well, see i live in an old mansion that has other ppl living in it too, i am the only one with a little back porch and it doesnt get much light, well not direct sunlight for most of the time anyways, thats the bad thing, and i cant get any growing lights for at least 2 weeks..if not more, and i don't think its worth it, but if you think it is let me know...and cut them? what does that mean....i am clueless to this stuff, but i want to learn, anykind of info would be great! and thanks rastakaze for all your info!!!