# Transplanting solo to 5 gallon? **URL:** \ **Category:** Seedling\ **Created:** [January 13, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976 "2020-01-13T17:48:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Eagergrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/eagergrower/32/314211_2.png) [@Eagergrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Eagergrower)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/1 "2020-01-13T17:48:06Z")
Just wondering what people’s thoughts are on transplanting from solo cup to 5 gallon buckets? Should I slowly Increase size of buckets or will my babies be fine going from solo to 5 gallons? ---
**Author:** ![SeaSeaside\_guy1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/seaseaside_guy1/32/260148_2.png) [@SeaSeaside\_guy1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/SeaSeaside_guy1)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/2 "2020-01-13T17:52:00Z")
I gone from them small jiffy pot and dome things, right to 5 gallon and have not had a problem. Just waited until about the second or third node to show. ---
**Author:** ![kaptain3d](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/kaptain3d/32/1238770_2.png) [@kaptain3d](https://ilgmforum.com/u/kaptain3d)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/3 "2020-01-13T17:54:28Z")
You should do just fine. But don’t forget to water in a circle around your plant. That way the roots will have to reach for that water and you will have a stronger plant! 🤓 (keep in mind that I’m kind of a noob, but I read a lot 🤓 😉) ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/4 "2020-01-13T18:37:11Z")
> [@Eagergrower](#): > > solo cup to 5 gallon buckets If you have good watering skills then no problem. I would suggest fabric pots over buckets: I see better growth in them. ---
**Author:** ![Cannabian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/cannabian/32/385139_2.png) [@Cannabian](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Cannabian)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/5 "2020-01-13T18:41:21Z")
Yeah, image planting directly into mother earth! Thats one giant bucket! ---
**Author:** ![kellydans](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/kellydans/32/580751_2.png) [@kellydans](https://ilgmforum.com/u/kellydans)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/6 "2020-01-13T18:53:00Z")
Welcome!I go from the seedling cups to the 5 gallon fabric pots is a normal procedure for me. If you choose the fabric pots I think you’ll like them. ---
**Author:** ![DankGunslinger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dankgunslinger/32/150728_2.png) [@DankGunslinger](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DankGunslinger)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/8 "2020-01-13T19:05:06Z")
I use airpots but also go solo into final pot. I figure the less disturbing the plant the better and it will grow into it. ---
**Author:** ![MrPeat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/73ab20/32.png) [@MrPeat](https://ilgmforum.com/u/MrPeat)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/9 "2020-01-13T19:15:13Z")
I don’t see the need of a solo cup at all. If you have good lights like HLG, you can transplant the seeds with tap roots straight into your final grow buckets and place in the tent. Especially if the seeds you have are top notch genetics. ---
**Author:** ![Cannabian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/cannabian/32/385139_2.png) [@Cannabian](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Cannabian)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/10 "2020-01-13T19:15:54Z")
Not smart ass, it was explanatory. You can plant in any sized container. The larger the container the bigger the root zone, assuming you joth the light and the space. The only issue with small plants in big pots is the likelihood of overwatering, which is very easy to do. If it was me, I would gently moisten the entire mixture a little at a time until it barely feels moist to your skin before planting. Then transplant, and only water around the dripline of the plant enough to keep it moist but not wet. As the plant grows water wider and a little more. ---
**Author:** ![DankGunslinger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dankgunslinger/32/150728_2.png) [@DankGunslinger](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DankGunslinger)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/12 "2020-01-13T20:02:39Z")
@Noobie I took what you said as serious also. Glad that’s sorted out. ---
**Author:** ![Cannabian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/cannabian/32/385139_2.png) [@Cannabian](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Cannabian)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/13 "2020-01-13T22:14:31Z")
Its all good, I have thick skin! Lol i cant smoke anything now as I had to take a friend to hospital. ---
**Author:** ![Davyg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/davyg/32/288930_2.png) [@Davyg](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Davyg)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2020, 7:21am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/transplanting-solo-to-5-gallon/38976/14 "2020-01-14T07:21:54Z")
I normally go from solo cup, 1 gal pot then onto 5 gal pot. Must admit it gives me the fear when transplanting into the 5 as she’s getting big and can be difficult to handle 😱