Tanjam Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Hello;) I am a first-time grower and my seedlings are three weeks old-I want to transplant them soon but am not sure which size pots are appropiate and also if I must use one plant per pot? I live in Middelburg, Mpumalanga and am not hopeful that the local garden centres will have organic soil-will a good potting soil do? I would be grateful for any info, thanks;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanjam Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 HI there-they're in those little 6 part trays and I am growing outdoors. Thank you for the soil tip, will look for the link;) I've many questions so will pepper this site soon with them:)) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Joe Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Hello;) I am a first-time grower Welcome and I hope you learn lots of new things. my seedlings are three weeks old-I want to transplant them soon but am not sure which size pots are appropiate and also if I must use one plant per pot? Seeing that you are planting in those 6 pack trays you can let them grow in there until about the 3rd set of leaves start developing. When you germinate, under what light will it be or are you doing an outdoor grow ??? Regarding pot size I personally would transplant to one of those 15 cm pots when they are ready . From there you can go bigger etc. What seeds do you have going.??? I live in Middelburg, Mpumalanga and am not hopeful that the local garden centres will have organic soil-will a good potting soil do? I would be grateful for any info, thanks;)I've been on vacation to Polokwane but that's all I know outside of Western Cape. LoL. So I'm sorry but I can't help you regarding the Nurseries there. The name Middleburg makes it sound dry and well,....kakkerig. But if none of them can help you with proper soil, try making your own soilles mix. I can always pop into my local Build it and get a block of palm peat and a bag of Vermiculite. Add some seagro to your shopping basket and your set on basic grow medium that will not let you overwater your plants. Anything else, just ask. I'm sure someone else will give some advice. Mine is purely on the cheapest and quickest way to get things going.... Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanjam Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Brilliant-thanks so much;) I just chucked in seeds from the last decent lot that I had-ever the optimist, I have high hopes;)) Middelburg isn't that great but the soil is good and I have plenty of space - just wish I'd done this years ago!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkPharm Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Hello;) I am a first-time grower and my seedlings are three weeks old-I want to transplant them soon but am not sure which size pots are appropiate and also if I must use one plant per pot? I live in Middelburg, Mpumalanga and am not hopeful that the local garden centres will have organic soil-will a good potting soil do? I would be grateful for any info, thanks;)The guys from organics matters are around the corner in Nelspruit. I am sure they can sort you out with a couple of bags. I would get any plastic pot/bag from 2-5L for now. You can transplant again later.Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanjam Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Thanks very much;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Joe Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Brilliant-thanks so much;) I just chucked in seeds from the last decent lot that I had-ever the optimist, I have high hopes;)) Middelburg isn't that great but the soil is good and I have plenty of space - just wish I'd done this years ago!!Atleast your doing it now..... Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreX Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 32 minutes ago, Tanjam said: Thanks very much;) Even speak to our very own @420SA I believe he stays in that neck of the woods. Anyways, welcome! Happy growing! Check the site out and maybe hit up the grow diary section and start a new topic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I'm enjoying the Organic Matters soil, well worth it if you want some proper soil.I prefer it over the Freedom Farms soil.Good luck with your grow, you can get smaller pots or go for a larger pot right away (like 20L +) Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanjam Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 I thought I'd go for smaller ones first because I have a lot more newbies than expected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkPharm Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I thought I'd go for smaller ones first because I have a lot more newbies than expected!You must remember that you have planted very early in the season. And if you have planted photoperiod seeds they will become quite large. You will need big pots or you will need to plant directly into the ground. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 put in a 5l and then into their final pots.lol...do u have someone to help move them cause a 20 l soil pot be kinda heavy20L can still be moved relatively easily, the issue is the pot size after 20L which you'll use to flower... That's gonna be big and heavy. Best to pick a spot and leave it there. Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Joe Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Last year I planted 12 September and I grew in coco coir/perlite using a 25L pot. I should've planted later or gotten a 40L pot. Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkPharm Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Last year I planted 12 September and I grew in coco coir/perlite using a 25L pot. I should've planted later or gotten a 40L pot. Sent from my FIG-LX1 using TapatalkI planted early Desember. Plants stayed nice and small. About 75cm. I prefer it that way. Will plant autos early and photos later. Think beginning of November.Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Joe Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I'm also planting regulars out 15 November, or rather cuttingsExcept for the grow off beansSent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanjam Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Blue Cheese said: put in a 5l and then into their final pots.lol...do u have someone to help move them cause a 20 l soil pot be kinda heavy True but I do have a little help thankfully;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanjam Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Smelly Joe said: Last year I planted 12 September and I grew in coco coir/perlite using a 25L pot. I should've planted later or gotten a 40L pot. Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk Yeah I did plant early - I have lots of seeds so may plant again later;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanjam Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 1 hour ago, SkunkPharm said: I planted early Desember. Plants stayed nice and small. About 75cm. I prefer it that way. Will plant autos early and photos later. Think beginning of November. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk I shall research autos and photos-haven't heard of them;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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