Replant new plants
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MickFoster
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What size is it now?
Phytoplankton
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If they’re growing well, and in a 3-4 inch pot (Dixie’s cup), 10-20 days, I normally wait till is see roots coming out the bottom, and wait a few days after that, about 4 nodes, depending on how vigorous they’re growing.
Hollatchaboy
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Is this a hypothetical?
Phytoplankton
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No, it’s worked for me the last decade, you just have to read your plants.
Hollatchaboy
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I shoot for at least this much at transplant....
I went a lil overboard here.... lol
I've never done less root mass than the 1st pic, but I don't see why it would hurt, as long as you don't over or under water.
I went a lil overboard here.... lol
I've never done less root mass than the 1st pic, but I don't see why it would hurt, as long as you don't over or under water.
The plants are leggy, will they strengthen on their own?? Should I shore them
up with a bit of extra soil
Herb & Suds
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First get rid of the opaque covers they are stealing what light you have
And I think you recognize you need much more lumens
Even if you use four screw in cfl’s otherwise you are going to have serious issues if you move them outdoors
MickFoster
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I don't think they are near ready to transplant........you may have to prop them up to prevent falling over until the root system is established.
For now, either get a better light or lower the one you have to prevent further stretching.
When you do get to the transplant stage..........bury that entire stem down to the cotyledons.
Good luck.
For now, either get a better light or lower the one you have to prevent further stretching.
When you do get to the transplant stage..........bury that entire stem down to the cotyledons.
Good luck.
Nope_49595933949
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You need to remove the light covers, move the lights closer, and when they are actually ready for transplant bury the stem down.
Thank you!! I am so new at this.
So… how do I know when they are ready to transplant??
MickFoster
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Herb & Suds
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In this case size really matters
Should I leave l light on them 24/7
Jjgrow420
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You can. You can also run 18/6 or 20/4 (hours)
Treesomewanted77
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I will add my .02 here if you wait for the root mass to fill the pot it helps hold the soil together when you remove them from the pot. If you do it too soon then the soil will fall apart and make a mess so I try to wait till the roots have everything held together. It won’t hurt anything to transplant sooner than that just a personal preference for me. The less of a mess I make the less I have to clean up lol
Thank you so much for your help.
I planted in seed starter soil. Do I add any nutrients at this time??
Jjgrow420
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In soil? No. I'd wait for a bit until true leaves. You can mix a ridiculous light mix like 150ppm. I use rapid start from gh very sparingly in the beg. They don't need much nutes at this stage and they have a small food source in their cotyledons
