cannabisweedPotNerd
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What size should I use? Also what's min and max
Pot size for autoflower strain
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astronautrob
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I use a 5 gallon but I think 3 gallon might be more standard. Maybe could get away with a 1 gallon min but only if it was a fast flowering auto imo
cannabisweedPotNerd
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Thank so much for advice
staygreener
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How long does it take to finish? If you've got an 8-9 weeker, 3 gal. If you've got a 12+ weeker, 5 gal. Take note that some strains have longer phenotypes. This assumes soil.
I had one short one (9 weeks) and one very long one (14 weeks, cut early)... both in 5 gallon pots. The short one didn't fill out the pot at all, but the larger one was great.
I had one short one (9 weeks) and one very long one (14 weeks, cut early)... both in 5 gallon pots. The short one didn't fill out the pot at all, but the larger one was great.
PURPLEB3RRYKUSH
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I use 3 gallon, still get 1m plus auto's
A general rule is that a one-gallon pot will support a plant for one month of growth. With a 3-gallon pot you can count on 3 months plant growth. As few autos need that much time you can't really go wrong with something in the 2-3 gallon range.
Pot size does make a difference in size, but maybe not as much as one would think. I have experimented some with the subject of pot size vs. size/yield. With my usual strain, Blueberry Gum via G13 Labs, I can grow 36-40 inch plants that yield 25-35 grams cured in a 3/4 gallon berry carton that is 7 inches square. Using the same strain my yield increases 10-20% in 1 1/2 gallon pots and another 10-15% in 3 gallon pots.
About that gallon per month ratio - the only time I break out any pot over 3 gallons is when I'm experimenting with some sativas that take 12 weeks just to flower, or when setting a plant up to be a mother plant.
Good luck, BigSteve.
Pot size does make a difference in size, but maybe not as much as one would think. I have experimented some with the subject of pot size vs. size/yield. With my usual strain, Blueberry Gum via G13 Labs, I can grow 36-40 inch plants that yield 25-35 grams cured in a 3/4 gallon berry carton that is 7 inches square. Using the same strain my yield increases 10-20% in 1 1/2 gallon pots and another 10-15% in 3 gallon pots.
About that gallon per month ratio - the only time I break out any pot over 3 gallons is when I'm experimenting with some sativas that take 12 weeks just to flower, or when setting a plant up to be a mother plant.
Good luck, BigSteve.
$bkbbudz$
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I agree with the popular consensus on this one...3 gallons is sufficient...the minimum IMHO is also 3 gallons. As was said previously there are a great many strains and phenos out there. But even if your grow goes to 5-8 weeks, they will very likely be fine and will not become root locked.
Good Luck and Great Growz!
Good Luck and Great Growz!