I'm planning on growing two plants for my first time. I live in an apartment in a large U.S. city. The only thing I have at the moment is some empty closet space and a few seeds. I'm planning on building a small grow cabinet. What I need to know is:

1. For two plants, what would be the best light to use with the most efficient light output per wattage? I normally have a low electric bill so I don't want to arouse too much suspicion by using a lot of energy.

2. What is the best, most cost-effective way of filtering the air out of my cabinet? Would the air be clean enough to let out into my room? Should I run it out the window or into an exhaust vent? I live in an apartment so I don't know where the exhast vents run out to.

3. Should I consider using shielding material to avoid being caught by infrared cameras or is my grow small enough to avoid suspicion?

4. What precautions do I need to take when drying my plants? Should I be worried about odors with such a small harvest? What cost-effective methods are there to dry without creating a lot of smell?

Answers to these questions would really help me out. Thanks in advance for your patience with a newbie and the advice!
Adam01 Reviewed by Adam01 on . First timer needing some help! I'm planning on growing two plants for my first time. I live in an apartment in a large U.S. city. The only thing I have at the moment is some empty closet space and a few seeds. I'm planning on building a small grow cabinet. What I need to know is: 1. For two plants, what would be the best light to use with the most efficient light output per wattage? I normally have a low electric bill so I don't want to arouse too much suspicion by using a lot of energy. 2. What is the best, Rating: 5