My first grow was a Blue Diesel. Did ok, Got 100g dry out of her. Good smoke.
I did the Brown Bag Dry method. I worked really well, been in Jars for 2 months now, still have two Jars left.
A good ph meter is a must, and i don't think they cost that much really. Although I may be in left field, Hydro grower.
Playing with the boosters is fun, but you need to wait with the girls till they can handle the nutrients that you are giving them.
You also need to know where the soil(see I know its not Dirt) is as far as whats in it, you dont want to burn your girls before they get a chance.( Its also why in Hydro we try to start with 0ppm water, Because then we can control what are babies get.)