How would you build your grow room Today? There’s so much inexpensive equipment available. And Now that it’s been even further decriminalized, there should be more growers than ever. Let’s say you’re helping a friend get growing. Where do you start? Understand how much cannabis you need? How much space do you have available? Where is this space? (sealed or unsealed) Climate controlled? Basements are best for many reasons. Garage ok, can be security risk. Attics suck! How hot does the space get in summer. Budget Commitment- Are they looking for a hobby or a weed machine?

Let’s go shopping:

ACI Complete Kits

HLG Lights

Independent Lab Reports

I’ve got a good post here about their blackbird lights

How to measure efficiency:

Single ended HID like HPS/MH are about 1 μmol/joule or less.

The appropriate metric for plant lighting is photosynthetic photon efficacy (PPE). This is measure by μmol/joule.  The value for LED products ranges considerably, and many new fixtures now exceed 2.0 μmol·J. The higher the PPE value, the more effective it is at converting electricity into photosynthetic photons. The PPE of LEDs continues to increase and purchase costs are decreasing, so some growers are hesitant to invest. The theoretical maximum PPE for LEDs is 4.6 to 5.1 μmol·J–¹, depending on the composition of the LEDs used in an array. We are unlikely to achieve these values in our lifetimes, but an efficacy of 3.5 μmol·J–¹ is possible in the next decade.

Fans are a weak point.

From my friend Ramon’s ‘Growing with Grow Dots’ FB Group:

Getting my first outdoor photo grow together. Extended period Grow Dots on order. What’s the best 5 gallon grow medium? Set & setting affects the high- my mom came to visit

Cheap coco to washed and buffered coco.

Hand water or automated? Nutrients?

I’ve gotta shout out Bill Mahar and his Club Random Podcast. He interrupted his guest so much that it taught me a lesson!

Grow Talk:

Wanting to flip my light schedule in flower  Posted by Sticky_icky024

FALL OF PROHIBITION/ MARKET REPORTS:

MOM CAME TO VISIT! Set & Setting with Mom. Husband asked for edibles.

States where Growing Cannabis is legal?