After you have been growing for a while, you collect a lot of tools, supplies, information, and know-how. But if you are new to growing cannabis and want to grow outdoors without over analyzing everything and spending a lot of money, you just want a straightforward answer to a common question. What do you really need and how much does it cost to grow successfully outdoors?
To keep it simple, I will assume you are new to growing and will start small and do not have anything yet.
Small Grow:
To grow 5 small-to-medium sized plants, outdoors in your yard or on a balcony, it will cost between $564 and $639 for the FIRST YEAR and take 80-100 days total time to complete. You should finish with between 5 and 12 ounces of smokable flower.
The following years it will only cost $190
Large Grow:
To grow 5 medium-to-large sized plants, outdoors it will cost between $862 and $1012 for the FIRST YEAR and take 180 days total time to complete. You should finish with between 4 and 7 pounds of smokable flower.
The following years it will only cost $307
We will review all the supplies and the cost of materials to complete these 2 types of grows. Let us get started:
What Type of Seeds to Buy
In general, there are 3 types of seeds you can buy and grow:
- Regular
- Feminized
- AutoFlower
Regular seeds are a natural mix that will produce male and female plants. Approximately half the seeds will produce female plants and the other half will be male. As a grower looking for smokable flower you should only be interested in the female plants. Male plants produce pollen and females produce a flowering fruit. You do not want males (unless you are a breeder, or you want to create more seeds for future use).
- Since we are trying to maximize the amount of product with only 5 plants, do not grow regular seeds because there will be a mix of males and females
- Regular seeds are also classified as “photoperiod” plants which means they need to grow the entire season (Starting in May) and finishing in the Fall (October for example in New York City). The entire growing time for photoperiod plants averages 6 months from start to finish.
There is no predictable way to grow all female plants if you are dealing with regular seeds and it takes 5-6 months to grow. The plants will grow relatively large ranging from 4-12 feet tall.
Feminized seeds are created by the seed breeder with a process that guarantees the seeds will be female. Human intervention is required by the breeder to produce these types of results. This feminization process helps the female plants produce seeds that will ONLY be female.
- Since we are trying to maximize the amount of product with only 5 plants, growing feminized seeds is desirable
- feminized seeds are also classified as “photoperiod” plants which means they need to grow the entire season (Starting in May) and finishing in the Fall (October for example in New York City)
It is recommended to only grow feminized seeds for medium-to-large plants that will grow the entire season.
AutoFlower seeds are created by the seed breeder with a process that guarantees the seeds will be female and will ALSO start to fruit after 30-45 days of growth.
- Since we are trying to maximize the amount of product with only 5 plants, growing AutoFlower seeds is desirable
- These plants are not classified as “photoperiod” plants and do not take the entire growing season to finish. If started in May they will finish the end of July
It is recommended to grow AutoFlower seeds for small-to-medium sized plants that will finish 3 months after started.
Where to Buy Seeds
There are many places to buy cannabis seeds. If you are in a location where cannabis is legal then you may be able to visit a store and purchase seeds. If you are in a location where cannabis is not legal or for the sake of convenience, then you can purchase seeds online.
If you research where to buy seeds online, you will always see some negative reviews on most companies that sell seeds. I have never had issues with buying seeds online and I have purchased hundreds.
I am going to recommend Nirvana Seeds. I have never had any issues with delivery and every seed I have purchased from Nirvana has been delivered, sprouted, and grown well.
- It takes 2-4 weeks for delivery and they ship international
- They take many types of payments and no signature is required upon delivery
Visit them online:
- Look for Feminized seeds for a Large Grow
- Look for Autoflower seeds for a Small Grow
What Type of Soil to Buy
Quality soil is important. Soil supports the roots of your plant and helps deliver nutrition to the plant. If you need to buy soil, the simplest way get predictable quality is to buy a reputable brand.
2 good choice for quality soil:
- Fox Farm Happy Frog Organic Potting Mix
- ProMix HP with Mycorrhizae
Both types of soil are ready to use and no other amendments are required for your soil. Fox Farm is sold in the standard sizes you see at most garden centers which is 2.0 cubic feet. HP Promix can be found in a larger size of 3.8 cubic feet.
Buying soil online is expensive. You will ALWAYS find this product cheaper if you go to a local store. Garden centers may carry these brands but you may have to visit a more specialized grow store for these name brands.
Use your favorite Internet Search tool and look for “Hydroponic stores near me”. Hydroponic stores sell materials for growing indoors. While we are not discussing indoor growing or hydroponics, these types of stores will most likely also carry the quality soil mentioned above.
There is nothing magical in these 2 soil options. What we are looking for in a good soil is:
- Good mix of organic ingredients
- No chemical fertilizers or additives
- Drains well and does not retain too much moisture
We will break down the cost of soil for this project later in the article. Right now, we are just identifying what to buy.
What Type of Growing Containers to Buy
- If you are going for the “Large Grow” then you should plant either direct in the ground or use a 30-gallon fabric grow container
- If you are going for the “Small Grow” then you should plant either direct in the ground or use 15-gallon fabric grow containers
Containers for a “Large Grow”
- If you will be growing in the ground, then you will dig holes and fill with soil. Each hole should be 1.5-2.0 feet deep and 3 feet wide. Each hole should be separated 6-8 feet apart from each other, so you do not crowd the plants.
- If you are growing in fabric containers, then 30-gallon fabric pots will work well. This is also a good option for keeping your larger plants a touch smaller than growing direct in the ground.
Advantages of growing in the ground for a “Large Grow”:
- The plants will grow larger
- The soil will stay moister for longer periods of time compared to fabric ports. This gives you a chance to water less frequently and go away for a week without worrying about thirsty plants 😊
- This option does not require you to purchase a container
Containers for a “Small Grow”
- If you will be growing in the ground, then you will dig holes and fill with soil. Each hole should be 1.0 feet deep and 2 feet wide. Each hole should be separated 3 feet apart from each other, so you do not crowd the plants.
- If you are growing in fabric containers, then 15-gallon fabric pots will work well
Advantages of growing in the ground for a “Small Grow”:
- Does not take a lot of room
- The soil will stay moister for longer periods of time compared to fabric ports and require less watering
- This option does not require you to purchase a container
Disadvantages of growing in the ground for both “Large Grow” and “Small Grow”:
- Once you pick a spot to plant and commit to the hole and soil preparation you can not move the location mid-season
- If you dig multiple holes and they are not spaced far enough apart then the plants will become crowded
- You have to make sure the location gets at least 4 hours of direct sunlight
A good reputable fabric pot brand is Vivosun. They can be purchased in many different gallon sizes in sets of 5.
For a “Small Grow” use – Vivosun 5 Pack 15 Gallon Fabric Pots – Cost is about $25
- D19.69″ x H12.2″ (50cm x 31cm)
- 2 cubic feet of soil required to fill a single fabric pot
For a “Large Grow” use – Vivosun 5 Pack 30 Gallon Fabric Pots – Cost is about $30
- D23.62″ x H15.75″ (60cm x 40cm)
- 4 cubic feet of soil required to fill a single fabric pot
What Type of Plant Food to Buy
I would recommend organic fertilizer. Organic nutrients are effective and safe. It is more difficult to damage your plants with organic fertilizers, they are more forgiving. Soil straight out of the bag will have enough nutrition to start plants and sustain them for a few weeks of growth. At some point you need to add more nutrition to the soil. We will use 2 types of fertilizer:
- Dry amendments
- Liquid fertilizer
Dry amendments are a mix of nutrition sold in pelletized or micronized form ready to top dress (mix) into the top couple inches of soil. These pellets once mixed into the soil will begin to release nutrition. This is like a slow-release formula that gradually release nutrition into the soil, feeding the plant. These amendments are reapplied ever 2-3 weeks.
Liquid fertilizer is already in a usable state for the plants. Unlike slow-release dry amendments, they are available to the plants immediately.
I use a combination of the following:
- Nectar for the Gods One Shot Granules (Dry amendment)
- Nectar for the Gods Herculean Harvest (Liquid)
- Nectar for the Gods Olympus Up (Liquid)
Pest Control
You need to be prepared for garden pests. You should take some general precautions but should also have some materials on hand just in case. It is better to have a few tools at your disposal instead of trying to react and frantically diagnose and research at the first signs of trouble.
The first precaution is growing organically. There have been some studies that show plants fed heavily with chemical fertilizers are more attractive to some bugs. We are growing organically and nit using chemical fertilizers so that is a good first step 😊.
There are always some issues you must deal with. I use 3 products every season to help with preventative maintenance and 2 issues I see most:
- Cabbage moths
- Powdery mildew
- Pest Control Product 1 – BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis) – Takes care of Cabbage moth larvae
- Nectar for the Gods Olympus Up – (Is plant food but) When used as a foliar spray helps control powdery mildew
- Neem oil – Used mostly as a preventative control for some insects and fungal issues
- Dr. Bronner’s – Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner – Used to mix with water and Neem oil. Required for applying Neem oil
Measuring Tools
For a successful grow, you need to measure 2 things:
- PH
- Fertilizer dosages
PH measuring tool will measure how acidic or alkaline something is. For cannabis we need to make sure the PH of both the soil and food solution being applied is in acceptable range.
If the PH is not in acceptable range, your plant will not absorb proper nutrition, will look sickly and eventually die.
The most accurate way to measure PH is with a meter.
Regardless of the type of food you feed your plants, the PH is critical. If you are not going to monitor and adjust your PH then I would recommend not growing as you will be disappointed with your results.
I use the following meter to measure PH – The cost is $50:
Apera Instruments AI209 Value Series PH20
Fertilizer dosage measuring is important too. You need to mix a certain amount of liquid fertilizer into your feeding water, and you need to measure the dry food you mix into the soil.
For measuring liquid fertilizer, you should use a dropper and small measuring cup. Found the following on Amazon – the cost is $5:
100PCS 3ML Disposable Dropping Pipette (5PCS Measuring Cups Included)
The product listed above comes with 100 disposable droppers. You do NOT need to throw out the dripper after each use, simply use the same dripper and clean between usage. You should however dedicate a single dripper to each type of fertilizer you dip in to, so you do not cross contaminate your products.
For measuring dry amendment fertilizer, you will need a measuring cup and tablespoon.
To measure cups, I use the following – The cost $10:
KitchenAid Classic Measuring Cups, Set of 4, Aqua Sky/Black
I do not have a measuring tool for tablespoons as I just use my “measuring cup” for that too.
Water Sprayer
You need a way to apply pest control to the plant and on occasion you may want to apply food to the leaves. I recommend a 1-gallon water sprayer. I use the following – The cost $13:
CHAPIN 20000 Garden Sprayer
You need something that is higher quality than a standard water spray bottle, especially if you are growing larger plants. However, I would still use this device with smaller plants because it does make spraying much easier.
Plant Support
For a “Large Grow” you will need to support your plants, or they WILL BREAK. If a plant breaks you typically will not lose everything, but you will lose a lot. You do not need a complicated support system, just a basic frame around the plant to support the branches.
I will not outline the exact steps here to create the support system, but the materials required would be some PVC tubing, 2 foot rebar and galvanized fence wire from your local home improvement center.
The ¾ inch PVC pipe, PVC cutter, 1/2 in x 2 ft. #4 Rebar, galvanized wire, wire cutter – The cost $70
Hammer the 2-foot rebar (1 foot deep) into the soil around your plants. These will serve as the guides for the PVC posts. More details to follow in a future article.
If you are not willing to spend the money required to support your large plants, then save yourself time and money, frustration and just do a “Small Grow” instead. Unsupported large plants will break at the end of the season if you do not support them.
Harvesting Tools
Inspecting the plant for ripeness – You need to monitor plants at the end of their life cycle and harvest them at the proper time. Cannabis plants have little glands on the buds\flowers\fruit called trichomes. You need to monitor the condition of the trichomes to determine if the plant is ready or ripe enough to harvest.
The naked eye can see the trichomes but cannot see them closely and clearly enough to determine if they are perfectly ripe. To do this you need a basic magnification tool called a jeweler’s loupe. Look for a unit that magnifies 30X-60X (30-60 better magnification than a human eye). Basically, a strong magnifying glass.
Use a Jewelers Loupe to examine the trichomes – The cost $10
Cutting down the plant – When the plant is ripe you need to cut it down and dry. You need something to cut the plant in to pieces:
Use a heavy-duty Fiskars – The cost $15
Once the plant is dry you will need to trim the excess leaves from the plant. This tool is more delicate than the heavy-duty Fiskars and is intended for more precise trimming and manicuring:
Use a light duty Fiskars – The cost $8
The plants are sticky during the harvest. Use gloves! If you do not use gloves your hands will be covered with sticky resin (like a tress sap) that is difficult to remove with regular soap.
You can use regular gardening gloves, but I would recommend a tight fitting disposable plastic glove that is well fitting making it easier for you to operate your trimming tools.
I use plastic gloves while working on garden equipment and changing oil in various engines. I go through a few gloves each season, so I buy in bulk:
100 pack of plastic disposable gloves – The cost $30
If you will never use plastic gloves for anything else besides working with cannabis once a year, then use dishwashing gloves from your local dollar-store.
After your cannabis has been dried, you will need to do the final manicuring \ trimming. To make your job neater, easier, and more productive you will need a place to work. I use a trimming bin:
Trimming bin – The cost $50
A trim bin will also have a collection area at the bottom of the bin that collects any trichomes the fall off the plant while trimming. This is high quality smokable material. You will be surprised at how much “accidental” material you will collect using a trim bin!
Storage Containers and Tools
After your cannabis has been dried you need to store it an appropriate container. Without proper storage the product will become too dry and worthless. Without proper storage your product will not last more than 1 week! Do not neglect proper storage.
Storage Containers – To store cannabis you will need an airtight container, preferably glass but food grade plastic containers are ok too.
For a “Small Grow” you will need approximately (5) 1-gallon glass storge jars. While shopping for 1-gallon glass jars you will notice that most are sold in sets of only (4). Purchase a set of (4) and get a few smaller sized mason jars.
For a “Large Grow” you will need larger containers. It is not cost effective or easily manageable to store all your results in glass jars. For larger grows where you will have a few pounds, use plastic 3.5-gallon buckets with sealing twist lids.
For a “Small Grow” – (4) 1-Gallon glass jars and a (4) 32-Ouncce glass jars with lids – The cost $60
For a “Large Grow” – (6) 3.5-Gallon food safe plastic buckets with lids – The cost $110
Humidity Control – It is also recommended to use humidity control packets in your final storage containers. Most growers look to keep humidity between 58% and 62%. If the product is to dry it will deteriorate and if it is too humid your product will mold.
The humidity control packs are made by Boveda. The packets are designed to keep humidity at a certain level. You will see a wide range of products by Boveda, you should only purchase the 58% or 62% versions.
The humidity packets are also made in different sizes. Sized in grams.
For 3.5-gallon containers get the 67-Gram weight.
For 1-quart to 1-gallon containers get the 8-Gram weight.
I store my product at 62% humidity. I suggest you do the same.
For a “Large Grow” (6) 67-Gram 62% Humidity Boveda packets – The cost $36
For a “Small Grow” (10) 8-Gram 62% Humidity Boveda packets – The cost $15
Humidity Monitoring – The only way to know if humidity is in the proper range is to measure and monitor it. Since we are dealing with multiple containers you need multiple measuring devices.
You could use a single device and move it from one container to another, leaving the measuring device in the sealed jar for 30 minutes at a time to give you an accurate reading. Record your results and move the measuring device to the next jar.
For a small grow I would recommend a (4) pack of humidity measuring devices making it easier to monitor multiple jars.
For a “Small Grow” (4) Mini Digital Humidity Gauges – The cost $8
For the large grow we will be using opaque storage containers so you will not be able to see the digital display on the digital display. For containers that you can not see into without opening the lid I recommend a Bluetooth humidity gauge.
For a “Large Grow” (1) Govee Bluetooth Hygrometer Thermometer – The cost $17
You can use your phone to monitor the results. This makes it possible to keep the lid closed on the container and still have access to accurate measurements.
You can use a single device to monitor multiple containers.
Putting Your Check List Together and Determining Final Cost
Let us connect the dots and create our final cost breakdown!
We will review 2 growing scenarios for both “Small Grow” and “Large Grow” situations. The first overview will cover the initial grow and the second breakdown will cover future subsequent grows with a cost breakdown.
The subsequent grow breakdown is very interesting because most of the tools and materials can be used for many seasons. The initial grow may seem expensive but next years grow will be a fraction of the original cost.
The first checklist \ overview is for a single season of growing:
“Small Grow” – Quantity (5) 2-4 foot tall AutoFlower Cannabis plants grown in soil – producing First season of growing
| Category | Cost | Details | Example – Where to Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | $30 | Blueberry Kush AutoFlower | Nirvana Seeds – Go Here to Review |
| Growing Container | $22 | Vivosun – (5) 15-Gallon Fabric Pots | VIVOSUN on Amazon – Go Here Now to Review |
| Soil | $75 | Fox Farm Happy Frog Soil – (5) bags *Purchase from local store and you will pay $15 per 2 cubic foot bag. You will need (5) bags to fill (5) 15-gallon fabric pots | You should buy locally but here it is at 2X the local cost on Amazon - Go Here Now to review |
| Plant Food #1 | $60 | Nectar for the Gods - One Shot Granules 12lbs | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plant Food #2 | $32 | Nectar for the Gods - Herculean Harvest 1 Gallon | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plant Food #3 | $35 | Nectar for the Gods - Olympus Up 1 Gallon | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Pest Control #1 | $14 | BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis) *You need a spray bottle to apply this product* - Use “Water Sprayer” below | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Pest Control #2 | $15 | Neem oil 8oz *You need a spray bottle to apply this product* - Use “Water Sprayer” below *Should also use “Sal’s Suds” with this product | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Pest Control #3 | $24 | Dr. Bronner's - Sal Suds Cleaner | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| PH Measuring Pen | $50 | Apera AI209 Value Series PH20 | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Dropper and Plastic Shot Glass Measuring Unit | $5 | Dropper and small plastic measuring cup | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Set of measuring cups | $9 | Measuring cups | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Water Sprayer | $13 | CHAPIN 20000 Garden Sprayer | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Jewelers Loupe | $11 | Check Trichomes for harvest | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Heavy Duty Fiskars | $13 | Cut Plant Down | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Light Duty Fiskars | $7 | Trim and Manicure Plant | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plastics Gloves | $21 | Keep Hands Clean During Harvest and Trimming | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Trim Bin | $55 | Keep Area Clean While Trimming – Collect trichomes | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Gallon Glass Jar 128oz | $30 | Quantity (4) | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Quart Glass Jar 32oz | $15 | Quantity (4) | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Humidity Control Packs 8-Gram 62% Humidity | $15 | Quantity (1) 10 pack | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Humidity Gauges | $13 | Quantity (5) | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
The total cost for the first initial “Small Grow” is $564 if you purchase your soil locally and $639 if you purchase your soil online. So, you never have to leave your house and shop for anything in person, all materials can be purchased and delivered to your home for a grand total of $639 for the first season. Producing between 5 and 12 ounces of smokable bud.
The second checklist \ overview is for a subsequent season of growing:
“Small Grow” – Quantity (5) 2-4 foot tall AutoFlower Cannabis plants grown in soil
| Category | Cost | Details | Example – Where to Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100-Gallon Fabric Pot | $17 | Used to store last season’s soil – will reuse next season | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Seeds | $30 | Blueberry Kush AutoFlower | Nirvana Seeds – Go Here to Review |
| Plant Food #1 | $60 | Nectar for the Gods - One Shot Granules 12lbs | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plant Food #2 | $32 | Nectar for the Gods - Herculean Harvest 1 Gallon | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plant Food #3 | $35 | Nectar for the Gods - Olympus Up 1 Gallon | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| PH Measuring Pen | $50 | Apera AI209 Value Series PH20 | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
The total cost for the subsequent “Small Grow” is $190. Producing between 5 and 12 ounces of smokable bud.
The only additional items required for purchase is:
- 100-gallon fabric pot. At the end of your previous grow, take out the soil from the individual 15-gallon fabric puts and collect them into a single 100-gallon pot. Store outside over winter and reuse next season
- You need to calibrate your PH meter every week. The initial purchase came with enough calibration fluid to last the first season. You will need more calibration fluid every season
“Large Grow” – Quantity (5) 5-8 foot tall Feminized Cannabis plants grown in soil – producing First season of growing
| Category | Cost | Details | Example – Where to Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | $30 | BlackJack Feminized Seeds | Nirvana Seeds – Go Here Now to Review |
| Growing Container | $27 | Vivosun – (5) 30-Gallon Fabric Pots | VIVOSUN on Amazon – Go Here Now to Review |
| Soil | $150 | Fox Farm Happy Frog Soil – (10) bags *Purchase from local store and you will pay $15 per 2 cubic foot bag. You will need (10) bags to fill (5) 30-gallon fabric pots | You should buy locally but here it is at 2X the local cost on Amazon - Go Here Now to review |
| Plant Food #1 | $120 | Quantity (2) Nectar for the Gods - One Shot Granules 12lbs *You can find a better price if you locate a single 25lb bag | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plant Food #2 | $32 | Nectar for the Gods - Herculean Harvest 1 Gallon | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plant Food #3 | $35 | Nectar for the Gods - Olympus Up 1 Gallon | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Pest Control #1 | $14 | BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis) *You need a spray bottle to apply this product* - Use “Water Sprayer” below | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Pest Control #2 | $15 | Neem oil 8oz *You need a spray bottle to apply this product* - Use “Water Sprayer” below *Should also use “Sal’s Suds” with this product | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Pest Control #3 | $24 | Dr. Bronner's - Sal Suds Cleaner | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| PH Measuring Pen | $50 | Apera AI209 Value Series PH20 | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Dropper and Plastic Shot Glass Measuring Unit | $5 | Dropper and small plastic measuring cup | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Set of measuring cups | $9 | Measuring cups | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Water Sprayer | $13 | CHAPIN 20000 Garden Sprayer | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Jewelers Loupe | $11 | Check Trichomes for harvest | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Heavy Duty Fiskars | $13 | Cut Plant Down | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Light Duty Fiskars | $7 | Trim and Manicure Plant | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plastics Gloves | $21 | Keep Hands Clean During Harvest and Trimming | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Trim Bin | $55 | Keep Area Clean While Trimming – Collect trichomes | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plant support | $70 | - PVC pipe - PVC cutter - Rebar - Galvanized fence wire | |
| 3.5 Gallon Plastic Storage Container with Lids | $110 | Quantity (1) 6-Pack | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Humidity Control Packs 67-Gram 62% Humidity | $40 | Quantity (2) 4 pack | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Humidity Gauges | $13 | Quantity (5) | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
The total cost for the first initial “Large Grow” is $862 if you purchase your soil locally and $1012 if you purchase your soil online. So, you never have to leave your house and shop for anything in person, all materials can be purchased and delivered to your home for a grand total of $1012 for the first season. Producing between 4 and 7 pounds (64 to 112 ounces) of smokable bud.
The second checklist \ overview is for a subsequent season of growing:
“Large Grow” – Quantity (5) 5-8 foot tall Feminized Cannabis plants grown in soil
| Category | Cost | Details | Example – Where to Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150-Gallon Fabric Pot | $75 | Used to store last season’s soil – will reuse next season | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Seeds | $30 | BlackJack Feminized Seeds | Nirvana Seeds – Go Here to Review |
| Plant Food #1 | $120 | Quantity (2) Nectar for the Gods - One Shot Granules 12lbs *You can find a better price if you locate a single 25lb bag | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plant Food #2 | $32 | Nectar for the Gods - Herculean Harvest 1 Gallon | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| Plant Food #3 | $35 | Nectar for the Gods - Olympus Up 1 Gallon | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
| PH Measuring Pen | $50 | Apera AI209 Value Series PH20 | Go Here Now to Review on Amazon |
The total cost for the subsequent “Large Grow” is $307. Producing between 4 and 7 pounds (64 to 112 ounces) of smokable bud. The only additional items required for purchase is:
- 150-gallon fabric pot. At the end of your previous grow, take out the soil from the individual 30-gallon fabric puts and collect them into a single 150-gallon pot. Store outside over winter and reuse next season
- You need to calibrate your PH meter every week. The initial purchase came with enough calibration fluid to last the first season. You will need more calibration fluid every season
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