I totally agree, letting the plants get rootbound before transplanting really seems to make them enjoy the larger environment more. And it really helps when trying to get them out of the smaller pots... you don't have clumps of soil falling out everywhere and disturbing underdeveloped roots.

Great post! I'd rep ya for it (like you really need more reps anyway ), but I gotta spread some around first.
Mr. Clandestine Reviewed by Mr. Clandestine on . The importance of a continuous canopy: It's all about EFFICIENCY, baby! I wanted to write a thread about efficiency. We often see new growers planting a seed into a huge pot 'to avoid transplanting', assuming that the act of transplanting is traumatic to the plant. So first off, I'd like to say... IT'S NOT! As long as you do it correctly, the plant will benefit from a correct transplant schedule. So, why do we transplant? There are several reasons, and you should understand the theory behind all of them. First up is the plant's ability to use all the Rating: 5