eXtremehigh

My four plants were two weeks old on friday, and already roots are creeping out of the holes in the bottom of the pots. I figure it's time to transplant. I'm going to put them in 6" terracata pots, and that's where they'll live out the rest of their existance.

My question is this: is it safe to plant them a couple of inches deeper in these new pots? The first week of their growth I used a 65w incandescent and they grew to be a little weak . The second week I switched to circular floros, and the tops have grown to be quite strong . When I transplant, would it hurt the plant to add a couple of inches of soil around the stem? The first leaves are about 4 inches from the soil now, so I have some space to work with.

I'm worried that this could lead to root rot (or stem rot, as it is now). Of course, I want what's best for my babies.

Smoker4life420

To start with your gonna need some bigger pots than 6", try to go bigger than need and that way rootbound isnt never a factor And it should be ok to put the plant down a little further when you transplant, I did it my self, probably about 2 inches down. Get more light if you can, when it comes to flo's it hard to get too much add another circular flo, anything. they will love you for it well good luck and keep us posted
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3hounds

I usually transplant mine a lot deeper each time.

I'm afraid of stem rot, also, so here is what I do to discourage it.

I transplant them to the same depth, but leave lots of room at the top of the pot. I water them really well to eliminate air pockets, then add more, dry soil to bring up the level. I don't water this second layer of soil, so the stem isn't surrounded by wet soil at first.
I have never experienced any problems when I do this.

Smoker4life420 is right about your pots.......... 6" is just not big enough. And remember that terracota pots draw moisture out of the soil....... not necessarily a bad thing, but you'll need to keep a closer eye on them so they don't dry out too much.

Light, light!
Get more light!

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Bigger pots, yes. Then you won't have to transplant again before flowering.

Root/stem rot will occur only with constantly saturated soil. When I transplant I usually try to set them so the soil ends up just below the first node. Later examination shows root growth from the previous stem.

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eXtremehigh

Okay.. So I'll plant them a little deeper when I transplant. Excellent!

As for the pots, I figured 6" would be enough. Not so? blagh! I wasted all that money on pots. What size would you recommend?

I bought terracota specifically for the reason you specified. I know I won't over water with terracota. I don't want my plants rotting or anything. I keep a good eye on them to make sure they have enough water.

Smoker4life420

I use this before i plant any plant, I ask myself about how big the plant is gonna get, then If plan on growin my plant 4 ft, then a 2 gallon pot would be okay (1/2 gallon to each ft tall your plant is) but i would plant it in about a 3 gallon just to make sure that rootbound is never a factor so use your best judgement and let us know what size you plan on using, IMO i would go for about a 3 or 4 gallon pot
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3hounds

I buy used pots at my local garden center for $ .10 each........yep- 10 cents.

I would get 5 gal.

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Smoker, its a gallon per foot of plant growth.
Later

Smokin

ButterflyDreams

You have to ask yourself, as SFL mentioned, What is my end goal. Are you planning to have a large bush, a screen of buds, a single massive cola? Or just a plant that will get you through to the next harvest?

Just like trees the cannabis plant nearly equals itself underground with the above ground foliage. I like to make sure there is no problem with root damage or bind simply by making sure of plenty of room. As was mentioned before.

Remember, the root system feeds the rest of the plant. It provides the stability for the strength to hold up those big budz. Without the roots, the plant is pretty pitiful.
With a good solid root system, the plant is awesome.

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Smoker4life420

Hey Smokin

Its 1/2 gallon to each foot of plant growth

Quote from the grow guides in soil growing

"Plant size in soil is directly related to pot size. If you want the plant to grow bigger, put it in a bigger pot.Usually 1/2 gallon per foot of plant is sufficient. A six foot tall plant would require a minimum of a 3 gallon pot"

Oh yea, I dont go around giving advice unless I know its true but thanks for your intrest
SFL