HELP! Do I need to add more soil?/ transplant.

[Twonumberfours]

First time grower first time poster. I Underestimated the amount of soil I needed is this going to be a problem should I transplant and add more soil? Day 18 of grow are they stunted specifically, the one on the left I'm using girl scout cookies autoflower 5 gallon pots
4x2 grow tent SEAMETAL LED Grow Lights 300W
gaia green living soil. 18-6 i have both guy agreeing, all purpose, nutrients and gaia, green power bloom, nutrients, but i have not added any of those yet. Can you please help any advice?

[golfnrl]

You may get several opinions. Those pots look to be about 1/2 to 2/3 full you can fold the sides down and use as is. The size of the pot will determine how big the plant can get. Or you can transplant and add more dirt. It's really your call. Are you following a Gaia guide for the nutrients?

[DabberDog]

Need more soil? No. You can grow in a Solo cup.
And what golfnrl said, plus, every time you transplant, you shock the plant and stunt its growth.

[Rwise]

Yo can add soil without transplanting

[Twonumberfours]

golfnrl i'm a little confused with the proportions, of the Gaia green nutrients for example, 1 tbsp per gallon of medium, especially considering because my pots aren't full 5 gallons of medium.

[golfnrl]

It looks like the amendments are measured by the gallon of medium, worked into the soil about 1"-2" and then watered. If it were me I'd estimate how many gallons of dirt are in each bag and add nutrients that way.

[Twonumberfours]

@Rwise wouldn't that cover the leaves?

[Twonumberfours]

golfnrl is it too early to add the nutrients now ? It's day 19
BTW thanks for the tips

[golfnrl]

According to the chart it looks like you can add the All Purpose 2 weeks after preparing your soil. You're a little beyond that but not to much. So I think it's OK to begin with the amendments, but at the same time watch the plants. They will tell you if they are getting too much or if there is a problem.

How far above your plants do you have your light? Are you sure it is 300 watts from the wall?

[Twonumberfours]

golfnrl is it too early to add the nutrients now ? It's day 19
BTW thanks for the tips

[Twonumberfours]

golfnrl the lights are 24 inches above the plants it's the recommended. Height for my lights from the manufacturer. The description on Amazon says it's 300 W. I don't have one of those light meters to check

[golfnrl]

24" sounds about right for veg. Some light manufacturers' overstate the wattage for the lamp. If you can locate the power label amps x volts = watts. Knowing the wattage from the wall will help you confirm/determine if you have enough light for your space.