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vittujoo
10-07-2009, 10:26 PM
I'm very new at this, have been reading these forums for a few weeks but it has been a long time "dream" of mine to grow some plants myself.

I dont want to build anything because im lazy and dont want to run around for supplies so I want to ask what kind of system I should buy at around 300-400 â?¬ (max 500 USD) Can be cheaper as well. This should pretty much cover "everything". I dont need anything hi-end, just a working basic set. I am growing for two people. I was thinking about/opting towards a hydroponic system (simple for beginners). I have searched alot with google

and found sites like Buy Hydroponics Grow Systems Here! (http://www.specialty-lights.com/hydroponics.html)

but I have no idea what I should lean towards to.. I live in the eu and i would very much like to order from the eu (holland / uk etc).

Any tips on specifically what would best suit my needs?
cigarettes42
10-07-2009, 10:43 PM
with that budget i would grow with soil. hydro may seem easy but there is a lot of equipment you need than just the hydro tank and tray or pots. when i made the switch i had to buy a water chiller, ec meter, dehumidifier, a few backup pumps. just those things alone i listed cost around $500 usd. if you really want hydro try and look for used stuff. after its been used its very cheap. i go to craigslist.com for used equiptment but dont know how popular it is out there.
MerryPrankstr
10-07-2009, 11:09 PM
Assuming your budget is for the hydro system only I would go for the Rainforest 66.
vittujoo
10-08-2009, 11:37 AM
Assuming your budget is for the hydro system only I would go for the Rainforest 66.

the rainforest 66 is around 250 usd, is it a good (basic) system for growing?
scrumby
10-11-2009, 06:36 AM
i can go around asking for a seed and get one in a day i guarantee you guaranfuckingtee you its free
smokeOnE702
10-11-2009, 02:49 PM
i learn that if u make your own, it will help u out in the long run as u learn and grow with it. there different hydro system. DWC, EBB n Flow, or GRow, and there Drip system. so see what work best for u. DWC seem to b really eazy. here is one for 60 buck . all it is, is a fish tank air pump connected to a air stone giving the roots oxygen and your plant will grow hella fast if u balance your PH level right. between 5.5 and 6.5.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=180406417753

gook luck.