Biodegradable Pots???

[The-Budster]

Hi all,

I have a few auto seeds.

My tent is full just now, however in the interest of having a steady grow flow. (one in one out) I am thinking of starting seeds about 1-2 weeks before them going in to final pots.

So I have been thinking, Autos hate being transplanted as this stresses them and due to their short life span they just don't need it. However what if they stay in their starting pot but are also placed into their final pot at the same time.

I am of course referring to "Biodegradable Pots" these can be coir, peat, cardboard or I have even seen paper.

The roots should be able to penetrate these pots as they degrade, however does anyone know if this will be quick enough for the rapid extensive root growth for our favorite girls?

So has anyone used these, what was your experience?

Any comments are welcome. Thanks again.

 

[bryan oconner]

that's what they are made for . they fall apart roots will take over this cheap paper stuff . could fall apart before it roots . yeah I used them . now I use grow blocks. I swear by them for what your doing . plant it . let it sit in water check it in 3 or 4 days done .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121035025703?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true try 1 trust me . best way ever . for get he paper towel or drop in water trick . I put every thing into soil not hydro . even those bio pots .

 

[The-Budster]

Thanks for the read man, on average how long are you able to have seedlings in these things before having to transplant?

 

[Dr. Who]

Hi all,

I have a few auto seeds.

My tent is full just now, however in the interest of having a steady grow flow. (one in one out) I am thinking of starting seeds about 1-2 weeks before them going in to final pots.

So I have been thinking, Autos hate being transplanted as this stresses them and due to their short life span they just don't need it. However what if they stay in their starting pot but are also placed into their final pot at the same time.

I am of course referring to "Biodegradable Pots" these can be coir, peat, cardboard or I have even seen paper.

The roots should be able to penetrate these pots as they degrade, however does anyone know if this will be quick enough for the rapid extensive root growth for our favorite girls?

So has anyone used these, what was your experience?

Any comments are welcome. Thanks again.

You must be doing something wrong if plants actually get "stressed" enough to show it after transplants.

Auto's aren't anymore apt to stress from transplanting then photo's! It won't "hurt" to transplant them!

Simply start the seeds in Root Riots and when the roots are visible - transplant to final pot size right off!
Use a kelp extract to minimize any "transplant stress" and to increase root growth - faster!
College studies show the use of kelp in extracts and meals turned into soils. Can increase root growth by as much as 170%+

 

[bryan oconner]

Thanks for the read man, on average how long are you able to have seedlings in these things before having to transplant?

dr who good advice as well . but 3 or 5 days its up . and about 10 days perfect its ready to start feeding nutrients and transplant

 

[Norcal Howboutit]

This is what we use for all our seeds and prefer them over any other method keeps your roots stable during transplanting . The roots grow right though them and as long as you keep them in the dark they stay nice and white also it's a good indicator as to when to pot up
http://www.johnnyseeds.com/p-7606-fertil-pots-round-3-18-dia-x-3-18-h-90-pots.aspx#