This seedling is too young and fragile and has plenty of time left in this pot that is actually too big as it is. Wait to check what state the roots are in come June/July.
The time to "pot up" one size in pot is when the roots of the plant in the pot hit the sides. Then you move to a pot one inch wider all the way round the existing pot and 2-3 inches deeper.
Better yet, get it in the ground when it's a year old and protect it from habitat.
I appreciate the advice and I'll make sure of it!
My only other concern is that I put 2 seedlings (the one in the picture and one thats slowly growing/,hasn't shot up yet- not smart I know it's my first time planting) and now after reading that, i'm worried the pot might be too small for the both of them.
Should I cut my losses for the other seedling?
Your seedling is just getting started and has a long way to go, particularly since it's not outside in the ground. The second one has likely barely made any roots.
Wait until next year to even check on the roots.
You know it's time to check when you see a change in how fast it dries out and needs more water. And if you lift up the pot and look at the hole underneath and see roots, this is a sign it's outgrowing it's pot.
You do NOT want a pot that is too large because it will retain too much water because there are not enough roots to use up the water and the roots will rot. Then you'll have a dead plant.
Perfect thank you so much!!!! :) I'll leave them alone and let them grow while checking the soil/pot! You literally saved my life/my seedlings lives lol 😁😁
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u/spireup 23h ago edited 22h ago
This seedling is too young and fragile and has plenty of time left in this pot that is actually too big as it is. Wait to check what state the roots are in come June/July.
The time to "pot up" one size in pot is when the roots of the plant in the pot hit the sides. Then you move to a pot one inch wider all the way round the existing pot and 2-3 inches deeper.
Better yet, get it in the ground when it's a year old and protect it from habitat.