[FrankRizzo]

So I would like to start rounding up everything I need for my first project. I have spent waaay to much time on this site doing research on the set up I would like to run. I went to my first shop and was looking around yesterday. The guy there asked me if I needed help, I told him I was just looking. It was a small shop and a few minutes later he asked me what I wanted to/was growing. I kind of froze, just for a split second and then made up some bs about how I was sick of eating veggies from the store and I wanted to start growing organic veggies to eat and that I didn't have a back yard so I would have to do it inside some how. My questions are these:

-What are some plants that have similar requirments to mj? I have heard that tomato's need about the same environment. Are there others?

-What are some of the proper ways to talk to the guys in these places without giving out signals? I know NOT to be like, "Yo dude I want to like grow some killer weed and I wasn't sure was nutes to get." I have a feeling that the way I look alone might tip them off a bit. I doubt the guy cares but I would rather be safe than sorry.

I have gone to my parents house where there is a huge library of gardening books to brush up on my knowledge of other plants.

Lastly any other advise you guys/girls have would be great. I know the basics, buy in cash, don't drive your own car if you can help it, etc. But I'm sure there are some tricks I don't know.

Thanks FRizzo

dont tell them shit man get what you need(pay cash) and get out...they dont care nor want to know what you grow...

make your list check it twice then go to the hydro store get that shit and go home

[FrankRizzo]

Sounds good to me

[ourcee]

I've gotta agree with the other guy, figure out what you need, go in, get it, get out...

no need to sit and shoot the shit with the guys and I know you weren't, you got a few questions sprung on ya and had to react.

What I always do is tell my partner the story beforehand, as were driving to the shop etc.

I've been asked what I wanted to get so much equip for before (I was inquiring as to the price of a 240 site setup hahaha) and played it off as I was responsible for getting equipment for a local community college's horticultural department.

I always just say I'm browsing, if asked specifics, I never respond with something TOO exact and precise because if I mention something slightly different 20 mins later, it would raise flags...

seems like you know whats up though, best of luck

[JJScorpio]

If you go there and are unsure what to say, it is best to say you are growing tomatoes. In the shop I frequent, it seems to be the "universal meaning" for pot, lol.....

[Steaks]

or if you really wanna answer just tell them you are going to try a little bit of everything. Then buy a couple packs of seeds from em, and your good to go

i would tell the fucker to mind his own fucking business and ring me up...seriously i have never had one hydro shop dude ask me shit...they wanted my money and thats all.......yall must have some type of engaging demeanor or something

[high4twentydays]

don't talk to the guy at all. i understand he wants to offer customer service but jesus...i agree with brainthor...tell him to mind his own business.

there are 25,000 members on this site. someone'll be able to tell you exactly what you need no matter what the issue is.

peace,
H4TD

[ItsGrowTime]

The hydro store employees arent stupid. They know that the large majority of sales are for MJ growers and they don't care because they make plenty of money off us. I would be VERY suspicious if a hydro store employee was asking specifics about what I am growing since they know that if its pot I cant say it anyway. I probably wouldnt go back if that happened.