5 gal pot size too big for autoflowers

jionsiht · Mar 24, 2020

I'm new to growing and have started a small closet grow and im wondering if a 5 gal pot is to big for autoflowers

sega megadrive · Mar 24, 2020

jionsiht · Mar 24, 2020

thanks

Budbreath · Apr 1, 2020

I took a five gallon bucket and cut 3 in off the top and grew super skunk auto. Perfect size for big yeilds. I got over 60 grams in fox farm ocean forest. First grow.

jionsiht · Apr 2, 2020

nice one mate looks like you got a decent amount of buds. Hopefully my grow goes similar to that

Budbreath · Apr 2, 2020

I recommend using 5 gal pot and start the seed in that container. Dont start in a smaller container and transplant. The first few weeks you probably won't have to water but once a week. Make sure to waite till the top inch of the soil is dry before you water. I didnt give any nutes for the first 6 weeks. Then only 1/2 strength nutes once a week. You can probably get higher yeilds with a different strain. I went with super skunk auto becuase I needed it to stay under 2 ft. I did top it after the 7th node to keep it short. Probably better to do list or top after the 5th node(before it starts putting on buds). Good luck.

Budbreath · Apr 2, 2020

The one I harvested at 12 weeks was sweeter smelling and more sticky. The one I harvested at 14 weeks put on more weight but wasn't as sweet and sticky. I like it sweet and sticky. Might consider this when harvesting.

TheDifferenceX · Apr 2, 2020

I've considering switching to 5 gallon grow bags. I currently use 3 gallon grow bags.

Budbreath · Apr 2, 2020

Me to. My current grow is in 3 gal grow bags with coco.

jionsiht · Apr 2, 2020

Thanks Budbreath ill keep that in mind, im growing royal dwarf autos can they stay nice and small and tehy are going well, almost at week 2 now

spek9 · Apr 2, 2020

TheDifferenceX said:
I've considering switching to 5 gallon grow bags. I currently use 3 gallon grow bags.

I'm just curious... why switch? Did you run into rootbound issues? I've run in 3 gallon pots for years and haven't had a problem. I veg for eight to 10 weeks.

bulla · Apr 2, 2020

5 gallon is good my jock horror filled the bucket with roots

Budbreath · Apr 2, 2020

Probably not going to switch. 3gal works good. This one is in coco.

jionsiht · Apr 2, 2020

You done any training on them ?

Budbreath · Apr 2, 2020

One of the side branches is the top. When it was small I kept it tied over.

jionsiht · Apr 2, 2020

you got on tips on how to tie them down properly coz thast what im planning on doing is it self explanatory

Wattzzup · Apr 2, 2020

sega megadrive said:
no

I think it can be if you don’t have enough wattz then it’s a waste. Small closet grow may not need it. How big is your light?

jionsiht · Apr 2, 2020

600w led but its actual power draw is probs lower

Wattzzup · Apr 2, 2020

jionsiht said:
600w led but its actual power draw is probs lower

Post your light info and one of the LED gurus can help. Your plant will only get as big as your light allows. If you don’t have enough light I don’t think you will benefit from larger pot size

jionsiht · Apr 2, 2020

Its a 600w philizon led light one the cheaper ones of amazon i know its not the best i just wanted something to start off with

5 gal pot size too big for autoflowers

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