IllusionalFate
Winter Madness
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I don't know why people do this. It causes stress, and restricts air flow to the roots since you have to pack down the soil before transplant. I could understand if you want to switch the soil medium from something that's better for seedlings to a "hotter" soil, but I do that easily even when planting directly into 5 gallon pots -- all you have to do is simply fill the pot with the soil you'll be using for post-seedling stage while leaving 2-3 inches of room above it to layer with Light Warrior or whatever for the roots to grow into as a seedling. That way all possible stress is avoided, the roots don't have to be exposed to light, and the soil can remain loose and root-friendly.
If you can transplant without disturbing the rootball, that must be some firm soil!
If you can transplant without disturbing the rootball, that must be some firm soil!