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    Hiya all Im on my first grow and after transferring from little pots I have now been vegging for a few weeks on 18/6 in 10/11 Inch pots. At present the plants are about 8 Inches High but i noticed today that there are roots coming from a couple of the holes in the bottom...... Should i try and get even bigger pots or is that Normal.
    A couple of the Plants look to be drooping a little on the main leaves although they are nice and green... as a general rule how often and how much should i be watering them Thank you

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    Water whenever the top crust of the soil seems dry. If roots are poking out of the drainage holes, it could be a symptom of being rootbound. It's perfectly normal, and usually an indication of when to pot up. This is true of any plant, not just weed. with experience, you will get a feel for when the plant needs repotted. Repot and veg until its about a foot tall, then change your light cycle. make sure the pot you choose can sustain your girls through the flowering period, as you really don't want to be repotting during this period.

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    Thank you very much I shall get bigger pots

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrHippy View Post
    Hiya all Im on my first grow and after transferring from little pots I have now been vegging for a few weeks on 18/6 in 10/11 Inch pots. At present the plants are about 8 Inches High but i noticed today that there are roots coming from a couple of the holes in the bottom...... Should i try and get even bigger pots or is that Normal.
    A couple of the Plants look to be drooping a little on the main leaves although they are nice and green... as a general rule how often and how much should i be watering them Thank you
    If you can see roots through the bottom drain holes then yes repot them in to bigger pots but thats strange as i start with 4" pots then transplant in to 8" pots for my final transplant. If you are seeing roots this soon in 10" pots then i would guess you are not watering them enough as i pull a 3.5ft plant from an 8" pot everytime without any kind of root bind. In these pics you will see my final root mass and the plant in an 8" pot after harvesting and its far from rootbound.
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    LUDACRIS. If you can see roots through the bottom drain holes then yes repot them in to bigger pots but thats strange as i start with 4" pots then transplant in to 8" pots for my final transplant. If you are seeing roots this soon in 10" pots then i would guess you are not watering them enough as i pull a 3.5ft plant from an 8" pot everytime without any kind of root bind. In these pics you will see my final root mass and the plant in an 8" pot after harvesting and its far from rootbound.
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    Quote Originally Posted by anogio View Post
    Water whenever the top crust of the soil seems dry. If roots are poking out of the drainage holes, it could be a symptom of being rootbound. It's perfectly normal, and usually an indication of when to pot up. This is true of any plant, not just weed. with experience, you will get a feel for when the plant needs repotted. Repot and veg until its about a foot tall, then change your light cycle. make sure the pot you choose can sustain your girls through the flowering period, as you really don't want to be repotting during this period.








    ROOT BOUND PLANTS AND SIGNS.

    Root-bound is where the roots of your plant outgrow the container they are contained in.

    The following symptoms may be observed if you allow your plants to become root-bound:
    Stunted Growth.


    Stretching.


    Smaller and slower bud production.


    Needs watering too often.


    Easy to burn with low % nutrient solution mixtures.


    Wilting.


    Here are two ways to remove your plant:
    Before you start, always run a transplanting trowel or a long, flexible knife (dedicated for gardening only) between the old pot and your plant's root-ball.

    For a root-bound plant with a strong, woody stem: hold the stem firmly and lift up so the pot is off the ground. Tap down around the pot rim with a rubber hammer or piece of wood until the pot lets go.

    Another way is to turn the plant and pot upside down, holding the plant so it won't crash on the ground when it comes free of the pot. Make sure there's enough clearance to the ground, or you'll smash your plant. (One way to do this: cut a cardboard disk the size of the pot opening, cut a slit to accommodate the plant stem and slip the disk over the top of the pot before turning the pot upside down). Have your friend or family member pull upward on the pot. If you're working alone, tap the rim down on the edge of a table or bench. You may have to do this all around the rim before the roots let go of the pot. (The plant may come free from the pot all at once, so hold on!)

    Once you've freed the plant from its old pot, inspect its roots, if the roots run in a tight circle around the outside of the root ball, you got there just in time. Dig your fingers into the outside 1/2" of these circular roots, loosen the ends up and pull them gently outward. If the roots are very tight, cut two or three 1/2" incisions from top to bottom on the outside of the root-ball. (Space the cuts around the root-ball.) This process may seem cruel, but it gives the roots an opportunity to stop their circular growth habit and begin to grow outward.

    If the roots are extremely tight, slice a thin layer off the outside of the entire root-ball. Set the root-ball into its new pot, hold the foliage out of the way and add soil. Do not forcefully pack this new soil as you want the soil to be settled (with no air pockets) but loose enough to allow root penetration. One way to achieve this is to water the new soil in layers as you add it and this is also a great time to add SUPERTHRIVE.

    Do not cover the top of the root-ball with a thick layer of new soil; IMO the surface of the old root-ball should also be the surface in the new pot. Once your plant is settled into its new pot, clean the foliage as dust keeps light from reaching the leaves and makes the plant more susceptible to mites and other pests. Make sure all H.I.D lights are switched off and give your indoor plant a shower in lukewarm water or dust the leaves with a soft, damp cloth.

    Outdoor plants can be sprayed with a garden hose or spray bottle. If the potting soil you used doesn't contain fertilizer and you didn't add a root stimulator/fertilizer solution, give the plant a light feeding of diluted fertilizer. It is important that your newly re-potted plant receives the right level of light, newly re-potted plants will suffer if placed directly under your H.I.D lights or in direct sunlight. It may take a up to 2 weeks for your plant to become accustomed to its new accommodations so until you begin to see signs of new growth use reduced levels of light.



    LUDA.


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    Thank you very much i think I may not have been watering them enough as i was a little paranoid about over watering them. I shall get some bigger pots and thanks for all of your replies have leant by my mistake.... great site and great friendly helpful people :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrHippy View Post
    Thank you very much i think I may not have been watering them enough as i was a little paranoid about over watering them. I shall get some bigger pots and thanks for all of your replies have leant by my mistake.... great site and great friendly helpful people :-)
    Just ask buddy as i am just here to help where i can. Thats been your problem (not watering enough).
    Always water around the rim of the pots so the roots stretch outwards towards that water and you should only be watering around every 3 days and when you water around the rim enough it will soak in to the soil in the middle as well as it spreads. I rotate my pots when watering to get an even watering for each pot.

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    Thank you again you sir are a star :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrHippy View Post
    Thank you again you sir are a star :-)
    If you have any questions just ask as i will be glad to help.
    (good luck).

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