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Ok, may I offer some advice? I am not a fan of the "no transplant". I honestly do not see the point of it. Autoflowering strains growth is directly related to Root growth and health. I feel like this site is full of the "Monkey see, Monkey Do" mentality. What exactly do people think the advantage of it is to leave your plants in cups vs just taking them out like normal? It causes rootbounding and is counterproductive. Once an Auto is Rootbound, the plant will not do nearly as well. Also, Biotab grown plants need pots that are 2 gal or larger. Not sure the size you are using? The one looks rather small and Biotabs don't work well in small pots. Personally I would suggest that the next time you start some plants that you actually do a real transplant. Have you every tried? Roots are everything for Autos. The roots will be much happier if they have room to spread out. I truely think that is the main reason your first plant looks the way it does. It won't be a big plant, it is stunted for good. Not adding Silica has nothing to do with it. Plants don't require it, but do require healthy root systems. If you need any help, please feel free to pm me. Just wanted to share my experience. I have used Biotabs before, trust me on the importance of Pot size. Organic tsbs don't have enough steam to do a full grow in small pots. Good luck!
It basically boils down to not having a lot of space and I find this a good way of starting them off. Not had much luck doing normal transplants (I'm a clumsy bastard) with bits breaking off etc. Had great success using the instatransplant method on my last 2 grows. The older plant hasnt had a great start in general with me leaving it in the dark too long after sprouting and having to remove the shell as well. I agree I moved her into the bigger pot too late and caused root bounding so I just decided to put her in a slightly larger pot and see how she does.
Youngest one is looking nice and healthy and I'm happy with the way she's growing. Thanks for the advice, could you pop into my perpetual diary from time to time and let me know what you think?
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Why throw seed in a big pot and not have them turn out I can have them in solos...those clear ones watch the root growth...watch moisture...You know how beginners drown their stuff....
This batch of nine i transplanted at a month old ...i usually transplant them at two or three weeks but I had kidney stones so I was immobile but as you see they did not miss a beat
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