Autoflower pot size.
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Thor_
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I was under the impression that wasn't the case for auto flowering. I will pot in 15 then.
Budzbuddha
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If indoors. Stick with 3 to 5 gallon containers , whether air pots or standard.
" getting a pot more than 3 gallons(11,3 liters) will be a waste of money and soil because the plant can’t grow so much root mass in two months to fill a 12 liter pot. "
" getting a pot more than 3 gallons(11,3 liters) will be a waste of money and soil because the plant can’t grow so much root mass in two months to fill a 12 liter pot. "
Budzbuddha
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The root mass will not fill the container as a regular photoperiod strain would with a long VEG stage. The autoflower VEG stage is substantially shorter and preflowers quickly ON ITS OWN ( without light change ) , this is why you don't start transplanting these autos either. ANY stress or shock cannot be fully recovered because of short life. Plant in the largest container 3 or 5 gallon to fit your space. Plant seed into its final size container from the start. <<<<<<
Even after 11 week runs i STILL have bottom soil untouched by roots in the container.
( on most strains )
The following plant is a 3 gallon container and she is 52" tall . It is 11 weeks old - in same container as beginning. Although this is an AUTO 3x the normal AUTO size ( 20" - 24" ) you will not " outgrow " pot. If I planted this in a 5 gallon , I would have a beast. This strain was " supposed " to be under 30".
Even after 11 week runs i STILL have bottom soil untouched by roots in the container.
( on most strains )
The following plant is a 3 gallon container and she is 52" tall . It is 11 weeks old - in same container as beginning. Although this is an AUTO 3x the normal AUTO size ( 20" - 24" ) you will not " outgrow " pot. If I planted this in a 5 gallon , I would have a beast. This strain was " supposed " to be under 30".