Transplanting?

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imbroken

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I wouldn't recommend it. I prefer to get a nice root ball started in a smaller container and then transplant to slightly larger and then once more. I go from dixie cups -> 1gal pots -> 3gal pots and when im finished in the 3gals I have gnarly root system that isn't bound or circling at all. I top dress with hydroton
 
harryhood

harryhood

Active Member
Considering this is exactly what happens in nature, yes it's possible :bigjoint:

Broken makes a good point though.
 
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doser

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The correct terminology is "insitsu" I think I spelled it wrong though
you can do it sure
 
dannyboy602

dannyboy602

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And u do too Harry
It's just that i like to see plants roots and it makes me a better gardener to be able to have more control
Different strokes for different folks
 
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420built240

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Welcome to the forums.

starting off in a small pot allows you to control the conditions as far as watering and feeding goes. When you have a large pot, its easy to over or under water....

Start with a small pot. If you are using rock wool look for healthy white roots shooting out the bottom before moving on.

If you are using soil. you want just a bit of roots coming from the bottom and the sides. But not to much..

Wait to long and the plant will no longer get bigger. I see people usaully transplanting 2-3 times, with any kind of vegetable grow.
Good luck!

-xxx
 
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Relly226

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I recently planted a seed in soin in a tubberware bowl w/holes for air and drainage idk the sex byt can I keep it ther until it shows?
 
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wiseguy316

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mostly due to space of the larger containers & light coverage. I have 16 clones in solo cups, they take up barely any room. 16 3 gallon pots , thats a dif story, lots of room lots more light required.
 
postitguy

postitguy

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I do it all the time. The first couple times you water it takes awhile for the pots to dry out so be careful not to over water. I guess a downside is since you won't water as often you won't be able to fertilize em as much and they'll grow a bit slower.
 
Mrfootball420

Mrfootball420

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the bigger the root the bigger the fruit. so you always want to go with larger containers whenever possible. people usually use transplanting as a means to protect and shelter their fragile seedlings. small cups are much easier to manage then 5 gallon buckets with seedlings that still need protecting. a mildly windy day, or even an extremely hot day can wipe out all of your seedlings.
 
lee6

lee6

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you can but im not sure why you would want to. its alot easier to just change pots after a few week.
 
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Relly226

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My autobig bud is 9 days old should I start nutes at 2wks md its gettin a 3rd set of leaves that looks like it growing four at the same time how long after those leaves set should I transplant?
 
RawBudzski

RawBudzski

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pictures would help us. Hard to say, if its only 6 days old it might not need a transplant for a week or two. once again pics will help alot.
 
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