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pot size for autos
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Ras Sativa
New member
Depends on the strain cause I'm growing a Panama lime in a 3 gal should have put in a 5 gal believed it would have made a significant difference.
Pot/container size, the thread.
pop_rocks
In my empire of dirt
this is kind of interesting!
you would think a deep tap root would encourage better growth
but being an equatorial plant where top soil is sparse, you would expect a broad , shallow root mass to be ideal?
i wonder if you could, correcting for environment and genetics, run a test
which would yield more?
a tall container or a shallow container
BruceBanner
Member
I wouldn't transplant them, they are easily stressed. Pot size I would say at least 10l, more is better 
Most autos have Ruderalis in them which is from more northerly latitudes (deeper soils), so that might have something to do with it I guess.
I might try a little side by side with my next round of autos. I also want to compare starting in small containers vs starting in their final containers. It probably won't be very scientific though as I don't usually weigh, but at the very least I'll get some comparison pics, which should give a rough idea.
pop_rocks
In my empire of dirt
im sure you will be able to spot the diferences tho
thinks like rapid growth and healthier plants, not to mention quality and quantity of smoke.
checking to see if transplanting has any effect on plant is interesting as well
its my understanding that the ruderalis var has virtually no potency (comparable to hemp plants)
does anyone know anything about this?
the only characteristics sough is the auto flowering trait but im sure some of the original growth patterns remain also
neat stuff however you look at it!!
its my understanding that the ruderalis var has virtually no potency (comparable to hemp plants)
does anyone know anything about this?
At one time yes....but crossing and back crossing to photoperiod is where you get the potency.
Most between 13-20% with several higher thc.
Read up some....you'll find out autos do have potency.
We transplant a lot. As long as it's not injuring root system, slight set back, if any.
does anyone know anything about this?
At one time yes....but crossing and back crossing to photoperiod is where you get the potency.
Most between 13-20% with several higher thc.
Read up some....you'll find out autos do have potency.
We transplant a lot. As long as it's not injuring root system, slight set back, if any.
pop_rocks
In my empire of dirt
yes, i remember when first heard about ruderalis
it was supposed to revolutinise the way we were all growing outdoors
(that was abck in teh late80's early 90's btw)
im sure they have come a long way!
i will ahev to revisit this var in the near future!
thanks for the insight
Alanchints
Member
3 gallon minimum
Yep...folks use 3 gallon (small autos) or 5 (or more if large auto). 5 gallon works well, covering all bases.
Yep...15 l equiv to almost 4 gallon container.
master kusher
Active member
Im using 2 gallons rn and it seems I might get anywhere from 15-35 grams a plant. But I've seen that they branch out better and just look a lot sexier when planted in 5 gallon pot compared to a 3 gallon pot.
Depends on genetics....taller the auto, the more root growth you need. Do what you want.
I'm an auto nubie, couplea questions... High Bud
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not trying to be an ass..
Someone up there said 1gm/watt. is this true? not easy to do for most with photo period plants. suggest some strains that might produce that please.. again, not trying to be an ass..
If I buy 10 seeds (auto) odds are good there will be different phenos, YES? every seed is an adventure? are they very stable?
without clones, one can not retain killer trait from that one golden seed (eg. GorillaGlue#4, SD).
.not trying to be an ass..
Someone up there said 1gm/watt. is this true? not easy to do for most with photo period plants. suggest some strains that might produce that please.. again, not trying to be an ass..
If I buy 10 seeds (auto) odds are good there will be different phenos, YES? every seed is an adventure? are they very stable?
without clones, one can not retain killer trait from that one golden seed (eg. GorillaGlue#4, SD).
Yes, IME there is a little more variation in autos on average than there is with regs. Perhaps that is only my own personal experience since I have not tried many autos, and those that I have tried have all been "F2s" gifted by others.
I also should say, I was dubious at first, but sowing directly into their final containers produced bigger plants than transplanting, and they do seem to do better in large/tall containers.
