How do I know when to transplant?

[Hobblebush]

 

[ru knuts]

It looks like it's ready for it's forever home now. I normally go from cubes to solo cups to final home, but I'm in hydro.

 

[dire wolf]

Hey hobb , really depends on your own personal goals , and how much light energy you have , how big of a plant do you want ? Usuallly in a moderate size setup up , lets say 600 wtts a 3 gal final pot is a good size , just decide how long you want to veg and how big you want your plant , 5 gal would be a max size for a entry level grow operation with 3 gal prob being optimal , the condition your plant looks in now , i would say its been topped , and probable has a plenty strong root mass , so you can go up in size immediately , as long as its already spent a few weeks (2) in the present container ....
Sorry if it sounds vague , just a rough idea , its really up to you as to decide how big and how long you want to veg...
Just my opinion, others may offer different advice..

 

[dire wolf]

Heyy hobb , and i would deff get away from using that type of container with the fixed saucer on the bottom , you want a pot with free drainage holes , as to not soak the medium causing a shitload of problems .....

 

[GNick55]

how long has it been in there?
i’d say your pretty close if not there already, don’t worry as your not in the danger zone yet.

 

[Hobblebush]

how long has it been in there?
i’d say your pretty close if not there already, don’t worry as your not in the danger zone yet.

Its about a month old, i will be moving it to a 15 gallon fabric pot

 

[Hobblebush]

Hey hobb , really depends on your own personal goals , and how much light energy you have , how big of a plant do you want ? Usuallly in a moderate size setup up , lets say 600 wtts a 3 gal final pot is a good size , just decide how long you want to veg and how big you want your plant , 5 gal would be a max size for a entry level grow operation with 3 gal prob being optimal , the condition your plant looks in now , i would say its been topped , and probable has a plenty strong root mass , so you can go up in size immediately , as long as its already spent a few weeks (2) in the present container ....
Sorry if it sounds vague , just a rough idea , its really up to you as to decide how big and how long you want to veg...
Just my opinion, others may offer different advice..

Ive got a 1200w LED, I wanted to put it in a 15 gallon fabric pot. I have a 5x5x6.5 tent. I did top it a couple days ago. I got this from a friend a couple weeks ago i will transplant soon as possible. Is 15 gallon too much? I figured the bigger the better an the fabric will have good drainage. Also mother nature doesnt have a pot size haha

 

[Hobblebush]

Heyy hobb , and i would deff get away from using that type of container with the fixed saucer on the bottom , you want a pot with free drainage holes , as to not soak the medium causing a shitload of problems .....

Got it from a friend so didnt have much of a choice when it came to the container, Would it be possible to drill more holes in the bottom later to get more drainage ? or should i just toss the pot and use my own. Will transplant today and update the thread

 

[MIMedGrower]

I would wait til the plant is about 2/3 bigger than the pot for a fully developed rootball. No need to transplant until then.

 

[Hobblebush]

I would wait til the plant is about 2/3 bigger than the pot for a fully developed rootball. No need to transplant until then.

Was mainly worried about the lack of drainage in the pot, doesn’t drain well and it’s kinda crap. Wouldn’t hurt to transplant before an issue right?

 

[GNick55]

Was mainly worried about the lack of drainage in the pot, doesn’t drain well and it’s kinda crap. Wouldn’t hurt to transplant before an issue right?

well kinda, that’s a big pot for a small plant, if your going to 15gallon than ya give it another week or two at least.
or if you do transplant, you’ll have to water so carefully, you better know what your doing and how to care for it till it starts to take off growing.
the plant looks good in that container so far, so just continue a little longer. patience!
you learn more about yourself during growing than you do growing! haha..

 

[MIMedGrower]

Was mainly worried about the lack of drainage in the pot, doesn’t drain well and it’s kinda crap. Wouldn’t hurt to transplant before an issue right?

I would drill some drain holes if possible. That plant is too small for a huge pot.

 

[Hobblebush]

well kinda, that’s a big pot for a small plant, if your going to 15gallon than ya give it another week or two at least.
or if you do transplant, you’ll have to water so carefully, you better know what your doing and how to care for it till it starts to take off growing.
the plant looks good in that container so far, so just continue a little longer. patience!
you learn more about yourself during growing than you do growing! haha..

Alrighty ill give it a week, it seems really healthy and happy and recovered from the topping nicely. This is my first grow, just want to do it right since im putting so much time, effort and money into these lil babies

 

[Hobblebush]

I would drill some drain holes if possible. That plant is too small for a huge pot.

Out comes the drill bit, definitely need to open the bottom up better

 

[GNick55]

Out comes the drill bit, definitely need to open the bottom up better

yep go for it, few small holes along lower sides is ok, helps drying out the bottom area faster.

 

[GNick55]

yep go for it, few small holes along lower sides is ok, helps drying out the bottom area faster.

also i see a couple dead leaves lying in the pot, don’t let that become a habit, throw them away,
always keep the area clean and fresh!

 

[Hobblebush]

also i see a couple dead leaves lying in the pot, don’t let that become a habit, throw them away,
always keep the area clean and fresh!

okey i thought it would be ok to just let the nutrients go back into the soil oops

 

[GNick55]

okey i thought it would be ok to just let the nutrients go back into the soil oops

you don’t want anything to create pests, mould or fungus, just in case.
keeping the area neat is one step of prevention.

 

[Dan789]

@Hobblebush with your tent and size light, 5 gallon fabric bag seems about right if you ask me. That other pot you can use next time, just add holes like you were thinking. If it’s got a saucer connected, not my first choice though, that would be fabric any size.

 

[Hobblebush]

If I only have the

@Hobblebush with your tent and size light, 5 gallon fabric bag seems about right if you ask me. That other pot you can use next time, just add holes like you were thinking. If it’s got a saucer connected, not my first choice though, that would be fabric any size.

15 gallon and there are roots now coming out of the bottom of the current one, can I still move it but be careful about watering ??