Quote Originally Posted by Notrealname
Things that I'm thinking...

I've never had a plant stressed and jump gender.

Starting in a small pot and transferring to larger is very common, it also keeps the root ball tighter. If a plant is started in a large container, the roots go straight down and then curl up the sides of the container.

My favorite way of testing the pH of soil is to check the run off. I like using apple cider to get the pH down.

When transferring outside, not a bad idea to bring them in at night at first. You want your plants to climatize. I've seen plants growing great in the shade of a tree, when moved to full sun they got burned.
Good point Notrealname about the root system and it's growth pattern. The tap root will grow deep and faster than the rest of the root system. However every transplant does stunt a plants growth so it is best to keep transplanting to a minimum.

Kicked your plants are just going through that transplant shock and you should expect it to last approx. 7-10 days, and even over 2 weeks until vigerous veg growth continues. Your plants will be fine just give them time.

your water ph is great and soil is just a little low. You don't want it any lower than 6 so stay away from the vinegar, as Notrealname stated that is for lowering your ph and you don't want to do that.

Sounds like your watering just fine. Slightly damp but not wet is good. Overwatering can cause root rot by starving the roots of oxygen. As long as your soil drains well you'll be fine.