Gardeners may want to try transplanting their plants from soil into a hydroponics system. Sometimes, this happens because you purchase a cutting from a nursery and it was started in soil. On the other hand, you may just be a soil gardener and want to experiment with hydroponics.
The most important thing to know is that a bunch of dirt in your hydroponics system will clog your pumps and make cleaning your reservoir a hassle.
You can easily transplant from soil into a hydroponics system without shocking the plants or damaging your equipment. Simply follow these steps:
1. If the cutting is in a cup or small pot, simply turn it over while holding the base of the plant's main stem.
2. Let the dirt fall away, leaving you with the cutting. If it doesn't easily come out when you turn the cup over, squeeze the sides and loosen the soil until the plants pops out.
3. Get a bucket of pure reverse osmosis water and pH balance it.
4. Gently place the plant's root-ball into the water and shake until the soil falls away.
5. Rinse the roots until they're snow-white.
6. Transplant the cutting into your hydroponics medium (rockwool, coco, hydroton, etc.).
7. Begin normal feeding schedule.
That's it! Each plant will only take a minute to clean once you get the hang of it. Just be gentle and work methodically.
By the way, you can also transfer your hydroponically grown plants into soil.
If you're going to transfer your plants into a pot, use a larger pot than you need. This way, the roots won't get crushed and broken.
By using a bigger pot and starting with a good cushion of soil on the bottom, your plants will do quite well.
Likewise, if you are going to take your hydroponically grown plants and transfer them directly to the ground, dig a much larger hole than necessary. You'll want to add some new, fresh soil, but be very gentle.
Your plants may experience a bit of shock but will recover after a few days.
It's recommended that you do this with plants that are a little older and growing vigorously. Very young plants have less of a chance of survival.
Whether you're transplanting plants from your hydroponics system to soil or vice versa, being gentle and patient are your keys to success. Follow the above directions, and your plants should do great.
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