HydroKid239
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Damn.. you are really going to need more light. I wish I had space that size to grow in lol. I have 2 tents in my bedroom, and that's pushin it.
Little advice on lighting.
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chronnie49
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That light is good for a 3x3 max. You're going to need more light since you're growing autos and cant control the size or when they start to flower.
HydroKid239
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Bigger pots for seedlings can be fatal to the plant if not watered correctly. If they are still seedlings it's not too late to put them in a 2-3 gal pot now, and transplant up to the 10 gal later on.... but I would only go 10gal if you can fill that room with sufficient lighting.
AntToeKnee
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can i still pull up to a pound in a 5 gallon pot i only have 10g cloth pots and a few 5 gallon plastic pots
AntToeKnee
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i feed on sunday and wednesday because i ferts say to feed 2 times a week and i water once on friday or saturday
AntToeKnee
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i never really understood how often to water i just water when the top soil is pretty dry can i go with just nutrients? and then a flush? my ferts box also came with something to flush i feel like that defeats the purpose of the flush its called sledgehammer
chronnie49
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You want a pound off of each plant? thats not going to happen with autos and that light.
Is this your first grow?
AntToeKnee
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This is my first indoor grow yes and they arent autos they are from my outdoor plants i grew
AntToeKnee
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my goal is at least 5 ounces each plant im going to repot them tomorrow and see what happens i guess
chronnie49
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Youre going to need a lot more light if you want 5 ounces off of each plant.
Can you afford better lights?
AntToeKnee
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i can probably get another one and daisy chain it but other then that no i seen a few people with led lights grow quite a bit
chronnie49
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Not all leds are created equal and sorry to say but you have old tech when it comes to led. Don't believe the marketing hype that your light will do as well as 1000 watt hps or whatever bullshit the company is trying to tell you.
With a small budget I would recommend a 600 or 1000 watt hps.
With a small budget I would recommend a 600 or 1000 watt hps.
AntToeKnee
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okay thx for the advice ill probably cute back to 3 pots instead then
chronnie49
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Thats a good idea. Definitely get more light if you can afford it though.
The biggest thing you can do to help yourself is read a lot about the basics of growing.
What kind of exhaust fan are you using and do you have a carbon filter?
The biggest thing you can do to help yourself is read a lot about the basics of growing.
What kind of exhaust fan are you using and do you have a carbon filter?
AntToeKnee
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i have a 4 inch fan and yes i have a carbon filter although im waiting for til budding to use it i might just move the other 2 pots farther and mainly work on the 3 and have the other 2 grow something even if its just an ounce
chronnie49
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I dont mean to keep raining on your parade but that fan is too small for a 4x7 space.
You could keep all 5 plants if you can get a 1000 watt hps and a bigger fan but I understand when money is tight.
You could keep all 5 plants if you can get a 1000 watt hps and a bigger fan but I understand when money is tight.
AntToeKnee
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yeah ive been watching my temperature and humidity and have a few vents open to help with that i needed a 6 inch but figured id be fine
chronnie49
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Its better than nothing but definitely upgrade when you have the money.
What are your temps and humidity with the light on and off?
What are your temps and humidity with the light on and off?
AntToeKnee
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with the light on it tops at 80 but usually 76with humidity at 58% and with it off its about 68 with a humidity of 58%
Jeffislovinlife
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First off welcome to Riu and do you have any pictures of your setup here is my veg tent and the lights are philzon 600 and a 1200watt 
as always thank you for your time and the best of luck in all of your endeavors
as always thank you for your time and the best of luck in all of your endeavors