Welcome new grower!

Well, the thing with opinions, is that they're like assholes... everybody has one.

You just have to read-up, and make your best decision based on what info you've got. It also helps to post your plans/ideas clearly in your thread, so others can read it and comment.

I promise, if you write clear questions, people will answer. Un-clear question almost always get 0 answers.

As to your outdoor grow, I'm sorry man, I can't give you much usefull input other than what you already know. I'm a newb on my 1st grow, and you've got everything pretty much covered... I don't know... Texas, outdoors... ??? Maybe you can do a "timed" reservoir... ???

Best,

-turtle420
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