okay. there's at least over 1,000 member on this site. everybody has their own opinion. im a rookie as well and i use miracle grow soil with food in it to last 3 month. i been veg for 2 month and i use bloom booster the whole time. my plant is currently 5 feet tall since nov 14th in flower for almost a month and they are still growing. it's a female and the bud site is everywhere. im a member using miracle grow and my plant is successful and healthy as ever. maybe other food are better sure. but miracle gro DOES WORK.