Quote Originally Posted by dankleader420
should i wait to add the perlite until i transplant? and then just mix it with the new soil in the container im going to transplant into, right?
Correct, sir. Make sure the peat mix is nice and broken up before throwing in the perlite. Should be a nice, soft mix... no clumps.

Quote Originally Posted by dankleader420
also, the soil i am using has "added lime for pH balance" so i think its alrigiht. i dont have a ph tester or anything because no job and no money at all right now. but soon.
Beautiful, then hopefully pH won't give you too many problems. When you have an extra $5, get you a liquid pH test kit. They come with a vial, a color-coded chart, and a dropper bottle with a solution in it. Testing is quick and easy, and while not the most accurate way to gauge pH, it gives you a good general idea.

Quote Originally Posted by dankleader420
just one last question. how much water should i use to water? should i water til it runs out the bottom? or should i just use a little bit of water?
How much depends on how large your pots are, how quickly the plants take up the water, how quickly water evaporates, etc. General rule of thumb is to water when the top 1.5-2" of soil feel dry. Stick your finger in the soil to check. You can also gauge by the weight of the pot... just water one pot until it barely produces some runoff, pick up the pot to get an idea how heavy it is when well-watered, then pick it up again when it's almost entirely dry. There will be a significant difference, especially if you're using larger pots. In soil, cannabis likes to go through consistent wet/dry phases... just as long as neither are taken to extremes. It'll usually let you know if you've watered too much, or not enough.