I like rooters, just a labor saver for prep and hatching.
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I'm currently using Black Gold in my 5g bags and next grow I'm moving to Promix for those, since I feel like maybe I'll have a little more consistency and control in my chemistry across the board. Used the Black Gold seed mix and it seemed just fine, I have more so I'll probably use it again though with .75g starting pots I may end up cutting it with Promix too.
Your advice to use deeper pots/plant in final medium is good advice. And newbs won’t necessarily know how deep to plant.
I transplant into Pro Mix HP or more recently to Sunshine 4 High Porosity. Either way I add perlite and a cup of garden lime per 5 gallons. My used stuff I also add Xtreme Gardening Mykos. I use Mykos and sprinkle it on plugs as I’m transplanting each time as well. I have no problems getting roots.
Yep. The XG Mykos is on my list for this next time as well. I even discovered I don't have to order it in, there's a place along my daily commute that carries it. This last time I used BG and added both perlite and vermiculite. It didn't need the vermiculite and could have used 2 or 3 times as much perlite. Right now when I water or feed to run-off it's 4 days before I can water again. I don't have any lime on hand, but that's easy enough. The greenhouse supply place that carries the ProMix also has lime. I'm about 6 weeks from harvest right now, so I'll worry about that when the time comes.
The 4 seeds I dropped for my current grow...three broke surface in 3 days, one on the 4th. I'm used to germinating things that can take weeks or more, so that seemed pretty immediate to me.
Sounds like an extra step/product to me! My experience with rooters(or any small pot) is stunted seedlings. Have you ever done a side by side with say a 1 gallon? I encourage it, let the seeds touch water at the same time
That's basically what I do, but full saturation can be too much sometimes depending on temps/pot size/genetics
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That's what I like to hear! Experimenting is how we all learn. Let us know how it goes
Do you use plugs or solo cups to start? Or from one to the other? If using solo cups I hope you use the tall ones. Not sure if you have yet, but I encourage a side by side of your usual start size and something bigger/deeper such as a 1 gal pot.
I use the tall red party cups. Then into 1.7 liter containers. Then 3 gallon. I rarely go over 3 gallon bags except for the plants I veg outdoors looking for the best pheno.Do you use plugs or solo cups to start? Or from one to the other? If using solo cups I hope you use the tall ones. Not sure if you have yet, but I encourage a side by side of your usual start size and something bigger/deeper such as a 1 gal pot.
The seedling's taproot is obstructed in anything under 4" or so, I prefer 6". I found they may sprout slightly sooner in shorter but will also stretch more and have weaker growth. Not to mention at this young age it is mostly the roots doing all of the work, setting the foundation for strong foliage to come. Instead of being handled/transplanted unnecessarily, the seedling would be building a substantial root base. Most people would be suprised at how early in life a seedling fills a 1 gal pot
If people are looking for more fibrous roots, or their seedling is rootbound, they should score the rootball when they upsize. But let the taproot work its magic first
Thank you! I know right, these know-it-all's seem to feel like its directed at them LOL
Nice, those tall ones work pretty well to start in. I used them before I compared them to 1 gals. I stuck with 1 gal through the years and find they are big enough to have an established rootbase that can handle any upsize.
I’ve found graduated transplant frequently produces a bigger plant faster. In my experience.Nice, those tall ones work pretty well to start in. I used them before I compared them to 1 gals. I stuck with 1 gal through the years and find they are big enough to have an established rootbase that can handle any upsize.
I've found IME the least transplants the better. From 1 gal straight to the final size as long as it doesn't need more rootspace to veg longer before you have to move them(such as when you're starting plants early in the year for monsters outdoor).
I started a seed directly in a 20 gal for the first time this year(outside since I waited for the season) and I've got to say I'm impressed. I know people who started in Feb/March with lights, multiple transplants, and a lot more root space to finish in that have smaller plants
