If you are using containers, its customary to transplant up to the final pot size around 1-2 weeks before flower. I like to get them into their final pot and wait for that explosion of rapid growth before flowering. Normally this is a few days after transplant, and then a few more days and I put them in.

So if I were you, I'd prolly take clones, pot them up, and in a week flower them.


Now is also a good time to stake out your colas. Basically look for main branches and tie them up either to a stake, the plants main stalk, or even the side of the pot if you need them to come down. I try to not place more than 1 main cola (branch made up of nodes that will become bud sites) every 6 inches to prevent crowding. Then my goal is to normally space them as evenly as possible, hopefully so direct light reaches near the bottom where the bud sites will be starting.


Staking the plant before flower can be a nice way to visualize how your canopy will be filling in, and you can be sure you're making efficient use of your space.



I'd still recommend you go get a 400w HPS though for flowering. I bet you could even get a used one for under $300, everything you need.