Should Soil Be Completely Dry Before Transplanting?

Hello

Pretty basic question. Threat title basically says it all. Should the soil be completely dry before trying to transplant to a bigger pot? Or should I water it fully and then transplant? Or is there really no difference? I know that while transplanting you should try to stress the roots the least amount as possible so any advice is greatly appreciated as always.

-GB

I try not to have my soil completely dried out when transplanting...Regardless make sure you water evenly but not oversaturate after transplant, and try and do it right before lights out...I usually try and gently break up the edges of the rootball before transplanting too.

I find it easier when damp. I also line the bottom of all pots/cups with perlite, it seems to help get the plant to pop out easier. I was uber paranoid when I first started as I do not have a green thumb. But proud to say, I have never killed one!

If the soil is dry, it is a little easier to get it out. Usually, you can just flip it over and give a little tug on the stalk and it will come right out. If the soil is wet when you dry to transplant, it has more of a tendency to fall apart during the process.

Mad_Prophessor said:

If the soil is dry, it is a little easier to get it out. Usually, you can just flip it over and give a little tug on the stalk and it will come right out. If the soil is wet when you dry to transplant, it has more of a tendency to fall apart during the process.

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Agreed, drier is better, shes going to get a good saturation after the transplant

Diabolical666 said:

Agreed, drier is better, shes going to get a good saturation after the transplant

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Really holding my hand through this process.. TOTALLY appreciate it dude much love

<dudette btw. no prob

Yes and when its dry the soil doesn't have all that water weight as well. I've transplanted with wet soil and had a huge wet clump fall off while taking the roots with it.