Are there any cheap, affordable, and effective ways to ward off pests and diseases if anything just so happens to go wrong with my grow?

Also, are there any cheap, affordable, and effective ways to promote the growth and overall product in the end?
highguyinny Reviewed by highguyinny on . My Outdoor Grow Log Friday, May 11th, 2007 - 12:35PM Well, I just took the one of the 23 seeds that was sprouting a root and planted it into some soil. I disinfected a tall, red plastic cup (like those that college kids use to play beer pong), washed it out and dried it. I filled it almost to the room with store-bought soil. I planted the seed about half an inch down in the center of the cup. I then used a solution of plant food and water, and watered it a little bit. It's sitting in my windowsill right now. Rating: 5