New Grower newb auto grower soil/coco question

[wheredaweedat]

I got my first bean delivery in a few days ago.
Very excited to see this grow up and running.
About a month ago, I harvested my very first crop (photos), and I gotta say.
I think Im having postpartum depression...just...without the birth LOL.
I miss having plants.

-so here is my question-

I have some off brand biodegradable natural fiber seed starting pots and Ive got some burpee quick expanding coco pellets left over from last time. (Note: I didn't do a coco grow last- it was soil, but the pellets came with the propagator bought for cloning)

I know that the root system is the most important part of an auto, and it 'grows' if you will, the most in the first 2 weeks.
I also know that you need to do everything in your power to ensure that there is no stress/shock to the plant, as it wont have time to recover.

so for all of you with some experience, would you 1-advise AGAINST starting the seeds in the coco/biodegradable pots and then putting them (NOT TRANSPLANTINGthem) into their final pot filled with SOIL?
I feel like I remember reading somewhere that the root change from coco to soil is no bueno as it can shock the plant.....which I dont want to do. Or would you 2-just go straight to their final home in soil, dont even bother with the small pots/coco?

I'm not married to soil, and I know coco is a really good option when growing autos. But once again, I feel like I remember reading somewhere that coco is NOT the best option for new growers.
So Im at a loss....any input?

 

[AndyBotwin]

I personally would never use the coco pots as I've seen lots of growers have problems with them. They don't degrade fast enough for autoflowers and a lot of the plant's energy goes to trying to push through the sides of the pot. If you want to start them in small containers I would recommend the tiered planting method where you cut the bottom off your seedling cup (usually a 16oz party cup) and embed it in your final growing medium. Ideally you should start directly in the final pot but that may not be advisable if you're using a hot soil with lots of nutrients in it.

 

[Bromeo]

Those coco pots are not so great but coco it self is a great and easy way to grow. I start my seeds in straight coco. There is a coco section in here and there are quite a few good tips to get you started. The best advice i can give to a beginner intrested on using coco is have a complete nutrient system. Organic or synthetic just so long as its fairly complete.

 

[mallo]

I would advise against doing it that way. Too many ways to kill her trying to get that bio pot off. I have never used one that I liked. If your soil is well balanced I would just pop her right in the final pot. If the soil is to Hot (nutrient rich) for a seedling then try diluting the soil a bit right where the seedling will be. Whenever I have used expanding pellets I have just set the pellets in a small trey with water on the bottom and when the little babies sprout I give them a day or two and put the expanded pellet with the seedling right in the final pot with a sprinkle of great white, or plant success. I usually wait till I see some roots coming out of the bottom of the pellets. "My 2 cents"

Good luck on the next grow mate!