i am a first time grower also but i have my tread on the basic growing board and i am getting lots of help when i need it. the two biggest helpers for me are. latewood and brookerosebud. you should come check my tread out. i began flowering at around 20 days from seed and i will have 8 to 10 top colas. http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-gro...m-stumped.html