Selkotanswered grow question 7h ago hey 👋
With autoflowers, the earlier it’s done, the better, but you still need to wait until the plant is strong enough to handle the transfer.
Once they have 3 to 4 pairs of true leaves (not counting the cotyledons), they should tolerate it without too much root stress.
Of course, make sure they’re healthy at that point: leaves nice and green, stem straight and firm.
A few tips when you do it:
Water lightly about 24 hours before transplanting so the root ball holds together
Always handle the plant by the edge of the pot, never by the main stem
Choose pots of about 11 L, up to a maximum of 15 L
One last personal tip: next time, with autoflowers, skip the cup altogether. Once they’ve germinated, put them in peat pellets, and as soon as you see the root coming out of the bottom, you can plant them directly into their final pot 👍