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Repotting vs Using A Bigger Media Container
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Repotting vs Using A Bigger Media Container
What’s up everyone? If you didn’t already know, I’m just about ready to start my first grow and still have questions that pop up in my head throughout the day. This latest one being the pros & cons of repotting your seedling 🌱 from a solo cup or even a 1 gal.(or similar container) to a bigger 3-5 gallon media container VS just starting in that 3-5 gallon container and not have to worry about repotting. I know too big of container and the roots will have trouble finding nutrients & too small of container will leave you root bound. I’ve head of people starting in 5 gal. buckets and having success but I wanted to gather all of your guys’ opinions and thoughts on the matter. Thanks DGC fam!
‘POTamus OUUT ✌🏼
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I started from seed in 1gal and transplanted to 5gal. Definitely have to wait till after topping 2 weeks and you’ll be good. Use a rooting hormone when you transplant, makes a world of a difference.
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Thanks for the tip! Very much appreciated 🙏🏼
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I let mine get a bit big about double what they should have been. My shoots after topping were big. Granted I vegged 10weeks. Never again lol.
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I did Aerogarden Sprouts and then transplanted when it was a seedling transitioning into veg. If I was to do a germination, Provided this is an auto I’d go right into the final bucket and as the seedling gets larger you slowly spread the water you give it further.
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I use the rule from another grower, Plant in their final bucket. I plant into 5 gal buckets and use the same soil thru 2 grows with boost of nutrients in second grow. No problem yet with 5 gal buckets. Plus its an easy flush with so much media if problems occur. Just my opinion as I’m new to this too.
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This reply was modified 5 hours, 4 minutes ago by Sasquatch.
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Thanks for your input! I was really hoping I’d hear from someone that planted in 5gal straight from germ. so I could ask how they held up and how the yield was.
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I made a cone of shame for the seedling and watered around the outsides until roots were established. 1 out of 5 seeds I was able to keep alive. Don’t think the genetics are very good. Fast Buds seedling is thriving though.
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