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Issue #458 - Sunday, January 24, 2021
Dear Fellow Grower,
In today's issue...
- The cost of electricity can be negligible, or the most expensive part of your entire grow! The place you live can magnify the cost of your electricity by 400%! Today, you'll learn how much you're paying for electricity and how to minimize the cost.
- If you've ever had a heartbreaking moment when growing weed, you're not alone. Check out 10 common moments of grower grief!
- A good friend sent us some pictures of her beautiful purple plants and I thought I'd share them you. They're the deep kind of purple you can only get by letting your cannabis plants get a little chilly. We also have someone who broke the system! He bought weed from a dispensary and is growing seeds from their weed. Check out the big brain on Brett!
- This week, the elusive "Help! What's wrong with my plants?!" section is back with a creepy-crawly vengeance. You'll definitely want to check out the pictures and test your pest knowledge, but first, a warning: It's gonna be gross. Really gross. If bugs make your skin crawl, I would advise you to finish any food before you get to that section!
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside (founders of GrowWeedEasy.com)
"Electricity is really just organized lightning."
~George Carlin
What's the Cost of Electricity
to Grow Marijuana?
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What Should I Expect On My Electricity Bill?
How much electricity does it take to grow cannabis indoors from seed to harvest, and how much will you be paying for electricity each month?
When growing marijuana indoors, knowing the cost of electricity is essential. However, it can be confusing trying to predict how much it’s going to end up costing you.
Luckily, it’s relatively straightforward to figure your costs in electricity once you have the right information. Let’s go!
Quick Examples of Common Growing Setups
We calculated these electricity prices at the US average electricity cost of $0.12/kWh. Depending on where you live, it can be higher or lower. I’ve heard from growers whose electricity costs half as much, but also some who’s electricity costs twice that or more.
100W LED Average Electricity Cost
- 1-5 oz Per Harvest
- $10/month
- Initial Setup Cost: $613.00
Quantum Board LEDs Average Electricity Cost
- 5-10 oz Per Harvest
- $23/month
- Initial Setup Cost: $1,135.00
250W MH/HPS Average Electricity Cost
- 4-9 oz Per Harvest
- $21/month
- Initial Setup Cost: $605.00
315W LEC Average Electricity Cost
- 5-10 oz Per Harvest
- $29/month
- Initial Setup Cost: $940.00
400W MH/HPS Average Electricity Cost
- 7-14 oz Per Harvest
- $46/month
- Initial Setup Cost: $744.00
600W MH/HPS Average Electricity Cost
- 10-21 oz Per Harvest
- $61/month
- Initial Setup Cost: $780.00
10 Heartbreaking Moments in Growing Weed
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It was Summer 2008 and as a beginner grower, I was proud of my beautiful happy cannabis seedling in a solo cup. A good friend asked me to visit for the weekend, and since the seedling only needed water every 2-3 days, I said yes. Before driving to her house, I watered the seedling and put the solo cup in a thin layer of water so it wouldn’t dry out.
That weekend was hot. The temperature soared to 98°F (37°C) but I didn’t think about my seedling at home, which happened to be in a room with no AC…
When I got home after an exhilarating weekend, I came home to this heartbreaking scene
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The overwatering (you should never let plant pots sit directly in water!) combined with heat had almost killed my poor seedling. I almost cried (okay, maybe I did shed a few tears). Luckily, in this case, I was able to give the plant some TLC and bring it back from
the dead.
Whether you’ve been growing cannabis for a while or are a total beginner, you’ll eventually face your own heartbreaking moment. Sometimes you can fix things, and sometimes you have to come to terms with losing a plant.
I decided to put a list together of 10 common heartbreaking growing events so you’re mentally prepared and won’t be too hard on yourself. This stuff happens to every grower, including me!
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"Just wanted to say thanks for your site. Its really informative and has helped immensely. With love from London"
~Red Eric
Glad we could help! 🙌 ~Sirius
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I take it by all those emojis that you tried some rosin! 😆 ~Sirius
"Just wanted to say thanks for creating a truly awesome website. I’ve literally learned everything from your site! Your tutorials are so easy to follow. Since I started growing 2 years ago, I’ve managed to grow truly awesome weed, make my own hash (now rosin too!) and edibles using your canna butter tutorial.
Thank you guys 🤟🏻"
~Michael C.
I'm really glad the rosin article is being so well received. I love the stuff and it's so satisfying to collect from the parchment paper! ~Sirius
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"Hi Nebula and Sirius. I am sending pictures of this Seedsman Pink Kush CBD 30:1 Auto. I have never had a plant produce this much color. Its cooler in my tent this time of year but still isn't getting cooler than 70 when I have the lights off for their 5-hour break. Also, the pistils are becoming kind of short and stubby. I love the frosting!"
~Sandra
Wow, they're growign up beautifully! I'm glad to hear from you and definitely let us know who it ends! 🙏 ~Sirius
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"Indoor seeds from dispensary weed."
Lord Jakus
Heck yeah! Show those dispensaires who's boss! 💪 ~Sirius
Help! What's wrong with my plant?!
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A grower sent in the following picture and description:
"Saw this white stuff on my plants after a feeding and then zoomed it to see its tiny little bugs... i dunno what that are. Any ideas?"
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Huh...what are those little white specks? Click the photo so it it bigger.
"These little bugs appear to be "bulb mites". Although they look a little like root aphids, the pests in these pictures are shiny on the outside which is a weird but notable difference.
I don't know of a miticide that can get rid of bulb mites reliably, but if a reader knows of one, or if I misidentified this pest, reply to this message and let me know!" ~Sirius
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Nebula Haze:
I'll be honest with you, when I first started growing, I struggled. Now, it is my mission to make it easier for new growers to get started as well as help advanced growers get bigger, better yields with less time and money. We update/add articles every week and have built a comprehensive growing resource. Anyone and everyone can grow if they want to! If we all share the knowledge there's more buds in the world for everyone
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Sirius Fourside:
Sirius Fourside is a hobbyist grower who has gained the bulk of his experience growing in water as a medium (deep water culture, bubbleponics).
"Growing cannabis can be a relaxing hobby in and of itself, but it also saves you money and keeps you from having to deal with shady characters. Cannabis is much easier to grow than people give it credit for, and growing in water doesn't increase the difficulty much, if any. But whether you want to grow in water, coco, or a different medium, we'll show you how easy it can be!"
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