Large pot transplanting tips

So I plan to transplant tomorrow into the final pot size.
Their in 2 gallon pots at the moment and I need to transplant to 5 gallons.
Their a couple days past 3 weeks, and I've never transplanted such a large mass of dirt before.
I'm worried that it's going to break apart in my hands or that something will go wrong. Or that I might not fill the bottom of the new pots with enough dirt or too much.
Any tips on moving them as smoothly as possible?

One more thing.
I plan to start scrog soon after transplant.
At what point should I trim everything under the canopy? Any specific techniques for that also?

Actually a second thing. Lol sorry.
Hopefully someone experienced can answer this question, but do you they appear to be ready to transplant yet?
I transplanted to these pots a little over two weeks ago from red solos.
One major thing though, is I need to get them into their final pots asap because they are getting near the height I plan to place my scrog net.

there is a lot of good information in the advanced cultivation page go to scrog section.... that is where I learned to scrog lots of good information and good guys that help out

I only transplant once I go from solo cup to the 30 gallon pot that works best for me
they look healthy so far great job

That's what I wanted to do, I just read a lot saying it's most beneficial to uppot a couple times to reach final size.
But after doing more research it's mainly to prevent over and under watering

They will stay together if they are rooted. I lay mine down on a clean tarp and put some light pressure around the pot before I pull it off. If they fall apart, you should probably stay in the pots you have.

Just put a couple of inches or whatever you need to get the plant to the height you want, stick it in and fill around it. I do a thourogh water then let it get close to dry before I water again.

They broke apart pretty bad.
They were actually root bound but the soil just wanted to collapse for some reason...
I'm sure a very small amount of roots broke, but almost the whole root/dirt mass got quite broken up because the soil just didnt hold its shape.
You think they'll be okay?
They were a little over 3 weeks, and very very healthy before this

AndromedaM31 said:

You think they'll be okay?

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Yes

Transplant shock is HIGHLY over diagnosed, and discussed in my opinion. I don't believe that I've ever actually seen it really.
Some growers actually physically trim back the roots during transplant times. Just let them take hold in their new home.
Its going to feel slow, but its not. Once they get rolling in those 5s, they'll take off.....

I'm glad to get some positive input, cause I definitely over worry everything with these lol.
If I accidentally let the temps drop a couple degrees too low I start freaking out and thinking their gonna die! Lol