Indoors, I switched from soil to coir for the growth rates in relation to PG&E. After doing some reading, I'd probably make it a peat-coir mix, amended. Beyond that I think so much has to do with your style, preferences, and abilities that I have never felt comfortable telling people they must do one way or another. The only exception to that is in-ground outside--there's just no fucking way an indoor-grown plant is going to even come close to meeting what a well-grown outdoor plant can do in terms of yield, it's not even up for discussion the difference is that vast.
All the techniques and different nutrient lines might be a little overwhelming for a begginer. So for your 1st run keep it simple. Don't buy miracle grow, as it is an "all around" fertilizer and isn't made for growing a specific plant, To start find a good local Grow store, often times refered to as the hydro stores; they are everywhere just google hydro-store then your location and you'll find a bunch hopefully. 2nd go to the store and tell the guys there a little bit about your set up and ask questions. If their an honest store they'll give you some basics to start from. 3rd Choose a nutrient line, for begginers Advanced Nutrients is a great line to run until you become more experienced; you will be able to grow your whole 1st harvest off of advanced nutrients "Sensi" line which includes a Grow A&B and a bloom A&B, you are going to need all 4 bottles to complete your 1st harvest. These bottles should cost yah about 65-70 bucks. Then just follow the instructions on the label. Other then that your gonna hafta read more about growing and get a few grows under your belt until you can ask more specific questions for us to answer.... I truly hope this helps ya get going and good luck, if ya hav any other questions that are more specific just ask...........Take it easy
