First timer, getting started. Do I really need all this stuff?

[Grendel]

For now its either Mars Hydro or spending alittle more and getting something from Horticulture Lighting Group.

 

[Deke]

I looked for a long time myself for an inexpensive light. I mean to the point of blurry eyes and staying up way too late sitting in bed reading all I could , lol. People have talked smack about the MarsHydro lights, but I sure see a lot of people using them, and with good results. Maybe Their older stuff? Their new SP line looks good, and the less expensive TS line all would be a good enrty level lights (IMO and what I've seen on line). Like many they are going towards the Q Boards, like HLG. If you look you can find the equivalent to the HLG for much less. And quite a bit less ordering from overseas .
Of course there are better lights, but you set a budget( basically same budget that I set for myself), and not looking to fill a room up. I think you'll be just fine. I'll be watching the progress, good luck!

 

[Grendel]

Are 3 gallon fabric pots enough? or should I get the 5 gallons?

 

[HighnDry]

Are 3 gallon fabric pots enough? or should I get the 5 gallons?

I'm having great results with the TS1000. Blue Dream Auto by Humboldt Seeds is my only seed to jar example so far. Just shy of 4oz in 3gal fabric, which I think is big enough.

 

[Grendel]

For lighting I'm now leaning towards the qb boards from Alibaba/KingBrite.
Its hard to ignore the price difference.

 

[Fermented_Fruitz]

Don’t waste your $$ on HLG! You can get same light from same area in China their stuff is made for $200 or so with shipping! Thru HLG you would spend almost $600 and have to have a limited electrical knowledge to run it in parallel or series depending on the driver! Mine was $210 for double board and shipping to Tx

 

[Fermented_Fruitz]

Unless you have some big bank to spend

 

[Fermented_Fruitz]

Kingbrite is what I order last Tuesday and will go out tomorrow! This is what I paid plus $42 shipped thru UPS to Tx.

 

[Fermented_Fruitz]

Oh and if you didn’t know your payment is secured through that app so if it doesn’t arrive on time or isn’t right at all they refund &$ guaranteed

 

[Grendel]

So for a full cycle of nutrients (coco medium), all I need is General Hydroponics Flora Grow, Bloom and Micro, also Botanicare Cal-Mag?
That plus the ph up and down are the only nutrients/water additives I am ordering.

Is this all I need for a full cycle? should I add more nutrients for when flowering starts?