repot question

[soobie05]

So im using a soil mix that im not too happy with its peatmoss and pearlite,

i just wentout and bought some organic compost and worm castings,
i decided i wanted to use a mix of all 4 and my question to the fellow growers, will this shock the plant because of suddem mixture or should i be fine? im in 4th week of veg, and my ph is very low with the peatmoss any suggestions? thx again

soobie05 Reviewed by soobie05 on 11-06-2007. repot question So im using a soil mix that im not too happy with its peatmoss and pearlite, i just wentout and bought some organic compost and worm castings, i decided i wanted to use a mix of all 4 and my question to the fellow growers, will this shock the plant because of suddem mixture or should i be fine? im in 4th week of veg, and my ph is very low with the peatmoss any suggestions? thx again Rating: 5

[turtle420]

I would go for it.

Afterall, it is a weed.

How are you doing the re-potting?
Are you going to shake all the soild from her (highly advise against this)?
Or are you just going to put her in a bigger pot with the new mix?

You say you're in 4th-week of veg, I suggest you give her at least 1 week (2 maybe?) so she can deal with any transplant-induced shock, if any.

[soobie05]

thx for the advice turtle but im bascially going to just remove the surrounding soil but nothing near the roots also the new mixture im using is a little low on the ph level also what can i do to raise it a tad? i already flushed her once with measured ph soil but she dropped down again =[ so im thinkin about using slightly higher phed water maybe to balance out more?

[hippiemommaida]

How are you doing the re-potting?
Are you going to shake all the soild from her (highly advise against this)?
Or are you just going to put her in a bigger pot with the new mix?

You say you're in 4th-week of veg, I suggest you give her at least 1 week (2 maybe?) so she can deal with any transplant-induced shock, if any.

I agree you can transplant. Some important advice. Do it in the shade. Do not shake soil of off roots as that will damage the roots. just place in new pot with the new mix around it. I always use superthrive when I transplant. For two to three waterings, I just add a couple of drops to the water. Then resume feed cycle. Also, the plant may seem to stop for a while, but be patient.