My First Grow Outdoors

[WimpyChimp]

Ok i gathered some seeds and i decided to start out planting in a small foam cup,i punched holes in the bottom,about 4,and i watered it the first day and the soils been moist now to day 7,one plant looks dead,another looks very healthy and is starting to grow its second pair of leaves,and the third also looks healthy and is starting to grow its first set of leaves.now i need to know when and how to transplant this plant into a larer container that has soil already in it and when i should water it and what to do with a plant that may look dead,but here are some pics of it i have,i also noticed a purple stem,and i did some research on it and it said that it may be exposed to to much phosphorus which is in the soil i have but i thought the palnts needed phosphorus so i need some serious help on all this if any experienced growers could please help,thanks,but heres the pics,looking good so far.......i think:thumbsup:

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WimpyChimp Reviewed by WimpyChimp on 08-13-2006. My First Grow Outdoors Ok i gathered some seeds and i decided to start out planting in a small foam cup,i punched holes in the bottom,about 4,and i watered it the first day and the soils been moist now to day 7,one plant looks dead,another looks very healthy and is starting to grow its second pair of leaves,and the third also looks healthy and is starting to grow its first set of leaves.now i need to know when and how to transplant this plant into a larer container that has soil already in it and when i should water Rating: 5

[Earthy Dank]

Started a bit late didn't you? All the other mature plants are already flowering... I've never tried starting a plant outside in the fall... Itll probably be about 6-8" tall when it starts flowering... make sure you give it as much sun as you can once they get alittle more developed so they will get as big as they can before they flower... If not you may have a unusually small yeild... Also separate those two before their roots get tangled... When you only have about 65 days to grow any stress the plant goes through is devastating.... Keep posting pics I wanna see what happens with your little babies.

[WimpyChimp]

ok thanks but should i need to know how i transplant and what size pot i should put it in,the faster i get a relp the faster i can transplant,and also about watering,should i water after transplant?i need to know if i should transplant now?!?!?!?!?and what size pot and also when to water,ok,thanks,but also its not fall,i live in florida and its at the peak of the summer,its in the 90's everyday,is t hat good for the plants?well reply quick,i need to know know!!!!!!!!

[Earthy Dank]

To transplant EXTREMELY CAREFULLY scoop the plants out of the pot/cup thing... the main taproot grows fast at first so it could easily be 4" deep so get as much dirt with the roots to avoid disturbing the roots. Transplant into a 4-8 inch pot. Use a good potting soil thatll allow drainage yet holds water.. and water thouoghly after you transplant... using a weak 1/4 strenght fertilizer helps. And even though its not fall the photoperiod (daylight/ night time) is 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness which tells plants that its time to flower before it gets to cold in the winter. Since you live in florida (which is one of the best places in the country other than california to grow in my opinion) you dont have to worry about cold... I live up north of you in georgia so I know what the climate is like for you. And no 90 degree weather isnt ideal... If you are growing a sativa strain that itll be great but if its more indica then it wont tolerate it quite as well but you have nothing to worry about just keep them watered...

[WimpyChimp]

ok i am using this potting soil for basic grwoing that has phosphorus and all them other nutrients in it,is that ok,and i have a pot between 4 and 8 inches already made,now should i plant the same depth as it is now,and once i transplant should i water the whole pot with tap water or with miracle grow or both,just tell me that please and ill be all set to transplant.

[Earthy Dank]

Plant the whole stem so only the leaves are poking out of the soil. The stem will turn into a root stem.. The fertilizer in the soil is ok as long as it isn't over .25% nitrogen. Since you are using fertilized soil don't use the miracle gro. Water it with about a cup of water and if you can use bottled water because tapwater from city lines has chlorine which wont hurt a mature plant but could kill a baby seedling. Be carefull when separateing the roots the more soil you keep intect to the roots the better... good luck and in the future grow seedlings in seperate 1" containers like what little annual flowers come in.

[WimpyChimp]

could i cut the foam cup and have this big clump of soil then seperate the soil between the two plants and put them at opposite ends of hte new pot then water with a cup of bottled water

[Earthy Dank]

yes but use separate pots...

[WimpyChimp]

ok i have succesfully transplanted my two plants.the third one i just snapped and threw away,but anyways,i watered each plant with 1 cup of bottled water and put out,but right now it is 9:00 est and is dark but the next day the sun will be beating down on them bright and early,to bad i have fucking school.but its all good,ok,now i had some minor problems doing the transplant,one of the plants,the MOST healthy one went in fine,but the other one was just a plant and a root,no soil,but i immediately put it and soil,upright,and watered,so if you can tell me if i did the transplant right and if my plant will be affected fro mwhat happened,ok guys,thanks,and o yea,heres some pics of their new containers and how they look,tell me what you think!!!!

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