Transplanting Autos Causes Stress. Myth?

[NastyN8t]

I like to use the biodigradable jiffy peat pots if I'm transplanting even then I tear the bottom off and plant directly.ive used solo cups doubled up with the inner pre-split . I don't like Solo cups as well but having room for 20+ containers in a perpetual is tricky....

 

[alfa88]

Excellent thought, tried and true method. Why haven't I tried this before.

 

[johnp540]

I like to use hydroponics net pots. Started with 2" need to buy bigger ones though. The tap root at day 1 above soil can be seen out the bottom of net pot. I've since cut every other tine out of the bottom so it doesn't restrict roots as much.

 

[johnp540]

Also the tap roots are just that, they go deep as they can. That's the difference between seed plants and clones outdoors. I know clones don't apply to autos as much because we generally don't practice that, but it's still cannabis. A rooted clone won't hold up against mother nature as well as a plant from seed, simply because of the root structure. Clones don't have tap roots.

 

[Tycho]

Peat pots suck for me and stunt my plants. I've tried pulling them out, putting the pots directly in soil, and they don't do well at all. Mind you I never tried cutting the pots. I got frustrated and while looking for a better method, and ended up making my own 2"x5" paper towel pots. I don't need to pull the plants out, and can plant the whole thing in the holes I've prepared for them. They're unstressed with a great air pruned root mass.

Think of these in a 2" paper towel version. No more stunted plants.

 

[Cringer]

I transplant also Autos with no problem but important: first cup need place 3 Liter and than wait when the preflower Beginns (2 weeks +) than becarefull transplant in End pot.

 

[G.Leave]

Also the tap roots are just that, they go deep as they can. That's the difference between seed plants and clones outdoors. I know clones don't apply to autos as much because we generally don't practice that, but it's still cannabis. A rooted clone won't hold up against mother nature as well as a plant from seed, simply because of the root structure. Clones don't have tap roots.

The way i grow outdoor(shallow wide holes) clones or seed started plants make little difference in stability against high winds. Just my experience(i grew clones for several seasons in the full sun garden)

 

[G.Leave]

Peat pots suck for me and stunt my plants. I've tried pulling them out, putting the pots directly in soil, and they don't do well at all. Mind you I never tried cutting the pots. I got frustrated and while looking for a better method, and ended up making my own 2"x5" paper towel pots. I don't need to pull the plants out, and can plant the whole thing in the holes I've prepared for them. They're unstressed with a great air pruned root mass.

Think of these in a 2" paper towel version. No more stunted plants.

Got any pics of the end result of using those?

 

[johnp540]

The way i grow outdoor(shallow wide holes) clones or seed started plants make little difference in stability against high winds. Just my experience(i grew clones for several seasons in the full sun garden)

I agree 100%. My outdoor clone numbers almost always outweigh "from seed" plants. Was referring more so to younger clones, and mature clones in terrible weather. Hurricanes in particular lol Ultimately there's a lot of factors that play into this. I've had some clones hold up better than from seed plants. I guess I should have emphasized more on my statement. Lol
I can't wait for spring buddy.

 

[Tycho]

SPRING!? We went from -40 6 days ago, to +12 with heavy rain. I could see my lawn again and it was all I could do to stop myself from popping my seeds. Then this morning, I spent 2 1/2 hours dancing with a fucking snowblower.

Got any pics of the end result of using those?

No. I used it last year for tomatoes and peppers. This spring will be the first time I use it with pot. I'll upload pics of it.