Completly Green

Hello, my first question is about this sight. Not only am I new to the growing of green plants, Im new to the web as a whole. With this being said what are the chances of my postings and or questions being used against me? If ya know what i mean.

if your a newb, I'm sure "they" could give two monkey's crap about you.

welcome to the RIU enjoy the forums!

Thank you for your friendly welcome.! This forum is an information overload! For a total newb I dont know where to start. This is my delema, if Im goimg to do something I want to do it right the first time. To do it any other way seams to be a waste of time to me. I understand there is some what of a lerning curv; trial and error, but I would like to eliminate any error if possible.
This will be my second run at a small grow, my first didnt go so well. I started with three plants, one turned male, and the last two i was able to achieve flowering. I think I way over pruned them for one, constantly changed the lighting; the time cycle that is, not to mention my light set up is pretty bunk. I have four 40 watt plant aquarium lights wide spectrum. The light ballasts Im using are for general lighting and do not acomadate ho t5. The highest I can go is a f40 t14. Any suggestions on the best tubes for my ballasts would be sweet!
Sooo, anyway, from what I gather the best thing to do is a consistant pattern of light good water, and good soil. Other then patience and good seeds, that prety much covers the gambit for a beginner? Any imput is welcome? Next, I dont exactly live in an area where this is exactly leagle yet. How do I come across good seeds without drawing attention?

Mojo61777 said:

For a total newb I dont know where to start.

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welcome. the best way to start is to read through the FAQ (frequently asked questions) section at the upper right of the home page. then go to relevant forums on the home page (like general marijuana growing or newbie central) and look at the entries at the beginning that are labelled as "stickies". these are more tutorials on specific growing issues. as you read, keep up a list of questions and ask them in your own posts.

as an aside, a common newbie error is to underestimate the light a plant needs. four instance, flowering weed does best at 10,000 lumens per square foot which is equal to four of your lights per square foot of growing area. not really practical. better choices for lights include compact fluorescent lights or high pressure sodium lights.

Hello and a green welcome from me and the Internet. Seriously, are you sure you've just started using the web? And why would you think people are going to use things against you>?? I'm curious to know now.

FAQ section should be your bible for the next little bit, learning and more.

BquamB said:

Hello and a green welcome from me and the Internet. Seriously, are you sure you've just started using the web? And why would you think people are going to use things against you>?? I'm curious to know now.

FAQ section should be your bible for the next little bit, learning and more.

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Well the web as a whole is new to me yes. I have used the web before, however I am unfimiliar with the security aspect of it. As far as using it against me well I live in a state where marijauana is not leagle. Catch my drift?
I apologize for not being clear regarding my web usage I guess Im just a little paranoid.

about the seeds dude, try speedyseedz. got excellent customer service and will answer all your questions. he is on this forum.

peace out dude