Hi Drew,
1. I would plant the seeds inb rockwool or peat pellets... this will make transfer into 3 gallon containers much easier
2. I would purchase a good organic soil like fox farm or black gold. I would get this soil from a nursery, not wall mart..
3. If this is your first grow, you should consider using CFLs.. they cost about 5-10 dollars a pop.. You want to get the 43 watt (150 watt equivelant) bulbs that are sold at wal mart and home depot. Prices can vary greatly so shop around. You will need about 3 bulbs per plant.
4. You will want to flower early in the plants life if you are growing with CFLs.... probably when the plant has 4 fully developed nodes.. most people think this is to early.. they are wrong ....
5. MAKE sure you pH your water,,,, you can get a simple pH kit that is VERY effective for 3-16 dollars...
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6. you should start your own thread!!!