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Canada_eh

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Alright, Im just trying to get some general information because I feel like I'm missing something. Iv done some very basic research so far, and it looks like commercially growing marijuana (legally) is a gold mine. I understand it will cost a lot to start up, but after that the profits almost don't seem to make sense.
Going off multiple sources either by gram per watt, or gram per square foot.
Lets pick per square foot for arguments sake. Between 30 grams per square foot is on the lower side from what iv read. But even at that rate a 2500sq ft of growing space should yield 75000g or 165lbs. Harvesting just 4 times a year results in 660lbs. 660lbs at $1500 a lb is 990,000 a year.
Obviously there will be overhead, and paying employees, ect. ect. But that is a lot of income.
Again, I'm very very new to all of this so be nice. Just a young guy looking to make a good living in this world and if its by growing weed then I'm going to do it.
-Mike
 
OrganicGorilla

OrganicGorilla

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Canada_eh said:
Based on what? Actual information here would be helpful instead of being a jackass. Im going off average numbers and then doing simple math. Where did I go wrong?
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There are thousands and thousands of dreamers ahead of you for starters buddy. Not to mention that you are a noob and probably couldn't even grow 1 plant let alone thousands!
 
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Canada_eh

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Yes, there are many dreamers ahead of me, How many people actually go out and spend a million dollars to get it started. Clearly if Im going to do this Id make sure I hire people with the knowledge to get it done. This isnt even what this post is about.. you are missing the point to this I feel.
 
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Canada_eh

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Well, Gotta love the internet. I really didn't want to make this a pissing contest. I was coming to looking for genuine advice / information. Since you have given me neither, Ill have to ignore your comments until you give me real reasons.
 
Budley Doright

Budley Doright

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I did make a good living from it, it was illegal but that's semantics lol, nothing wrong with dreaming lol. Don't let Debbie Downer rain on your parade lol. The legal growing in Canada is full of red tape and huge startup costs just for approvals. That's were you need to do some research first. There are still huge unanswered questions re the launch.
 
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Canada_eh

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Budley Doright said:
I did make a good living from it, it was illegal but that's semantics lol, nothing wrong with dreaming lol. Don't let Debbie Downer rain on your parade lol. The legal growing in Canada is full of red tape and huge startup costs just for approvals. That's were you need to do some research first. There are still huge unanswered questions re the launch.
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Yes, I know this. Partly why If I will be doing this ill consult a lawyer to get it all started. Even ask him if itll be a smarter idea to wait until its legal next year. Yes startup costs will be big. But I do have access to substantial financial backing if we can make good money doing this.
My main question is, did I get my math right. Im assuming yield will stay the same per square foot if you are running 25sqft or a million sqft. If it works small scale it should also work in large scale or else you wouldnt see these multiple acre farms.
 
OrganicGorilla

OrganicGorilla

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Canada_eh said:
Yes, I know this. Partly why If I will be doing this ill consult a lawyer to get it all started. Even ask him if itll be a smarter idea to wait until its legal next year. Yes startup costs will be big. But I do have access to substantial financial backing if we can make good money doing this.
My main question is, did I get my math right. Im assuming yield will stay the same per square foot if you are running 25sqft or a million sqft. If it works small scale it should also work in large scale or else you wouldnt see these multiple acre farms.
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About a pound!!
 
Kingrow1

Kingrow1

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Budley Doright said:
I did make a good living from it, it was illegal but that's semantics lol, nothing wrong with dreaming lol. Don't let Debbie Downer rain on your parade lol. The legal growing in Canada is full of red tape and huge startup costs just for approvals. That's were you need to do some research first. There are still huge unanswered questions re the launch.
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Illegal is way cooler!
 
Budley Doright

Budley Doright

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Kingrow1 said:
Illegal is way cooler!
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Ya it was a pretty cool life but glad it's over for the most part lol. Just grow for me and Mrs Smokesalot lol.
Canada_eh said:
Yes, I know this. Partly why If I will be doing this ill consult a lawyer to get it all started. Even ask him if itll be a smarter idea to wait until its legal next year. Yes startup costs will be big. But I do have access to substantial financial backing if we can make good money doing this.
My main question is, did I get my math right. Im assuming yield will stay the same per square foot if you are running 25sqft or a million sqft. If it works small scale it should also work in large scale or else you wouldnt see these multiple acre farms.
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Where do you see these multi acre legal farms in Canada? All I've seen are green houses and indoor facilities. I also know that when growing multiple acres we averaged .25 pound a plant but they weren't in my back yard lol. I would think a gram per watt would be a good starting point to calculate but I have no clue re indoor large grows. Perhaps an agro degree would be a good start. If your in ontario the university of Guelph has some good programs. Good luck!
 
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Canada_eh

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Budley Doright said:
Ya it was a pretty cool life but glad it's over for the most part lol. Just grow for me and Mrs Smokesalot lol.

Where do you see these multi acre legal farms in Canada? All I've seen are green houses and indoor facilities. I also know that when growing multiple acres we averaged .25 pound a plant but they weren't in my back yard lol. I would think a gram per watt would be a good starting point to calculate but I have no clue re indoor large grows. Perhaps an agro degree would be a good start. If your in ontario the university of Guelph has some good programs. Good luck!
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I dont know of any exactly, but thats not what Im going for either. I was looking at doing more of an indoor or greenhouse route. Just making a general blanket statement.
 
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Canada_eh

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GrowGorilla said:
Lol I just can't help it.
He also expects 4 harvests a year. Guess he's gunna have another warehouse to veg in also. He didn't take that into account.
This kid needs to wake up already :bigjoint:
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Ok well you are doing it all wrong. :) Thats all. Plain and simple. I said from the beginning that I felt I was missing something. IF you have knowledge, and someone is asking about it. Share your knowledge, explain where they went wrong and go from there. Simply saying, "You can't do it" doesn't mean anything. But, I guess I think differently then you and you prefer to be an ass.
 
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KryptoBud

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Kingrow1 said:
Illegal is way cooler!
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and more profitable.

Canada_eh said:
Alright, Im just trying to get some general information because I feel like I'm missing something. Iv done some very basic research so far, and it looks like commercially growing marijuana (legally) is a gold mine. I understand it will cost a lot to start up, but after that the profits almost don't seem to make sense.
Going off multiple sources either by gram per watt, or gram per square foot.
Lets pick per square foot for arguments sake. Between 30 grams per square foot is on the lower side from what iv read. But even at that rate a 2500sq ft of growing space should yield 75000g or 165lbs. Harvesting just 4 times a year results in 660lbs. 660lbs at $1500 a lb is 990,000 a year.
Obviously there will be overhead, and paying employees, ect. ect. But that is a lot of income.
Again, I'm very very new to all of this so be nice. Just a young guy looking to make a good living in this world and if its by growing weed then I'm going to do it.
-Mike
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$990,000? What do think equipment alone is going to cost? Lights hid/led and how many, soil or hydro, how many people to run it, organic or synthetic, buy/lease a building, electric costs, permits/legal costs, security concerns, what kind of testing is going to be required for commercial and medical sale, and 1001 more questions and concerns. You're not harvesting 4 crops a year outdoors. You need to find out what the laws are going to require you to do or have in place before you start counting what you're going to produce per sq. ft.
 
OrganicGorilla

OrganicGorilla

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Canada_eh said:
Ok well you are doing it all wrong. :) Thats all. Plain and simple. I said from the beginning that I felt I was missing something. IF you have knowledge, and someone is asking about it. Share your knowledge, explain where they went wrong and go from there. Simply saying, "You can't do it" doesn't mean anything. But, I guess I think differently then you and you prefer to be an ass.
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I'm being realistic with you. You keep dreamin though
 
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n0thing

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You're thinking way too far ahead dude. Start small, start local, build a foundation for your business. Unless you already have business experience in farming you'll need someone who will be able to carry the load in the areas you don't have knowledge and experience.

You're talking about a business here, so treat it like one.
 
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