A Beginner’s Guide to Buying A Great Marijuana Grow Kit

Growing your first cannabis plant is easy with our beginner's guide to buying a great marijuana grow kit. Grow kits are complete sets of all the growing tools you need for your indoor garden. If you're a beginner, cannabis grow kits offer convenience and efficiency in one complete package.

Our consumer's guide for beginners shows you what factors to consider before buying a grow kit. We’ll also list our top grow kit choices for the budding cultivator.

What is a Cannabis Grow Kit?

First off, let's start by breaking down what a cannabis grow kit contains. Essentially, a grow kit offers a complete selection of indoor cannabis grow tools.

Cannabis grow kits usually contain the following elements:

• Grow tent
• Full-spectrum light and bulb
• Grow light hangers
• Timer
• Thermometer/hygrometer
• Inline and clip-on fan
• Carbon filter
• Pots
• Hydroponic system
• Nutrient combination pack (vegetative and flowering solutions)

Benefits of Buying a Grow Kit

As you can see a grow kit comes with all the fixings. So, why would someone buy a prepackaged assortment of growing tools? What benefits are there to buying a kit over individual components?

All-In-One System

Cannabis grow kits offer the ultimate convenience of having everything you need to get your garden started. Buying a complete kit saves you time and gives you a pre-tested method of building your grow skills.

You don't need the best equipment around if you're a first-time grower. But, you do need equipment that can last until you are ready to upgrade. All you need to do is learn how to use these tools. CTU can help.

Smart Shopping

Cannabis grow kits are assembled with component compatibility in mind. Every component works seamlessly together to provide your plants with the right nutrients and lights.

Buying individually increases the risk of incompatibility. As a first-time grower, you may have a hard time troubleshooting these setup issues. Buying a complete grow kit cuts down on the learning curve and gets you closer to a bountiful Harvest.

Optimized Lighting and Ventilation

If you were buying everything individually, you'd have to triple check the size and space of your garden to ensure your lighting and ventilation system can handle it. Grow kit manufacturers select compatible grow tents, lights, and fans for optimal lighting and climate control.

Easy Setup

Since grow kits come prepackaged for first-time users, the instructions and equipment are all there. There's no need to retrofit your garage, closet, or room for a cannabis garden. All you need is enough space for the grow tent and everything else works seamlessly inside.

You'll have a climate-controlled environment that can capture odors and provide you with huge yields when used properly.

Considerations When Buying a Grow Kit

Not all grow kits are created equal. First, come up with a reasonable budget, so you don't end up spending more than you have to. Grow kits vary in price, function, and quality. While most are a good choice for beginners, some may offer convenience at the expense of quality.

Tent Size

A cannabis grow tent needs to be able to fit inside of whatever space you intend to put it. How many plants do you want to grow? Do you have enough space for the tent at home? Once you determine the sizing restrictions, you can consider the quality of the tent.

Tent Quality

Tent quality varies. Ideally, look for tents made of durable steel frames and components. Consider the durability of the grow tent fabric to keep external light out. Consider its reflective capabilities, which help give your plants the right amount of light.

Grow Medium

Cannabis grow kits come into different varieties, one meant for hydroponic systems and the other meant for soil-based systems. Both have their unique advantages and disadvantages. Each grow medium can grow high-quality cannabis plants with ease.

Grow Lights

Consider the differences between lighting options. Your grow kit may come with either fluorescent, LED, or HID lighting systems. Regardless of what you choose, make sure your lighting provides you with a full spectrum of light for use during the vegetative and flowering stages.

Best Cannabis Grow Kits

Now, what you've all been waiting for. Here's a list of our favorite complete grow kits on the market, in no particular order.

HTGSupply 3 x 3 Grow Tent Kit + Hydroponic System

Shop HTGSupply’s complete plug-and-play hydroponic grow kit. It has everything you need to get started with your soilless system.

What’s included:

• Agromax grow tent
• 400w HPS, full spectrum grow light with bulb
• Rope ratchet hanger
• 6-inch inline fan with projection kit
• 6-inch clip-on circulation fan
• Nutrient combo pack
• Growbright hygrometer
• 120-volt single-outlet mechanical timer
• Bubble Boy single-shot 3.5-gallon DWC hydroponic system

The HTGSupply hydroponic system comes with a top-of-the-line lighting system at one of the lowest prices on the market. The intensity of the lights, however, may create heat problems that the included fan may not be able to handle.

Hongruilite 300w/600w LED Grow Kit + Hydroponic System

Hongruilite is a trusted source among cannabis growers. Its hydroponic grow kit varies in size and lighting equipment.

What’s included:

• Sleek oxford cloth grow tent with a 96% reflective mylar coating inside
• 300w/600w LED grow light
• 4-inch activated carbon filter
• 4-inch inline duct fan with 101 watts of power and 189 CFM speed

For the budget grower, this grow kit is one of the most affordable on the market. However, the affordability comes at the price of lower quality compared to other kits on the market. It's the perfect choice for those who want to spend less and grow more.

TopoGrow 300w LED Complete Grow Kit

TopoGrow’s LED grow kit comes with a comprehensive assortment of growing essentials for your hydroponic system. Choose various sizes of grow tents and lighting power going up to 800 watts of LED and 60”x60”x80” grow tents.

What’s included:

• 300w LED grow light
• 4-inch filter ventilation kit
• Activated carbon filter
• Steel hose clamps
• Elastic ropes
• Removable floor tray
• Heavy-duty, 600D lightproof oxford cloth grow tent with large heavy-duty zippers

As one of the most affordable options out there, this kit has almost everything you need for your hydroponic set up.

The Bud Grower Complete Indoor Grow Kit

The Bud Grower’s all-in-one turnkey solution features tents, lights, soils, and everything else you need to start growing.

What’s included:

• Indoor grow tent, mylar hydroponic nontoxic Hut
• 150-watt HPS grow light with bulb that emits 17,500 lumens
• Indoor Hydroponics kind soil ”hot soil,” single 5lb bag from FoxFarm + Bushdoctor Coco Loco potting mix
• 4-inch inline fan with 5-speed controls and leather case
• Adjustable rope clip hangers
• 2 germination humidity domes
• 2 6-inch heavy-duty clip-on fans
• 24-hour grow timer
• Fermenting mason jars
• Hydroponics rapid rooter
• 2 heavy-duty 10-inch plant saucers
• Softouch micro-tip pruning scissors
• Indoor humidity monitor with periscope monitor
• 6 outlet surge protector power strip
• Brahma leather gloves
• 4-inch AirCarbon filter
• 4-inch steel duct clamps

The Bud Grower’s complete kit is one of the easiest to set up with an informational video to get you started. It comes with almost everything you need for your grow kits including the harvesting shears and gloves.

Oppolite Indoor Grow Tent Kit

Oppolite’s indoor grow tent comes in various sizes to meet different growing needs. The tent comes with heavy-duty zippers and is double stitched.

What’s included:

• 1200w COB LED panel grow light
• Grow tents, 96% highly reflective waterproof diamond mylar and heavy-duty 600D oxford cloth
• 8-inch fan, filter, and ducting combo

Oppolite offers a complete package for beginners. However, it doesn't come with tools needed throughout the cultivation process.

Now What?

Now that you have a better idea of what type of grow kit you're in the market for, you can get started on the rest of your garden set up. If you're ready to get your grow started, all you need to do is buy high-quality seeds and start planting.

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