newbie lokking for any advice using soil and cfl's :)

hi guys im new to growing and am looking for any advice im just about to start but using lowriders to start as got to get more knowledge before i go spending big im currently going to use one 300 w cfl and just soil mix from hydro shop basically just need as much education as possible please.
even if there is something mentioned before please if you have any other way or approach to doing something please let me know THANK'S !!!!

dsb,
You have the very basics. Now to learn.
Spend a few minutes going through the forum. Read the stickies at the top. Use the search to learn more about lights, soil, nutrients, and air temp and humidity. Use the info you learn to answer some basic questions.

Where are you growing? Closet? Tent? Outside? Once you figure that out, learn about issues that are most important to that type of growing. Closet issues may be heat, air flow, etc. Outside issues may include nutrients and pests.

How are you growing. Sounds like soil. Might be best for beginners because it's slower. You have more time to correct problems.

What are you growing. Sativea? Indica? Photo, Fem or Auto? Learn about the strain, it will help a lot. Sats take a lot longer generally.

My opinion is to grow your first plants without using too many "tricks". Learn to grow the plant first, then learn to grow it better.

There is an amazing amount of info on this site. You will have to sift out what you want to learn.

Welcome to the forum and good luck growing this wonderful plant.
WE

will do thanks

get into it!

Dont over love your plants. Dont over water your plants,

Temp in the grow area is critical.

Have the lights as close as you can to the CFL- but to close will burn her!. "tis an important juggle that you will get to know".

Read. read, read, read.

If you have soil, seed and light, simply mix them all up and add some water

As she grows you can get on with the research side, and any problems that rise; you can hit us all up here.
Honestly, having a little seedling poking it's head out of the soil get's a dude cracking on with research

will do cant wait but cant start till next week when i got a couple of days off to prep for everything !!!!!

just wondering been looking at auto' and low riders for beginning and the practice would this be my best choice for a start ???
THANK'S!!

dsb-10329 said:

just wondering been looking at auto' and low riders for beginning and the practice would this be my best choice for a start ???
THANK'S!!

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Not really.

You will learn more with Photo period plants. You will get to see and experience the diff stages. You will have more control of the plant size, structure and length of veg.

Im new to CFL as well. I do grow outside but thought id give a micro stealth fridge grow a go. (130W) Plants have been in seedling stage about 2 weeks,. Im also using soil but with a SIP pot.

dsb-10329 said:

just wondering been looking at auto' and low riders for beginning and the practice would this be my best choice for a start ???
THANK'S!!

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A mostly Indica hybrid like Northern Lights is recommended to start with.

Second the NL. Hard to kill, lol.

Keep the CFL within a few inches of your plant and start a scrog and you'll be pleased with the results.

going to start off with 2 types a lowrider auto and a himalaya gold photo as the light period i can grow both with 12/12 by the time i get to flower with himalaya once i know its a fem i can then add in my auto i presume as im using a 1.6 x 1.6 x 1.8 DIY box will be completed on monday i hope for materials to come in post when all together ill post some pics on this thread and please i want everyones advice and opinion on every little thing
many thanks again for your points tips and advice !!