New grow started

[Nute]

Well I'm back sorry been gone so long fellas Grandson was born and I got away from it for awhile. Here's a pic of new start. Started about 1 week apart

 

[Smokesteve]

Good luck hopefully all females!

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Hello Nute congratulations on the new Grandson. Good to see your back into the grow. Best of luck cheers to having some girls on this run.

 

[ChadWestport]

Congratulations on the new addition to the family. I guessed it inspired you to plant a few seeds of your own Enjoy the journey in both adventures

 

[Nute]

So in your guys professional opinion
when should I put the bigger ones in their 5 gallon pots

 

[PLreef]

Congrats on the new grandson and the new grow. Exciting on both fronts! And of course, welcome back!

 

[ChadWestport]

So in your guys professional opinion
when should I put the bigger ones in their 5 gallon pots

In a perfect world, I would go from the solo cup to a 1 gallon to the 5 gallon, just to let it develop a solid root ball and structure for it to take full advantage of all layers in that 5 gallon when you put it in there. Don't let the plant get root bound, but do let it build some mass in the one gallon. At the time of transplant to the 5 gallon, loosen the roots or cut them (common in nurseries / horticulture) so that they will expand into the new soil of the 5 gallon, instead of continuing to circle in the shape of the 1 gallon.

 

[Smokesteve]

I don't agree with cutting roots just slightly loosen the ball if needed.

 

[ChadWestport]

Cutting the roots is more commercial scale, where time is money and you have 300+ plants that need transplanting, but it serves the same purpose. With all the time in the world, sure, why not give them a little massage and loosen things up

 

[Nute]

Well is she female? anyone care to lchime in and share thier vast knowledge?

 

[ChadWestport]

Well is she female? anyone care to lchime in and share thier vast knowledge?

It is way to early to tell. Likely it will be another month until it may show signs of pre flowers. Other than that, switching the light schedule to 12/12 will force it to flower and you will see the sex then. But right now, just be patient and let the plant grow. If you are overly concerned, you can clone that plant once it has a big enough side shoot and then you can put the clone into a 12/12 light cycle to see if it is male or female. The plant you took the clone from will be the same sex as the clone.

 

[Nute]

All from seeds

 

[Nute]

Looking ok. I fimmed the tops at different times.
when should I put them in their 5 gallon planters?

 

[ChadWestport]

I usually transplant when I see a decent amount of roots poking out of the bottom drain holes in the current pot.