i would fill up the soil a bit more than 3/4 of the bucket,,, and i suggest u get some at least some FFOF (fox farm ocean forest) , im guessing u could get at any hydroponics/garden store or walmart.. dont use dirt from the ground , its crap...
when the seed is germinated (look it up if yuh dont already know) , just put the sprout pointing down in the soil and cover it just with a thin layer , dont put it in deep....ok lyk just dig a small space enough for the seed, and just cover it with a pinch of soil..
There is never an approx date when to water it regularely but heres a tip... stick ur index finger in the dirt and whenever its dry , water it , if it moist , leave it alone and wait for it to dry up .... its a waiting game basically (idk wtf i just said) lol
I've learned that its best to keep it in 18/6 for veg growth and for flowering 20/4... but wait ur growing outdoor and u cant control the sun
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just research online man cuz i have been doing that ever since and i need to start my first grow STILL (im a hard loafter) im planning on growing outdoor too but you know what man lyk McGyver said just chill out , do ur thing , dont stress out but make sure u grow those plants sooner or later or else ur gonna get crazy thinking about it , dont hesitate just GROW! Peace... hope this was a help bro
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