Transplanting Question

[horror business]

I have four plants all 2 1/2 weeks old in 6" pots. They are starting their 7th node, and are all short and compact due to me keeping the lights extremely close. Anyway, root hairs are coming out of the drainage holes. Obviously I need to transplant.

The problem is, 2 out of 4 of the plants need to be fed fairly soon, as they are starting to show a nitrogen deficiency, and the cotyledons are yellowing and falling off. This is normal for their age.

So, I need to know, should I feed them first, before I transplant? Because if I transplant, I can't feed right (for fear of inducing stress) for a while, and then I risk more of the leaves turning yellow and dying?

Also, what size pots should I transplant them in for their final home (from now until harvest). I plan on flowering them in 2 weeks, as they are growing at an extremely fast rate, and are indicas?

Thanks and peace,
horror business :rasta:

horror business Reviewed by horror business on 04-28-2007. Transplanting Question I have four plants all 2 1/2 weeks old in 6" pots. They are starting their 7th node, and are all short and compact due to me keeping the lights extremely close. Anyway, root hairs are coming out of the drainage holes. Obviously I need to transplant. The problem is, 2 out of 4 of the plants need to be fed fairly soon, as they are starting to show a nitrogen deficiency, and the cotyledons are yellowing and falling off. This is normal for their age. So, I need to know, should I feed them Rating: 5

[horror business]

I need to know by the morning, as that's when I'm going to pick up supplies to transplant.

[latewood]

Always follow your heart. There is no reason to ever wait...Once you determine transplant is at hand. I feed my plants as soon as I finish backfilling the medium>>>Good luck

[horror business]

OK, Thanks. I'm going to get new pots later this morning to transplant them, and I'm going to feed them for their first time as well. I personally don't have a digital camera, but if I can access one later today, I'll post pictures of how it went.

I currently have Alaskan Fish Fertilizer. It's 5-1-1. It says it won't burn. It gives feeding directions for several different types of plants. Should I follow the directions for Indoor Plant Large, or Indoor Plant Flowering (even though it's not flowering, it's a flowering plant)?

My question now is, is Alaskan Fish Fertilizer enough food for my plant for it's entire vegetative cycle? (I plan on flowering in 2-4 weeks).

I've also heard Superthrive is good to feed plants after you transplant. If so, do I mix that in, in the same water as the alaskan fish fertilzer?

As far as pot size, since no one has given me an answer, I'm going to get the largest sized "square" pots I can get. They are the ones that are deep, but not so wide. I heard they are the best pots, because they allow for good root size, while not taking up too much space. This is ideal for me, since my space is a closet.

So, please tell me if my food choice sounds good, so I can pick up something different if I need to, before I go to the store. I'm using organic soil, and plan on this being an organic grow, but if going non-organic is what I need to do, to get me through this grow, then that's what I'll have to do.

Peace,
horror business :rasta:

[horror business]

please? I'm about to go to the store in an hour or so.

[latewood]

you go from seedliong...maybe 4" pot

to: 1 gallon pot for veg

then: 3 gallon Pot to finish. If you go to big...your roots grow to the bottom and get clusterfucked. you need them to spread out gradually.

I would be careful with that fish fertilizer. you really need a balanced mix...5-5-5,. or 10-10-10...if you don't balance the nutrient levels you will develop deficiencies and possibly nute lockout.

I think that might be an additive. find some water soluble ferts...or; better yet, spend 30 bucks on gh 3-part, or Pure Blend Pro, for flower.

Those product will allow you to grow in soil without anything else.

superthrive is all I would add at transplant. add 1/4 tsp of superthrive per gallon of water, and water plant. If when you see signs of leaf color change or any droopiness, starts to show...then add ferts.

I'll check back later to see if you did something goofy. LOL big square pots...LOL

Peace

[horror business]

So let me get everything straight Latewood:

I should add 1/4 tsp of superthrive to a gallon of water, and water my plants thouroughly after I transplant them. Correct? No other water soluable nutes? Because, like I said, on two of my plants, some of the leaves are starting to turn pale, and eventually yellow.

Like I said, they are starting their 7th node, and on top of that, the 1st node, 2nd node, and 3rd node, all have new growth shoots on their 3rd node. So, they are growing fast, and need food.

So, assuming Superthrive is all I give them, when do I start feeding them "real" food? Would peters all purpose 20-20-20 be good? Like I said, I wanted to go organic, but it looks like that won't be a good idea, no?

Oh, lol, and by "big square pots", They start out as a small square at the bottom, but gradually get larger, but still stay square, lol. Someone posted a thread asking if they'd be alright, and I believe Stinky Attic said they are the best to use, plus I think they are quite cheap.

[latewood]

I think it is a moot point, "square ~vs~ round pots. LOL
just use 3 sizes through out grow. Like I pointed out.

all purpose would be OK. just don't everdo it. Is peters 20-20-20 water soluble? And why can't you get a real POT nutrient? Just wondering.

Gotta go...feed the farm Peace

[horror business]

The only place in my town where I can get garden supplies/plant food is Wal-Mart. That's why I wanted to go Organic, as they have Bone Meal, Blood Meal, and Fish Fertilzer, but it seems like organic is too complicated for now.

Yes the Peter's is water soluble, but Wal-Mart also has a water soluble Miracle Grow Organic food. Would that be better?

[latewood]

use the peters this time, and if you need a secure place to buy nutes online, I can point you in the right direction

Just get the Miracle gro Organic choice soil. Mix it with a bag of hyponex, and dump in a bag of perlite. all available from wally's for under 10 bucks. I have and am currently using this mix of soil with my veggies, and it is kickin ass as so far. You won't need as much ferts. just water. you can add some ferts as plant needs it, and possibly buy some better nutes later. Peace