transplanting question

[shiloh]

is it a good idea to transplant the clones straight to the ground? (already rooted - looking healthy). what are the chances it will survive?

shiloh Reviewed by shiloh on 04-16-2007. transplanting question is it a good idea to transplant the clones straight to the ground? (already rooted - looking healthy). what are the chances it will survive? Rating: 5

[xxxhazexxx]

if the wea:thumbsup: ther where you are is good then yes it will be cool

[keeko]

if you have amended the soil yes

[RonnieRay]

I have two suggestions. First I would grow the clone in a cup or small container until it has time not only to root but to grow more roots and fill the soil in the cup. Like two weeks or more. Second, just make sure your area is past the last freezing temps. I think it will grow good then.

[madeline]

Plus you might want to wait until the clone has toughened up its 'bark' so the insects won't have as easy of a time with it. They love those soft green stems and can easily snip it off. A barrier around the young clone and seedlings is a good idea if starting them off in the ground and an empty aluminum can works quite well for this. Take your empty can and cut off both ends (a serrated steak knife used as a saw works) then center around the plant and softly push into the ground just enough so it stays in place and nothing can crawl under it. It can be removed once the plant has grown enough to no longer be bothered by ground critters or can be left in place throughout the grow, but it looks rather odd if a stranger comes upon them.

Also, remember to gently introduce them to the sun as they'll quickly burn if not used to it. It takes about a week for indoor plants to be sun-ready by moving them out from under the shade a little more each day.

[RonnieRay]

Yes that's right you want to introuce them to the sun gradually. And if you don't have a spot to move them from the shade little by little then you can just increase the time slowly. You can put them out like 1 hr today and then 2hrs tomorrow, then 3 - like that.