here is the route I take.
Germ seed in whatever method works best for you.
When seed cracks and lil root appears place in a Rapid Rooter and place under a CFL 23w Daylight bulb.
When sprout emerges place a small fan to create a gentle breeze to make stem stronger.
Hand water with PH'd water with a drop of Superthrive and lights 24/7.
When roots appear to be coming out of rooter place in small cup or pot with small amount of Hydrotron.
When you can see definite signs of "growing" the root system should be well on the way to being established and time to go to the netpot and under big lights.
4 weeks veg and 9-12 weeks flower and you are playing in green happiness.