Seedlings-Rapid Rooters-Pics???

[ledtime]

Does anyone have any pictures of the root system on a seedling in a rapid rooter plug when it's ready to be transplanted into the planting medium?

In my case it's hydroton. I'm not sure when I should take them out of my bubble cloner and put them in the hydroton.

Many thanks....

ledtime Reviewed by ledtime on 06-11-2009. Seedlings-Rapid Rooters-Pics??? Does anyone have any pictures of the root system on a seedling in a rapid rooter plug when it's ready to be transplanted into the planting medium? In my case it's hydroton. I'm not sure when I should take them out of my bubble cloner and put them in the hydroton. Many thanks.... Rating: 5

[DreadedHermie]

Sorry, this is the only pic I could find. There's some root tips sticking out of the side of the RR, just visible past the lip of the cup. (I think the only reason I mighta snapped this pic is how unusually high all the root development seems to be.)

If I've got roots poking out the side of the RR, I get 'em outta the cloner and into dirt. Ideally, you've got 'em just starting to poke out evenly, all around the RR.

I've heard stories about shocking young-un's by sticking 'em right into hot soil like FFOF, but I've never had any problems. I usta waste lotsa time gradually "hardening off" new starts before transplanting. Proved unneccessary. I plan to do the same with coco and DWC, when there's room for new experiments. You may want to wait for an experienced hydro opinion, though. :detective1:

But my philosophy: if it's got roots, it's a plant and is ready to be treated accordingly. (I believe this philosophy is shared by LEO, FWIW.)

Hermie

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[frostedwonder]

I bought rapid rooters and humidity dome setup and really love them. I haven't taken pics of the roots but within 7-11 days I had really nice roots on my clones. Just by misting the dome every so often the cuttings stayed healthy looking for the most part. Trimming the leaves up a bit helps too.:thumbsup: