Drop-potting how to (with pictures)

[Ray]

Originally Posted by brooke

Wouldn't a regular flush with water eliminate the issue of build up/waste products in a non-s/h growing situation?

I've been using LECA for several years now and only rip off the media when something has outgrown my size limit - 10" clay pot. I've never noticed any ill effects from up potting to bigger pots but do notice some decline when I divide and start over again.

Brooke

If the medium goes through wet/dry cycles, it will always build up, and flushing will never remove all of the residues. I will grant you, however, that using a very dilute fertilizer solution, and watering heavily and often, will really extend that time before replacement is necessary.

[Brooke]

Originally Posted by Ray

If the medium goes through wet/dry cycles, it will always build up, and flushing will never remove all of the residues. I will grant you, however, that using a very dilute fertilizer solution, and watering heavily and often, will really extend that time before replacement is necessary.

Well good, it seems I am doing it right since I've never had a problem just moving them up a pot size (or two) when I up pot them.

Brooke