This article is about intentional transplants of hemp plants. Soon we will talk about emergency transplants as a result of overfeeding or other causes.
Transplanting is the process of removing a plant from one location and move it to another. Technically, transplants can be done in any conceivable circumstance. Beyond the method used, the primary purpose in all instances is to ensure that the plant remains healthy and to avoid unnecessary damage in the process. Transplanting may be something as simple as taking a germinated seed in its incubation glass and bury it a few millimeters under the ground, or as complex as moving a plant of great dimensions from one place to another at a great distance.
As well as cleaning tools and containers, it is advisable to thoroughly prepare the new environment before transplanting. It is recommended to only transplant healthy plants where possible, as working with damaged plants or making emergency transplants can significantly reduce the chance of success. The environmental conditions are also important. Cold or windy days aren't supportive environments to move and introduce plants to the outdoors. You are likely to experience far more problems when moving plants from good conditions to worse, than when moving between similar or better conditions.
General estimates of root diameter are provided by experience however they can be different depending on the variety and growing conditions. When moving mature plants with a trunk of between 3 and 4-inches or greater, it may be necessary to use two people to hold the body of the plant and the roots. In any case, transplanting in these stages of growth is uncommon and not recommended, because the stress of transplantation can cause sexual dysfunctions in the flowers.
Transplant stress can be caused by a variety of factors; the most common are the root damage, damage to the plant itself, or overexposure of the roots. In the process of transplantation, the plants can become contaminated with pesticides or diseases. We recommend that thoroughly plan the operation before starting. Protect the plants, holding them carefully, and be sure to move them to a safe place and with plenty of room to grow.
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