Hi, I have fairly large indoor plants that are in way too small containers, but I'm 4 weeks into flower. (1st run) Probably no point transplanting now? (transplant shock vs. rootbound slow down?)
Water does still drain through, but they are excessively root-bound. You almost need a hammer to get get moisture/pH probe down into pot. (Not by choice, I got these started in a secondary location while awaiting the 'license' for my legal grow and I just had no room for bigger pots/plants. I wanted to transplant before moving to their new home, and the light flip, but buddy told me my already too tall plants would explode upward if I did.)
Question is, if I transplant now, will the happier roots use all plant energy to expand themselves....and stop bud growth? Or will this healthier root system give me a better final 4 weeks? The 'stretch' is done, buds are growing decently, but not crazy fast. pH, temps, humidity are all good.....
Next question, (for next time I guess) how long before flip to do final transplant.
I now have separate mother, clone, veg & flower rooms. Clones are cut 3 weeks before harvest. 8 week old vegged plants go into flower room, and 3 week old clones go in for their 8 week veg. (Shaping for 16+ even height tops, 3' x 3' canopy, with one 315w cmh over each plant.) Clones in Solo cups until rootbound, then to 1 gal. until rootbound, then to 3 gal. until rootbound & I want to finish in 7 gal. I want these wide, well shaped monster bushes because of license restrictions. I have way more available space than plants I'm allowed.
Another question, would I be better off converting veg & flower rooms to 'multi-purpose' whole life rooms.....with shorter veg time & quicker turn-over. Right now, it's every 8 weeks for a harvest of larger plants, if I went to 4 week veg & then flower, it would be every 6 weeks with smaller plants.
So much to learn!!
Yes, I know it's all a matter of personal preference, but love the input from the community.
Thx.
Water does still drain through, but they are excessively root-bound. You almost need a hammer to get get moisture/pH probe down into pot. (Not by choice, I got these started in a secondary location while awaiting the 'license' for my legal grow and I just had no room for bigger pots/plants. I wanted to transplant before moving to their new home, and the light flip, but buddy told me my already too tall plants would explode upward if I did.)
Question is, if I transplant now, will the happier roots use all plant energy to expand themselves....and stop bud growth? Or will this healthier root system give me a better final 4 weeks? The 'stretch' is done, buds are growing decently, but not crazy fast. pH, temps, humidity are all good.....
Next question, (for next time I guess) how long before flip to do final transplant.
I now have separate mother, clone, veg & flower rooms. Clones are cut 3 weeks before harvest. 8 week old vegged plants go into flower room, and 3 week old clones go in for their 8 week veg. (Shaping for 16+ even height tops, 3' x 3' canopy, with one 315w cmh over each plant.) Clones in Solo cups until rootbound, then to 1 gal. until rootbound, then to 3 gal. until rootbound & I want to finish in 7 gal. I want these wide, well shaped monster bushes because of license restrictions. I have way more available space than plants I'm allowed.
Another question, would I be better off converting veg & flower rooms to 'multi-purpose' whole life rooms.....with shorter veg time & quicker turn-over. Right now, it's every 8 weeks for a harvest of larger plants, if I went to 4 week veg & then flower, it would be every 6 weeks with smaller plants.
So much to learn!!
Yes, I know it's all a matter of personal preference, but love the input from the community.
Thx.