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My 2x2 tent setup for beginners – everything you need (under $300)
Lots of beginners ask about setup costs, so here's my complete 2x2 budget build:
The Essentials:
- 2x2x4 tent: $60 (Amazon basics work fine)
- Mars Hydro TS1000: $80 (enough for 2x2)
- 4" inline fan + carbon filter: $70 (AC Infinity Cloudline T4)
- Fabric pots (3 gallon x 2): $8
- Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil: $20
- pH meter: $15
- Nutrients (Fox Farm trio): $30
Total: ~$283
What you DON'T need yet:
- Humidity controller (monitor and adjust manually)
- CO2 supplementation (overkill for beginners)
- Expensive nutrient lines
- Training tools (use plant ties or string)
With this setup, you can grow 1-2 autoflower plants and harvest 2-4 ounces every 10-11 weeks. That's potentially $600+ worth of cannabis for under $300 in startup costs.
For seeds, I recommend starting with Northern Lights Auto or Blue Dream Auto — both very forgiving for first-time growers. 🌱
Questions? Ask below!
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This is the post I've been looking for! Ordering everything today. Going with Northern Lights Auto for my first run. Wish me luck!
Solid list. Only change I'd suggest: spend the extra $20 on the AC Infinity T4 with controller instead of the basic model. The auto speed adjustment based on temp/humidity is worth every penny.
This is the perfect beginner setup guide. Bookmarking this for everyone who asks me "how do I start growing?"
One addition: grab a cheap hygrometer ($10) so you can monitor temperature and humidity. Knowing your environment is key.
The AC Infinity suggestion is spot on. Their T4 with controller is the best exhaust fan for small tents. The auto-adjustment based on temp/humidity means you can set it and forget it.
Also: for seeds, check Royal King Seeds US store. Their autoflower seeds are specifically great for small tent grows.
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