you have a big shopping list to make...but first you need to ask yourself the basic questions of what type of grow this will be...will it be soil? hydro? aero? some combination of methods? check around the site at some of the systems people are using and decide for yourself what fits you and your lifestyle....6 or 12 plants makes a huge difference...one is 100% more than the other! once you decide on the basics people will be able to give you more guided assistance