Scientific
New Member
Many people here feel that there is a some majikal advantage to starting seedlings in a Solo cup and then transplanting (often leaving them in the cup until the tap root is circling the bottom, which it starts to do in less than a week...). Me, I just plant straight into the final pot. It probably doesn't really matter as long as you don't leave them in the smaller cup too long and don't traumatize them too much during transplanting.
Oldbear
Well-Known Member
One of the theories is that its harder to correctly water a seedling in a big pot.
That said, many/most recommend that autos go directly into its final container.
Good luck with your grow
That said, many/most recommend that autos go directly into its final container.
Good luck with your grow
Scientific
New Member
I have read that too, but in practice it didn't seem to make any difference, and my ham-fisted transplanting technique means the less handling the better.
Oldbear
Well-Known Member
"Be gentle with me darling" 
SlowCarChris
New Member
Personal preference
DaddyKush
Well-Known Member
Every time you transplant it causes stress to the plant, and this is the main reasoning behind going straight to the 5 gallon pot (or whatever size you plan on bringing the plant to harvest in). You're giving yourself fewer opportunities to damage or stress the plant. An experienced grower knows how to not overwater it, but if you're a rookie it might be a better idea to increase pot size gradually with one or two transplants along the way. It really all depends on the grower I suppose.
Wildmanpete
Active Member
Be nice to your girls and they'll turn out just fine.
