First time indoor. Need advice.

So as the title says, this is my first try at indoor. These girls had a very rough start to life. They were close to death as seedlings and I was almost ready to garbage them, but they seem to be feeling better. So despite my (many) mistakes, and all the extra time it took to get them healthy, they seem to be on the right track now, although definitely stunted due to newbie mistakes.

I have a couple of questions.

I've been thinking about switching to flower, but I'm not sure if it's too soon. They're all showing sex, so they're ready, but not sure if I should veg a bit longer for a better yield. Three of them are Purple Kush from seed, and two of them are Sugar Kush clones that I got when I thought the seedlings were toast. They're vegging under a 600w MH, and will be switched to 600w HPS when the time comes. I'm not sure how much they will stretch, so space could be a concern. What would you do? Do I have enough space?

Also, they're only in three gallon pots right now, so I'm thinking that they might become severely root bound before they finish. I was considering waiting a couple more weeks, transplanting to seven gallon pots and flipping to 12/12. Would this be worth while, or should I just flower them now?

I appreciate any and all advice. Thanks for reading.

Looks like you have the light way to close if you are looking for them to stretch out a little. Also the shape of your table seems to be limiting compared to your light shape. I would back the light off, let it go another 2 weeks then flower.

Your plan sounds legit. I would transplant now and then flip in 2 weeks. Worst case scenario is they double in size after flip but shouldn't for the next two weeks after transplanting...they will be concentrating on root zone. After two weeks you flip and they will be refocusing on above root zone and then flower hormone. Should work out good.

I transplanted and flipped at the same time, the plant did not stretch at all but the flowering period was extended considerably.

nomofatum said:

Looks like you have the light way to close if you are looking for them to stretch out a little. Also the shape of your table seems to be limiting compared to your light shape. I would back the light off, let it go another 2 weeks then flower.

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Yeah the table was good when they were smaller, but I was thinking of getting rid of it. It just makes it easier not having to bend down so much when working with them.

I thought having the light as close as possible without burning them was a good thing? I don't really want them to stretch much. I'm trying to keep them short.