Beginning a grow, question on soil and seeds

[stinkyattic]

generally when you transplant you want to start with smal pots and work your way bigger when plants show signs of rootbound. doing it thisway promotes healthier faster growth then trying to start in big pots

I very strongly agree with this. There's the added bonus that starting in smaller pots allows you to bunch small plants close together and maintain the ideal continuous canopy that does not 'lose' light to the soil surface, making your overall use of your available watts most efficient.