Transplant Estimate?

[theroc]

I've perused the FAQ section over and over and can not find anything in regards to the question that I'm about to ask.

I understand that the best time for transplanting is when the roots become bound in the growing container. My question. Is there any way to estimate by "age" or "size" when starting off in a 1 qt container? The plant is outdoors and is sprouting the 5th node and is approximately 3 to 4 weeks old. I'm not going to yank it out of the pot on this estimation, I'm just trying to get an idea if this is a "There is no way an outdoor plant can become root bound in one month!" kind of thing or not. Thanks!

theroc Reviewed by theroc on 07-13-2009. Transplant Estimate? I've perused the FAQ section over and over and can not find anything in regards to the question that I'm about to ask. I understand that the best time for transplanting is when the roots become bound in the growing container. My question. Is there any way to estimate by "age" or "size" when starting off in a 1 qt container? The plant is outdoors and is sprouting the 5th node and is approximately 3 to 4 weeks old. I'm not going to yank it out of the pot on this estimation, I'm just trying to Rating: 5

[VapedG13]

I've perused the FAQ section over and over and can not find anything in regards to the question that I'm about to ask.

I understand that the best time for transplanting is when the roots become bound in the growing container. My question. Is there any way to estimate by "age" or "size" when starting off in a 1 qt container? The plant is outdoors and is sprouting the 5th node and is approximately 3 to 4 weeks old. I'm not going to yank it out of the pot on this estimation, I'm just trying to get an idea if this is a "There is no way an outdoor plant can become root bound in one month!" kind of thing or not. Thanks!

After a month in a pot yes....get it in the ground and you wont have this issue....you can pull your rootball anytime with care

[oldmac]

I've perused the FAQ section over and over and can not find anything in regards to the question that I'm about to ask.

I understand that the best time for transplanting is when the roots become bound in the growing container.

IMHO it is probably better to transplant prior to the plant being root bound. As VapedG13 pointed out you can transplant anytime once the plant and roots are established.

[theroc]

Hey, thanks guys! Exactly the answers I was looking for. :thumbsup: