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    How many 3 gal and 5 gal fabric pots for an autoflower grow can I comfortably fit into a Mars Hydro 2 x 4 x 6 grow tent.

    #2
    Hey Novice, don't overlook the fact that plants need and will fill space beyond the edge of the pot so it's not a question of how many pots but how many plants will fill it up. In that size probably 2 maybe 3 will get crowded especially if you want to spread them a little to open up the middle. With no training they may out grow your height. Welcome to GWE and enjoy your pharm!
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      #3
      Here are 3 autos in 3.5 gal buckets in a 2X4X6. Imagine a 5 gal bucket with like 6" cut off the bottom.
      2X4X6 Quictent
      1.5x3x5 Gorilla tent
      600w LED (80)
      1000w LED (180)
      2 X Viparspectra P-1000
      2 X 4" fan with carbon filter ducted to unused boiler chimney
      6" battery/usb fans
      Mother Earth 70/30 coco/perlite
      GH trio with Calimagic
      Lung room humidifier
      3 and 5 gal plastic buckets Nebulas coco for autos nute schedule.
      ArmorSi, kelp when needed
      Running at pH 6.0

      Grow 3
      Northern Lights auto
      (Seedsman)
      auto 00 Kush
      (00Seeds)

      Grow 4 8/23
      2x Northern lights auto
      1 auto 00 Kush
      1 Critical photo


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      Cultivate a masterpiece.

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        #4
        3 in 3gallon pots. Autos don't need much bigger pots. Don't try and shove a bunch in there. You'll end up with issues.
        5x5 Gorilla tent
        Spectrum King SK402 - 2× Optic XL1
        Infinity T8 exhaust fan
        Technaflora nutes
        Nectar of the Gods soil

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          #5
          What type of light you have with those.
          1 Marshydro tsl 2000 @ 300 watt.
          1 sf2000 @200 watts
          2 philzon @230 watts
          2x4x5 tent
          3x6x8 closet
          Fox Farm ocean forest
          Black gold for seedling
          3 gal pot holes in sides and bottom
          RH 40-60
          Temp 70-80
          Feeding with FF trio with molasses
          calmag and a little flower fuel
          Light at 10 -16 inches above canopy

          Finished growing: Durban poison x Atomic Shiva, Dark Matter x Atomic Shiva, Golden Goat x Atomic Shiva and Summit Sweet Skunk x Atomic Shiva

          Next up: Apple Fritter 2x, ATF, Og Kush.

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            #6
            That tent is not wide and you have to know how to train LST or manifold and autos if your inexperienced know nothing never grew is not for the timid grower. I would do 1 photo plant and learn from it.
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            Soil grower with coco/perlite mixed in
            indoor/outdoor grower
            1 36"x36"x66" tent- Viparspectra P2500
            1 3x3x6 tent- used in late spring for seedlings both veggies & weed. I have 2 viparspectar 450r for that tent.
            I use a t-5 & 54watt CFL for seedlings
            Sometimes i use plastic sometimes i use fabric grow containers
            Currently using fish/guano during veg growth & FF Grow Big 6-4-4 teens to bloom. Once i see pre-flower i switch to
            Age Old Organics Bloom 5-10-5

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              #7
              Or two photos no more.
              Light: Viparspectra P2000, Viparspectra P1500, Viparspectra XS2000, KingLed 1500
              Medium: organic, Fafard perlite, Fafard Urban Garden organic mix, Organic compost shrimps.
              Nutrients: Alaskan Fish, Advanced Nutrients Big Bud, Advanced Nutrients Ancient Earth, Advanced Nutrients Sensi Cal Mag Xtra
              Full auto grow
              Grow room : 8X12X10, 2 industrial fans, 1 dehumidifier, 1 Vivosun carbon filter & controller
              12 Wild Thailand Ryder from WOS

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                #8
                I have an HLG-300L R Spec in my 2’ x 4’ x 6’ Mars Hydro tent with AC Infinity 6” exhaust fan and charcoal filter, one 6” oscillating pole fan. I was hoping to fit at least four 3gallon or 5gallon fabric pots to do side by side comparisons using Kind Soil and Nature’s Living Soil for 420 Fast Buds Purple Lemonade and Seedsman Blueberry. I will use tap water filtered with a Boogie Blue Plus, which comes out at 7.3 pH. Hoping to not need to adjust pH but if necessary will use citric acid crystals or fresh squeezed lemon juice to adjust to 6.5 pH.
                Any comments or suggestions on above process will be appreciated.

                Thanks!

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                  #9
                  And also hoping to do minimal LST on main cola only.

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                    #10
                    I'm a little different. I only use 1 gallon smart pots for my autos, 'cause I veg photos in the same tent. I've got two 100+ day old photos filling half. I can fit maybe five Autos to fill it up. Zero training. This is how my last Auto harvest turned out. They are my largest Autos to date.
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                    A Legend...in his own mind - , 48" X 60" X 80" 2-in-1 Grow Tent, Flower light: Vivaspectra P2500 LED. Veg light: Mars Hydro TS600 & Mars Hydro TS1000 LED lights. Nutrients: GH Flora Trio/Calmag coco/perlite, GH PH Down or pure lemon juice, in case PH down isn't available.

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                      #11
                      Two maybe three if you use 2 gallon pots.
                      ​​​​​​3 X 3 gorilla. Promix soil . Green Planet Nutes
                      Mars Hydro
                      Vortex in-line 6" fan

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                        #12
                        I have a 2 x 5 x 8 closet. I have a 5 gallon bag in there right now (plus a couple of autos finishing). I just took a look, I can't see how you could manage four 5 gal bags in your tent.
                        Soil: Coast of Maine Stonington Blend, perlite; Seedlings: CoM org potting soil
                        Indoor: 2 x 5.5 x 8' Closet grow
                        Viparspectra XS2000; EnjoYield 220W full spectrum light added during flower
                        Various size fabric grow bags
                        Cal-Mag & GH Trio if needed; Flower Fuel & molasses during bloom; ReCharge
                        4 clip fans. Exhaust into attic is vented to the eaves
                        Current grow: DEAD FLOWERS

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                        • Farmbuck
                          Farmbuck commented
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                          I can't tell how many cuz I don't have a tent !! A hot spell next week so my autoBuck project is now on hold.

                        • Puglover1
                          Puglover1 commented
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                          Farmbuck autoBuck Soon we'll be complaining about the cold weather. Do you have the photos started? I got the light up & WT in the closet, up to 75% now, temps are OK with the closet doors closed. I might have had to put two bottles of frozen water in there mid-day today but that's OK. She is settling into her bag, hopefully that will go well, I put her in there Sunday night.

                        • Farmbuck
                          Farmbuck commented
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                          Nope not yet But I'm not sure to start some Sativa photo with this grow. I may not have time Puglover1 if I'm going back to Yucatan this winter so I might as well stick with autos.

                        #13
                        I just don't like folks on their first grow to get discouraged from to many in small space. It takes more work and low confidence in what you do to keep them alive. It's just easier with 1 good healthy photo. Hey Farmbuck we got a cooler week here for the next several days maybe a week under 90f. Today it's cool mid 70s f really nice.
                        Smoke Ganja create Peace Respect Nature don't trash the Planet

                        Soil grower with coco/perlite mixed in
                        indoor/outdoor grower
                        1 36"x36"x66" tent- Viparspectra P2500
                        1 3x3x6 tent- used in late spring for seedlings both veggies & weed. I have 2 viparspectar 450r for that tent.
                        I use a t-5 & 54watt CFL for seedlings
                        Sometimes i use plastic sometimes i use fabric grow containers
                        Currently using fish/guano during veg growth & FF Grow Big 6-4-4 teens to bloom. Once i see pre-flower i switch to
                        Age Old Organics Bloom 5-10-5

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                        • Farmbuck
                          Farmbuck commented
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                          Nice weather you're having western friend. Next week they say it will get cooler so maybe at the beginning of September. I gonna try with 9 GG#4 and 9 Amnesia Haze.

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