Replant Those Long Stretchy Stems ( Its Easy )

[CaretakerDad]

Thats an awesome idea, clear cups !!!!

Props dude

That is a TERRIBLE idea, clear cups will allow light to reach the developing roots which need to be in darkness. A good general rule for transplanting from solo cups is to do so when the second set of true leaves are developed. This allows the roots system to develop strongly but not become root bound. I also agree with a previous poster that transplant shock is a result of poor transplanting practices or timing nothing more.

 

[oilmaker68]

That is a TERRIBLE idea, clear cups will allow light to reach the developing roots which need to be in darkness. A good general rule for transplanting from solo cups is to do so when the second set of true leaves are developed. This allows the roots system to develop strongly but not become root bound. I also agree with a previous poster that transplant shock is a result of poor transplanting practices or timing nothing more.

*hangs head in shame* I should have thought of that

 

[Rasta-Queen]

I gotta try this next grow. Always wanted to try and clone a plant!!

 

[Grow&Grow]

*hangs head in shame* I should have thought of that

No need to hang your head in shame, actually it's not such a bad idea after all because all you need to do is cut the bottom out of a regular party cup so the clear cup can drain and sit the clear one inside the regular party cup, putting the roots in darkness like they like to be. That way you can pull it out to check the roots from time to time.

Thanks for the idea, doing this next time I start my plants in a party cup.

 

[treduece]

Cool

 

[Happygirl]

When I first started my first grow still on it mine where started indoors where stringy I read before coming a member here to replant up to leaves I did just that . My husband back in his day of growing he was a youngster was like you can't do that he thinks he knows so much hasn't grown in over 20 sumton years . Well guess what this forum was right yup mine are doing great. Thanks rolliitup.org

 

[magellan_70]

This is just to show you how easy it is to bury those long stretchy stems ,


"You do not want your soil wet when you do this

its best for the soil to be dry so the extra soil will come off the roots easier

After you take your plant out , GENTLY break lose the soil from around the roots"

Great Thread. However, I disagree about breaking up the root ball. You want to transplant into a container at least 3 times the size of what you are transplanting out of. You want to put clean stones on the bottom of the pots to allow for good drainage and put soil 1/3 the way up the pot... Soak the plant to be transplanted an hour prior to transplanting. Don't give nutrients.
Tap the side of the pot plant and very carefully pull the entire root ball and soil out of the plant. If you waited until the plant is taller than the pot is wide, you should have no problems. Carefully brush any stones off the bottom of the soil and put the rootball (As undisturbed as possible) onto the soil, Fill in the spots, and water it. The wet soil will help the roots expand naturally, and not go into shock. Roots will grow out of the stem where it is buried.
In saying this, overall, the thread is good!
Pot is a weed and there is really nothing that you can do that will kill it. I just transplanted 5 plants this way and 2 days later MONSTER growth. Don't add nutrients to the soil for a week after transplanting as commercial soils usually have enough of what the plant needs for a few days.

 

[gardengardian7]

I had to drop by with the polish and let you know that i did just what you said. My NuNu was stretched like shes was trying to touch a star in heaven and she felt out the pot yesterday...smh..lol I was kind of mean to it giving Bella all the attention and its like Bella told me to humble my self. But this is NuNu at 8 days old today.

 

[gardengardian7]

When I germinate in little cups I only fill them half way at first... When the seedling starts to stretch out a bit I will finish filling the cup up. Seems to work so far. (I like the clear beer cups so I can see the roots to know when she needs to get a bigger home)

That me too...lol I like to see the roots too.

 

[Prince4118]

Can I put a slight bend in the stem while doing this cause if I replant into my pots and burry the stem to the seed leaves it will pretty much be sitting on the bottom of the new pot

 

[gardengardian7]

Can I put a slight bend in the stem while doing this cause if I replant into my pots and burry the stem to the seed leaves it will pretty much be sitting on the bottom of the new pot

Show us a pic for better knowledge delivery...

 

[gardengardian7]

Can I put a slight bend in the stem while doing this cause if I replant into my pots and burry the stem to the seed leaves it will pretty much be sitting on the bottom of the new pot[=QUOTE

what i had to do is get a pot that was a little bigger to create more depth then i added soil. But she still needs bigger pot so my goal is to get more soil and bigger pots. Its best to get a nice size according to your expenses so that transplantion dont exceed what level of stress a plant could endure. In other words we dont want to transplant more than when should have to. And trying our best to prevent stretch tribulations and transplanting and taking care of stretch problems only once or twice if needed.

 

[Prince4118]

Show us a pic for better knowledge delivery...

It's just a normal seedling with a streached stem I was just wondering if I could gently bend the stem into like a sideways S so the root ball isn't sitting on the bottom of the new pot it's getting transferred into

 

[Prince4118]

If I was to transplant in normally without burying any of the stem it would have a good 5-6 I chest of room to grow in below it

 

[gardengardian7]

It's just a normal seedling with a streached stem I was just wondering if I could gently bend the stem into like a sideways S so the root ball isn't sitting on the bottom of the new pot it's getting transferred into

*hangs head in shame* I should have thought of that

I second that emotion. Makes so much since i have to agree.

It's just a normal seedling with a streached stem I was just wondering if I could gently bend the stem into like a sideways S so the root ball isn't sitting on the bottom of the new pot it's getting transferred into

That seems like it may cause poor development. Hopefully we can get more opinion. Dont stress though..

 

[aishah05]

When I germinate in little cups I only fill them half way at first... When the seedling starts to stretch out a bit I will finish filling the cup up. Seems to work so far. (I like the clear beer cups so I can see the roots to know when she needs to get a bigger home)

 

[aishah05]

This is just to show you how easy it is to bury those long stretchy stems ,

After you replant them make sure you lower your lights so they wont continue to stretch

I do not have a pic of one of those seedlings with the long ass stem reaching for a light that's 2ft high

But i got this one that i internally let slightly stretch a little , you can see the slight stretch at the bottom of the stem

You do not want your soil wet when you do this

its best for the soil to be dry so the extra soil will come off the roots easier

After you take your plant out , GENTLY break lose the soil from around the roots

After you got the excess soil off the roots , put some soil back in the bottom of your cup or pot

you dont want to put your plant right in with the roots hitting the bottom of your cup because you dont want the chance for the roots to grow out the drain holes

so put some soil in the bottom first then put your seedling back in

position your seedling at desired height for your stem to be buried at

i would bury all the way up to the Cotyledon leaves ,

after your have replanted and buried your stem you can then give it just A LITTLE bit of water

the part of the stem that you buried will eventually start to grow roots

your plant will pretty much not go into shock at all from this

just make sure your gentle when your braking the lose soil off the roots

Like i said this is not a bad stretchy plant but the same principle applies with those long ass stretchy stems

hope this helps you all that has the long stretchy seedling stem problem

remember to lower your lights so they wont continue to stretch

nice thread

 

[Hot Diggity Sog]

This is just to show you how easy it is to bury those long stretchy stems ,

After you replant them make sure you lower your lights so they wont continue to stretch

I do not have a pic of one of those seedlings with the long ass stem reaching for a light that's 2ft high

But i got this one that i internally let slightly stretch a little , you can see the slight stretch at the bottom of the stem

You do not want your soil wet when you do this

its best for the soil to be dry so the extra soil will come off the roots easier

After you take your plant out , GENTLY break lose the soil from around the roots

After you got the excess soil off the roots , put some soil back in the bottom of your cup or pot

you dont want to put your plant right in with the roots hitting the bottom of your cup because you dont want the chance for the roots to grow out the drain holes

so put some soil in the bottom first then put your seedling back in

position your seedling at desired height for your stem to be buried at

i would bury all the way up to the Cotyledon leaves ,

after your have replanted and buried your stem you can then give it just A LITTLE bit of water

the part of the stem that you buried will eventually start to grow roots

your plant will pretty much not go into shock at all from this

just make sure your gentle when your braking the lose soil off the roots

Like i said this is not a bad stretchy plant but the same principle applies with those long ass stretchy stems

hope this helps you all that has the long stretchy seedling stem problem

remember to lower your lights so they wont continue to stretch

I can see how gentle you are being but this seems like you would shock them. Do they seem to consistently respond well once replanted? Are they stunted for a while?

 

[BiiLZebub]

Awesome advice! i am having this exact problem right now so this thread really came in handy!

 

[kupihea]

Great thoughts. Mahalo.