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9 Things I Wish I Knew 3 Years Ago When I Started My First Hobby Grow
If I could go back in time, these are the 9 things I wish someone had told me about Hobby Growing (that would have saved me time, money, and stress).
1. Be prepared to spend a few hundred dollars.
For some reason, it’s easier to see that price tag on weed than grow equipment.
Like many, I thought I could get in at a discount, which cost me more in the long run. Hand-me-downs and makeshift options will work in the short term, but often cost you more money over time.
If I’d bought what I needed, rather than buying secondhand from friends and mixing and matching samples, I’d have saved money and the hassle of replacing gear mid-cycle.
2. Buy soil that’s made for cannabis.
The first plant I grew was potted in Walmart’s “organic” soil blend. It was $9.99 and made for houseplants and herbs. This will work if it’s all you can access, but using materials made for your crop makes a big difference.
Cannabis has a voracious appetite compared to most potted plants, and basic soil mixes (even the top-of-the-line $9.99 organic blend) are simply not cut out for pot.
I use Roots 707 in my mix, but there are plenty of great options out there.
