Blue Russians invade flower room

[Rock.Steady]

really tho...

how big does this strain get?

how big was that monster XC grew?

[Weedhound]

How about square pots........do they come in four gallon?

[Rock.Steady]

well, i cant see the reason to only go to 4 gal squares.

my main point was stress.
these are not small to begin with, 2-3 gal size,
the plants are BIG
this is easily a 2 person job if we are in synch
5 gal.s would be the next logical size.

i guess after stress, my biggest concern is how long this will add to the cycle.

and

how big will they get then with a 5 gal pot?????????

and what about that big rootmass?
ill have to cut it off, wont that shock the plant?

and, after i cut it off,
can i rinse it out and put it in a hydro setup??????


i think i need some more help from the dirty crew.
where's Stinky and X-C

[stinkyattic]

I'd go for 5 gallon pails. Drill many large (1/2-3/4") holes in the bottom AND SIDES. Let the root ball dry out pretty well before the transplant. This will make it LIGHTER and less likely to break apart under its own weight, as well as just slipping neatly out of the pot.
Transplanting is not stressful if you follow those basic guidelines.
I wouldn't try to switch soil to hydro though- THAt is stressful!
For side lighting, I don't recommend CFLS under the canopy because they are hot and can dry or scorch leaves. But a 2 foot flourescent fixture with a daylight T12 tube in each corner of the box would be just peachy! T12s run very cool and can be in extended contact with leaves with no significant damage.

[Weedhound]

HA!!! Thanks Stinkster! Hee hee.. :jointsmile:

[Rock.Steady]

ok, thanks Stinky.
well, i guess its off to find some 5s.

hey, what i meant with the hydro wasnt a switch, just that root section i have to cut off the bottom of the pot.

what if i were to take only those roots and put em in some hydro?

[Weedhound]

They won't grow.......

[Rock.Steady]

holy shit this project has spawned a life of its own.
I'm really not positive I shoulda transplanted at this stage of flower, but, im gonna trust u girls.

i drilled like mad on bottom and also 2-3 inches up from bottom with a unibit.

here's a buttload of pics

[Rock.Steady]

more,,,,

[Rock.Steady]

last set

last pic is root section sacrificed that had grown into the drip tray on Maria.