Step 1 loose the foil and replace it with Mylar, Panda plastic or flat white paint.

Step 2 Download the grow feeding chart in the FAQ. That is for cycle growing using General Hydroponics 3 part nutrition. You will need a Ph pen and a TDS pen to measure the nutrient mix.

Step 3 Don't use anything with the word Miracle Grow anywhere on the package. You don't want pre-mixed nutrients in your soil. You mix the soil 50/50 perlite and soil mix.

That will get you started