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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


Grow tent- ($119-$305.95)

Light big enough for 2x2ft-4x4ft tent ($79.99-$599.89)

Humidity sensor and thermometer- ($11.99-$31.49)

Humidifier- ($49.49-$159.99)

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)

Humidifier-($49.49-$159.99)

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)

Humidifier- (($49.49-$159.99)

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)

Carbon filter- ($99.99-$239.99)