Quote Originally Posted by iceybuds
wut kind of light should i get to start out. and do i need an hps light for flowering, wut alternative could i use.

how do i know when to start 12/12
Icy....

Do you remember GI Joe?

Knowing is half the battle...

You've got to read... and read... and read...

Your questions have been answered like.... a gazillion trillion times.
I'm sure some kind soul will post the answers you seek under my post...
But... I think I'm doing you more good by telling you how it is.

Search Icy. Search and read.