So I'm getting ready to start my first grow in a bucket I'm using fox farm ocean forest soil, Dyna grow fertilizer, pH up and down testers, 2 PC fans one blowing in one out. Now I have a couple of questions I'm going to be using auto feminized seeds should I run the lights on a 12-12 timer or something different also how much Dyna grow should I use per gallon. I will be using Cfl bulbs how many bulbs should I run and what wattage. Thanks alot
Start them with 18 or more hours of light a day to keep them from flowering right away, then increase the dark time to 12 hours when they are halfway as big as you want them to get. They will double in size or more after you switch to 12/12
Be careful, Sometimes the FF Ocean Forest can be a little harsh on the teenies when starting off. IMO i think a nice basic compost is good to sprout in a basic Solo cup like mentioned. After a week or so depending on growth, transplant to something a little bigger, add Perlite for some nice aeration with the FF soil. Should be straight.
Plus keep the lights at 18/6 no need to change since they be AUTOS.
A seedling can be put in final pot. you do not want to do any unnecessary transplanting.
You need to read some grow books and more forum post...