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When should I move my plant to a bigger pot?

rosemary420
rosemary420started grow question 4 years ago
My soil still hasn't arrived yet and I'm not sure how long the plant will last in this pot. How long do I have?
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chasv77
chasv77answered grow question 4 years ago
10-14 DAYS, your seedlings may start to droop at that point. It will be root bound.
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Iamthejazz123
Iamthejazz123answered grow question 4 years ago
Those will probably be starting to wrap roots around the pot now, I wouldn't let them go much longer, but they should still be able to handle a few more days.
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Mr_Weeds_Autos
Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question 4 years ago
Here are some indicators that your plant is ready for a new container: The number of leaves: Young plants in small containers are usually ready to be transplanted after they’ve sprouted 4-5 sets of leaves (this may vary from strain to strain). Root development: Check the drainage holes at the bottom of the container—a plant should have a healthy and visibly white root system. Any discoloration or darkening may indicate that the plant has become rootbound, and a transplant should take place immediately. End of the vegetative stage: Many growers opt to transplant to a finishing pot in the final two weeks of vegetative growth before a plant transitions into the flowering phase. At this point, a plant will explode both in size and volume and will require a substantial amount of space for root development. Hopefully, I answered your question and remember "Happy Growing" and "Free your mind one puff at a time"
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Shockolateman08
Shockolateman08answered grow question 4 years ago
Lol I use water bottles, I know the roots don't like light but the method hasn't failed me. I wait to see the roots completely fill the bottle, it's great 😂
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The8thChevron
The8thChevronanswered grow question 4 years ago
They'll last awhile. They may get root bound and may stunt, but 2 weeks shouldn't kill them. If they're autos, be very careful, they're sensitive to late transplanting.
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occultgreen420
occultgreen420answered grow question 4 years ago
you have! don't worry. make sure you have good drainage at the bottom of the yogurt pot and keep watering when it is dry. If it will stay there for another one week, shouldn't be a problem. what soil do you have inside now? is it prefertilized or clear? Unfortunately in the world of cannabis growing and even on this might whatever this is (social media for herbs) not many people would speak about the importance of root training. So check this dude out https://youtu.be/XnwyvXwsh9Y and you could consider the method for the future! And don't consume anymore yogurt (only if it's not animal product) it's not good for you or for the cow!
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Athos
Athosanswered grow question 4 years ago
If you are asking if they can wait until the soil arrives, then yes they will. At most you will have to water everyday or even more than once per day if your soil takes too long to arrive. Now, if you are asking for the best time to transplant is, then the answer is different. A 16 oz (500 cc) party cup will last you 2 weeks, a 1 quart pot (1 liter) will last 3 weeks, before needing to transplant. Those pots you have there should last 1 week only, which is why most people use at the very least party cups.
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CloneKingz
CloneKingzanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi Rosemary420, You should be fine, seedlings are still pretty young. I typically start mine in a red solo cup and transplant once I can see a nice root system in the bottom of the cup from the drain holes. You have lots of time still before it would get rootbound and if it did you would notice symptoms. Cheers and happy farming 🌱
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