Straight in organic soil?

215roller

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Ive got an auto road runner germinating now. I have an organic soil that I've mixed about a month ago and has been sitting in a 2.5 gallon pot as well. I've read a lot that it is best to plant autos straight in the final pot, but would I be putting her at risk for nute burn in doing so?
 

215roller

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No one wanted to answer me smh..so I just used my judgement and stuck to what I know..which is starting in a smaller pot..I'll transfer in about 2 weeks and hopefully she won't get stressed. Still a newbie so I'm gonna play it safe.
 

PrezDickie

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if organic soil isnt mixed too hot would have been fine you can always tier your smaller container into larger before tap hits bottom thats when it sends signal ti limit growth size of plant. best of luck to you
 

215roller

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I transplant my auto 3 times, no stress, bounced right back. Next time I'll just plant in a 3 gallon airpot.
Yeah my last auto I don't think I let it get root bound enough before I transferred so it got a little stress from that plus i had the lights too close so some bottom leaves started frying. It bounced back nicely since then so this time around I'm just going to be more careful.
 

zack66

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If your soil is on the hot side put it at the bottom of the pot and put a couple inches of non nute soil on top. Then drop your plant in it. This gives her a little time to gradually grow into the hot soil. It's the way I do it and no problems burning them. Good luck.
 

215roller

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If your soil is on the hot side put it at the bottom of the pot and put a couple inches of non nute soil on top. Then drop your plant in it. This gives her a little time to gradually grow into the hot soil. It's the way I do it and no problems burning them. Good luck.
great advice..I'll be sure to keep that in mind the next go around.
 

Afghankushgrower

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The root I went was starting mine off in a 3gal pot then i mixed my organic mix 2-3 of the way up the top portion of the pot was just organic soil, vermiculite, perlite, and peat moss. Also put some rocks in the bottom for better drainage.
Gl with your grow!
 
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