What should I do with these?

CaseyStoner77

CaseyStoner77

Well-Known Member
I'm trying to figure out what I should do from here.
These ladies got off to a rough start, cold temps and minor root bound problems.

I was thinking about putting them outside in the garden in a week or two, so I can get a fresh start with a DWC grow in the tent. But they are starting to look okay and showing good growth.

With the way the roots have been outgrowing the plants, I'm not too keen on repotting them again.

Do you think if I flip them now, I can get away with the current pots? or another option, I could take one out and let two grow for another couple of weeks, repot then flip,

Any thoughts, suggestions, or foreseeable problems?

IMG20221007185434.jpg
 
Hiphophippo

Hiphophippo

Well-Known Member
What are they in coco. Why do you foresee problems. How would you switch to dwc? If space is a issue you could easily flip and run your flowering cycle in those pots just keep your food and watering on point so to not stress the roots out and make them outgrow the pots. What size pots are those 3 gallons. If you stay in those pots you can still have a descent yield.
 
CaseyStoner77

CaseyStoner77

Well-Known Member
Hiphophippo said:
What are they in coco. Why do you foresee problems. How would you switch to dwc? If space is a issue you could easily flip and run your flowering cycle in those pots just keep your food and watering on point so to not stress the roots out and make them outgrow the pots. What size pots are those 3 gallons. If you stay in those pots you can still have a descent yield.
Click to expand...
They are still fairly young, but very slow start as I struggled with cold temps which I think caused the roots to outgrow the plants. I would say five to six weeks from seed.
Yes, I believe 3 gallons is about right.

They are in an organic soil mix I have made and used for vegetables for a few years now.

This was my first indoor soil grow but I'm keen to start again (from seed) with DWC now I have what I need equipment wise. The outdoor season is just kicking off here, so I was thinking about putting them in the garden.

No real problems I see, except further root bound if I continue vegging for a while without repotting again.
I'm just not used to the slower growth and look forward to DWC, but as they are looking and growing better now, I was thinking of flipping and get a small return.
Also, not sure how they will acclimatize to the outdoor environment if I go with that option.

Hope it makes sense lol, I have confused myself about my own plans for them.
 
CaseyStoner77

CaseyStoner77

Well-Known Member
Now that I seem to have them dialed in better, I think I will let veg for another 2 or 3 weeks, repot and then flip. I've come this far I suppose I should try and get the most out of them
 
old_smoke

old_smoke

Well-Known Member
I don't think you need bigger pots. I did 2 indoor grows (12 plants total) using 3 gallon bags and when I dumped the bags none of the plants were close to being rootbound.

You can also do a search on the forum for "solo cup challenge" and check out the grows people have done using just a solo cup.

Your plants look fine to me. Good luck!
 
F

Fringie

New Member
CaseyStoner77 said:
They are still fairly young, but very slow start as I struggled with cold temps which I think caused the roots to outgrow the plants. I would say five to six weeks from seed.
Yes, I believe 3 gallons is about right.

They are in an organic soil mix I have made and used for vegetables for a few years now.

This was my first indoor soil grow but I'm keen to start again (from seed) with DWC now I have what I need equipment wise. The outdoor season is just kicking off here, so I was thinking about putting them in the garden.

No real problems I see, except further root bound if I continue vegging for a while without repotting again.
I'm just not used to the slower growth and look forward to DWC, but as they are looking and growing better now, I was thinking of flipping and get a small return.
Also, not sure how they will acclimatize to the outdoor environment if I go with that option.

Hope it makes sense lol, I have confused myself about my own plans for them.
Click to expand...
It's probably the cold temps, I live in a cold climate, so I can relate - cold temps do slow its growth, your plants seem fine because they aren't showing major signs of stress - a couple of three-leafed leaves is ok as long as it stops producing three leafed leaves - if it keeps going then you still have an issue. If it's in a warm spot now, just give it plenty of sunlight and it'll shoot up. If it's got loads of roots then it should grow faster and stronger. Having too many roots during veg is fine, I would be surprised if your plants are actually rootbound, I'd be interested to see a photo.
 
Last edited:
CaseyStoner77

CaseyStoner77

Well-Known Member
Fringie said:
It's probably the cold temps, I live in a cold climate, so I can relate - cold temps do slow its growth, your plants seem fine because they aren't showing major signs of stress - a couple of three-leafed leaves is ok as long as it stops producing three leafed leaves - if it keeps going then you still have an issue. If it's in a warm spot now, just give it plenty of sunlight and it'll shoot up. If it's got loads of roots then it should grow faster and stronger. Having too many roots during veg is fine, I would be surprised if your plants are actually rootbound, I'd be interested to see a photo.
Click to expand...
Thank,
yes I think the temps played a big part in the slow early growth.
They are not root bound now, but early in the grow they became droopy, and started yellowing. I couldn't figure out the problem until I transplanted them, and luckily, they bounced back. This is the third repot now.

They are really kicking in strong; I'll add some pics tomorrow.

Thinking I'll take a couple of cuttings for an outdoor grow, and flip these in a few days.

The Gorilla Cookies (front right), and Red Hot Cookies (back) are looking promising
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top