Transplanting Hydroponic Plants Into Soil

[@LK-3000]

Thank you for this video. It gave me some ideas of how to get this to work without stressing out the plant. And, I just recently did this successfully with a hydro pepper plant. No shock. No lost leaves. Here's how I did it: I carefully removed the plant from the net pot and pulled the hydroponic roots through the holes in the bottom of the plant pot, backfilled with quality non-wood bark soil, raised the pot above the tray I planned to let it sit on (using flat rocks about a couple of inches thick) so that the hydro roots had about an inch of space to sit in the water and still have airspace. I then added water to the tray (not enough to touch the bottom of the pot, though, and leaving an air gap). This allowed the plant to establish roots in the soil while still receiving the hydro nutrients from the water in the tray. Then I slowly started watering at the top of the pot, into the soil, and reduced the water to the tray until the hydroponic roots air-pruned themselves. It's doing so well, today I transplanted another pepper plant using the same method.

[@dorisfaulkner9721]

I lost beautiful tomato plants and everything except a parsley from transporting the first time. ☹️ My sister let them get way too big and didn’t prune this time but I started a new one. Thanks for the tip!

[@glentonrichards]

5:05 - "It has been 2 weeks and the plant is looking TERRIBLE!" Hahaha. Appreciate the honesty! And thanks for the great video!

[@stevekent3991]

Khang, since your hydro plant had loads of leaves and was in a moisture rich environment, I reckon you may have had better results if you treat the hydro plant like you treat cuttings e.g. Keep cuttings in a moist environment and remove some leaves to reduce loss of water through leaf perspiration and reduce the work the stem needs to so it doesn't have to suck up so much water. If you think about it you did as much as you could to increase loss of water via perspiration by putting the plant outside which increases the rate of perspiration. The plant shred leaves because it can't suck up water faster than it's losing water via leaf perspiration during the transplant adaptation stage. Next time you try this, put a poly bag around the plant to maintain a moist environment to keep the leaves happy and perhaps trim the plant so the plant can put more energy into developing a root structure for it's new soil medium rather than working overtime trying to pump water to the leaves. As far as the flower is concerned, I'm second guessing the plant has produced a flower because it's stressed and is going to seed.

[@TWISTEDSILVERTONGUE]

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[@Tinoddv]

Thanks im trying it in these days

[@donnacovington4690]

I just did the same thing with Chiltipin pepper plants but I did it before they got so big. So far they seem to be doing great. The AeroGarden was awesome for starting these seeds.

[@antsantoro]

Another fantastic video Khang, you explain what you have done very clearly and give useful tips to help everyone use the information given to recreate the process, seeing gradual updates about the progress of the plant all in one video is a great idea and just shows what great lengths you go to, to help others grow. 10/10 👍🏻

[@exploreraa983]

I know this is an old video, but if you ever have to get roots through a hole like that: cut a trashbag or old plastic bag into 3" ribbons, wrap the roots to make a cable of sorts, just tight enough to fit through the hole. It helps to protect them from scraping the sides.

[@dorisfaulkner9721]

Thanks for the tip!

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

I had no idea there were different kinds of roots on a plant. Thanks!

[@molonlabe8470]

I'm not sure he is correct about that. I have never heard air roots or water roots. I don't think he knows what he is talking about

[@BackToBasics001]

Nice tip about reducing the water in the aerogarden, I'm going to have to try that. I haven't had a successful hydro-to-soil transition yet.

[@molonlabe8470]

I have and I didn't do what he said at all. No shock just take out of normal hydro and put in soil/compost mix. That has been my experience with certain plants. I'm not saying it will work like that for all

[@pepperdactyl]

Nice video Khang. Those plants got really huge in your AeroGarden!

[@KhangStarr]

Thanks Peter! Yes, the AG made these plants grow like crazy.

[@mneff69]

Thanks Khang, I found that video obviously lol. I like the tip about letting it go dry. I took out some herbs and I had a heck of a root balls from 3 months of growth. Had to make room for some peppers. I want to transfer before they get big.

[@StRain-zx2vo]

congrats on growing another 5k subscribers since your seed give away. we need more people appreciating peppers.

[@siccs7]

Thanks Khang, got some tops I've been rooting in water looking to transfer to soil and this video gave me alot of helpful info.

[@Lettusfarm]

I really appreciate your videos man. I've learned so much thanks to them

[@miniwarrior7]

this is the video I've been waiting for !!!!

[@curtflirt2]

Can we get an update on this soon?? Thanks

[@tim03b_48]

No update because the plant died.

[@youngflamez4206]

What would happen if you trimmed the roots and put some mykos on them before your transplant?

[@phuongphan794]

Hi chu Khang, does it get shocked when changing environment

[@khalifchambers4100]

those plans group crazy in that AeroGarden

[@lois1502]

Thanks for showing the end result

[@polyrider81]

Nice video thanks, proves that dealing with soil is a waste of time. it has set the plant back at least a month.

[@dorisfaulkner9721]

You have no choice but to transport to soil once they outgrow. Gotta keep making room for new plants 🌱

[@thepepperjackpepperco.61]

So cool. Great video Khang!

[@yoloswagquikscope360]

I transplanted a ghost pepper plant out of an aerogarden when it was maybe 5 inches tall cause the other two plants were overtaking it very quickly, I took no precautions as I didn't know I needed to. It never looked unhealthy or shed it's leaves, however it's been about a month and it has not really grown at all. It's putting out buds but its still only 5 inches tall. What the heck is going on here? My only thought is that it may be too cold where it is now but I'm unsure.

[@KhangStarr]

Cooler temperature will affect the grow. Also, don't water too often once it recovered. Use soft soil that allows roots to travel easily and give it plenty of sun.

[@yoloswagquikscope360]

Zac Crow I think it's probably a combination of cool temps and it being rootbound, I actually put it in a pot under another much bigger grow light in my basement cause it's too cold in my area right now to put outside and my only windows with good light are already filled with plants! This is my first season where I am both propagating my own seeds as well as starting them indoors, so I guess I should expect some hardships. Your videos have really helped Khang Starr and you're definitely one of the best gardening/pepper youtubers I have come across

[@lauriekilborn]

Just a question when transplanting from hydroponics to soil. Is it any advantage to the plant before you transplant it, to prune it a bit before you put it into the soil, or would it be a very traumatic to the plant?

[@deriboy123321]

what are your favourite chillies to grow? maybe an idea for a video ? this is my first year growing anything, you are great :)

[@mrsjackson1544]

Why do you use a bag type container instead of a plastic one? Just wondering

[@marcelveldbloem9175]

Hi Khang I need some expert advise ( do like your shows) I do love the aroma and flavor of the FATALI but not the heat for cooking Is there a chillie that has the same flavor but not the heat ? Thanks in advance for your responce

[@wsbruzzi]

In the double cup method, if you are feeding hydroponic nutrients, should you also take the same precautions and feed them little water for a week before transplanting?

[@KhangStarr]

No, there is no need for that because in that method, the roots are not always submerged.

[@roberttillotson6861]

Khang, I just transplanted my Jolokias from dwc to soil, all indoors. The plants were 2 feet diameter and 1.5 height. Growing fast too. Now after six days, they are still shedding leaves, likely for another week. Moist soil and feeding water from below. They are pretty mad. It seems you went to the outdoors and kept it there. Mine are staying indoors for another 3 months. They will be big and have lots of time for recovery. Your video was helpful because it kept me from stressing on my plants transition. Did yours start really turning around after a month?

[@KhangStarr]

It should be less than 1 month. The reason mine took so long was because I did it during the cold month. If your temperature is warm, it's way faster.

[@faz0007]

For few pepper plants it’s to costly, but looks beautiful

[@deftonesplayer420]

To help with transplant shock I like to use microbes and General Hydroponics Rapid Start. But make sure you use water that has no chlorine because it will kill microbial life.

[@KhangStarr]

I try to keep my methods cheap and simple.

[@gian5913]

I am making some self watering containers for habanero peppers, should I use the 2 gallon buckets that you used in an old video or the 5 gallon buckets? Thanks

[@mmmille24]

How often do you water during the period you transplant and keep out of the sun?

[@kreeetin]

I have too many healthy pepper plants in mason jars to fit into my available totes/lights. Was thinking about transplanting to 5 gal buckets. I have them in 3 inch net pots, can I just fill the cups with soil and put the whole cup in the soil?

[@elieeid8865]

Thank you for your video. I wanna know the link of hydroponic station that you use from where we can buy it the black you have used it for your plants.

[@ceaserelizondo]

I got a chili plant and it was Root bound so I transplanted it in the process I had to cut the roof from the ball just so that it can grow out I didn't cut them off just cut around the ball and so I replanted it in a bigger pot and it dropped all the leaves and little leaves tiny little chili leaves came out and started to curl and now it just stayed like that did it stunts The Chilli plant?

[@frik4frak]

When you root it, rather than put the cutting in something with those little holes, why not just put it in a regular pot that will hold water, then when the cuttings are arranged to look nice, just fill the pot with those clay hydroponic rocks. When you do that, you can never underwater or overwater it and it won't get bugs like it can in dirt. When the water gets low, just fill it back up with water. If you want to eventually put it in a bigger pot, all you have to do is lift it out of the smaller pot and put it in a larger pot and fill it with those stones so the plant will be supported and stand up. It's easier because no bugs and no underwatering or overwatering it. If I have a plant that I tend to under or over water it, I'll just root it in water and then do this, put it in the pot with the stones that support it and just fill the pot with water until the water gets low and then refill it with water. So much easier than a dirt plant.

[@babslyheathbar7308]

I think you had a touch or root rot based on the brown color or of roots in box, so maybe that’s why it didn’t do so well after transplant.

[@noelleonard2498]

Hello Khang, have learned a lot from watching your videos, always lots of great information. I'm growing 8 different varieties of sweet peppers in kratky containers with masterblend, and been doing good for the most part. Im starting to get some edema on some of the leaves, some varieties are effected more than others, thinking about pulling the sweet Hungarian due to it is the worst, have one in a peat mix that is doing the same thing. Have a fan on them and the humidity has been below 50%. Not a lot I can do as to dry them out or anything due to them being kratky, any tips you could offer would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

[@hippieman2754]

Could u send the plant back into veg with indoor lighting and get it to grow twice the size ? Or is it going to go straight into flowering

[@ayoshi1351]

Have you tried transplanting soft plants like herbs from hydro to soil? I've tried that with Italian, Thai and Holy basils without success. Any suggestions?

[@KhangStarr]

Basil are super easy to transplant. You can actually cut a branch off and put it in soil and it will grow. When transplanting basil, make sure the soil is nice and fluffy, not compacted. Keep the soil moist and they should be fine. Don't allow them to be under extreme heat.

[@frik4frak]

I thought when you rooted a cutting in water, the roots were water roots. Isn't hydroponics just a cutting in water and you add those hydroponic clay stones to hold the cutting in place and then fill the pot with water. It would still be a cutting in water, it just will be supported by the clay stones. Then all you have to do is watch the water level and fill it back up with water when it gets low. You can never under or overwater it. So, if they are the same as cuttings rooted in water with water roots, why couldn't they be transplanted in soil and grow in soil?

[@ethanpt]

Awesome work!

[@antzyt3701]

Hi ypu are my favorite and am learning a lot before I venture into it. have a question though. how do you know how much to water once u transplant in a pot ? for that matter how much water should I use ? as much as it starts to drain? Or how do I know the soil is moist enough for the plant that it should not rot due to excessive water. . Thanks for your posts it's awesome

[@KhangStarr]

When you transplant this way, it needs to be a little more moist than usual, but not runny wet, the plant needs to breath. Also, the most important thing is to keep it out of direct sunlight until it recovered. If you do this, it will recover way faster than mine. The reason mine too so long was because I did it in March when it was pretty cold. Good luck!

[@antzyt3701]

Thanks a lot. God bless

[@kiranadil3957]

after transplanting plant into soil what kind of fertilizer should we use? can we use hydropronic nutrients water in that?

[@andrewgoldin6905]

Does starting a plant in hydroponics increase the likelihood that it will be a healthy and strong plant?

[@litahsr.8226]

I had 2 ghost peppers from GH and 2 other peppers on master blend soil well I transplant all 4 to soil buckets last night woke up and it was totally healthy and put them outside and used master blend on all 4 buckets within 30 minutes (ghost peppers) went limp FAST dying the other 2 that i used (master blend) looks healthy what should I do? let it wait a day? or just toss it and put my other peppers

[@destinee9903]

Hi my plant is about 4 inches is that too early?

[@teeleo1363]

Can we transplant plant with green tomatoes....and if we can, then will they ripen?

[@andrewa1245]

Thank you! I needed this video

[@awallz22]

Where did you get that grow bag?

[@KhangStarr]

From Amazon. They are called G-Leaf grow bags, these are 10 gal.

[@calex007]

Khang Starr I will be buying these bags. Perhaps today, perhaps tomorrow. PM me / reply here your Amazon Affiliate Link for the product, if you'd be so kind? :) I dig the content -- let us in the community help you right back!! :) I'm transferring the cuttings (3 weeks old by now ) into some Miracle Grow. if I'm within the week, thanks for walking us through the emergencies

[@ceaserelizondo]

Khang I tried it in a double bucket method it did the same thing as yours it dropped all the leaves going to try a different method see what happens thank you buddy

[@neodiy]

Exactly what i needed to know ... thx a gazilion

[@benhewitt8048]

What plants were they?

[@mrsjackson1544]

What kind of soil or compost or both do you use thank you. I’m just starting out 💛🌿🪴🌱

[@PatricesProjects]

Probably, transplanting it in early March didn't help the plant. Here in California the temperature has fluctuated so much this year. I hesitated in planting out all my tomatoes and peppers in mid March

[@GrowWithKit]

Great videos

[@ProfitableSistas]

+Khang Starr you are my hero. I was wondering about this. I have about 8 peppers in my aero... thinking I'm going to move out 6 of them while they are young and let 2 stay and get big. Thanks a bunch.

[@KL4life]

For the first 2 weeks you need to soak your soil with water to prevent less shock. A hydroponics plants is used to being in nothing but water. Not doing so makes it more difficult for it to survive.

[@grabslide]

did it survive?

[@MrEmperor3]

great video

[@fpvminiquadiasi7370]

Hi. Can you feed hydroponic your soil plants? I mean plants in pot. Eventually can I do it from the top? Thank you

[@KhangStarr]

Yes. Some bottle will have directions on how much to feed plants in pots.

[@dustinm5291]

thanks for the post!

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

how many aerogardens do you use to get a garden for an avg size family? It looks addictive so I might not be able to stop at one or two. Do ppl use them to grow legal state weed?

[@KhangStarr]

For herbs or vegetables, you may only need 1. For peppers, you may need 2. You can also build your own diy systems, it will be much cheaper.

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Khang Starr Thank you. I just see a newer video with a new grow light/s. Will ck that out too. I am sorta binge watching...

[@jonsmith6477]

Wow just found out what not to do. I would have left this video on the editing table.

[@fyrftr521]

What is the plant you are transplanting?

[@Golden_Hephaestus]

Where do you get your seeds? I want to start growing peppers and breeding them, bad thing is i live in zone 5 so i may struggle a bit

[@naptastik]

I got my seeds from inside my veggies. I’m in 5 as well.

[@Golden_Hephaestus]

@@naptastik Wow three years ago, this felt like forever! Got an entire garden now and this is my first year starting seeds indoors! Wow 3 years passed too fast...

[@vanna13v]

Isn't the point of hydroponic is to get a head start on growth but this looks like you set it back quite a bit

[@norvalkelly6053]

how are you. can i get some hot pepper seed

[@bennieleip579]

Eeej khang starr i wanne ask do you make also sambal oelek(i dont know if its the same in englisch) but if you do do you wanna make a vid over it i aways mess it up 😆 i wanna make the saus 2 if my first harvest is in but i use sambal more so thats why i ask

[@hebekiah3623]

I've found that lots of time is important to round out and mellow the flavors. My best batches have been from cutting the peppers into strips and drying, then adding vinegar, sugar, garlic, fruits, and other flavors and give them at least a month in the fridge. For the first weeks you check and add liquid (more vinegar, water, or whatever it tastes like it needs but don't stress getting it perfect because flavor will keep developing). Oh, and plums are everywhere growing and make a great base for the sambal, adding sweetness, tart, and balance. I pick a bucketful just walking around the block (I'm in Oregon). Other fruit help too and over time mellow into the flavor of the sambals. Biggest thing is time. I actually try to stay a year ahead on my sambals (and mustard). If you're worried about preservation, citric acid is really cheap, sometimes I use xanthum gum to thicken and fill in the spaces and top jar with a bit of oil to seal from air.

[@EddyFlexy]

Hi Khang, do you add sand to your soil?

[@KhangStarr]

No, I don't. I feel sand is too heavy and can weigh down the soil. I like using soft fluffy soil with perlite added to allow roots to travel easily.

[@EddyFlexy]

Khang Starr I never thought of it that way! Thank you for the info.

[@cindystrong9631]

Why not trim the roots?

[@jayb2257]

thanks for sharing

[@justa.honeybee8924]

You have to harden your plants off over the course of a week starting with an hour or two a day and work your way up to 24 hours. The first couple of days NEED to be in the shade. It’s a shame they looked like such beautiful plants/saplings

[@maryhaskins1757]

Would it help to transplant before the plant gets so big? Someone mentioned to trim it back some too. That makes sense you me.

[@dorisfaulkner9721]

I did my first transport without all these tips, when they were way too big like this and the poor roots went through too much trauma and shock. Only a parsley survived. ☹️ Someone said to cut up a trash bag in ribbons and wrap it around the roots first like a wire to prevent scraping too. As well as lots of great tips on here to keep it from experiencing too much shock and smoothly adjust to soil

[@curtflirt2]

So soil, compost and Perlite

[@dudefixesstuff2153]

quite a bit of shock there

[@TorsoManza]

Lol at the ice cream truck

[@KhangStarr]

hahahah that classic ice cream truck music.

[@cable489]

I guess the longer you wait the longer the recovery.

[@KhangStarr]

Temperature also affects the recovery. I did this very early in March when weather was very cool, so it took a bit longer.

[@bbnnkk1]

you have to stay "true to your roots" if you know what I mean

[@Jonathan-lk1uk]

A sheep, a drum and a snake fell off a cliff. BAH-DUM-TSS! ;)

[@elieeid8865]

The one it show in 0.29 second of your video and you have plant your plants in there holes

[@KishorTwist]

5:05 = nice. 5:06 = HOLY SHEET... it looks terrible (and understandable from nutrient-rich water to soil).

[@christinesifonte]

Lmaoooo this was hysterical.

[@dorisfaulkner9721]

Trial and error lol His honesty cracked me up 😂

[@HIGHGRADECHANNEL]

should have fed them hydro nuts and taken all the leaves off first

[@brandonminiman]

so basically it sets you back about 6 weeks

[@KhangStarr]

It could be less if the weather was warmer. I did this early March when it was still cool, so that delayed it a little more. Six weeks for a plant this size is still way better than starting a new plant.

[@dorisfaulkner9721]

@@KhangStarr Someone said to pull the roots through the bottom of pot so that they touch a small try of water at first. Another tip I saw was cutting a trash bag into ribbons to wrap around the roots first before removing from hydro garden to avoid scraping, Especially if they got too big. Thanks for video!

[@tdehahn]

So basically, put it int a hole in dirt and water it....