Pot sizes

[thermite]

I just wanted to get an idea of the pot size increments people use as a rule of thumb at each stage of transplanting. I've read around a bit and know that it's wise to make sure the roots are going to utilize the whole pot. I.e Not putting the plants into hugs pots too early so that water deeper down in the pot isn't used and can stagnate. I'm going to soon be transplanting seedlings from small drinking cups into some pots which are around 6" diameter and 6" deep. I thought this would be a suitable size for the next step. What do you guys do and how many times would you normally transplant throughout the course of a grow from seed or clone? Pictures for size comparison would also be good.

thermite Reviewed by thermite on 02-11-2012. Pot sizes I just wanted to get an idea of the pot size increments people use as a rule of thumb at each stage of transplanting. I've read around a bit and know that it's wise to make sure the roots are going to utilize the whole pot. I.e Not putting the plants into hugs pots too early so that water deeper down in the pot isn't used and can stagnate. I'm going to soon be transplanting seedlings from small drinking cups into some pots which are around 6" diameter and 6" deep. I thought this would be a Rating: 5

[GaGrown]

I just wanted to get an idea of the pot size increments people use as a rule of thumb at each stage of transplanting. I've read around a bit and know that it's wise to make sure the roots are going to utilize the whole pot. I.e Not putting the plants into hugs pots too early so that water deeper down in the pot isn't used and can stagnate. I'm going to soon be transplanting seedlings from small drinking cups into some pots which are around 6" diameter and 6" deep. I thought this would be a suitable size for the next step. What do you guys do and how many times would you normally transplant throughout the course of a grow from seed or clone? Pictures for size comparison would also be good.

I use bags.. 1/2 gallon or 1 gallon,for starts and clones... Then transplant to 3 gallon and finish them in the 3gallon... Just to let cha know.... This is my last post!

[Farmer Rich]

I use pro-can commercial pots and always start with a #1 (about 1 gallong) for newly rooted clones. Usually go up from there by 2 sizes per transplant.. next is usually a #3 if I'm going to be vegging a while.. Next is a #5 or #7 depending on how large I want the plant to get.

[thermite]

Ok, so you guys are going into larger pots from the start which is something I didn't think was a good idea. Maybe I should rethink my strategy to reduce the number of transplants??

[Bass3rd]

I took my clones which are already about 10 days old and already put them in big 5 gallon pots,,,they're presently under a 400 watt bulb and will stay there till my harvest is ready in my grow tent in about another 3 weeks, at that time I will take the clones and put them in the tent under a 1000 watter for another couple of weeks till they're ready for flowering,,,works for me,,,

[thermite]

Just one pot. Ok, that obviously makes things simpler and less hassle worrying about the plant getting root bound not to mention the risk of damaging the plants/roots, causing shock and potential mess etc. I'm going to carry on with my smaller pots for now as I'm still learning a lot and I'm not sure exactly how I'm going to utilise the limited space I have. I also have various small plants which are different strains and most of which aren't fem'd so I don't know how much (and of what) I'm going to grow yet. Thanks for the comments guys. It's good to get an idea what other people are doing. Especially the much more experienced growers! :thumbsup:

[Clstgrwr]

You didn't say if you were growing in soil or hydro, but I am guessing soil. Anyway, thought I would post some pics of my grow room, which is a pretty easy set up, and easy to take care of, in case you decide to try some bubble buckets. Plants in the pic are 4 days into flower.

[thermite]

That's right, soil. Nice bit of plumbing there! : )

[Farmer Rich]

Thermite,

I find that fewer plants in larger containers is much less hassle than a bunch in small pots... Regarding a plant going into shock because it was repotted, I wouldn't worry! Mine never slow down... When you do, you may want to add a little vitamin B to your nutrient mix.. I use AN B-52. This generally prevents any slow down when either repotting or severe pruning.

Peace,

Farmer Rich

[thermite]

Thermite,

I find that fewer plants in larger containers is much less hassle than a bunch in small pots... Regarding a plant going into shock because it was repotted, I wouldn't worry! Mine never slow down... When you do, you may want to add a little vitamin B to your nutrient mix.. I use AN B-52. This generally prevents any slow down when either repotting or severe pruning.

Peace,

Farmer Rich

Thanks for the tips!