This is by far one of the most informative growing threads that I have ran across lately. And I also commend your bravado for following through with such a plan, I have contemplated about this before but never really had the balls to go through with it.
Looking great so far man. Too bad about those russet mites, but other then the runted PK everything looks really healthy, have you had to water them much? How are your companion plants coming along so far? Do you just let your run off go on the floor, or are you using saucers? Looking forward to see how it finishes up for ya.
Happy Growing