I'm on my first grow as well, and ive been reading up on similar grows and first-timers grows and you get alot of tips. So that is my tip to you -- read some journals and take it one step at a time (while being prepared for anything).
i have some criticle jack i will be looking at that.. should i germinate till water seeds? and started two more seeds i got from a friend he is a breeder calls the strain shaun bomb, jack herer x casey jones..