Why do we transplant and the effects it has ?

Crazy4coco · Jan 19, 2023

I was hoping to get some discussing going about how transplant shock effects our season .
Why we transplant at all
How a seedlings needs , veg needs , flower needs all differ and why

For me I choose solos usually , they don’t get over watered , easy to fit in a small space ,easily accessible. A soil can be used high in elements for root development.

I pot up to add nutrients needed for the next stage of growth and depleted nutrients . The pot up soil is nitrogen rich for verging 1 gallon

the last pot up is prior to bloom and again matched with bloom elements and a boost to finish . 3-5 gallons
I know there are a bunch of great growers here and some discussion on your pot up process and how you change your soils based on stages of growth .

I’m looking for discussion on how the transplant slows or speeds your crop ?
how maybe you could save weeks if you could pot up without disturbing roots ?

KEEP IT GREEN EVERYONE

John Rollwan · Jan 19, 2023

In my opinion if you transplant correctly, it’s never shock. Plants freak out and love it almost everytime.

personal method, I water the day before. Cover plant in plastic bag, rubber band around stalk to prevent dirt from falling up the plant. Some grab by the root stalk, I turn them upside down after rolling the sides some, they pop out immediately, keep new home underneath and plop it in. Mildly water it and usually within 24H they’re back in growth. In a pinch flowering ones take maybe 48H and you’ve gotta be more sensitive.

Dape Green · Jan 19, 2023

John Rollwan said:
In my opinion if you transplant correctly, it’s never shock. Plants freak out and love it almost everytime.

personal method, I water the day before. Cover plant in plastic bag, rubber band around stalk to prevent dirt from falling up the plant. Some grab by the root stalk, I turn them upside down after rolling the sides some, they pop out immediately, keep new home underneath and plop it in. Mildly water it and usually within 24H they’re back in growth. In a pinch flowering ones take maybe 48H and you’ve gotta be more sensitive.

I agree. I usually see a growth spurt after transplanting.

oldfogey420 · Jan 25, 2023

I have never once witnessed shock from potting up in containers. Digging a root ball out of the ground to move an outdoor plant... now that I could see causing shock since you just chopped off at least half of its roots with a shovel.

Southernontariogrower · Jan 25, 2023

I start in one litre milk cartons, all you solo users listen up. We have same footprint. Only I don't have wasted space. And my carton was going to landfill. My tap root has enough room to split off. Solo user yours are wrapping around cup by now. In week 3 I peel off carton and uppot! In 5 or 8 gal round nursery pot or bigger pot! I use big pots outdoors. 30 gal+

John Rollwan · Jan 25, 2023

Southernontariogrower said:
I start in one litre milk cartons, all you solo users listen up. We have same footprint. Only I don't have wasted space. And my carton was going to landfill. My tap root has enough room to split off. Solo user yours are wrapping around cup by now. In week 3 I peel off carton and uppot! In 5 or 8 gal round nursery pot or bigger pot! I use big pots outdoors. 30 gal+

I’ll try this seems like an easy hack.

Rurumo · Jan 25, 2023

Potting up stimulates growth. A smaller pot has a faster wet/dry cycle, which stimulates root growth due to the increased oxygen in the media. A small plant in a large pot often suffers after watering due to oversaturated soil and a lack of oxygen in the roots. I also use solo cups, but I'm moving over to 3" round pots since I can get them for half the price. 3" pots are also great for long term bonsai mommies.

bam0813 · Jan 25, 2023

Solo cups cant be overwatered? Ive heard coco cant be but solos sure can.

bam0813 · Jan 25, 2023

Southernontariogrower said:
I start in one litre milk cartons, all you solo users listen up. We have same footprint. Only I don't have wasted space. And my carton was going to landfill. My tap root has enough room to split off. Solo user yours are wrapping around cup by now. In week 3 I peel off carton and uppot! In 5 or 8 gal round nursery pot or bigger pot! I use big pots outdoors. 30 gal+

Whats good southern. Couple questions. Im guessing thats about like a 3,5-4 “ square pot. What and where is wasted space in a solo? I use the whole cup. I use plain old styrofoam cups to. I know styrofoam is terrible but i keep and reuse them many times . I would never buy styrofoam but i get them free from a buddy with a diner

Nope_49595933949 · Jan 25, 2023

bam0813 said:
Solo cups cant be overwatered? Ive heard coco cant be but solos sure can.

Once the roots fill out the cups it's really really really hard to over water them.

bam0813 · Jan 25, 2023

Im in belief that any container can be overwatered through frequency

Southernontariogrower · Jan 25, 2023

bam0813 said:
Whats good southern. Couple questions. Im guessing thats about like a 3,5-4 “ square pot. What and where is wasted space in a solo? I use the whole cup. I use plain old styrofoam cups to. I know styrofoam is terrible but i keep and reuse them many times . I would never buy styrofoam but i get them free from a buddy with a diner

line cups up in rows and look for the holes between them. There's the wasted area. Square pots pack tightly no wasted space. Why did I have to explain that? With solo cups roots circle. And if you grow big plants this can be problematic down the road. Only my opinion!

PJ Diaz · Jan 25, 2023

Transplant shock is from damaging the root hairs. Be easy with your transplants to avoid shock.

John Rollwan · Jan 25, 2023

Nope_49595933949 said:
Once the roots fill out the cups it's really really really hard to over water them.

Agree w this. Once they fully take a container over it’s pretty normal to water ever other day, you’ll see white roots pop up in good soil, air roots form in the shade on top if there’s shade and temp is right inbetween watering.

Nope_49595933949 · Jan 25, 2023

John Rollwan said:
Agree w this. Once they fully take a container over it’s pretty normal to water ever other day, you’ll see white roots pop up in good soil, air roots form in the shade on top if there’s shade and temp is right inbetween watering.

Or, when they really fill in the cup you water 2-3 times a day.

bam0813 · Jan 26, 2023

Southernontariogrower said:
line cups up in rows and look for the holes between them. There's the wasted area. Square pots pack tightly no wasted space. Why did I have to explain that? With solo cups roots circle. And if you grow big plants this can be problematic down the road. Only my opinion!

I see what you’re saying. You had to explain it cause i get stoned. Im thinking you either have little space or grow tons of plant at once to worry about the taper if a solo cup wasting space and holy shit you must drink alot of milk. My cups dont go to the landfill either. They stack nice and neat on a shelf.

big is relative i guess but i never have an issue starting in them.

grayeyes · Mar 11, 2023

bam0813 said:
Solo cups cant be overwatered? Ive heard coco cant be but solos sure can.

Not if you poke holes in the bottom.

bam0813 · Mar 11, 2023

Any pot can be overwatered

bam0813 · Mar 11, 2023

Even with holes on the bottom haha

bam0813 · Mar 11, 2023

Overwatering = not letting media dry out

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