A first time UK grower could use your help

[IndoBlazing76]

They can be transplanted but you have to be extra gentle. I have also heard it's the tap root that dictates this. And out of the handful I have grown, the one where the roots hit the bottom of the pot was the one I had that did stay small. But I don't know for certan that was the case......that's why I suggest to ask the people that know more about autos.

This makes sense and helps me understand why my Auto-Flower growing friends start theirs off in the pots they'll finish in. I've also been told they have different nutrional requirements to a Photoperiod strain, but I wouldn't know for certain. Auto-Flowers are supposed to be easier, but ive been growing Photoperiods for so long now id probably screw over an Auto-Flower, lol.

 

[Lolraf]

I normally grow Photoperiod strains, but I have friends who grow Autos indoors and outdoors. I don't think you necessarily damaged the roots, but from what ive been told Autoflowers/Ruderalis Strains just don't like to be transplanted at all and that transplanting can actually stunt growth whether you damage the roots or not. Best to start them off in the pot that they'll finish in and because they don't generally grow too big you'll only need an 11litre to 15litre size pot max. Hope this helps mate

I also read about auto's hating transplants, which is why I got up and transplanted it at week 2. Luckily, the roots had only just arrived at the bottom, but I guess it still annoyed the plant. They say it could delay growth for up to 7 days. I wish I knew this before because I would've started my auto in the permanent pot. Thanks for your info mate, I'll update when, or if, my auto is growing.

 

[coreywebster]

Should of started them indoor under a few cfl and let them build some roots up in a small pot.

Autos are more resilient now than they used to be. Transplanting is really not a big deal if your gentle.

 

[Lolraf]

Should of started them indoor under a few cfl and let them build some roots up in a small pot.

Autos are more resilient now than they used to be. Transplanting is really not a big deal if your gentle.

I started indoors for 2 weeks in a small pot until I transplanted to big permanent pot outdoors. The roots were well developed. I'm hoping it's this particular strain that's slow at starting, then quick at finishing. It's a Formula One Auto, I hope the name means something,

 

[Lolraf]

I've grown autos inside and had friends grow em outside and in greenhouses. The outdoors and greenhouse plants took about a month longer than the indoor plants. I assume it was less light and lower temps that caused it. Have ya any pics of the plant?

 

[RonnieB2]

Seeds start really slow in large pots. If thats the issue, it'll eventually take off