start simple,use poting soil,if u go homedepoe try fish emulsion,safe for first timers.u can use florescent lighting,if u want too.after 4weeks of growth,wait until plant shows signs of needing to be fertilized.most important,or ur plants wont grow,get that watering right,i cant exspess how important that is,get that right ur 75 % here,no matter wat u do,write down wat u do,easier to get help,dont mak same mistake twice,and so u can mak adjustments,keep very close track of the watering.too many time growers do things and plants respond well,and they can rember wat they did? WRITE IT DOWN...that way ur not wasting time and spinng ur wheels..peace buthead/xxxxxx