Hey im new at growing and all of this can be confusing at first and i want to make sure my first grow is a sucessfull grow. I want to make sure that I understand everthing correcly. Alright so first i germinate the seeds then put them in a cup with some soil water and let them sprout in a dark warm place.. then after they sprout transfer them into regular pots and put them under fluros for 24/7 then after they reach around 4 inches switch to 18/6 then when there around 8 inches start flowering 12/12?? when should u start using fertz? and what should the humidity be and what wattage should the fluros be for six plants in a 4 by 4 closet? I know i probally sound stupid but im just a little confused please respond thanks
Germinate seeds in a wet paper towel, put them in a cup with some soil + water, let them sprout (light or dark place, whatever). As soon as they're visible at the surface of the soil put them under 6400k (daylight, blue spectrum) fluoros for 24/7. Switch to 18/6 in a week or so (you can go 18/6 from the very start if you wish). Transfer them to bigger pots a week or two from sprout (need to let the roots develop). Flower whenever you want, bigger than 8 inches if you want a decent yield. They will stretch to maybe twice their size when you start to flower. Start using ferts maybe 3 weeks in. A half or quarter dose of the recommended. Only give nutes every two or three waterings.
No idea about the humidity man, I've never monitored it and never had problems, just avoid extremes I guess. You can use a fan once they sprout, for air circulation and a little breeze to strengthen the stem up. Are you flowering with CFLs in your closet? For six 3 or 4 foot tall flowering plants you'll need some serious wattage. Probably like 250w with some good mylar in the closet if you want decent results.