# Failed transplant, question for people that start a grow in a solo cup **URL:** \ **Category:** Seedling\ **Created:** [February 6, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413 "2021-02-06T14:28:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![First\_time-grower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@First\_time-grower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/First_time-grower)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/1 "2021-02-06T14:28:14Z")
I used the soil and ingredients from [apotforpot.com](http://apotforpot.com). The plant i started in a small pot and then started to stretch, so i tried move the plant with the soil to the fabric pot but the soil just crumbled apart and the roots were showing. I was wondering i see people on here recommend to start in a solo cup, how do you transplant it in a pot with keeping the soil together? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Caligurl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/caligurl/32/597950_2.png) [@Caligurl](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Caligurl)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/2 "2021-02-06T15:36:27Z")
Very carefully. When I transplant, I use both hands and scoop out the medium and the plant together and just keep pressure on your hands to keep it in a ball. Make sure you have your new pot ready with a hole for the ball… (sorry I just giggled a little) 😉 ---
**Author:** ![TEGRITY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@TEGRITY](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TEGRITY)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/3 "2021-02-06T16:33:27Z")
I do a couple of things to prepare. First I fill my bigger pot placing an empty solo cup where I intend to put my transplant. Remove before the transfer of course. Make sure my cup I’m going to transfer has some moisture to it to aid in holding rootball together. I roll the cup in my hands to loosen edges. Put hand over top of cup with plant stem between 2nd and 3rd fingers. Turn cup upside down, slide out, place in the indention. Works well for me when I do solo cups ---
**Author:** ![oldmarine](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/oldmarine/32/524771_2.png) [@oldmarine](https://ilgmforum.com/u/oldmarine)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/4 "2021-02-06T22:59:03Z")
Next time just leave it in the cup. When you go to transplant you can put the plant in a little deeper. ---
**Author:** ![tanlover442](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ba0ec/32.png) [@tanlover442](https://ilgmforum.com/u/tanlover442)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/5 "2021-02-07T00:30:49Z")
as long as the roots are not trashed, they should be ok. but, very delicate handling. wanna do it easy? fill a big bowl with ph’d water and lower cup to loosen n remove roots. ---
**Author:** ![First\_time-grower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@First\_time-grower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/First_time-grower)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/6 "2021-02-07T22:09:00Z")
Since i dont think i will be able to transplant this, you think i can move this in a bigger pot while it stays in the same small pot its in? ![IMG_20210131_131742696](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/2/8/7/2875775b4fdb1bd2dab5c4e70b5fdcb0e5dd181e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Spiney\_norman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/spiney_norman/32/240878_2.png) [@Spiney\_norman](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Spiney_norman)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/7 "2021-02-07T22:21:27Z")
Hey @First_time-grower , Welcome They are stretching out looking for more light.’ So …What are you using for light? How far away is it? What kind of soil are those in? This will get us started ---
**Author:** ![oldmarine](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/oldmarine/32/524771_2.png) [@oldmarine](https://ilgmforum.com/u/oldmarine)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 1:21am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/8 "2021-02-08T01:21:22Z")
They will have to come out of those pots when you do transplant. Use some wire to prop them up and move them closer to the light… ---
**Author:** ![First\_time-grower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@First\_time-grower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/First_time-grower)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 2:05am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/9 "2021-02-08T02:05:02Z")
Thanks norman, I’m using a 60 watt blue grow light, incandescent, that I picked up from home depot. I just been using the light for one week but been growing 3 weeks since i germinated my seed(white widow autoflower feminized from [seedsman.com](http://seedsman.com)). I started by using the sun but realized it wasn’t a enough. It gets 12+ hours of light and 8 hrs of darkness. Its about 8 inches from the light. Also the soil is from [apotforapot.com](http://apotforapot.com). It is Aeration Top Soil Mix with superb soil on the bottom of the pot. ---
**Author:** ![First\_time-grower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@First\_time-grower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/First_time-grower)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 2:12am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/10 "2021-02-08T02:12:00Z")
Had a feeling it would have to come out, I’m just nervous since the soil isn’t compact and airy. I do have it close to the light, i thought if i move it closer it will dry out the leaves. Also, I have a question about watering, when watering should you water until you see a little water drain through the pot and into the pot saucer? And what king of wire should I use? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![oldmarine](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/oldmarine/32/524771_2.png) [@oldmarine](https://ilgmforum.com/u/oldmarine)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 4:12am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/11 "2021-02-08T04:12:37Z")
Be prepared to make mistakes as you learn. Read some of the advice found in this forum. Above all, be patient. I will say now that what works for me may not work for you. I would use copper wire but any kind would work. I don’t water my plants as much as some. I use an eyedropper to water my seedlings. About a teaspoon every few days for the first week or so. Put the water at the base of the plant. Once they have their first full leaf I switch to about a half jigger of water. I wait until the top of the soil is dry before I water. This will encourage the roots to spread out. Leave your seedlings in the cup for at least a month for autoflowers and a little more for photoperiods. You want the roots to start growing around the cup. I usually transplant when the soil is dryer. Give it a few days past your normal watering and if the roots are good enough the whole ball should come out easily into one hand. Here’s a link to my blog: > [@One for the Money, Two for the Show, Three to Get Ready and Four to Grow](http://ilgmforum.com/t/one-for-the-money-two-for-the-show-three-to-get-ready-and-four-to-grow/45446): > > Howdy from the Republic of Texas! This is by no means my first grow. But like most of my recent grows there are a lot of first. This is my first autoflower grow. That’s them (day 2) in the back on the bottom shelf. I wasn’t sure if I should post and I thought the title was catchy and right off the bat I’m told it matches a previous topic. Well, I liked it when I thought of it. I put my own little twist to it and here we are. First a little about yours truly. I am a native born Tex… ---
**Author:** ![First\_time-grower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@First\_time-grower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/First_time-grower)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/12 "2021-02-09T15:26:05Z")
Thanks, great advice I like it. ---
**Author:** ![Hellraiser](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hellraiser/32/294013_2.png) [@Hellraiser](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hellraiser)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 6:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/13 "2021-02-09T18:26:35Z")
> [@First\_time-grower](#): > > how do you transplant it in a pot with keeping the soil together? You wait until the plant has enough roots to hold the soil together before you transplant. You know you’re at this point when you have to water it every day after watering it fully to runoff. ---
**Author:** ![Mark0427](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/mark0427/32/598165_2.png) [@Mark0427](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Mark0427)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2021, 11:52am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/14 "2021-02-10T11:52:57Z")
If u wait til the first or second set of leaves touch the sides of the cup usually is a good point to transplant roots are developed enough by then but start autos off in their final home skip the solo cup part. Autos cant have the stress a photo can handles ---
**Author:** ![First\_time-grower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@First\_time-grower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/First_time-grower)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2021, 4:11am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/15 "2021-02-23T04:11:02Z")
![IMG_20210221_202639667](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/2/9/8/2987d486ba612dc61f9207b325724cff89417e2b.jpeg) Been over 30 days of growing from germinating and finally the leaves are producing more and growing. ---
**Author:** ![Dankloud](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dankloud/32/678344_2.png) [@Dankloud](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Dankloud)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 11:15pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/16 "2021-03-04T23:15:06Z")
So what is the latest on the grow man? ---
**Author:** ![First\_time-grower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@First\_time-grower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/First_time-grower)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/failed-transplant-question-for-people-that-start-a-grow-in-a-solo-cup/62413/17 "2021-03-05T01:10:19Z")
Thanks for asking it looks good, I’ve been watering when it looks thirsty. And it’s about a foot tall. I hope it produces, those white hairs ![16149064854407780021075848294782](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/b/1/2/b12dfe35d797b15068363a244956d918bee74205.jpeg)