Thanks for the input OB. If I could buy a bag, this first grow probably would not have gone so far. I know the bud won't come fast, but as I said just looking for any bud on my first grow. When you say my problem is lighting, you think it is a big deal that she is not completely blocked out from light at night? The most light she gets during the night is 50 watts from an incandescent about 20 ft away, and no actual direct light from that bulb. My intuition tells me that this is not any brighter than a full moon on a clear night.

But, I guess I won't take my chances and put her in complete dark at night, and I'm going to add another 23 watt CFL. The plant should be receiving at least 4,000 lumens which should be enough for one plant from what I read. I also put her on the porch for direct sunlight for about an hour a day when I remember. too much shade on my porch so can't leave her there all the time.

As for the 12/12 grow, I understand that a veg cycle will help her grow bigger faster, and produce more bud sites, but people have been growing with a 12/12 cycle from seed with great results. This thread is why I decided to switch:

Grow Journal #5-12/12 from seed to finish, 400W Grow Cabinet, Hydro & Soil

I want a small plant my first time. not worried about yield, just health and a simple diet of whatever is in the potting soil and distilled water. I may add water from a compost tea later on, but I'd prefer to keep it really simple.

Please keep the advice coming. I'm going to listen to that perlite advice as the soil does seem slow to drain. Thank OB, any input is appreciated, especially since I'm not following the book on this one.

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