Transplanting from the ground to a pot

I'm growing 7 plants, hoping to get a mix of males and females so I can selectively pollinate certain branches of the females for seeds. I really need seeds this season, but I'd like some relatively seed-free bud at the same time. I was planning on growing in pots so I can move the males away from the females when the pre-flowers start showing and then only pollinate specific branches manually. However, I keep hearing how well plants do that are in the ground... so now I'm having second thoughts about the pots.

If I do plant in the ground, will I be able to transplant the males from the ground to a pot (to move them away from the females) without killing them? Has anyone ever done this before? I guess I'd have to dig very carefully... it seems like it could be done though. Thoughts?

Yes you can transplant from the ground and to a pot. Cut a large circle around the plants base. You wanna take some of this soil its in and the root ball at the same time.

The plant may go through a short stress period. He will look droopy because of minor root damage. Place him in a shady area and water him. Maybe spray the foliage with a bit of water.

He should come back to normal in a few hours or overnight.

Then you can take him wherever to flower and collect pollen. Just remember this is a Wind Pollinated Plant. So take it downwind ;)