Rootbound?-newbie

[Pete34]

Hey everyone. My first attempt at transplanting. Are these roots good to go? Too many roots? Loosen them??

Thank you!

 

[1diesel1]

Welcome to, The Farm!
Looks good! Make a cut diagonally on the bottom with a razor knife. And a couple on the sides from top to bottom. That will allow the roots to gro and flourish.

 

[Pete34]

Welcome to, The Farm!
Looks good! Make a cut diagonally on the bottom with a razor knife. And a couple on the sides from top to bottom. That will allow the roots to gro and flourish.

Awesome!! Thank you for the welcome and advice!

Cheers!

 

[MIMedGrower]

I have never cut the roots and they still fill the pot densely. I have heard it helps when a plant is truly root bound.

Those roots are ready cause they are circling the outside but just a tip. A better dry cycle between waterings will force the roots to search out more for moisture and nutrients. They will fill more space in the pot before transplant.

Not watering too soon has more than doubled my yield from my first year grows. It is definitely because of the fuller root ball.

 

[Madbud]

Use the old container to make the right size hole in the new soil. I’ve never cut roots.

 

[Hands On]

Here is an example

 

[MIMedGrower]

Just transplanted this one tonight. You can see the side branching and tons of little feeder roots. Also the naturally occurring myco. You could see it in person better. It’s ocean forest so no inoculation. Just natural it grows when conditions are right.

Difference is subtle but quite effective.

 

[Monster762]

View attachment 842174 Hey everyone. My first attempt at transplanting. Are these roots good to go? Too many roots? Loosen them??

Thank you!

Your good don’t mess with em but being they were out the pot I’m probably too late. This closer to bound best thing I could say but too late is put mykos in soil at transplant

 

[Pete34]

Thank you everyone!!

 

[Pete34]

I have never cut the roots and they still fill the pot densely. I have heard it helps when a plant is truly root bound.

Those roots are ready cause they are circling the outside but just a tip. A better dry cycle between waterings will force the roots to search out more for moisture and nutrients. They will fill more space in the pot before transplant.

Not watering too soon has more than doubled my yield from my first year grows. It is definitely because of the fuller root ball.

Very good info. Thank you

 

[Madmax]

I always do my best not to disturb the roots .if they are root bound badly id just give them a gentle massage thats it..