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Budget-Friendly Cannabis Tips Without Compromising Quality
- Thread starter BloomBoss
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Cold finish of flower is the first rhat comes to mind. Youd need AC though or cold vented air. Adding some UV or Violet is also really helpfull.
Edit : think i misunderstood on my first read; thought you wanted to improve quality but cost effective.
But if i had to reanswer answer the question i heard in my head again id say making sure that your drying and cure is right, not too wet or dry.
For cost effective growing: outdoor in the right climate. If youre in a rainy climate then a vented mini growhouse; you can diy it. But you need to make sure your plant can get sunkissed at least a bit, the roof has to come off at least some during sunny days.
Edit : think i misunderstood on my first read; thought you wanted to improve quality but cost effective.
But if i had to reanswer answer the question i heard in my head again id say making sure that your drying and cure is right, not too wet or dry.
For cost effective growing: outdoor in the right climate. If youre in a rainy climate then a vented mini growhouse; you can diy it. But you need to make sure your plant can get sunkissed at least a bit, the roof has to come off at least some during sunny days.
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Thanks for the tip! I hadn't considered the cold finish, but that makes sense. I’ll look into setting up some AC or vented air for that. Adding UV or violet light sounds interesting too—I'll definitely explore how that could help boost the final results. Appreciate the advice!
Asentrouw
Well-known member
There are many ways to bring down the costs of your grow without really compromizing the quality:
- Re-using the soil, a homemade wormbin/composter and a few packs of basic ferts is a low-cost way to grow.
No expensive wonder ferts needed, just add compost, simple NPK in the form of bloodmeal, bonemeal, vinassechali + some epson salt and lavameal. A box will last numerous grows and costs next to nothing.
If you care for the soil it can last you multiple (or endless) grows.
- In veg you can use lower wattage lights, then during flowering.
- Supercropping/LST can be good ways to increase/maximize yields per watt.
- Good isolation, extraction and a good layout of the available grow space/room will help to maximize yields at lower costs.
- Only heat roots instead of the entire room brings down heating expenses. Work with a thermostate.
- Find a keeper strain that meets your requirements and multiply it by constant cloning, so there is no need to buy new seeds.
Most commercial strains will probably do, as they combine short flowering times/potency/quality/yield/resistance making them very cost-effective.
You can make it as cheap or expensive as you want.
In the end weed doesn't need much to grow. Just sticking a few seeds outside in the soil can be enough go get some good quality stuff.
I found keepers in both cheap ass bulk stuff aswell as expensive breederpacks.
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Go for the events for freebies. Nuts, seeds, anything goes.
To the growing area design go as engineer. Do not focus on grow stores, check people's builds before deciding on your own design.
DIY and second hand market is also good solution on budget.
Do not cheap on ph kit and calibration if growing in Coco or full hydro.
To the growing area design go as engineer. Do not focus on grow stores, check people's builds before deciding on your own design.
DIY and second hand market is also good solution on budget.
Do not cheap on ph kit and calibration if growing in Coco or full hydro.
El Timbo
Well-known member
and when you do vape (or smoke) take very small tokes then push them down with an inhalation of air - don't fill your mouth/trachea/lungs with smoke/vape that will not enter your blood stream.
revegeta666
Not ICMag Donor
Here's my tip: Avoid any cannabis-specific product, any product marketed for cannabis growing, or any products sold by a cannabis growshop. Buy generic horticultural products, locally sourced if possible.
And a second one: stop buying auto/fem seeds to repackaging companies for 10/15 eur/dollars a piece. Buy regular seeds to reputable seed producers, make your own reproductions, befriend people like you online and trade with them.
And a second one: stop buying auto/fem seeds to repackaging companies for 10/15 eur/dollars a piece. Buy regular seeds to reputable seed producers, make your own reproductions, befriend people like you online and trade with them.
xtsho
Well-known member
You beat me to it.
Solid advice! Appreciate it. Sticking to generic horticultural products can save a ton of cash, and making your own seeds is a game-changer. Building connections with like-minded growers online is the way to go—knowledge can take your growth to the next level.
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Asentrouw
Well-known member
If you increase yield due to these techniques at the same energy expenses, it is cheaper. Especially in small cost-efficient (micro) grow settings, these techniques can be very benificial if done correct.
It really depends on the situation what's possible but KISS is a good practice overall, keep it simple stupid.
Reusing materials, composting, worm farming, using the sun as a light source, making your own seeds and start cloning and looking for keepers, toss the rest. Led lights will help keep the bills down growing indoors.
Reusing materials, composting, worm farming, using the sun as a light source, making your own seeds and start cloning and looking for keepers, toss the rest. Led lights will help keep the bills down growing indoors.
