Why transplant?

[t3chyo]

Is there a benefit to starting your seedlings out in a small pot and than in the end converting them into much larger pots? I know the disadvantage is that it could possibly stress out the plant during transplanting. My question is why dont people just start there seedling out in pot that is big enough throughout the whole grow process? Thanks.

t3chyo Reviewed by t3chyo on 05-29-2006. Why transplant? Is there a benefit to starting your seedlings out in a small pot and than in the end converting them into much larger pots? I know the disadvantage is that it could possibly stress out the plant during transplanting. My question is why dont people just start there seedling out in pot that is big enough throughout the whole grow process? Thanks. Rating: 5

[The Grim Reefer]

It's more or less a watering and pot drying issue in my opinion - especially if you water by lifting your pot and checking the container weight. BUT, I do know people who start them out in 5 gallons and get away with it and no problems.

I use peat pellets and I don't plan to transplant on my next grow.

[justaseed]

the roots naturally go out to the edge of the container then down to the bottom, leaving the middle relatively unused. the more times you transplant the better of a root ball you get. if you let the plant fill each consecutive container with roots, then by the time you do the final transplant to 5 gal bucket the roots will pretty much fil the entire container from the center all the way to the edges. more roots = more buds!!!! also if you start a plant in a large pot it will take a very long time to dry out. imo it is best if the container dries out in 2-3 days no matter what size the plant/pot. if it takes a week or more to dry that means you can only fertilize that often, unless you foliar feed but i wouldn't suggest trying that with a budding plant. as long as you are very careful while transplanting there is no reason you should stress the plant or even see slowed growth. i have noticed quite the opsite myself. after a transplant the plant seems to have a nice growth spurt in the 1st 1-3 days! i always used thrive alive B1 (green)when transplanting as well. imo the more times you can transplant the better your yeilds will be! people say it slows the growth, i don't think so but even if it does slow it a few days who cares, the final product is worth it. also if you are in a hurry growing cannabis is not the hobby for you. hope this helps

[t3chyo]

the roots naturally go out to the edge of the container then down to the bottom, leaving the middle relatively unused. the more times you transplant the better of a root ball you get. if you let the plant fill each consecutive container with roots, then by the time you do the final transplant to 5 gal bucket the roots will pretty much fil the entire container from the center all the way to the edges. more roots = more buds!!!! also if you start a plant in a large pot it will take a very long time to dry out. imo it is best if the container dries out in 2-3 days no matter what size the plant/pot. if it takes a week or more to dry that means you can only fertilize that often, unless you foliar feed but i wouldn't suggest trying that with a budding plant. as long as you are very careful while transplanting there is no reason you should stress the plant or even see slowed growth. i have noticed quite the opsite myself. after a transplant the plant seems to have a nice growth spurt in the 1st 1-3 days! i always used thrive alive B1 (green)when transplanting as well. imo the more times you can transplant the better your yeilds will be! people say it slows the growth, i don't think so but even if it does slow it a few days who cares, the final product is worth it. also if you are in a hurry growing cannabis is not the hobby for you. hope this helps

thanks for taking the time to type that out, it helped. I would in no way try to speed up processes in cultivating weed, just like to be logical with everything and if it was logical to just use one big pot than I would have, but you showed me otherwise.imp:

[The Grim Reefer]

GREAT post Justaseed. Thanks for the info

[justaseed]

i didn't mean to say you were impatient. i just see alot of posts here (yours not included) asking how fast can they get some bud, what shortcuts can be taken, what corners can be cut, etc. imo if growers take their time and do things correctly they will be much happier with the final product. on the other hand if someone tries to speed up the process by not letting plants mature(alternating nodes), fertilizing to early to speed up growth, harvesting early, etc. then he/she will, 9 times outta 10, be very dissapointed with the final outcome . best of luck with your grow, and remember a very gentle hand is the key to a successful transplant!

[Garden Knowm]

t3 - well said!

Proper watering is key to avoiding rootballs, and even root growth.. thus avoiding the need to transplant...

I especially agree with the growth spurt after needed transplanting...

iloveyou

thorough watering and then allowing the doil to dry allows the roots to utlize the medium to its foolest...

iloveyou