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When the roots come to the top of peat pots starting what does that mean? There are very few roots coming out the bottom of the pot.
Is it time to pot up?
 What would be the next size to go to?
Or should I just cover the roots with more soil?
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Don't really need to do another thing. If you want cover with a LITTLE more soil. You want thick spaghetti roots with lots of side roots. I usually wait until the cup looks almost 1/2 filled with roots. Then I go up to 1 gallon. You could go smaller if you want.



Sorry but you want it to look like this before going up.

Dominick Thanks!
I will put a little soil on top and wait for more roots.
Do I have to be careful when watering?
What do I have to look for before watering?

Bugs

Water is always the key problem too much rot too little dry out. Do not water until the moisture is very little on the inside of cup, almost looking dry.


If you can keep it looking like you have your in good shape.

Water needs are decreasing as the temperatures go down and the days get shorter. You can fill up a couple cups with the same mix and water one to see what the fully wet weight is, and let the other dry in the sun to get the dry weight. You should water when the cup is significantly lighter than the wet one, but do not let it get as lite as the dry one. add weight to estimate the cutting's mass as well.

I like to wait just a little tiny bit longer than Dominick has pictured to pot up; because in my experience, with a different type of cups, fresh white roots stick to the sides and are damaged when unpotted. I like to see them darken after they branch, but it is unavoidable to have some damage because if things are going well there are always fresh roots growing. But the important thing is that there are enough roots in his picture to hold the potting mix together and prevent root breakage at the connection to the cutting, which is devastating to a young cutting.

Very good info from the two of you. Do I put the cup in water and let it suck up the water, or water from the top?

I would take an eye dropper or turkey baster with a little water and squeeze a bit where the roots are in side holes. You can always add but can;t take away.

I never though about a eye dropper let alone a turkey baster great idea.
Thanks for sharing.
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