Hardy, Hardy, Har... there is a wealth of knowledge here at cdot use your mouse, click on threads, and learn something...
you can't expect those who have posted their grows trials & tribulations to repost everything that they think you should know...Every grow and every situation is gonna be different, like you said your a po' mo' fo' so your grow will reflect what you put into it...
so I'd suggest you spend these next 6 months using this website to learn as much as you can. so you can plan a successful grow. save your money till then. I don't know how much you smoke but don't spend your money on bud, put it aside for your grows equipment.

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