Very new to growing! All advice is welcome as I need a lot

Okay, I might've been a little mixed up with my needs lol Lighting is probably one of the things I'm having the biggest trouble with. I understand how critical they are, I'm just unfamiliar with going about buying a quality light.

So would you recommend the HLG or Mars brand? I've found both in decent price ranges, now I've just gotta decide which I can benefit from more.
 
ZayWill10 said:
Okay, I might've been a little mixed up with my needs lol Lighting is probably one of the things I'm having the biggest trouble with. I understand how critical they are, I'm just unfamiliar with going about buying a quality light.

So would you recommend the HLG or Mars brand? I've found both in decent price ranges, now I've just gotta decide which I can benefit from more.
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Eenie meenie mynie? , mo.
 
One major difference is that you can upgrade the led boards on the hlg fixtures as well as the drivers as new tech becomes available.

Both brands of fixtures have a discount for 420 members as well.
 
Would the HLG 100 v2 be sufficient? I know the 120 was recommended but I couldn't find a 120. I watched a quick video and it said the 100 v2 could be used to veg up to 3x3 and flower a 2x2, essentially what I'm working with.
 
It will work. The other one was the hlg 135 watt. It just has a bit more ooomph.
 
ZayWill10 said:
haha,
I want to but I'm hesitant lol Would it just be a better place to compile my findings? Because at the moment I'm just collecting the necessary materials. Only thing I've acquired at the moment is the tent. I guess after my light, my next step would be soil and nutes?
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Yeah, instead of ya stickin around in the intro threads.
 
ZayWill10 said:
Okay, I might've been a little mixed up with my needs lol Lighting is probably one of the things I'm having the biggest trouble with. I understand how critical they are, I'm just unfamiliar with going about buying a quality light.

So would you recommend the HLG or Mars brand? I've found both in decent price ranges, now I've just gotta decide which I can benefit from more.
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Welcome, Zay! Don't fret too much over which light to get. I'll bet whichever one you get will only be your first light, but not the last!
 
ZayWill10 said:
I feel as though I’ve got a bit more time and patience’s on my hands to set it and forget it. I guess I’m really looking for the best processes that work for me.

I’m not sure yet if I’m looking to recirculate nutes throughout the growth or if I just leave it the nutes to do its own job. Some seeds I have on hand right now are Gorilla Glue Autoflower and I’m looking for the best nutrition set ups for that bud.
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I like to grow in a nice
Light airy medium like
Pro mix hp and ill
Add some sea soil but it isn’t necessary. I
Like it because I check on my plants a few times a day and water only when they need an they never get too wet. I just watch for a little droop or pick up the containers.
 
For nutes Buy “the kit” from docbudshighbrix . No pH meter needed. Just filtered water, promix and worm castings. Best I’ve ever tried. With no pHing no flushing. You save lots a of time and effort.
For light hlg, rapid or a strip build(slightly, cheaper double the work).
Have to have ventilation. Fan or whatever you choose. Thermometer, hygrometer(both a must and both cheap).
You need light, water, temp, and humidity all in check. Other than the light these items will be useable in this tent or a bigger room. Hope that helps.
I have all 3 lights listed.
 

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