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lmoore2680
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Relax
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So basicly your telling me to just let it concentrate on its root growth right now
Budzbuddha
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Less transplanting the better. If the 5 gallon pot is final , then it will be fine.
Remember that the root ball can be damaged every time you screw with it.
Some growers go thru Multi pot transitions which is ridiculous . I seeded into. 3 or 5 gallon from the start without issues. If you think plant is being root bound then transplant and let her grow. Now is the time to make sure 5 gallon pot has adequate draining BEFORE you plant. Also ... One of the most important things I found during seedling weeks 1 thru 2 is that most premium soils have enough nutes to carry it to week 3. Then I start their VEG FEEDING.
Every time you handle the rootball you tear small roots away , why keep doing that ?
Remember that the root ball can be damaged every time you screw with it.
Some growers go thru Multi pot transitions which is ridiculous . I seeded into. 3 or 5 gallon from the start without issues. If you think plant is being root bound then transplant and let her grow. Now is the time to make sure 5 gallon pot has adequate draining BEFORE you plant. Also ... One of the most important things I found during seedling weeks 1 thru 2 is that most premium soils have enough nutes to carry it to week 3. Then I start their VEG FEEDING.
Every time you handle the rootball you tear small roots away , why keep doing that ?
5 gal is the final pot... thanks for your imput
Budzbuddha
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Seed to pot ( no transplant )
hotshotisdashit
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I've transplanted from solo cup to 7 gallon pot with 1/3rd super soil no problem. Just relax and exercise patience.
Diabolical666
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Id recommend the total opposite...I go from solo, to a half gallon, to final pot (5-7gal). Growth will slow tremendously going into a huge pot with a little plant. Plus if you are using soil with nutes in it, its perfect for them to get fresh nute soil every 2-4wks
Budzbuddha
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Without starting a growers debate , both methods work. But growth does not stop because it is in a larger pot. That is not true , the seedling and final plant will have unrestrained room to make as large of a root system it can grow or as large root system a longer veg time will get to grow..... Think about a planting a seed outdoors , do you keep transplanting a tomato plant over and over ? In a large flower bed , do you uproot plants to transplant ? I don't . I have a stupid fern in a terra cotta pot going on 2 years in same pot , and is healthy as hell.
The main issue with large pot when you have a small plant / seedling is OVERWATERING. the larger size holds more water/moisture so you have to lower amount given to plant . One trick I have done is a prewetting of soil ( 24 hour ahead ) in large pot container before adding seedling , the moisture is enough to carry young plant for a good while . Make sure you have adequate draining whether from added perlite or other means.
By allowing the seed , seedling and final plant do its thing without unnecessary handling is the best for it. What benefit does it have on the plant to keep upsizing ? You can introduce stress and other issues. If you insist on solo cups , transplant into final pot. As the soil becomes SLIGHTLY depleted from initial growth , let the plant get its basic growth done ( then you can introduce 1/4 or 1/2 strength nutes ) .
Stop the madness of intermediate pot sizes.
The main issue with large pot when you have a small plant / seedling is OVERWATERING. the larger size holds more water/moisture so you have to lower amount given to plant . One trick I have done is a prewetting of soil ( 24 hour ahead ) in large pot container before adding seedling , the moisture is enough to carry young plant for a good while . Make sure you have adequate draining whether from added perlite or other means.
By allowing the seed , seedling and final plant do its thing without unnecessary handling is the best for it. What benefit does it have on the plant to keep upsizing ? You can introduce stress and other issues. If you insist on solo cups , transplant into final pot. As the soil becomes SLIGHTLY depleted from initial growth , let the plant get its basic growth done ( then you can introduce 1/4 or 1/2 strength nutes ) .
Stop the madness of intermediate pot sizes.
Diabolical666
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There is no debate, I never said the growth stops. Im not sure why people say so much stress from transplant, I get zero stress. This is a resiliant plant. I prune back, lollipop and top all at the same time...they never miss a beat.