Take a look at Apache Aurora [1] if you want some inspiration on how to mold python into a config language. I used this system for a few years and mainly agree with the person you're replying to – having a proper programming language to define config is a very nice feature that I miss. [1]: https://aurora.apache.org/. - Source: Hacker News / about 2 years ago

It will be a while. As to watering, lift the container, if it is light, it needs water. I do that a lot! And I agree, I've done this over 35 years and watering at the start is a big pain. I really hate the round pellet peat pots myself. Never ever had any luck with them. I like the styrofoam cell systems a lot. Biodome from Parks for example. Just ordered Sili-Seedling trays from gardeners.com They sound... Source: almost 2 years ago

Get a tomato ladder from gardeners.comI love them. Get a 5 gallon or 16" pot with potting soil and plant the start. Get a moisture meter too. Add 1 tbsp of 10-10-10 fertilizer into the soil. You will grow the cucumber up the tomato ladder. Here is some advice on training it. Source: about 2 years ago

To start seeds, a grow light will be a big help. For a basic setup, you can look for a fluorescent fixture and full spectrum bulbs or grow bulbs at a home improvement store (Lowe's/Home Depot/etc if you're in US). Looks like your second photo is from gardeners.com. They also sell various suitable lights if you want to order online. Source: about 2 years ago

You could try save the tubers for next year. Generic instructions from gardeners.com. Source: over 2 years ago

I grow in containers, for many years. Peppers need 1/4 sand mixed in and don't fertilize till they are flowering. If they are growing one stem, pinch off the top to get them to branch at about 9". One Basil is good for 12" pot. Tomatoes, I grow in 1 - 15 inch pot minimum. TOTEM and WINDOW BOX ROMA you may get away with 2. I put in two 500mg Calcium pills per plant for blossom end rot. Cages in pots for... Source: almost 3 years ago