I use Fox farms ocean forest with about 20% large perlite mixed in for better drainage. It's kind of heavy. But I water only through up to 6 weeks veg.
Of course they transplant up every 2-3 weeks into fresh soil.
I only start fertilizing when the plants look hungry and the soil in the final pot is depleted of nutrients. And I start light and taper up the concentration as the stretch and then taper back down after peak bud production to harvest. Always trying to keep the plant healthy and medium green. Or light green as some sativa leaning plants are anyway.
But I only use ocean forest because that was what was available in my little out in the woods town. It is consistent and reliable in my opinion but not the easiest choice for beginners as you do have to gauge the nutes left in the soil.
I actually recommend a 1 part nute and pro mix Hp or the equivalent as it is ready to use and you can learn how the fertilizer works as you will need to start around week 2 -3 with the nutes.
Makes things simple. Only real variable as long as you have a good stable environment and ventilation and good horticultural lighting is you.
