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Transplanting
After the plants have hardened off , it ’ s time to transplant them into a prepared soil bed or outdoor potting container . Transplanting cannabis plants can be very stressful for young plants with tender roots so it is very important to be cautious and minimize any adverse effects . If possible , avoid transplanting at times when the plant is experiencing other stresses . Plants experiencing a pest insect infestation , excessive heat or cold , drought , or nutrient deficiencies , or that have not been fully acclimated to the outdoor environment , will be affected more adversely . Transplanting causes stress . There is no way to avoid it completely , but by taking extra precautions it is possible to keep transplant stress to a minimum .
Nutrition for Early Stages of Growth Outdoors
A well-balanced , living soil is the best way to provide long-term nutrition to outdoor cannabis plants . Supplying additional beneficial microorganisms to the soil prior to transplanting is a great way to increase the soil ’ s overall biological activity . In addition to beneficial microorganisms , there are some soil amendments that specifically affect the early stages of root development and plant growth .
Incorporating some or all of these ingredients in a living soil will help give young cannabis plants the boost they need to establish solid structural integrity and a healthy root mass ; both of which create a strong foundation for prolific yields down the road . Blood meal is a fast-releasing , rich source of nitrogen . It is a great additive for cannabis plants and other plant varieties requiring high amounts of nitrogen . Fish meal is another fastreleasing nitrogen source that also enhances the microbial life in the soil . Fish meal contains a significant amount of phosphorus , which helps trigger early root development . Another phosphorus source capable of promoting strong root development is bone meal . Bone meal is also a great source of calcium . Fish bone meal has the same beneficial qualities as bone meal , except it is derived from fish and provides both phosphorus and calcium to developing plants . For early-stage potassium , kelp meal and langbeinite are excellent choices . Kelp meal is a source of readily available potassium along with a variety of micronutrients and plant hormones . Kelp meal can also increase overall plant health and vigor . Langbeinite ( sold under many different brand names ) is a naturally occurring mineral that is water soluble . Langbeinite is a good source of potassium , sulfur , and magnesium in the early and late stages of growth . Calcium is just as important to plant development as nitrogen , phosphorus , or potassium , and should be specifically supplied to young cannabis seedlings or plants .
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