Simple Gallons to plant ratio question

[Teddstah]

Alright, sorry if this has been an obvious answer in front of me but I've read about 3-4 different hydro guides and haven't found anything about the plant to gallon ratio.

For example... If I wanted to build a dwc/bubble/drip hydro system from one of those rubbermaid storage containers.. then how many gallons are best for say, 3 plants.

I'll be starting with ak47 lowryder #2 and then some regular indoor g13 thai skunk which grow taller than lowryder.

I'll probably have about 4 feet of grow space maximum without lst in a refrigerator (modded for air circulation of course).

I've seen some kits that are 10 gallons with 4 or 6 spaces.. but I only want to grow 3 plants max for personal, so how many gallons is best? I just want max grow space and those 10 gallon containers are pretty tall.

Someone said 5 gallons is perfect for 3, but I'd rather hear from someone who has had first hand experience.

Could I go even less than 5 gallons of water if that person was right?

 

[snutter]

If you plan on 3 plants in one container, I'd use an 18 gallon tote and fill it to 12 gallons. I wouldn't go smaller than that, personally. I use 18 gallon totes filled to 12 gallons for 1 plant. But I could do three per container if I so chose. I just prefer to let one plant get huge rather than 3 smaller ones..

-S

 

[WolfScott]

I have a 10 gal tote system and I grow two plants in it. Its perfect for two, any more and they would be to crowded. I grow them to about 3 1/2 feet tall , and I use them for mother plants. Hope this helps

I use 5 inch net pots in the ten gallon tote!

 

[Teddstah]

If you plan on 3 plants in one container, I'd use an 18 gallon tote and fill it to 12 gallons. I wouldn't go smaller than that, personally. I use 18 gallon totes filled to 12 gallons for 1 plant. But I could do three per container if I so chose. I just prefer to let one plant get huge rather than 3 smaller ones..

-S

18 gallon tote!? wow those are pretty big. Wouldn't that take up a lot of space? If I added one of those, I'd probably have like 3-4 feet of space give or take. the idea on one big plant instead of 3 small ones is good though.

I might just do a 10 gallon tote with 2 plants in 5 inch pots far apart from eachother. say bout 4-6 inches between the pots. maybe more?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Teddstah]

I have a 10 gal tote system and I grow two plants in it. Its perfect for two, any more and they would be to crowded. I grow them to about 3 1/2 feet tall , and I use them for mother plants. Hope this helps

I use 5 inch net pots in the ten gallon tote!

That sounds pretty good!
I might do just the same.

so 10 gallons is enough for 2 then.
Hopefully I get a good yield.

If I did 2 plants and kept 6 inches between them, do you think i'd be able to pull off 2 ounces from one plant given the right lighting/nutes/ etc etc...

whats your usual yield in that setup?

 

[Silky Shagsalot]

i knew a guy that did bubblers exclusively. he suggested 5 gallons per plant. smaller rez equals wild ph swings as the plants eat and drink.

 

[Teddstah]

i knew a guy that did bubblers exclusively. he suggested 5 gallons per plant. smaller rez equals wild ph swings as the plants eat and drink.

thanks for that tip. so a 10 gallon tote wouldn't have a good res for 2 plants? better to go bigger?

 

[Silky Shagsalot]

you prob. wouldn't be able to get enough in it, it'd spill. go a little bigger so you have some room to work with.