transplanting questions

[cerberus]

Hey guys help me solve a debate I have been having with a friend. He is against the idea of transplanting at all, I am for transplanting. The question is when, if at all do you guys transplant. The tomato plants are in 3.5 gallon pots, they have been vegging for 4 weeks. I don’t see in roots popping out of the bottom. Some will go under 12/12 within the week and the others wont go under for another 4 weeks. And one will be a mom.
My thought is the ones going under this week are staying where they sit, the others including mom, should get repotted in 5 gallon pots in a week or two, so the shock is gone and they are “all moved in” for the 12/12.
I am pretty new at this, so any suggestions will be appreciated.
p.s.
Sorry no pics, I don’t know about posting pix of my tomato plants on the web.

 

[cerberus]

really? nobody has any thoughts on when/if they repot there plants?

 

[figtree]

ever heard of soil depletion? or rootbound plants? transplant! your friend is wrong.

 

[doc111]

Hey guys help me solve a debate I have been having with a friend. He is against the idea of transplanting at all, I am for transplanting. The question is when, if at all do you guys transplant. The tomato plants are in 3.5 gallon pots, they have been vegging for 4 weeks. I don’t see in roots popping out of the bottom. Some will go under 12/12 within the week and the others wont go under for another 4 weeks. And one will be a mom.
My thought is the ones going under this week are staying where they sit, the others including mom, should get repotted in 5 gallon pots in a week or two, so the shock is gone and they are “all moved in” for the 12/12.
I am pretty new at this, so any suggestions will be appreciated.
p.s.
Sorry no pics, I don’t know about posting pix of my tomato plants on the web.

I usually transplant twice during a grow. I am a fan of it. Some people don't like to do it, but if done properly your plant will usually show increased growth quickly after transplanting. IMO more roots=more yield.

 

[Brick Top]

ever heard of soil depletion? or rootbound plants? transplant! your friend is wrong.

I start my popped beans right out in the largest sized pot I will use for that grow. I will use 5-gallon pots from time to time but normally use 7-gallon pots.
　
I never have a root-bound condition to face like you can face each time you need repot because your plant has by then grown to large for the pot it is in and needs more root space.
　
Between my growing medium and fertilizers/nutrients/supplements I do not have soil depletion problems.
　
I also avoid the expense and effort and storage space needed when having to have enough pots in each size around at all times. I avoid the mess of repotting. I avoid the risk of shock and or damage that can and at times will go along with repotting.

His friend is right if it is done right … but then the if it is done right portion could be equally as valid when applied to any and every aspect of growing.

 

[cerberus]

OK, well I now know its a valid discussion to be having since I have to varying opinions. I am real new to the game, and I am trying to take it on slowly, so as far as fertilizers go, I am using a small amount of fertz, I started with every other watering and I have recently gone as much as consecutive for the last four, but I will be flushing soon (yellowish leaves, with no bend and continued growth).
thanks for the feedback guys, no definitive answer though.

 

[doc111]

Hey guys help me solve a debate I have been having with a friend. He is against the idea of transplanting at all, I am for transplanting. The question is when, if at all do you guys transplant. The tomato plants are in 3.5 gallon pots, they have been vegging for 4 weeks. I don’t see in roots popping out of the bottom. Some will go under 12/12 within the week and the others wont go under for another 4 weeks. And one will be a mom.
My thought is the ones going under this week are staying where they sit, the others including mom, should get repotted in 5 gallon pots in a week or two, so the shock is gone and they are “all moved in” for the 12/12.
I am pretty new at this, so any suggestions will be appreciated.
p.s.
Sorry no pics, I don’t know about posting pix of my tomato plants on the web.

It's personal choice really. Each method has it's drawbacks and advantages. Best of luck my friend.

 

[stoner1984]

OK, well I now know its a valid discussion to be having since I have to varying opinions. I am real new to the game, and I am trying to take it on slowly, so as far as fertilizers go, I am using a small amount of fertz, I started with every other watering and I have recently gone as much as consecutive for the last four, but I will be flushing soon (yellowish leaves, with no bend and continued growth).
thanks for the feedback guys, no definitive answer though.

depends on the size of your pots, i've grown 2, one is in a bigger pot than the other, they have both reached the edge of the pots with the roots, no suprise to see the big pot contains a bigger plant, fair enough, pot size isnt the only reason for this but its a factor. ever hear of a fish outgrowing its tank? living things adapt to the environment they are given within certain tolerances.

potting mine in 5 gals today, just need to go pict up the compost.