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ReggieDobson

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Hi there,

I’ve got 6 autos in 3gal pots on 80cmx70cmx2m closet but I think my fantasy carried me away with putting that many in there and I’m just thinking about getting rid of one, can’t make decision tho so I thought I might as well ask on here what more experienced growers think ?
 

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Stardog FPV

Stardog FPV

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I've only been able to fit 3 plants in a 3x3 tent which is roughly the same size as your closet. You could set some outside in the sun though!
 
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ReggieDobson

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MannyPacs said:
Thin it out just a bit. Anything on the bottom that's not reaching straight up etc. I think you could have it just about perfectly filled in my opinion
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Not really sure if I can lollypop them or put any other form of stress on them cus they autoflowers and also they are in pre flowering phase
 
420 Garden

420 Garden

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U can lst to keep an even canopy. Just tie em down to create a sog. You will need good air flow or risk mold may have to add fans. Keep your RH as low as you can . Suck it up man, you got this. Happy growing!
 
HydroKid239

HydroKid239

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I'd get some bamboo stakes & strap up as many colas as you can fit in the space, and do away with what won't work. The stakes will prevent them from falling on each other later in flower. You'll likely do damage to the plants if you try to wiggle a trellis in there to hold them up. I'd definitely clean up the bottom (6-8" from the soil up) as well.
 
Billy the Mountain

Billy the Mountain

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ReggieDobson said:
Hi there,

I’ve got 6 autos in 3gal pots on 80cmx70cmx2m closet but I think my fantasy carried me away with putting that many in there and I’m just thinking about getting rid of one, can’t make decision tho so I thought I might as well ask on here what more experienced growers think ?
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Way too crowded imho.
Less is more.
Canopy size, not plant count, determines potential yields.
More plants is usually more work, and more opportunity for mishaps.
 
T macc

T macc

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Just prune everything in the shade, then consider defoliation in a couple weeks. The energy being put into lower nugs will be put to the top. Otherwise, your total yield will be going to larf. Trimming larf sucks. Your canopy is not overcrowded, just thick undergrowth.

There's a thread on here called "Sinks vs Sources" or something like that that can explain. You have a lot of energy going to unproductive places
 
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ReggieDobson

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T macc said:
Just prune everything in the shade, then consider defoliation in a couple weeks. The energy being put into lower nugs will be put to the top. Otherwise, your total yield will be going to larf. Trimming larf sucks. Your canopy is not overcrowded, just thick undergrowth.

There's a thread on here called "Sinks vs Sources" or something like that that can explain. You have a lot of energy going to unproductive places
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I Cant defoliate cus they autos mate, just literally got 5 weeks left to finish them off especially that they r in preflower already
 
Thefarmer12

Thefarmer12

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Go through and pluck some big, light blocking fan leaves in the middle of plants to allow better light penetration (don’t touch top 2ish fan leaves til harvest) . Not auto guy but you could maybe do light lollipopping esp if it’s early in flower.
 
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