Well, 5 of 7 are in Earth Boxes and 2 are staying in the 3gals. For reference, the plants were looking good at transplant time, when I removed them from the pot, the soil was dry except for in the middle of the rootball, which had not filled the pot. My only guess is they reached dry soil.
it fell away, so my idea of maybe “loosening” it wasn’t even needed. I don’t know enough to know the extent of the shock the transplant will cause. The first one looked great the next day (did one and was exhausted from prepping them). Whatever happens I’m here and can get back here in a better position. All good experience and lessons so far. Everything documented and written down. Ok, it’s in my phone notes, but I have a notebook to move it and a grease board to keep track of weekly duties. I’ll be flipping when I know they’re good in new homes.
I made a choice early on for an 8” exhaust system, which is overkill for the tent even considering lessening factors, but it’s still more efficient than the 6” because I can run it lower and quieter. I’ve yet to hear it really. The stupid Jardin, that doesn’t even oscillate, is loud as hell. lol.
I may run out of room because of what it takes. I’m not going to run it outside the tent, but I’ve seen people put them on the floor. Is this really ok? Yes, I’ve seen it but is really ok? I don’t think I have a choice.
The “mistake” is that these came from pots too big for a great transplant into the boxes. I never wanted to use them and got stuck. Just trying to work it out. The 3gals will be ok but need a lot of extra I wasn’t wanting to add. I will because I have too. If we root well into these boxes, that will be much less an issue and I just follow that process.