Shopping Guide: Quick Grow - Canada's Mom & Pop Grow Shop
Quick Grow: A Shopper's Guide
Why You Should Visit
From my experience, Quick Grow is a go-to for anyone involved in growing, offering a range of benefits:
- Competitive Prices and Wide Selection: You'll find competitive pricing on a wide variety of supplies. Expect to see garden essentials, including lights, tents, nutrients, and watering systems, all at prices that can be quite appealing.
- Expertise in Growing Techniques: The staff's knowledge is a major asset. They’re well-versed in all aspects of hydroponics and growing, offering advice on everything from the basics to advanced strategies. You can chat with them about growing ideas and strategies.
- Excellent Value for Money: The location offers unbeatable prices for the quality of products, especially in lighting. I’ve seen the QG LED lights praised for their performance, despite the slightly higher price point, and are considered "absolutely amazing".
- Support for Beginners: For those just starting, the staff's willingness to break down complex topics is invaluable. They'll gladly explain things like lumens charts and watering schedules to ensure your grow starts off successfully.
- Friendly and Helpful Staff: Expect a welcoming environment. The staff is generally very friendly and helpful, making spending money enjoyable. The team goes above and beyond. Mark, for example, has shown great generosity and expertise.
- Specialized Products and Brands: You'll find unique products, including white strawberry plants and in-house branded light bars. There are multiple different light spectrums to cater to different growth stages. The modular rail kits for their lights are a great bonus.
- Small Business Appeal: Quick Grow is a small, independent business that is able to offer a more personal touch.
- Inventory: The location offers a large variety of brands of nutrients and will bring items in for customers if they are not in stock.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
While Quick Grow has many strengths, be aware of these potential drawbacks:
- Store Appearance: The store can be a bit crowded and messy. It's one of those "hole-in-the-wall" shops.
- Inconsistent Service: While many reviews praise the staff, there have been instances where shoppers felt pushed through or didn't get all their questions answered.
- Price Concerns: While some prices are very competitive, not all products might be the lowest. One review suggested prices can sometimes be higher than elsewhere.
- Inconsistent Customer Service: Some reviews mention negative experiences.
- Specific Product Availability: While they generally have a good selection, they might not always have everything in stock, though they are willing to order items.
- Store Size: The store is not very big.
