Roots coming through the pot, HELP!!

[Ganja_man95]

Im using MG compost mixed with perlite and i started off my first plant in a peat pot and during the first week of it sprouting a root had already come through the bottom of the pot, so i moved it to a bigger one which was big for the size of the plant, and about a week later it happened the this one and i have now had to move it to a very big pot and im confused to what is going on, can someone help please.

Ganja_man95 Reviewed by Ganja_man95 on 10-16-2011. Roots coming through the pot, HELP!! Im using MG compost mixed with perlite and i started off my first plant in a peat pot and during the first week of it sprouting a root had already come through the bottom of the pot, so i moved it to a bigger one which was big for the size of the plant, and about a week later it happened the this one and i have now had to move it to a very big pot and im confused to what is going on, can someone help please. Rating: 5

[DogtowN]

Im using MG compost mixed with perlite and i started off my first plant in a peat pot and during the first week of it sprouting a root had already come through the bottom of the pot, so i moved it to a bigger one which was big for the size of the plant, and about a week later it happened the this one and i have now had to move it to a very big pot and im confused to what is going on, can someone help please.

I was gonna say this belongs in _plant problems_...but it isn't really a problem, is it?

Don't panic if a bit of tap root pokes out. You don't actually mention the size of the pots, but I'd wager that you still could have gone another week in that last pot, minimum.
Just because the tap-root is peeking out it doesn't mean that it's time to re-pot. The tap-root is always on the move, looking for new space, the roots coming off of it will still need time to spread out to reach virgin soil.
Let the plant tell you what it needs, they usually will droop a little as they start to feel the need for more space. Or, gently lift the plant out of the pot to take a look when you think it might be time. (do this when the pot is pretty dry)

I've had tap-roots coming out of 5-gallon pots within 2 days of a final transplant during flower, no issues.

[Ganja_man95]

okay thanks, im new to the site so ill put them under growing forum next time.

[canadianhemperor]

after having transplanted a plant to any size pot after about a week or so some quick roots will peak through the bottom of the pot. It 's does not mean there is no space left and that it's rootbound!They go for water and water goes to the botom. after a couple weeks of being in big pots and the saucers have dried in between feedings a couple times they usually go back in the pot! Some growers get rid of the excess water in the saucers and barely ever see roots popping out. No water no roots!