instink Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Hey guys... got a transplant going down tomorrow and its also watering time for the girls, the topsoil is pretty dry and underneath is also... should i water before or after the transplant? I's sort of guessing before but i don't really know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instink Posted March 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Should I maybe just let the dirt dry out almost completely and pull the plant up by its stem and just let all the loose dirt fall away? Then gently cover the roots with dirt again in the new pots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WantDaChronic Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO dont do that i would give them a slight water b4 hand to try and keep the soil together then water immediately after the plant has been moved... damn man, if u let all that dirt drop away your gonna break up all the root system :thumbdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F420 Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 The watering before and after you have transplanted. Should contain something designed for transplanting stress problems like- Superthrive, nutraboost, seasol etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WantDaChronic Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 yeah my bad, forgot to mention u need a stress reducing stimulant...well u dont really need to use it but it will greatly increase the chances of the plants surviving if u do use it :smoke will also make them recover alot quicker, double bonus to using it :thumbsup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instink Posted March 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Ok cool thanks guys I'll get some vitamins I'm thinking maybe cause the plants are in disposable plastic containers that i could just rest the container on the dirt of the big pot, and just cut it away with scissorts, therefore zero stress to the plant... then fill it up with more dirt to cover... sounds good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F420 Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Steps:1. Remove the plant from the old pot. Support the plant by placing your hand over the top of the soil with the stem between your fingers. Tip the pot upside down and slide the root ball out of the pot. You may need to tap the rim of the pot gently with a knife or other tool. (Image 1)http://www.ehow.com/images/ehows/steps/repothplant_1S.jpg 2. If the plant still won't come out, slide the blade of a knife between the outside of the soil and the inside of the pot, then slide the plant - roots, soil and all - out of the pot. 3. Cover the drainage hole of the new pot with a piece of plastic window screen that has been cut to fit the bottom of the pot; it will prevent the soil from washing out the hole when you water, and will also keep out insects. (Image 2)http://www.ehow.com/images/ehows/steps/repothplant_3S.jpg 4. Place an inch or so of fresh soil in the bottom of the pot. Set the plant back in the pot to check the depth. You want to leave at least 1 inch of space from the rim to allow for watering. Add or remove soil from the bottom of the pot, as necessary, to achieve the proper height. (Image 3)http://www.ehow.com/images/ehows/steps/repothplant_4S.jpg 5. Begin filling in around the sides of the root ball. Add soil with your hands or a trowel, tamping it gently with a chopstick as you go, until you reach the top of the root ball. Press your fingers gently into the soil and tap the pot several times on the tabletop to settle the contents. Add more soil if necessary. (Image 4)http://www.ehow.com/images/ehows/steps/repothplant_5S.jpg 6. Water to settle the roots in place by immersing the entire pot in a bucket of water or a sink for 1/2 hour to 1 hour. If you do use a watering can, run water through the drainage hole at least three times. (Image 5)http://www.ehow.com/images/ehows/steps/repothplant_6S.jpg No fertilizer until you begin to see new growth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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