Hey, this will be my very first time growing, I have a 2X2X5 closet that i will be using. My seeds are germinating right now.
please tell me if im missing anything for the first few weeks of growing.


250 Wat metal halide w/ballast
High Pressure Sodium for flowering
Humidity meter
temperature meter
PH meter
oscillating fan
exhaust fan+piping
Light timer
40 feet of Reflective lining

Questions:
1.Do i really need a ballast For my lights?

2.Can some one point me in a direction for a good read on soil, nutes and fertalizer because i have no clue what to get. or tell me what to start out with. from seed to flowering.

1. without a ballast your lights won't work.
2. http://www.rollitup.org/view.php?pg=faq