Too crowded... Or not?

MaryJaneAdvocate · Nov 23, 2013

Hey I was just wondering about how many Autos I could put in a 24x24x64 dark room? I've seen posts about people putting 3 and 4 in that size room but the posts are a little dated and now I am seeing people only be able to put a couple plants in that size of room because they are getting so big.

Any suggestions?

I will be using 3 gallon pots. I'm ordering 4 Auto Northern Lights from Nirvana.

Also, so, is it better to keep less plants and try to let them get huge... Or more plants but risk overcrowding and not as much yield from all of them?

PH

70sdiver · Nov 23, 2013

id do 2 plants and I would forgo the northern lights.There are a lot better strains out there.Try afgan kush ryder or sweet cheese autos.

MaryJaneAdvocate · Nov 24, 2013

What about for a beginner? You still think they would be the better choices? I think two plants would be the smartest choice for me as well, I am glad you agree!!

gdingy · Nov 24, 2013

I totally disagree. The auto northern lights from nirvana is a nice plant to grow for a beginner. I threw all the mistakes I could at it and it was a beautiful plant. I wish I would have let it go longer, but you know you get anxious. Grow is linked in my sig.

tekdc911 · Nov 24, 2013

afghan kush ryder would be a good starting point 2 in 3 gals would probably pack that space

MaryJaneAdvocate · Nov 24, 2013

Okay guys thanks for the input, I think I will just do two in that space and then I won't have to worry about lesser yields from overcrowding and end up wasting a third seed. It definitely seemed like the NL was a hardy strain and I am just hoping to get a yield out of them at all as a beginner, lol! I would love to try the AKR as a lot of people love it, it has a bit bigger price Tag tho.

I'm going to use a Diamond Serries LED as well and I believe the two plants will really fill the area.

PH

tekdc911 · Nov 24, 2013

there is a reason it has a higher price

and its totally worth it fast growing and hard hitting fairly stable

MaryJaneAdvocate · Nov 24, 2013

I am definitely gonna think about it. The only thing that worries me is the price tag and risk of failure and then the price tag seems even worse if it's a failed yield, lol. I would love to try it.

inhaleindica · Nov 25, 2013

1 plant in that small space will do you much better than 2. I have 4 plants in a 4x4x7 tent.

MaryJaneAdvocate · Nov 25, 2013

Holy cow, I don't know that I've seen that done yet. So basically your idea is that the more space you have for each plant, the bigger they will grow? How much do you get off each plant, and what strain are you growing?

SilentGreen21 · Nov 25, 2013

I get an avg of 2 to 4 oz per plant under 600w depending on the strain. Currently I am growing GDP. Pretty good yielder. I used to do 9 plants under 1 light and I had so much work to do and didn't yield as much as I currently do. Less crowded that way.

placebofan6 · Nov 28, 2013

That should be enough space but not adaquit space though, I have 10 smashed in a 4x4x5 foot space and they are a little too close but it works.....but the height is fine becase if anything you can always top autos but normally they dont grow up into the light, heres some pics of what i have goin now but only 5 of mine are auto and the other 5 are split 2 sativas and 3 indicasView attachment 2910722 View attachment 2910723 View attachment 2910724 View attachment 2910725 View attachment 2910726

11Eleven11 · Dec 5, 2013

Two in 3 gals = meaning two girls together? I read that in the months of growing time that they will NOT become root bound, - thus I was contemplating for space concerns putting 2 in one pot....what do you think?

tekdc911 · Dec 5, 2013

11Eleven11 said:
Two in 3 gals = meaning two girls together? I read that in the months of growing time that they will NOT become root bound, - thus I was contemplating for space concerns putting 2 in one pot....what do you think?

2 3 gal pots with one bean in each pot will fill that space tightly with an even canopy

wdk420 · Dec 5, 2013

Basically he is saying that your space is REALLY small for even 2

MaryJaneAdvocate · Dec 7, 2013

placebofan6 said:
That should be enough space but not adaquit space though, I have 10 smashed in a 4x4x5 foot space and they are a little too close but it works.....but the height is fine becase if anything you can always top autos but normally they dont grow up into the light, heres some pics of what i have goin now but only 5 of mine are auto and the other 5 are split 2 sativas and 3 indicasView attachment 2910722 View attachment 2910723 View attachment 2910724 View attachment 2910725 View attachment 2910726

beautiful ladies! I am surprised you can fit that many in there, but they look good!

I will be doing one seed in each pot, 2 pots in the tent. I don't think I would try putting two seeds in one pot as I would feel that they would be competing for root space and end up having one normal and one dwarfed. I couldn't imagine two pots in that space would be too small? Now you guys are getting me worried!! lol

placebofan6 · Dec 9, 2013

Yeah I will post some new pics tomorrow they have filled out a lot of space in the past 10 days

MaryJaneAdvocate · Dec 9, 2013

placebofan6 said:
Yeah I will post some new pics tomorrow they have filled out a lot of space in the past 10 days

I am excited to see em! :0

placebofan6 · Dec 10, 2013

here is a few from tonight

MaryJaneAdvocate · Dec 10, 2013

placebofan6 said:
here is a few from tonight View attachment 2923575 View attachment 2923576 View attachment 2923577

They look great! like you said they are fillin out nicely. makes me get a little excited for my grow really!

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