do you guys start seedlings in big or smaller pots?

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by SendThePainBelo, Sep 7, 2012.

  1. #1 SendThePainBelo, Sep 7, 2012
    Hey yall, starting my first grow really soon and my partner is saying that after the seedling sprouts and its time to put in soil, to put directly in our 5 gallon pot. Is this the correct way to do it or should we start in a smaller pot and transplant later?
     
  2. #2 nissification42, Sep 7, 2012
    Start small and work up. Doing this allows your plant to produce a denser, stronger root system.
     
  3. #3 SendThePainBelo, Sep 7, 2012

    Thanks for the answer! when do you know it is time to move up to a bigger pot?
     
  4. #4 Doc-J, Sep 7, 2012
    I would just start in the 5 gallon pot. Transplanting is not really needed. If your soil is good and properly watered your root zone will be healthy and strong regardless of how you start the plants.
     
  5. #5 BAGZ, Sep 7, 2012
    I start in red dixie cups, leave them in there for about a week then transplant into their final pot. You can start in the 5gal pot though, it's really just personal preference.
     
  6. #6 rhapsodyrcks, Sep 7, 2012
    I never bother with transplanting. I used to but really dont notice the difference. I germinate and straight to whatever size Airpot I use. I have yet to have a plant with a poor root system or anything.
     

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