How does this sound? (beginners set-up)

[stinkyattic]

Suggestion time!

I know that this basic of a set up will not yeild the BEST results,

You'd be surprised. The simplest setups are the ones that actually give a first-time grower ANY product... Keep It Simple Stoner!

Im planning on having this set up in my closet. I am planning on having (8) 40W halogen lights. hood reflectors. One 24hr timer.

Make sure the timer is grounded.
Replace the halogen lights, which give off too much heat and not enough usable light, to the biggest baddest 'daylight' CFLs you can find.
Don't skimp on exhaust! You will need lots of fresh air for the plants to thrive.

i am planning on starting the seeds in Rockwool cubes then transferring them into a 3 gallon container with perlite on the bottom.

I recommend starting instead in rapidrooters since they require no preparation before use, and I like the way they hold moisture. Also, I've had trouble in the past putting RW in soil and having it stay so wet that the stem rots.
Consider an intermediate transplant. There's a post about it in FAQs on why you should transplant more rather than less.
Perlite should be evenly mixed in the soil. Drainage of the pot depends on the pot itself rather than a bottom layer of coarse media, which will clog up after the first couple waterings anyway. Add the perlite to your soil.

as for soil i think i am gonna go with miracle grow (plant & veg)

IF that's your option, check the MG organic potting soil and add some more perlite.

stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on 01-30-2008. How does this sound? (beginners set-up) hey guys! i have been reading on these forums for quite some time now. I have also been reading some of the MJ Grow Bible. I bought the book ''Marijuana BUDS for less'' by . I was drawn to this book because it goes day by day, and is not too technical. This is my first grow, and because of this I do not want to jump right into the deep end. I know that this basic of a set up will not yeild the BEST results, but i think this will be a good learning experience and i dont think the bud will Rating: 5