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So, my most of my starts are growing nicely, and I can see through the plastic grow sleeves that some of the plants' roots have just about maxed out the capacity of my quart sized containers. I've also noticed that some plants have started pushing figlets, which I've diligently removed. Sals, MBVS, Celeste, Improved Celeste are a few of the varieties that are doing this.
Wondering if young plants trying to put out fruit is a sign of root bound-ness? Are those varieties noted for fruiting at a young age?
It's something I've noticed with some other species of containerized plants, once the roots can't grow futher, the plant starts making moves towards reproduction.
I'm telling them to hold on, you got 2 more months until a 3 gallon upgrade(and real sun) - then let's see you push those figs !
I like a cohesive rootball when I up pot, the plants seem 'hungry' and don't get sulky about the transition, just bounce back and put out a quick flush of growth.
Thanks for looking!
Wondering if young plants trying to put out fruit is a sign of root bound-ness? Are those varieties noted for fruiting at a young age?
It's something I've noticed with some other species of containerized plants, once the roots can't grow futher, the plant starts making moves towards reproduction.
I'm telling them to hold on, you got 2 more months until a 3 gallon upgrade(and real sun) - then let's see you push those figs !
I like a cohesive rootball when I up pot, the plants seem 'hungry' and don't get sulky about the transition, just bounce back and put out a quick flush of growth.
Thanks for looking!
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