container size & transplanting

phan11

Active Member

• May 15, 2007

• #1

hey guys. I was wondering if it's necessary to start out your plants in smaller containers and then transplant to bigger ones as it grows or if you can just start with a big pot and use the same one all the way through? pros/cons?

 

jackinthebox

Well-Known Member

• May 15, 2007

• #2

Its not necessary but it helps build a stronger root system. Cons of it would be transplanting it, its a hassle, plus stress the plant. If you transplant perfectly however, the stress is very minor, and transplanting solutions help alot.

 

phan11

Active Member

• May 15, 2007

• #3

cool, so how tricky is transplanting. if im a beginner should i go for it or just start with a bigger pot?

 

phan11

Active Member

• May 15, 2007

• #4

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mogie

Well-Known Member

• May 15, 2007

• #5

I plant in cups then transplant into gallon containers. Finally into 3 gallon if indoors and 5 or 7 gallon if outdoors. So three transplants total.

 

420skatekr3w

Well-Known Member

• May 15, 2007

• #6

yeah im with mogie. i plant in little containers or pots to start until their about 5 inches high, then transplant one more time to a bigger pot or container..well hey iv only had one grow/harvest lol.

 

phan11

Active Member

• May 15, 2007

• #7

whats better about starting in smaller containers rather than using the fullsize one to begin with?

 

420skatekr3w

Well-Known Member

• May 15, 2007

• #8

i dont really know..i guess the roots grow better when there smaller in smaller containers and the opposite for bigger roots?? good question

 

phan11

Active Member

• May 16, 2007

• #9

anybody know?

 

bigbudeddie

Well-Known Member

• May 16, 2007

• #10

dude look above jackinthebox said it, it helps to develop a strong root system.

 

phan11

Active Member

• May 16, 2007

• #11

oh ya haha... i guess my question was does it make that much of a difference that i should try to transplant even tho im a noob