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Containers, indica/sativa, supercropping

You will be hard pressed to find a grower especially on here that will recommend clear pots. why, because with growers in here with upto 50 years experience in growing cannabis we have seen this before and the problem it can bring, stunted plants, low-yield, and even death. I'm not trying to be a ass, just trying to save you some heartache and rough road. If you have the time in the space to experiment and want to find out for yourself I fully understand and I will stub in and watch.
I also understand why you want to use a clear pot so you can see the roots, I'm going to give you a great tip as to how you can accomplish knowing your roots have filled your pot.
As with all plants in nature the leaf system works as an irrigation for the root system feed water and protecting erosion. you will typically find that the roots are as wide as the leaf on the plant. with that said when you're in your pot and your leaf have reached the edge of your container your roots have to and it's time to transplant.
The air pots and smart pots that everybody is recommending are great because they do what's called air pruning to the root system never allowing the roots to grow back in and become Root bound.
I highly recommend smart pots even if you only get three gallon size.
 
My protestations have ended. I acquiesce. No one is being an ass. Black pots are happening. The clear potted will be adopted by another who uses smart pots and a 1000 watt HPS. When I start cloning, you won't see a clear container in the house.
 
Look at the roots is why? I much prefer to look at tall, bushy colas that stink up my house - well other people say it smells, not to me.
 
I just read on another forum that roots at the stem base will harden and grow a protective outer layer. http://boards.cannabis.com/threads/root-above-the-dirt.213812/

Of course, that's a separate issue, because Ginger's roots are the little delicate new growth ones. As a hydroponic grower, I've experienced the problems that can arise from light leaks into the reservoir--but again, that's a separate issue and growing medium. And there may be some confusion based on hydroponic requirements that don't apply to soil...???

Air + soil+ light + water = algae. One problem that you may encounter is algae growth. That can't be good for roots. But as I scour the internet, I see that lots of folks say to avoid clear pots but don't say why--except for the algae or mold that may arise.
 
I started with clear pots once and noticed that when the roots got out to the sides about half of them started to turn green_ like ones that emerge from the trunk as it comes out of the ground/medium. Freaked me a bit so I wrapped the pots with duct tape and everything was fine. Sealed em up light tight. But then I couldn't see the roots anymore... so who knows what really happened_ except the plants came out great.
I'm still using the planters with the duct tape and no problems. Happy growing!
 
Oh, the peer pressure. I'm reformed, I swear. Smart pots are not currently in my minor pantheon of planned potting.
There is pearlite in the soil. Not loads. The transplants are going into Black Magic soil.
 
In pre-germination planning I looked at using Epsom salts and hydrogen peroxide when watering. Magnesium sulfate for greening, growth, and flowering. This has been replaced with GO's CaMg. Hydrogen peroxide adds oxygen. HP is also good for destroying mold and algae and fungus and junk. I'm sure it's pretty bad for any of the beneficial microorganism. I've tried the mix on other plants and have had good results.
 
Hahaha, you're funny. Fortunately, this isn't high school: this is the school of hard nugs. We all like you even if you are the clear pot nerd. ;-}
 
Ginger, that's how I clone; the cutting goes in water in a clear jar which is inside a solid pot and I use a black neoprene collar around the cutting to keep it upright and block light from the top. Once I see healthy active roots it goes in soil (easy to gauge what size pot to use).
 
Supercropping in flowering??? I thought all training should be done in vegetation?? According to everyone else and the info I read on GWE if you are serious you are giving out bad advice for sure.. or I am wrong..
 
Mr.furley I went to read GWE it says it’s best to supercrop during veg not flower stage.. Just learning myself so trying to make sure I get correct info. Maybe you made a Human mistake and you meant veg not flower just saying.. or maybe your right it works better during flower??? I’ll stick to doing my training during veg for now..
 
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