Sanity Check for Next Grow (2x4 Tent, Coco Setup)
Hey everyone, just wanted to do a sanity check on my next run and get some extra tips to make sure things go smoother this time. I’ve read through the Coco Complete Guide, but figured it’d be good to hear from you all directly.
Background:
I’ve done about 5 grows so far, all autoflowers. My current run has been rough—it’s still going at 28 weeks and looks ugly. Looking back, I realize I’ve been cutting corners.
New Setup:
Water & pH:
I pulled up my house water report—tap pH is 7.85. I’m starting to think that’s been the root of my crisping issues. Picked up some gear to handle that:
Plan is to keep my nutrient solution between 5.5–6.5.
Nutes:
Grow Plan:
2 Seeds will start directly in the 3-gal pots to help keep height in check. Once my light’s dialed in, I’ll take PPFD readings and aim for:
Any advice for a newbie, Since its coco im told i need to give nutes everytime/calmag, Now with the self watering bases should i use them and fill up with runoff? or should i just use them to catch excess water?
Appreciate all the help
Hey everyone, just wanted to do a sanity check on my next run and get some extra tips to make sure things go smoother this time. I’ve read through the Coco Complete Guide, but figured it’d be good to hear from you all directly.
Background:
I’ve done about 5 grows so far, all autoflowers. My current run has been rough—it’s still going at 28 weeks and looks ugly. Looking back, I realize I’ve been cutting corners.
- Tried the living soil route, but found out 5 gal pots don’t really cut it.
- Switched to bottled nutes (GH Flora series), but kept running into issues—lots of crisping leaves.
- I always blamed the light, but after more research I’ve learned two big things:
- pH really matters.
- Autos are finicky—definitely not “easy mode.”
New Setup:
- AC Infinity 2x4x6 tent
- AC Infinity IONFRAME Evo3 light (280W — recommended at least 240W)
- 2 × 3-gal pots sitting on AC Infinity self-watering bases
- Custom coco/perlite mix (70/30, first time using bricks to save $)
Water & pH:
I pulled up my house water report—tap pH is 7.85. I’m starting to think that’s been the root of my crisping issues. Picked up some gear to handle that:
- Apera PH20
- GH pH Down
- Calimagic (CalMag)
- Storage solution for the pH meter
Plan is to keep my nutrient solution between 5.5–6.5.
Nutes:
- GH Flora series
- Calimagic
Grow Plan:
2 Seeds will start directly in the 3-gal pots to help keep height in check. Once my light’s dialed in, I’ll take PPFD readings and aim for:
- ~200 PPFD @ 16" for seedlings
- ~500 for veg
- ~800 for flower
Any advice for a newbie, Since its coco im told i need to give nutes everytime/calmag, Now with the self watering bases should i use them and fill up with runoff? or should i just use them to catch excess water?
Appreciate all the help
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