S01E03 – Potting On
Plugs, blocks & pots
In this episode, Sarah and Jasmine learn how to move their plants through the next stages of development, progressing from propagation plugs into Easy Plug blocks and eventually into larger pots. As the plants grow, so does the importance of selecting the healthiest specimens and giving them the best possible environment to thrive.
From Plugs to Blocks
The first stage of the episode focuses on moving the strongest seedlings from their propagation plugs into 3-inch Easy Plug blocks.
Before anything is transplanted, Ian explains the importance of selecting the right plants. Not every seedling deserves a place in your grow, and the healthiest plant isn’t always the tallest. Instead, growers should look for thick stems, vibrant colour, strong leaf development, and overall plant health.
The blocks are soaked in Gold Roots before transplanting, helping support healthy root development and giving the plants the best possible start in their new environment.
After demonstrating the process, Ian selects his own plants before leaving Sarah and Jasmine to choose the best of the remaining seedlings for themselves — much to Sarah’s annoyance.
From Blocks to Pots
Two weeks later, it’s time for the next move…
With roots now established throughout the Easy Plug blocks, the plants are ready to be transplanted into 3L pots.
Ian demonstrates the correct technique before leaving Sarah and Jasmine to pot on their own plants. This stage introduces the growing media each grower will be using moving forward, with Sarah choosing Plant Magic Coco, Jasmine selecting Gold Label 60/40, and Ian opting for Gold Label 70/30.
As the plants are compared side by side, Ian’s crop appears noticeably stronger and healthier — before he finally reveals one of his secrets: he’s been quietly using Moonshine Sunshine to give his plants an extra boost.
With the plants now settled into their new homes, it’s time to prepare for the next stage of the grow.
What you’ll learn
This episode covers the next stage of plant development:
- How to select the strongest seedlings
- Moving plants from plugs into blocks
- Moving plants from blocks into pots
- What to look for when assessing plant health
- How different growing media affect your grow
- Preparing plants for the next stage of development
Featured Products
Eazy Plugs 77’s
Eazy Plug 104’s
Eazy Blocks
House & Garden Roots Gold
Gold Label 60/40
Gold Label 70/30
Moonshine Sunshine
3L Pots
Selecting The Best Plants
Not every seedling deserves a place in your grow. Before moving plants on, Ian explains what to look for and what mistakes to avoid.
Look Beyond Height
The tallest plant isn’t always the best. Instead, focus on strong stems, healthy leaf development, vibrant colour, and overall plant structure.
Choose The Strongest
Select plants that show vigorous, healthy growth. Weak, damaged, or unhealthy seedlings are unlikely to catch up later.
Handle With Care
Young plants are surprisingly delicate. Rough handling can damage stems, roots, and developing growth during transplanting.
Don’t Compress The Media
Avoid squeezing or compacting blocks and growing media. Healthy roots need access to both moisture and oxygen.
Get The Timing Right
Potting on too early or too late can slow development. Wait until the roots are properly established before moving plants into their next home.
The Scoreboard
This episode was all about progression rather than competition. With no points awarded, the scoreboard remains unchanged as both growers prepare for the challenges ahead.
