As for the setup, i really have no idea. As i said, i dont live in a hot enough place to grow outside, plus i live next to a church so outside isnt a great option. However i do have what i feel is a perfect room upstairs, its a small coat closet, its about 6ft high, and around 3 ft squared area.
I was thinking of starting out with a wooden frame that would stand up against the wall, where i could hang my light from a chain, and be able to change the high of the light from the plants depending on what stage im at.
There is a window right outside the door, so either i would need to leave the window open and have the closet door open as well, or buy some kind of C02 system, which does sound a bit expensive, and i dont want the risk of having an oil burner.
Im going to go down the hydroponic route as suggested to ensure i keep to my deadline as well.
Does that all sound good so far? Do you have any recommendations on the lights?