Hey Growmie,
When you switch is completely up to you, drying out won't affect this, neither will the bloom nutes since you'll start using them once the plant is flowering which will after you switch to 12/12. The main thing to plan for is the stretch, and also remember the more veg time your plant gets the bigger the yield can be at harvest. Hopefully, this was helpful, and I wish you continued success on your grow journey.