Seed to yield ratio, transplant, and strain questions/advice

I just had a few questions I would like to ask a more experienced grower... First off, I realize there are plenty of different yields for different strains, so its impossible to say - but, I just wondered if anyone had developed their own system to figure out a vague range of how many viable seeds you will need to produce X amount of LBs with an outdoor grow... remember im not asking for miracles, I said vague. Also, I'm new to outdoor, if i plant my seeds/clones in rockwool/balanced soil, will I be able to transplant the seedlings after the first 2 or 3 leaves sprout directly outdoors into some pre-prepared outdoor soil without any plant shock? A few other questions: I want to start right at the beginning of spring after the last frost... so will 2 - 3 weeks be long enough to start Veg cycle and get the plant ready to move outdoors? As far as spacing, I'm gonna have to check again but I hear different things everywhere so... how far should I leave my outdoor plants apart I've heard everything from 1/2 foot to 1 & 1/2 feet apart? I don't want to put them too close together... And if you could suggest from PERSONAL EXPERIENCE a vigorous strain or strain(s) that do/es well in the new england/PA area... I would really appreciate it! :rastasmoke:

Time to watch Ricky and Julian yayyyyy!!!!!!!!!!

Also, I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter but I was reading another read and I agree it's better to start seeds in soil, but I have always germinated before... is there a side that is up though? How can I tell?

i am also starting my first grow in the new`england area this spring and you should choose a strain with a short flowering period. A few indicas i have looked at flower in late september which is perfect for the area. 8ball kush, crimea blue and Blue Cheese from Barney's Farm are all good choices for an early harvest.