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    growhouse262
    Jul 27, 2020

    Should I plant my autoflower seed in its final pot.

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    I just looking for some advice on planting my first autoflower seed. Should I start in a solo cup or should I go straight into the final 5 gallon pot. Im really concerned about managing the volume of watering from seed in such a big pot. Would it stress the auto terribly if I start in a solo cup which I am more familiar with. Any help would be appreciated ... thank you.

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    SuperDad
    Jul 27, 2020

    I would plant in final pot. Keep in mind that you can stress the auto by transplanting them. I would use a spray bottle to avoid from over watering.

    growhouse262
    Jul 28, 2020

    Thanks again super dad.... I will keep that sprayer on deck.

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    Mr. Grow It
    Jul 27, 2020

    Either way will work. If you start in a small cup and transplant up, there is risk for transplant shock which can stunt the growth of the plant. Because of that, many growers will plant straight into a large container such as a 3 or 5-gal grow pot. If you do decide to start in a solo cup, I highly recommend using mycorrhizae when transplanting. That will greatly reduce the chances of transplant shock.

    growhouse262
    Jul 28, 2020

    Cheers for this info. Much appreciated...

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    gregthe357
    Jul 29, 2020

    I run my autos in 5 gallon pots from beginning to end. When they first sprout I will water them with a turkey baster and basically make a ring of water about an inch or two from the stem. That helps encourage the roots to grow towards the water and not be lazy and stay centered in such a big container.

    growhouse262
    Jul 29, 2020

    That sounds like a plan....

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