Can someone please tell me what to look for as far as the best soil to use?
IMO soil is pretty much based on preference certain soils have different qualities than others(retention time, nutritive elements, non-nutritive elements)
As a newcomer to growing I would suggest a soiless mix this way all you have to worry about is the nutrients. This mix should hold water evenly and drain well.
The basics when it comes to nutrients are like this:
During the vegetative stage- Nutrient high in Nitrogen
During the flowering stage- nutrient high in Phosphour and Potassium (low in nitrogen)
Both stages require micronutrients being Boron, magnesium, blablabla this is a MICRONUTRIENT solution.
and what fertalizer and when? Thank you very much
The Nutrient bottles have fairly easy to understand directions on them.
you won't need any fertilizer, all you need is soiless mix and nutrients and a little help by the good people here at rollitup and you'll; be smokin your own sweet bud!