Great seeds are only half the equation. For everything else, from grow tents and LED lights to pots, nutrients and germination supplies, we recommend Canada Grow Supplies, a Montreal-based online grow shop that ships to every province with no customs fees.
Why We Recommend Canada Grow Supplies
Canada Grow Supplies is a Montreal family business that sells exclusively online and tests its products in its own gardens before listing them. Orders ship from Canada within 48 business hours, inventory is kept accurate so everything shown is in stock, and support is available by phone, email and live chat. For Canadian growers, that means no cross-border shipping, no duties and no waiting weeks for equipment.
What You Need to Grow Cannabis at Home
Here is the basic equipment list for a first indoor grow, in the order you'll need it.
1. Germination supplies
Seedling starter plugs or peat pellets, a propagation tray with a humidity dome, and pH-balanced water. Most growers germinate in paper towels or directly in a plug; see the germination steps in our FAQ.
2. A grow tent
A 2×2 ft tent fits one or two autoflowers; a 4×4 ft tent handles four feminized photoperiod plants, the federal limit per household. Tents keep light in, control odour and make climate management much easier than an open room.
3. Lighting
Full-spectrum LED is the standard for home grows: efficient, cool-running and dimmable. Plan on roughly 30–35 watts of quality LED per square foot of canopy, and a timer if you're growing photoperiod strains.
4. Ventilation and airflow
An inline exhaust fan with a carbon filter removes heat and odour; a small oscillating fan keeps air moving over the canopy to prevent mould. A thermometer/hygrometer helps you keep temperature around 22–26 °C and humidity in range.
5. Pots and growing medium
Fabric pots (3–5 gallons for autoflowers, 5–7 gallons for photoperiods) prevent root circling and overwatering. Pair them with a quality soil or coco coir mix and perlite for drainage.
6. Nutrients and pH control
A two-part or three-part nutrient line covering veg and bloom, plus pH up/down and a pH pen. Autoflowers are nutrient-sensitive, so start at half strength. Aim for a pH of 6.0–6.5 in soil or 5.5–6.0 in coco.
7. Harvest and curing tools
A jeweller's loupe or small microscope to read trichomes, trimming scissors, a drying rack or line, and airtight jars with humidity packs for curing.
Canada Grow Supplies carries all of the above. Browse their full catalogue to build a kit that fits your space and budget.
Growing Outdoors in Canada
Outdoor growers need less equipment: fabric pots or well-amended beds, a good soil mix, nutrients, netting or stakes for support, and a trellis or cage if you're growing larger photoperiod plants. Choose fast version or autoflower strains to finish before frost, and read our outdoor growing guide for timing by region.
Start With the Right Seeds
Once your equipment is sorted, pick genetics suited to your setup. Beginners do well with autoflowers or the strains in our first-time grower guide. Every seed we sell is covered by our 100% Seed Guarantee with 80% germination guaranteed for 90 days.