Ok since no one really responded to your questions directly and just dictated what should be done instead I will.

The flies - Well from my experience after just transplanting into some (non fox farms) organic soil. yeah yeah I'm cheap I know. The organic stuff seems to attract them. I never had that problem with my Premium perlite potting mix. (W/E it was). But now I do.

Nutes - Don't use them yet, wait until they develop at least 4-5 nodes ( pair of branches) Then it'll be safe to use them on your lil babies.

CFL - The CFL is fine for seeding. ( Did you try to germinate? most swear by the paper towel trick, I just stuck mine in a glass of water 3-4 at a time and let it sit 1-2 nights and waited for a white tail to pop out. about 80% worked but I call that good for bagseed.)

Back to the light. I'd say your fine with it, I sprouted under my kitchen sink fluor tube. It was a 12" 30 watt I believe. Took awhile but it worked, so no reason why your 26w CFL won't do better in a closed space.( Might help to also to put your CFL on it's side, I've read it uses the light more efficiently)

Fan - Don't worry about a fan right now, it'll help after they sprout, but you might have some stagnant air in the cups if the soil line is low, which with the organic could make your pest problem worse.(Where the fan might help, move stagnant air and disrupts the bugs ability to fly.)

Either way don't let people tell you, it's not possible. I know mine are now over a foot tall after just experimenting in crappy conditions and upgrading as I went along and got more serious. I'll post any more info that might help as it comes.

I look forward to your progress.

Good Luck my friend.
Dyranty Reviewed by Dyranty on . cabbinet grow hey so i just planted 10 seeds in 10 diff cups under 1 26w CFL light in a cabinet just under my tv. the room in there is small. about 2 1/2 feet tall and2 feet wide by 3 feet deep. i dont intend on keeping all the plants in there, but just rather be safe then sorry. i dont have any room for a fan so that is why im only useing one 26w cfl, just so it does not get to hot in there. im useing organic rich soil with 10-12-10 plant food. some are starting to sprout. i also i have a problem with Rating: 5