Fans Simulate wind movement. Oscillation is key.
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EXTRA BONUS BUY— FOR CLONES Get an EZ-Cloner
Ventilation Fresh air exchange and odor control.
Trays Seed starting tray / dome. Under plant trays / saucers.( Keep your floor dry.)
Grow medium / style( See my November 2025 issue article.) Pots and soil. Hydroponic kit / set-up.
Plant Support Preferably, bamboo stakes and / or plant yo-yos. Trellis net( Not my choice— pain in the ass to work with after plants grow into it.)
Accessories Shears for pruning, defoliating, and harvesting. Gloves for cleanliness. Alcohol— always good for tool clean-up and prep.
Base Nutrients and additives( See my September 2025 issue article.) Base— Veg and flower. Cloning Gel and cloning / seedling solution. Additives: Cal-Mag, Mykos, Bloom Boost, Sugar Boost.
PH Tester and adjustment compounds City water has a wide pH range. Cannabis plants like their pH range between 6.4 and 6.9.
Monitoring / Control Outlet Timer: To control the light cycle. Hygrometer: To monitor temperature and humidity Temperature: 72-76 degrees Humidity: 45-55 percent
There are All-in-One Smart Controllers / Monitors Not necessary, but many folks like them. I have found that WiFi monitoring leads to too much checking in on your plants.
Happy Range: This refers to the range of pH, temperature, and humidity within which cannabis plants are generally happy. Think of night-time and daytime in nature; it could be 75 degrees and dry at noon and 48 degrees and damp at 7 a. m. Just look at your plants once a day and make sure they are well-fed and look happy.
Ladybugs for Pest Prevention
Introduce into the grow regularly to prevent unwanted pests.
Water Cleanliness City water has lots of additives that I prefer not to smoke!
Water Filtration Setup: Scrubber, inexpensive and does well. Full Reverse Osmosis Filtration( Best option).
h With an EZ-Cloner, it’ s— Snip-Dip-Forget. h It’ s like cheating for propagation. h Nearly fail-proof method for cloning plants. h The importance of cloning was discussed in my Achieving
Predictability article in the May 2025 issue.
This is literally all you need to set up a“ professional” quality grow. Remember not to cheap out on your equipment because quality costs, but your plants will repay you in spades!
There are many“ complete” grow kits online that“ have everything you need,” but that allows someone else to determine how you will grow. Growing and grow methodology is very personal. At Emerald Garden Grow Supply, our associates guide you through your gear purchase to ensure it best suits your needs. No upsell bells and whistles and unnecessary crap— I do not believe in that. We offer pre-built kits and build-your-own. Our products are internet price matched, our video learning center is live, and our lounge is ready for you to show off your harvest.
Remember: There is no“ correct way” to grow; rather,“ your way” to grow!
Scan the QR code to see Gerry’ s How-To videos. Gerry is also available at Emerald Garden Grow Supply for Free personal grow consultations. He’ s happy to help walk you through your grow from seed to harvest!
Gerry Donovan, the owner of Emerald Garden Grow Supply, Raytown, MO, says,“ I am not a plant Biologist nor a Chemist. I do not have any formal cannabis plant education, as that was a non-existent thing before today’ s world. I do, however, have a passion for cannabis, which words fail to describe. I’ ve traveled throughout Europe, including Amsterdam, Spain, and Canada, where I not only ventured into the world of seeds and genetics but also continued my quest to learn as much as I could about Growing the Plant. I continue to expand my knowledge via grow seminars and cultivators’ conferences and, most importantly, through simple discussions with other growers. Over the last 22 years, I’ ve developed my own Grow Methodology through trial and error with love and passion. I hope to guide you on the pathway to enjoying the best cannabis you have ever consumed— your own homegrown!” Cannabis – Education – Wellness.
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