So...you can't transplant Autos?

[Roger A. Shrubber]

it's not a myth, it all depends on how proficient you are at re-potting. some people aren't good at it, and stress their root system. those people should not only not repot autos, they shouldn't repot petunias.
if you take care and don't damage your root system, it shouldn't cost you more than a day or twos growth.

 

[Frank Nitty]

5 days from transplant and they have doubled in size. The 3-5 stunting thing is a myth. View attachment 4120763

What size pots are you using

 

[McStrats]

it's not a myth, it all depends on how proficient you are at re-potting. some people aren't good at it, and stress their root system. those people should not only not repot autos, they shouldn't repot petunias.
if you take care and don't damage your root system, it shouldn't cost you more than a day or twos growth.

I find this to be true. About 1 to 2 days of no growth but that's it.

 

[Frank Nitty]

it's not a myth, it all depends on how proficient you are at re-potting. some people aren't good at it, and stress their root system. those people should not only not repot autos, they shouldn't repot petunias.
if you take care and don't damage your root system, it shouldn't cost you more than a day or twos growth.

Or you could just start them in their final pot... No need for transplanting then!!!

 

[McStrats]

What size pots are you using

5 gallon.

 

[Frank Nitty]

5 gallon.

You must have a lot of room

 

[McStrats]

Or you could just start them in their final pot... No need for transplanting then!!!

I did that previously but had better results with the solo cup method as the seedlings are easier to control (for me any way) and it made for a stronger plant.

 

[McStrats]

You must have a lot of room

I have tons of space and light. More than I need actually.

 

[Frank Nitty]

I have tons of space and light. More than I need actually.

Nothing succeeds like excess...lol

 

[McStrats]

Nothing succeeds like excess...lol

I used to be a carpenter but now I sit in an office all day and sell dust collection equipment to the military. I'm always looking for an excuse to break out the tools, so I built a 10' x 6' x 9' plywood grow room in my garage, with intake and carbon exhaust, as well as being completely climate controlled, and with enough lighting to grow 6 times what I am growing now. Definitely way overkill but it gives me plenty of room which is really nice. I bought a grow tent once but I returned it. Too pokey for me.

 

[Fevs.]

It's been very interesting reading the posts in this thread regarding transplanting autoflowers. I have transplanted auto's before, but have mostly start auto's in their final pots.

Gone with 4 gallon smart pots from go this time.

For me, the only reason why I think transplanting has a major advantage is you can grow a few extra, take the strongest 4 or whatever number you need. Several times I have started auto's in their final pots, 4 in each tent and only 3 germinated. That's a royal pain in the arse! As you end up with 1 plant 4 days behind the others and it usually got swallowed under a otherwise level canopy.

So now I have 2 litre / about 1/2 gallon smart pots for next time. So I'm going to grow a bunch of them, give them 7-10 days in the small smart pots, then just plant little smart pot in to a bigger smart pot. I think that would be a great way of not stressing it out, whilst getting the benefits of some early air pruning.

 

[Frank Nitty]

I used to be a carpenter but now I sit in an office all day and sell dust collection equipment to the military. I'm always looking for an excuse to break out the tools, so I built a 10' x 6' x 9' plywood grow room in my garage, with intake and carbon exhaust, as well as being completely climate controlled, and with enough lighting to grow 6 times what I am growing now. Definitely way overkill but it gives me plenty of room which is really nice. I bought a grow tent once but I returned it. Too pokey for me.

A tent can never compare to what you have... it would be a step backwards...y you got pics of the room that I can see???

 

[McStrats]

A tent can never compare to what you have... it would be a step backwards...y you got pics of the room that I can see???

I'll take some this afternoon.

 

[Frank Nitty]

I'll take some this afternoon.

Cool...

 

[McStrats]

A tent can never compare to what you have... it would be a step backwards...y you got pics of the room that I can see???

 

[Frank Nitty]

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Those cob lights?

 

[McStrats]

Those cob lights?

Yep. Vero COB 400 watt set up from Timber. I also have a pair of Platinum P300's and a GL8 Red Flowering booster. I only have the COB running for now but I plan on adding 1 or 2 of the P300's when things grow out a bit.

 

[Frank Nitty]

Yep. Vero COB 400 watt set up from Timber. I also have a pair of Platinum P300's and a GL8 Red Flowering booster. I only have the COB running for now but I plan on adding 1 or 2 of the P300's when things grow out a bit.

What do those lights look like

 

[Cannabis.Queen]

5 days from transplant and they have doubled in size. The 3-5 day stunting thing is a myth. View attachment 4120763

Aha it's almost true.

I don't no know what transplant shock is. (I do, but never had it happen to moi)
Why? I know how to transplant lol


You did it right, no shock and no slowed of growth.

Autos are tricky, most won't care what you do to them as long as it done during veg; some will hate you later for it.

Looking great so far, keep it up!

 

[Cannabis.Queen]

Or you could just start them in their final pot... No need for transplanting then!!!

Some people over water their plants this way, but I completely agree with this method witen it comes to auto flowering strains!

Better to be safe then sorry for people just starting out!