u know...thats one thing i should really know about, stages that it. i mean ive been growing weed for a few years and have been doing it successfully. never needed to know when the plant is in what stage. i germinate them.....and once they sprout i keep them healthy with big pots for plenny of root growth, lotsa sun, and weekly miracle grow feedings. i guess im still a noob but its always worked out well for me. what are the stages? isnt vegatative stage b4 flowering....how do i know when its changed stages? all i can tell you is, is that about 3 or 4 weeks ago i started to see white pistols. this year im gunna start growing indoors so i guess ill have to know more about the stages. btw....is it possible to have a cheap hydroponic system is a closet. say 4 ft by 3ft? thnx peace