transplant question

Hi all,

Any help and advice much appreciated.

First grow, doing it guerilla, got a few holes in a few different places, put a couple of sprouted seeds in each one, most holes got 1 plant doing ok, a couple both didn't make it but, I got two plants in one hole that are both are doing well, but I started late in the season, start of July from seed, and
the season here isn't going to last for
much longer, maybe till the end of
Sept I'm hoping. I also don't know what sex they are yet.

So: is it worth digging another hole and trying to transplate one of the
plants out of the hole and risking shocking both plants and losing valuable growing time, or worse case scenario losing both plants?
I'm thinking wait until sex is clear, if one male and one female its an easy choice for what to do (simply cut the male?) but if both are female could I just let them both grow in the same hole? I'm thinking the hole could be big enough for the both of them due to them having a limited season to grow? Just give em extra nutrients?
Just wondering in advance so I can prepare another hole if need be.
Thanks for the time and help peeps

Depending upon how Intwined the roots are is going to determine what to do.. If you have been watering via pulling water directly between the two (logical) you can be sure they are pretty intwined as they hunted for water into each other. Some pics could help also info on their size and distance apart.. Compact soil loose soil etc.

Growing in the same hole is possible if early on you put a divider in the hole effectively making it two separate areas in the same growing conditions.

This could still be an option for you, possible a piece of flat plastic or glass depending upon what you have. You want it to be sharp as to cut through any roots it may encounter as opposed to dragging them down disturbing more of the root ball

Hi BigBuds4all, I have done it in the past. its a bit tricky but you can Seperate them, You first need to get them out of the ground, Second you have to get some Luke Warm Water in a gallon jug or bigger, Then dig up you ladies hopefully they both are, then after you get it out hold by the roots only try not to grab the stalk of the plant yet because the weight wil be to much for them, just hold the root ball in your hands and gentlely Roll the root ball in your hands like your rubbing your hands together start using your fingers to break up the soil and use some of that water to loosen it up. you will notice the dirt starts to come off and its starting to get lighter and lighter, keep using the luke warm water on them, now once all the, or most of the dirt is removed start washing the roots down and working the plants apart they will come apart with very little root loss, once you get them apart you should have some pots or your holes ready, your going to notice there is a few longer roots hanging off the bottom of them, This would be the Tap Root, when your putting them back into the soil try and get that root down as far as you can safely, you can now start to fill in the soil slowly and don't compact the soil just fill it in, if she seems like she don't want to stant up use a stick to hold her up for a few days she will be fine, Water her a bit everyday for the first few days, you should see her perk up and take off. Good Luck

I wouldn't do it. If this were May or June, I'd feel differently, but you just don't have the luxury of time now. If the shock sets them back a week or 10 days, that's a big chunk of what remains in your season and you lose a good percentage of your size. I like your idea of waiting to determine sex, then cut, but even if both are girls they will do OK in the same hole. I don't think they have enough time to grow large enough to cause problems.

I agree with Bacala. I wouldn't risk it for now. Beyond losing time, you could end up losing both plants. If they're in the ground, they can spread as much as they need, regardless of the two being close.

If one's male, then easy answer, but I wouldn't risk separating them now.

Cheers!

Thanks for the advice and quick replies!

I'm feeling bacala and jusnaturale, they're gonna hav a real short season as it is so don't want to lose precious grow time. Just wanted to make sure it was possible for both to grow together.

Indagrow hmm I never thought of a seperator, I'll see what I can find but I'm still worried about killing roots and disturbing the plants and thus missing out on preciousgrow time?

Thanks for sharing your experience bear420 but unfortunately im not able to water and tend daily as its guerilla and a difficult spot to get to, will keep in mind its possible though!