For one, I've always used what was available. I've heard every self proclaimed expert talk about this light or this fertilizer and basically suggest throwing more money at it. But ponder this, what do they think growers used before this crap came to market? Everything is overcomplicated. And seed dealers keep claiming high quality, but only garauntees it to sprout? And they're the ones making claims about how much it yields, not the customer. Where's the reputable dealers? That stand behind those claims? I used to be able to take any seed, a shovel full of dirt, some old container, and some mg; and never have a problem growing beautiful plants! Now it has to be specific dirt, hybrid seeds, gigantic containers, enough meters and test equipment to do a science project, a600/1000 watt light that comes with a matching light bill, pH bullshit, specialized fertilizer, dehumidifier, humidifier,timer,etc. Which I'm sure is great for Donald Trump's kids,if they decide to grow pot! What about everyone else? That can't afford that?
I start indoors then go outside. I don't even use fertilizer until flowering. Most brand name dirt,feeds for 3 months or more. Calcitic lime and/or magnesium to raise pH, elemental sulfur to lower it,in soil. Well water, sunlight. Worked like a charm for years now. Except with ilgm seeds. Experts need to comprehend that most people don't have politician pockets!
