Cups + Pots - Transplanting

thelegend

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Is it always nescarry to start off in a small cup, and than transplant into a bigger pot? Why so? Please explain. Thanks:leaf:
 
It makes sense to start off in a smaller container, and then advance to the next size container. This is allows the roots mass/ball to thicken up and become sturdy.
I personlly transplant rooted cuttings into gallons, and then 3 gallons 2 weeks before flower.
 
transplanting is just part of the process. little plants little pots, big plants big pots
 
transplanting is just part of the process. little plants little pots, big plants big pots

yea what he said, bigger pots=more root expansion and bigger plants, 3 gallons would be straight for a fully mature plant, but 5 or more would always be better of course. But i have even grow a fully mature plant in a 16oz cup, 12/12 from seed, but woulden`t recommend it unless u really cant transplant, and thats on 12/12 from seed
 
Is it always nescarry to start off in a small cup, and than transplant into a bigger pot? Why so? Please explain. Thanks:leaf:

I plant directly into a three gallon container. Soak the medium well and the water will "wick" upward keeping the seeds moist until it pops out of the soil. If it dries a little moisten it. Once you have a good sprout, let it grow without adding water (if the pot is still heavy) to let the roots shoot out searching for water. I have gone 10-14 days without having to water after sprouting depending on how soaked it was to start.
 
You can use a big pot right off. Many don't because of space restrictions, or not wanting to use up that much soil in a large container, if the plant doesn't sprout or is a male.
 
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