Complete Cannabis Grower’s Shopping List

Last updated Jan 12, 2024

by Nebula Haze

Examples of Common Cannabis Growing Setups

This page will lead you to some setup shopping lists for a handful of the most popular styles of growing cannabis. You can use the information below to help decide which type of lighting you want to use if you don’t already know. The type of lighting you use will steer you towards some guides that will show you everything that’s needed to get started growing potent homegrown cannabis. You’ll get the initial setup cost, the cost to reach your first harvest (the highest cost), and the cost of subsequent harvests (much cheaper after the first).

2’x2′ Grow Tent – Small

Example of a 2’x2′ grow tent

Example of Nebula's Microgrow - this mini grow tent was 2'x2'x3' with 4 autoflowering plants and used a HLG 100 LED grow light

2’x4′ Grow Tent – Medium

Here’s my current grow inside one of these right now. I think this is the perfect size for most home growers because it can yield many ounces up to a pound per harvest depending on the grow light you use.

3’x3′ Grow Tent (Square shape is better in some spaces) – Medium

Example of a single hydro plant growing in a 3’x3′ grow tent with a 400W HPS. You could fit more plants if you use pots instead of hydro

4’x4′ Grow Tent – Large

Example of a 4’x4′ grow tent (easily yield a pound)

Now that you’ve got an overview, let’s look at each of the cannabis grow kits a little closer.

 


 

Example Setups for Different Lighting Types

65W LED Mini Tent

Average Yield: 1-3 oz Per Harvest

Initial Setup Cost: $300

 

100W LED Grow Light in Mini Tent

Average Yield: 2-4 oz per Harvest

Initial Setup Cost: $430 to get started

 

200W LED (Only need 5 feet of height)

Can fit in some closets

Average Yield: 5-11 oz Per Harvest

Initial Setup Cost: $555 to start

 

250W MH/HPS

Average Yield: 4-9 oz Per Harvest

Best suited to cold grow spaces (not good if you struggle with heat)

Cost: $400 to Start

 

300W LED Setup

Average Yield: 7-13 oz Per Harvest

Cost: $475 to Start

 

315W LEC Grow Light

Average Yield: 7-13 oz per Harvest

Cost: $745 to Start

 

350W LED Setup

Average Yield: 8-14 oz Per Harvest

Cost: $700 to Start

 

400W MH/HPS

Average Yield: 7-14 oz Per Harvest

Cost: $495 to start

 

600W MH/HPS Grow Setup

Average Yield: 10-21 oz Per Harvest

Cost: $495 to start

 

600W Premium LED Grow Light Setup

Average Yield: 10-22 oz per Harvest

Cost: $995 to start

 

Although there are larger size grow lights available (1000W and beyond), at that size it starts going outside the scope of a “hobbyist” grower as far as ease and yields. Also, I’ve found it’s typically better to have multiple 300W or 600W lights than one enormous grow light

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These Cannabis Growing Setup Examples Assume You’re Starting From Scratch and Don’t Plan to DIY Anything

I tried to include everything in these lists, as if someone were growing marijuana completely from scratch. For each example I calculated the cost as if you were buying everything online off of Amazon.com from the included links. A lot of these items cost less money if you shop around online or buy them in person, and you may already have some stuff lying around the house already.

For each example I also included a matching grow tent, because I believe grow tents are the best way to create a perfect environment for your plant at a really low cost. But if you want to skip the tent and make your own grow space in a grow box or closet, learn how to create the perfect growing environment for your plants!

These marijuana plants are living in the "600W" setup

2 healthy, manifolded plants under a 600W MH (Metal Halide)

Want to start growing cannabis? These starter shopping lists tell you everything you need to buy, and you can check off each one as you get it. Also download PDF versions of each growing cannabis shopping list!

Over the years we’ve had lots of people request “starter” shopping lists for new growers – it can be frustrating trying to figure out exactly what supplies you need to start growing cannabis indoors! So today I decided to make a few comprehensive shopping lists for common setups that include everything from nutrients to grow lights to rope ratchets. I’ll even tell you what yields, electricity cost and cost/ounce to expect with each setup.

If you don’t want to have to figure out exactly what to buy to start growing, this article is for you! I will break down what to expect based on your space limits and desired yields, so you can get the exact perfect setup for your situation.

I need more/different help! Take me to the 10-Step Quick Start Grow Guide

A nugget of potent marijuana bud resting on a table.

 


 

Don’t Forget to Budget Money for Growing Medium and Plant Containers!

Remember to consider the growing medium (not included in totals). Here’s my very general estimate for 1-2 plants (you will need more to grow more plants). So consider you will need to spend an extra $30-125 for your growing medium + the cost of your container.

Choose One:

Compare different growing mediums for growing cannabis

 


 

Learn the basics of growing cannabis!

An assortment of cannabis buds in hand - you can use these growing marijuana shopping lists to grow your own handful of buds!


 

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