Quote Originally Posted by Skrappie
Korea. That was some good times
May i ask what you intend to use as far as Lighting?
I'm using only CFLs which I know isn't ideal but I decided on Lowryder #2 and I've read people's experiences with those and CFLs. HIDs are just too expensive as this is a relatively temporary setup and a first grow.

Quote Originally Posted by Skrappie
Crappy soil is everywhere. If you have ever been to a market in (almost) anywhere in Asia, its good to remember that everyone and their parents sells products. That means a lot of the time, there is a whole more more bad then good of any product you buy, most of which advertise GOOD BEST PURE (etc) anywhere on the product.
I know exactly what you're talking about with regards to markets and sketchy products. Sufficed to say, that doesn't affect me and I'm buying soil from a store comparable to Wal-mart in the US.

Thanks for the advice everyone! I'm gonna test the clay content of this smallish bag I have (thanks Khronik!) and test the pH. It's the only one I saw (other than the unsterilized organic stuff) that doesn't contain peatmoss (other than the unsterilized organic stuff). I'm of the understanding I don't want that. I'm gonna add about 20% perlite and some worm castings for ferts. Sound good?