What's up folks. I agree with all that has been said, or at least the responses. Sally, everyone is giving you honest and sound advise. Take it for what it's worth. You really dug yourself into this hole you created with this thread. I guess that's what you learn in the army. lol. J/K, I know that's a sensitive spot, no harm intended. Anyhow, I would just suggest take all the good advise that's been given here, and run with it, far and fast. Get you some seeds, or clones, or tomatoes, peppers, whatever it is you wanna grow, and do the damn thang! You ain't gonna know til you try it. I would say plant a field outside and let it do it's thang, and start yourself and indoor garden so you can really get to know the plant, and it's characteristics, and all the lil intricacies that are involved in this lovely hobby/pastime of horticulture. So, happy growing and get to sowing some seeds. Cheers. And Good Luck. I salute.