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Eyes4grandpa said:
One other question for now before we get started with this new one. Should I use the same soil in the cup as the soil it will wind up in, or can they be different. What I was thinking was starting them in the Fox Farms, and then transplanting them into the build a soil blend.
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It wouldn't be the end of the world.
Though I would suggest going with the same as the finishing soil.
Especially since you're doing a simple water only grow, it would be good for her to get use to the soil and all that it has to offer!
Also, FF can be a little hot for seedlings. Best to keep it simple and consistent!
Always remember K.I.S.S.
 
Eyes4grandpa said:
One other question for now before we get started with this new one. Should I use the same soil in the cup as the soil it will wind up in, or can they be different. What I was thinking was starting them in the Fox Farms, and then transplanting them into the build a soil blend.
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I generally start mine in either a Fox Farms Oceans Forest or a Bush Doctor Coco Loco. Its a mild soil that has a small amount of mild nutes that are good for seedlings. From there I watch the roots and once they starting to approach the root bound stage I transfer them into the bigger pot with my organic soil. Not knowing what kind of soil you have to grow in, I would be cautious because some organic soils can be too "hot" for seedlings. This is why I start them in the other two options. Roots organic soil is also another good option for starting them as well.
 
Van Stank said:
Don't over complicate things Gramps. This is so much easier than you think. For me....what I do.....and I hope I describe it adequately enough for you....is I get the pot that I am going to be transplanting into and I fill about halfway up. Essentially you want to fill it up to the point where the solo cup can fit between where you filled it up to and the top of the pot. Then I take the solo cup and I put it in the pot where I intend it to go. I then backfill around the solo cup and then remove the solo cup leaving just the footprint of the solo cup. From there I gently remove the plant from the solo cup and sprinkly a little bit of myko on the roots and drop it right into the footprint of the solo cup in your new pot. Then gently pack the dirt around the hole you just transplanted into and then water. You can loosen the roots a little if you want but its not paramount for success. The roots will explode soon regardless.

I do all my transplants this way, doesn't matter if its Cannabis or tomatoes, mango trees or lemon trees, or pepper plants. It works on all of them and its really simple.
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Great explanation Van Stank!
You got this Gramps.
 
Well... Like I said, build a soil said that I could use it from seed literally to harvest. So, ditch the different soil idea, and we'll keep it the same. I was thinking of using the Fox Farms ocean forest soil for the seedling because during the German nation and seedling stage they did well in the Fox Farms. It was after they got much older than the issues occurred. We have more of the foxfarms then we will of the other... But that's negligible. We'll stay with the build a soil exclusively for this coming grow

Thanks for all of your recommendations, guys. They all make perfect sense to me, so the call was a difficult one. The more ideas I get, the better it is. Not to mention the fact I know none of you will steer us wrong. .
 
Eyes4grandpa said:
I assume all of that including root tone, help with the stress of transplant on the plant.
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If you are truly worried about transplanting, you can start your seed in the same container it will finish in. Especially if you are using fabric pots.
I would suggest transplanting at least once per grow.(There is a lot of benefits in building up your root zone)But considering your situation this may be the best way to go.
Just make sure you start in the biggest size pot you can. Happy growing Grandpa
 
It's just that it's something I haven't had to do previously. It does make me nervous, but it has been described so well by VS and BW, that I think maybe we can do at least one transplant. The way I learn best is just this way. Tell me how to do it, let me do it, and then correct anything I screw up. :thumb:
 
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This is something you should have in your medium . Crap I'm sorry . I'm an idiot it's a picture showing the differences between not having mykos in it verse having it. Just maybe look at seeing if there is a way you can buy some to add to your soil or medium for future . Little extra off this stuff works I'll be adding extra next grow of mine .
 
I know a link was posted earlier in the thread, but my screen reader won't separate it from the rest of the post. So, is this the correct product and is there enough of it on this item to do any good? Only one ounce doesn't seem like much... But with a lot of these types of products, it doesn't take much.

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I'm learning more and more from these guys how important root development is gramps. So many gimics out there but the science proves what happens underground (or in water for many) is the key to success. Take my word for it when I say their plants are proof and look great and with your positive outlook I have great faith in your success!
 
I am learning more and more about everything from these guys! I could never imagine having a better team of people behind me. I just hope and pray that I can finally prove myself worthy of their effort, trust and faith.
The new soil a ride today, I just have to get the Solo cups. Another thought that crossed my mind is that I have one gallon size fabric pots. Do you guys think that would be okay to start them in?
 
Eyes4grandpa said:
I am learning more and more about everything from these guys! I could never imagine having a better team of people behind me. I just hope and pray that I can finally prove myself worthy of their effort, trust and faith.
The new soil a ride today, I just have to get the Solo cups. Another thought that crossed my mind is that I have one gallon size fabric pots. Do you guys think that would be okay to start them in?
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Yeah like Penny said, don't do your transplant into a fabric pot if you intend to transplant out of it. I made that mistake and ended up cutting my 1 gallon pots to get the plant out. Just pick up a couple 1 gallon regular pots that you can transplant the solo cup into for a few weeks before transplanting up to your final pot. Seriously, I spent 20 minutes trying to get my freaking plants out of the fabric one gallon pots before I started to add things in my head. Finally figured my time was worth more than the 7.95 I spent for the 5 fabric pots and just cut the bloody plant out of there! I won't ever make that mistake again.
 
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