Is transplanting really necessary?

[fsunoles]

I have heard that you really don't need to transplant is this true, the grow logs say that you should. I have heard different sides of the issue. I would like some more insight of people who know what they are doing.

fsunoles Reviewed by fsunoles on 01-29-2007. Is transplanting really necessary? I have heard that you really don't need to transplant is this true, the grow logs say that you should. I have heard different sides of the issue. I would like some more insight of people who know what they are doing. Rating: 5

[Garden Knowm]

Hello Mr. NOLES

Absolutley not... If you start your plants in large enough containers/proper medium mixturs and USE PROPER WATERING TECHNIQUE... you will NOT have to transplant...

iloveyou

When you water a plant properly, the roots can use the entire container... when you don't water properly... the roots will clump in one area of the container and get root bound.. this is usually the bottom of the container..

Usually the problem is caused by TO FREQUENT of WATERINGS... people who water every day or before their soil gets dry will HAVE to transplant or have a small yield... BIG root structure equals big BUDS...

SOOOOOO.. IF ALL the roots have to go to the bottom of the container to get oxygen (cause the top of the soil is always wet and wet soil can not hold adequate oxygen)..... they start to form a NASTY rootball and suffocate themselves..

Sooo.. what's the solution.... use a SOIL/PERLITE mixture.. perlite allows for equal aeration throughout the soil!!

Water thoroughly once every 3-10 days..depending on your GROW TEMPERATURE... water with 1/2 - 1 gallon of water...

pHed of course - pH Water - See More Buds

iloveyou


Only water when the soil is DRY.. or the container feels very light..
If the top 2-4 inches of your soil are bone dry it is probably safe to water...
Start your grow in 1-5 gallon containers.. depending on how long you are going to veg for...

FLOWER early... there is no need to grow BIG PLANTS... unless you have a LOT of watts!

iloveyou

[Chronic Chrissy]

You inspire me Garden Knowm, I love to learn and following you around I'm sure to do just that.

[dutch.lover]

like Garden Gnome said, you don't HAVE to transplant. Starting off in smaller plants is usually just for convenience, but u can totally start in your big pots. I have found tho, that my plants absolutely take off after transplanting- like they will grow an inch at least in 12 hours. That's just my personal experience tho so take it with a grain of salt. Anyways, must go, it's time to go chop down the first two of my flowering plants! whopee!!

[fsunoles]

thanks a lot for the advice. man I love this site for every question you will get a answer

[babystarbud]

i just have two stages in my grows, little starter pots for rooting seeds, then straight to the main pot for pretty much the entire life of the plant.

im using 2 gallon pots which ive found to be a little restrictive, i would reccomend 3 gallon pots at least.

[Garden Knowm]

i just have two stages in my grows, little starter pots for rooting seeds, then straight to the main pot for pretty much the entire life of the plant.

im using 2 gallon pots which ive found to be a little restrictive, i would reccomend 3 gallon pots at least.

I agree