Jiffy pellet seedling roots growing out. Transplant ASAP?

[CarpeDiamonds]

Hey guys,

First time grower, I just noticed a few of the roots of two of my seedlings in jiffy pellets have outgrown the pellet. That was a lot faster than expected. I take it I should transplant instantly to avoid root shock? I'm thinking of transplanting the pellet straight into organic soil in a 4 liter plastic pot.

 

[TripsRabbit]

I would rip the netting but leave the netting on so you don't damage the root growing through it and then put it in a half full solo cup with holes in the bottom and fill it the rest of the way with your preferred media.

 

[Aqua Man]

I leave the netting personally never found roots to have any issue with it but yup transplant away.

 

[TripsRabbit]

Unless it's an auto, then it might be too late. If it's an auto carefully plant in it's final pot.

 

[TripsRabbit]

I leave the netting personally never found roots to have any issue with it but yup transplant away.

I've only had issues with root plugs and autos. I had two different autos stunt and never push through the netting.

 

[CarpeDiamonds]

I've only had issues with root plugs and autos. I had two different autos stunt and never push through the netting.

I doubt these seedlings are auto since they're just random seeds that fell off some flower from a dealer but honestly who knows they could be

 

[CarpeDiamonds]

I would rip the netting but leave the netting on so you don't damage the root growing through it and then put it in a half full solo cup with holes in the bottom and fill it the rest of the way with your preferred media.

I leave the netting personally never found roots to have any issue with it but yup transplant away.

If I use a 4 Liter pot instead of a solo cup will they're be issues? I was planning on picking 4 of my best seedlings and transplanting them into these 4 Liter pots as they fit nicely side by side in my space and then eventually transplanting 2 of them into larger containers like a paint bucket. I want to avoid transplanting too many times so I'm thinking just skip the solo cup stage.

 

[Aqua Man]

If I use a 4 Liter pot instead of a solo cup will they're be issues? I was planning on picking 4 of my best seedlings and transplanting them into these 4 Liter pots as they fit nicely side by side in my space and then eventually transplanting 2 of them into larger containers like a paint bucket. I want to avoid transplanting too many times so I'm thinking just skip the solo cup stage.

Nope should be fine. A lot will depend on media and how good the drainage is. I put my freshly germinated seeds straight into coco as it drains well.

Typically if in soil you want them in a pot size that will require 2-3 days between watering. A 1 gal is gonna be absolutely fine for them IMO. The key is do NOT over water them. But also water the entire media because roots don't grow into dry soil. Then make sure you let it dry well before watering again. The time will depend largely on the drainage of the media

These guys are only a couple days old in 1 gal coco

 

[CarpeDiamonds]

Nope should be fine. A lot will depend on media and how good the drainage is. I put my freshly germinated seeds straight into coco as it drains well.

Typically if in soil you want them in a pot size that will require 2-3 days between watering. A 1 gal is gonna be absolutely fine for them IMO. The key is do NOT over water them. But also water the entire media because roots don't grow into dry soil. Then make sure you let it dry well before watering again. The time will depend largely on the drainage of the media

These guys are only a couple days old in 1 gal coco

Alright got it should be good! Should I also pre-wet the media before transplanting or place in dry and then water?

 

[Aqua Man]

Alright got it should be good! Should I also pre-wet the media before transplanting or place in dry and then water?

I usually water then transplant. What media are you going into?

 

[CarpeDiamonds]

I usually water then transplant. What media are you going into?

Canna Terra professional soil. Been using it for direct soil germination too with good success.

 

[Aqua Man]

Canna Terra professional soil. Been using it for direct soil germination too with good success.

Yeah water thoroughly but make sure your let it dry well. Depending on temps prob 4-5 days.

 

[CarpeDiamonds]

Yeah water thoroughly but make sure your let it dry well. Depending on temps prob 4-5 days.

Cheers mate! thanks for all the help

 

[kaka]

the root grew thru it once as a baby
a bigger plant wont have any issues growing thru a flimsy net.

 

[quirk]

I remove netting top and bottom after hydrating, then transfer to pre-moistened final pot day after sprout with zero defects.
It's all grower preference and finding your "sweet spot."

 

[Buzzzz]

I leave the netting personally never found roots to have any issue with it but yup transplant away.

On a side note,do you remember those bleached african crosses we discussed before? You mentioned an update.8/10 made it.