Seedling ready for transplant?

[Kingsblend420]

Hi all, first time grower, This seedling is 9 days old today. I currently have it in a 6" starter pot. When watering today, I noticed a few roots poking out of the bottom. My question is, is that a sign to transplant already? Being I just watered today, should i wait a day or two to let it dry out some? Attached is a few picture to give a general idea. Thanks! J.R.

 

[Wattzzup]

Just transplanted some 5 day old ones. You should be fine. Just be super careful and let them dry a little first.

 

[Kingsblend420]

Just transplanted some 5 day old ones. You should be fine. Just be super careful and let them dry a little first.

Thanks for your reply, sounds like i'll wait a few to let it dry. Curious, has anyone had issues transplanting from the small plastic pots? Seems more rigid and may take more to get it out.

 

[Wattzzup]

Watch some videos. I just took some from a plastic cup (not solo)

Pretty easy really just have everything ready so you’re not trying to find things with the seedling in your hand.

 

[Kingsblend420]

Watch some videos. I just took some from a plastic cup (not solo)

Pretty easy really just have everything ready so you’re not trying to find things with the seedling in your hand.

Awesome, thank you.

 

[Wattzzup]

You’re trying to get the whole lump of dirt out at once. So since it’s not all full of roots yet it’s a little more difficult. Just take your time. Don’t freak out if it breaks up a little.

 

[MickFoster]

I wouldn't transplant yet.......don't worry about the roots coming out the bottom they will air prune.
It will be much easier if you let the roots fill the pot......I transplant at 2 weeks.
Here's what they look like just before transplant.

 

[Wattzzup]

I wouldn't transplant yet.......don't worry about the roots coming out the bottom they will air prune.
It will be much easier if you let the roots fill the pot......I transplant at 2 weeks.
Here's what they look like just before transplant.
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This is how I was planning to do it but mine were stretching toward my HPS so it was transplant or lean over.

@MickFoster is giving you the recommended way. If you can wait for this it is safer.

 

[TreeFarmerCharlie]

I would wait. There’s no need to do it this early and you risk stressing the seedling out and slowing its growth down.

 

[Kingsblend420]

I wouldn't transplant yet.......don't worry about the roots coming out the bottom they will air prune.
It will be much easier if you let the roots fill the pot......I transplant at 2 weeks.
Here's what they look like just before transplant.
View attachment 4601635

Thanks for your reply, those are some good looking plants!

 

[Kingsblend420]

I would wait. There’s no need to do it this early and you risk stressing the seedling out and slowing its growth down.

Thank you, any feedback helps.