So how many bigger pots to get the same potential yield then? You can't just go way bigger pots and think your going to get the same light coverage. Pretty sure thats the dilemma here. Looks like the op was shooting for a 4 unit run.if your going to sacrifice root size then your going to sacrifice quantity. it really takes under 2 min to transplant. rule of thumb is a month for each gallon. not to mention, you still have atleast 2-3 weeks you can wait. its not completely root bound yet.
Ok well i have a whole cube of promix left that i forgot about. But no pots. These are 5gallon pots and i usually leave an inch or 2 at the top. They have compacted down since i first transplanted. So there is anywhere from 2 inches to 4 or 5 inches of available space on some. Would that soil benefit the roots or would it just entangle again within a week or so?If you must use the same pot, trim the roots and add more soil.
When you say trim the roots, can one cut like lets say 2 inches off the bottom? Or? Do you slice the sides at all?It's a weed. If you trimmed back the roots and put sand in the bottom, It will still grow. It's not rocket science. I would try to use the same soil I started in, but that's just years watching granny play with her plants back in the day. You will be fine.
Not to answer for him/her..When you say trim the roots, can one cut like lets say 2 inches off the bottom? Or? Do you slice the sides at all?
Thank you. Does one slice the sides at all or is cutting the bottom spiraling enough?Not to answer for him/her..
But I have seen nothing wrong with the plants,when I did just that....cut/knock off some of the bottom soil,and set her on top of fresh soil.
I think the bottom should be enough. ..Thank you. Does one slice the sides at all or is cutting the bottom spiraling enough?
The droop has almost went away since I've started watering less more often and I also increased my nutes from half strength to 3/4 strength. I seen a few bugs so I'm going to spray tonight and also add the extra dirt. I'm hoping for 4 oz per plant. I'll keep posting. Thanks for the input guys.@Jeffro420, you should do the bottom inch or so cutting of the roots. Nice job on posting your issue and getting a lot of info which sounds like is going to turn into a really nice yield. On a side not from your other thread, you could of been under watering. How do they look? As far as the droop they had?
When you say cutting of the roots you basically mean un tangle them? Or actually cut the knotted root growth off?@Jeffro420, you should do the bottom inch or so cutting of the roots. Nice job on posting your issue and getting a lot of info which sounds like is going to turn into a really nice yield. On a side not from your other thread, you could of been under watering. How do they look? As far as the droop they had?
Ive never done it. But i would definitely cut an inch or so off the root spin out at the bottom. Weather its take a sharp knife and cut or loosen the bottom so roots dangle and use scissors. Maybe @grannymae Or @genuity could direct you to what they'd do.When you say cutting of the roots you basically mean un tangle them? Or actually cut the knotted root growth off?
You are over thinking. If you want to trim roots, get a sharp knife and lop off the bottom inch. If you don't want to trim roots, just shake or hit the bottom inch of soil loose. Repot and relax. It won't die either way.
When you say cutting of the roots you basically mean un tangle them? Or actually cut the knotted root growth off?
NAh Don't do that.Ive never done it. But i would definitely cut an inch or so off the root spin out at the bottom. Weather its take a sharp knife and cut or loosen the bottom so roots dangle and use scissors. Maybe @grannymae Or @genuity could direct you to what they'd do.
This.Flower them,they will be just fine....just more watering.