis Choose a container with drainage holes and keep it out of standing runoff. Don't add gravel to the bottom. Three to five… Getting coco coir ready before you plant Choose coco with clear washing and buffering instructions. Prepared coco may be ready to use. Raw bricks may need rinsing and product-specific… CO₂ enrichment: do you need it? Most home tents can skip CO₂ enrichment. Short-term photosynthesis research isn't a flower-yield promise, exhausted tents lose added gas, and safe enrichment…