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[Kreyonic]

I transplanted 1 week ago from 4x4 square to a 3 liter (could be gallon) pot. The roots are already sprouting out of the drainage holes at the bottom. Should I try to push them back in, or did I choose too small of a pot? They are only 1-1.5' tall. (feet)

 

[mrmadcow]

loaded question, most recomend a gallon per foot of finished plant height & expect the plant to double in size during budding so you should have 2-3 gallom pots if you plan to start budding now. that being said,I have seen 5 foot trees in a 1 gallon pot. smaller containers work but need more care.if you are new to growing,I would suggest bigger pots

 

[Kreyonic]

I checked, they are 3 gallon containers. I put them to 12/12 when I transplanted so, basically it took a week for them to dig roughly 9 inches to the drainage holes. I checked again this morning and now all the plants have roots showing out of the drainage holes. Should I stress, or will the plant take care of it herself (cut off those roots that have seen air/light and use different ones for functions? Thanks

 

[SmokeyMcChokey]

go buy like a coco mat or a root mat or something. itll absorb your drain off and give the roots a place to go. It prevents you from easily moving the plants though

 

[FuZZyBUDz]

good morning SMOKEY!! wat up dood, yea u got a damn good idea, but once they root into that shit it is gunna b a bitch to move. but u will get some root space tho, probaly more than u need!

 

[nitrous oxide]

I checked, they are 3 gallon containers. I put them to 12/12 when I transplanted so, basically it took a week for them to dig roughly 9 inches to the drainage holes. I checked again this morning and now all the plants have roots showing out of the drainage holes. Should I stress, or will the plant take care of it herself (cut off those roots that have seen air/light and use different ones for functions? Thanks

If they are already in flowering i honestly wouldnt worry about anything. Transplanting during flowering, although totally doable, not recommended. I dont know how true this is but i read somewhere that new roots are made for new growth(aka veg) and that flowering isnt really considered new growth. So your plant should already have all the roots its going to need to finish. Just keep a close eye on them and if you see signs of them becoming root bound, then think about transplanting.

 

[Kreyonic]

Thanks for the help

 

[Philo2]

I wouldn't worry about a thing. Be happy that your plants have a strong root system.