Soil mix and general questions

[gypski]

While you're at the hydro shop see if you can find a bag of Fox Farms, it'll most likely be better than what you can find at Home Depot.

I've heard that small plants in big pots isn't really all that great. Supposedly the moisture settles in the bottom quickly and the roots of small plants have a hard time reaching that far that quickly.

I agree. I think the FF Ocean Forest is excellent. Its what I use and plants do excellent. Start with 16 oz cups and work your way up to bigger pots.