I normally start my seeds directly in the dirt whether it be MG, supersoil, fox farm ocean forest, whatever...they all work. people have said ocean forest is too hot for seedlings as well as MG but i've never had a problem with anything i've started in those soils...just pop the seed in, give it some water and wait. i think we tend to overthink growing this lovely plant especially as noobs! keep it simple, grow it like you would a tomato and you'll do fine. grow some decent buds then while you have some smoke, start another grow and experiment with that batch. have fun with it. if you're worried about the high cost of seeds get some regular ones and produce your own seeds...that'll give you plenty to experiment with.