Am i better off growing in 2Gal?

[SoOrbudgal]

2-5gal for autos is fine doesn't matter unless you learn to tie down those branches and within the first month of a auto. Photos give you more time to play with the structure.

[Rootsruler]

I'm assuming from your post and pic your tent is 5' high? I'm also assuming it's a 2x2? I would setup a Scrog net to maximize yield potential. As far as "dense nugs" there are a few things you can do to improve density but almost all of it really comes down to genetics.

As far as pot size, a 2 gal will need more frequent waterings but will also not raise the humidity as much as a larger pot. I would say a 3 gal would be the perfect size in a 2x2. I grow in a 5x5.

Veg your plant until you can spread your branches across the net occupying half the net. The other half is to allow for plant stretch before you start seeing flower pistils. You want stretch across the net to fill it out as best you can with the last bit of it to grow around 8" x 12" vertically through your net. This will allow maximum photon coverage and penetration and reduce larf production. Lollipop and defol a week before flip. FIM a couple days before flip.

Scrog in my 5x5. 3 plants in 7 gal cloth pots.

[ponzi314]

Do you think going from 5gal to 3 gal with LST will make a diff or just keep the 5 gal with LST? I was thinking long run 3gal could be cheaper for me too since it requires less soil. I use live soil concentrate so that can be pricey.

Also yes 2gal is small but if i can stil get quality bud from it just smaller size plant then that would be ideal for me. But maybe thats just not how it works.

[OldManGrower]

Two gallon is pretty small. I would go with three gallon pots using topping, defoliating and aggressive LST. This tends to keep my grow short. Also I never buy seeds that are supposed to grow over 100cm. Combining the genetics with the plant training usually keeps my plants short with a relatively high yield. Autos tend to be naturally shorter but applying the plant training is important.

[ponzi314]

Current grow where i outgrew space in 5 Gal

[ponzi314]

Thank you for the link, one of comments by OldManGrower says he has a 3 gallon which is actually taller than the 5 gallon one. Im assuming 3/5 is too close in number.

You are correct tho i shouldnt just focus on dense buds, i should just focus on a healthy grow that fits in my space. Right now so far on all my grows if had leaves curling up and crisping due to heat stress i believe and I cant really do much at this point since they are fully grown. Posted a picture below.

[Ckbrew]

What is better, is what is better for you. That said, see https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum...imental-clones for some insight. Imo setting one goal of dense buds may be short sighted when viewed in terms of total yield. And you grind your nugs before use anyway don't you?

[ponzi314]

Just wondering if I’d be better off growing in a 2 gal pot. Right now I’m using 5 gal pots in my 5 ft grow tent. My plants keep outgrowing the space and basically touching the light. If i switch to 2 gal will thst keep my plant smaller? I’m ok with less yield i just want dense nugs. I plan to keep a rolling grow so i really only need 1 oz per grow cycle, if that.

or should i go even smaller? I know i can do LST/topping but still just want to try out a just water solution

edit:
i should mention I’m growing auto flowers with a SF1000 light