Cups + Pots - Transplanting

[thelegend]

Is it always nescarry to start off in a small cup, and than transplant into a bigger pot? Why so? Please explain. Thanks

 

[scooby33]

it isn't nescarry bro

 

[smellychronic]

It makes sense to start off in a smaller container, and then advance to the next size container. This is allows the roots mass/ball to thicken up and become sturdy.
I personlly transplant rooted cuttings into gallons, and then 3 gallons 2 weeks before flower.

 

[slk]

transplanting is just part of the process. little plants little pots, big plants big pots

 

[mattisreal420]

transplanting is just part of the process. little plants little pots, big plants big pots

yea what he said, bigger pots=more root expansion and bigger plants, 3 gallons would be straight for a fully mature plant, but 5 or more would always be better of course. But i have even grow a fully mature plant in a 16oz cup, 12/12 from seed, but woulden`t recommend it unless u really cant transplant, and thats on 12/12 from seed

 

[Imaulle]

I think he is asking if its okay to just start off with the biggest pot you're gona use

 

[Masswhole]

Is it always nescarry to start off in a small cup, and than transplant into a bigger pot? Why so? Please explain. Thanks

I plant directly into a three gallon container. Soak the medium well and the water will "wick" upward keeping the seeds moist until it pops out of the soil. If it dries a little moisten it. Once you have a good sprout, let it grow without adding water (if the pot is still heavy) to let the roots shoot out searching for water. I have gone 10-14 days without having to water after sprouting depending on how soaked it was to start.

 

[DoeEyed]

You can use a big pot right off. Many don't because of space restrictions, or not wanting to use up that much soil in a large container, if the plant doesn't sprout or is a male.