Cost of your first grow
Updated: Aug 8, 2022
By Kai Deadman

What we’ll go over
To start a successful first grow there will be several options and decisions that must be made. This article will break down equipment needed for a small and medium grow as well as the cost involved. I will do my best to list several options for each category so you can find what works best for you. The First decision that you will have to make is what size grow you would like. Each size below is listed per person for the legal amount in Missouri. Grow equipment and links to similar products will be listed below with each category.
Small-1-3plants, lights vary on size
Medium- 4-6 plants with 1 or 2 lights
Large-7-12 plants with 3-5 lights
Small Setup
Light big enough for 2x2ft-4x4ft tent ($79.99-$599.89)
Humidity sensor and thermometer- ($11.99-$31.49)
Dehumidifier- ($59.69-$159.99)
About 10-22 gallons of grow medium- ($25-$75)
PH kit- ($12.99-$37.99-,$169.99)
Micro-tip scissors- ($5-$20)
1-3 grow pots- ($10-$70) depends on if it’s cloth/plastic and quality
Oscillating fans- ($15-50) each
Exhaust and inlet fan- ($20-$100) each
Nutrients- ($39.95)
Light timers-($5-$35)
Carbon filter- ($34.77-$159.99)
Seeds or clones-($30-$100) changes by state
Minimum amount-$517.87
Maximum amount-$1,917.25
Medium
4x4ft-6x6ft tent- ($89.99-$499)
Light big enough for 4x4ft-6x6ft tent ($400-2,000$)
Humidity sensor and thermometer- ($11.99-$31.49)
dehumidifier- ($59.69-$159.99) each
About 30-40 gallons of grow medium- ($60-100$)
PH kit- ($12.99-$37.99-$169.99)
Micro-tip scissors- ($5-20$)
4-6 grow pots- ($10-$100) depends on if it’s cloth/plastic and quality
Oscillating fans- ($15-50) each
Exhaust and inlet fan- ($20-$100) each
Nutrients- ($39.95)
Light timers-($5-$35)
Carbon filter- ($34.77-$159.99)
Seeds or clones- ($30-$100) changes by state
Netting/String- ($5-$20)
Minimum amount-$848.87
Maximum amount-$3,485.41
Large
8x8ft or bigger tent- ($300-$3,000)
Light/Lights big enough for large tent ($800-3,000$)
Humidity sensor and thermometer- ($11.99-$31.49)
Dehumidifier- ($59.69-$159.99) each
About 35-86 gallons of grow medium- ($90-$250)
PH kit- ($12.99-$37.99-$169.99)
Micro-tip scissors- ($5-$20)
7-12 grow pots- ($15-$250) depends on if it’s cloth/plastic and quality
Oscillating fans- ($15-50) each
Exhaust and inlet fan- ($60-$350) each
Nutrients- ($39.95)
Light timers-($5-$35)