Very stressed about transplanting.

[T.Huxley]

I did a dry run of transplanting with some bag seed a few weeks ago. Didn't go well. I heard snapping of roots and the whole chunk that I pulled out of the 8 oz cup just fell apart. Is there any fool proof way or short cut for that matter to avoid the falling apart? I've heard let the soil dry out almost as much as I've heard water it right before transplant. Any tips would be very appreciated.

 

[Nitro1990]

soak the bastard before you transplant them into bigget pots i give mine a good soak give it 10 mins then swap pots

 

[blueberrymadness1]

water the plant before transplant and after then the soill wont fall apart as easy but if your plants are stressed in veg u should give it vitamin b1

 

[Flaming Pie]

yah, better to be wet. dry soil will crumble away.

Also, don't pull it out. Tip pot to side and gently jiggle it out.

 

[hotrodharley]

Don't sweat the roots snapping. Every cut or broken root tip usually regenerates 2 to 4 new tips. Like topping but better. I actually use knives and a sharpened weed puller to slice through my roots regularly. And yes I'm serious. Same principle the smart fabric grow bags use - root amputation.

 

[T.Huxley]

Thanks alot guys. Should I water it more than usual before a transplant to get it real wet?

 

[Flaming Pie]

just a normal watering.

 

[hotrodharley]

It really doesn't matter. I do mine dry. I simply make sure the sides are free and I literally dig my hands under the majority of the plant and lift it out. Even if i have to place a knee to hold the planter in place as I rip it out of the pot. I have my new container ready and drop it in. Water thoroughly with plain water and leave for a week.

 

[FourZeroTwo]

Good luck man! hope it goes well!

 

[T.Huxley]

Thanks pal, I think i'll be good now. My main concern was the roots snapping but now i know that's not the end of the world.

 

[bmeat]

if youre in a cup you can just make two cuts at the top of the cup and then split the cup like i did

 

[Nitro1990]

if youre in a cup you can just make two cuts at the top of the cup and then split the cup like i did

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OR do it the proper way in which 95% of growers with any plant would do which is to water it before you transplant

 

[Guitar Man]

Even as a newbie a few years ago, every transplant I did survived. First, don't worry so much about doing it; it's SUPER EASY! Just make sure that your plant has aquired enough root base into the soil. I use bigger pots than a cup (1 quart). I let the plants get nice and stable. Then, take an empty pot (or cup) that is the exact same size as your current grow is in, and use that to create the hole in your other pot.

Now, take the pot or cup into your hand and gently role your hands around the edge to loosen up the outside so the plant will easily come out with your soil when you tip it upside down. Split your four main fingers into 2, allowing a gap between your middle and next finger, placing the stem gently against the bottom of those 2 fingers. Now, tip the plant over and move the pot slowly upward, giving a slight jiggle to release the plant from the old pot.

If you waited long enough, you should see roots holding the soil together and the plant should fall right out for an easy transition.

 

[Uncle Pirate]

OR do it the proper way in which 95% of growers with any plant would do which is to water it before you transplant

Don't do what this guy says. It makes it harder to get out of the cup/pot, and makes it 10x as heavy and likely to damage big roots. Water after it's in the new pot.

 

[bmeat]

the soil should be moist if you want to tip the cup over..not soaking and not bone dry

or just cut the cup like i did

 

[Noob grower1]

I've never soaked mine... just tipped and it slides out.

 

[RetiredMatthebrute]

i tried finding a you a simple you tube video but came up empty, im sure there was one out there but i wanted to find soemthing simple and most of the people on there make it out to be a big deal.

its rather simple to transplant, the biggest factor is making sure the plant is actually ready for transplant. transplanting before a plant is ready is probabally one of the worst things you can do.

like bmeat said above you can cut the container if its disposable, this will reduce stress and if the plant isnt quite ready allow you to remove it from the container without breaking any of the root system. the rest is ez, just put it in a bigger pot and fill it in, then water it in and should bonce back in a couple days once the roots start to develop a bit more.

 

[bmeat]

i tried finding a you a simple you tube video but came up empty, im sure there was one out there but i wanted to find soemthing simple and most of the people on there make it out to be a big deal.

its rather simple to transplant, the biggest factor is making sure the plant is actually ready for transplant. transplanting before a plant is ready is probabally one of the worst things you can do.

like bmeat said above you can cut the container if its disposable, this will reduce stress and if the plant isnt quite ready allow you to remove it from the container without breaking any of the root system. the rest is ez, just put it in a bigger pot and fill it in, then water it in and should bonce back in a couple days once the roots start to develop a bit more.

dont forget to line the bottem of the container!

i use a coffee filter and then a shallow layer of soil

 

[haulinbass]

Even as a newbie a few years ago, every transplant I did survived. First, don't worry so much about doing it; it's SUPER EASY! Just make sure that your plant has aquired enough root base into the soil. I use bigger pots than a cup (1 quart). I let the plants get nice and stable. Then, take an empty pot (or cup) that is the exact same size as your current grow is in, and use that to create the hole in your other pot.

Now, take the pot or cup into your hand and gently role your hands around the edge to loosen up the outside so the plant will easily come out with your soil when you tip it upside down. Split your four main fingers into 2, allowing a gap between your middle and next finger, placing the stem gently against the bottom of those 2 fingers. Now, tip the plant over and move the pot slowly upward, giving a slight jiggle to release the plant from the old pot.

If you waited long enough, you should see roots holding the soil together and the plant should fall right out for an easy transition.

Seriously guys, easiest way to do it(in soil) right here.

 

[RetiredMatthebrute]

dont forget to line the bottem of the container!

i use a coffee filter and then a shallow layer of soil

you want to fill the container with soil enough so that when you put the plant in the soil line is even with the top of the container. i dont use coffee filters so i have no comment on that...seems like its not really usefull though as it may restrict drainage.