Fabric vs Plastic in Autopots.

[SoOrbudgal]

You sure got the green thumb JohnEmad I'm not sure for myself which i like better from my grows.

 

[JohnEmad]

Stretch is almost over and the difference between the 2 is that the one in the fabric pot is far bushier and has more tops even though I trained them the same. still the difference at first glance at this stage doesn't seem huge.
Both at 26" tall and filling their part of the tent. gave them their 3 week trimming to make ready for the flowering run. I hope they flower as nicely as they have vegged. Could be some big colas.
The Trans Siberian has made it to 16" and is looking healthy.
Nutes at full strength. temps steady and RH between 35 and 65% .
Showing pics before and after the trim.

 

[golfnrl]

Lotsa flowers in there. Good lookin!

 

[JohnEmad]

Hope there are not too many tops. Snipped off over 50 lower or secondary flower sites on the two berry Bombs and still they are full of tops. Maybe 50 tops left. Damn things were out of control. Luckily I have 350 W of light for them.

 

[golfnrl]

I chopped a lot (at least to me) of underdeveloped bud from my plants when I harvested. Defoliation and LST have been difficult for me to grasp. But seeing how the flowers on the lower part of the plant were really starved for light makes it easier to understand. Those buds went in the trim pile and will soon be salve or something else. Out of control cannabis flowers...sounds like a good plot for a movie.

 

[JohnEmad]

Day 55 and The battle continues. Both Berry Bombs are 27 inches tall and full of flowers. Only the finish will tell the tale now as I cannot see a clear leader to be honest.
Think they may go over 70 days at this point which is fine by me. Good things sometimes take time. The Trans Siberian at the far right is looking to produce some nice frosty buds as well.

 

[JohnEmad]

Day 62 and both plants are big. More tops on the fabric pot and now looking like bigger buds for the plastic pot. they are going to be big producers and are getting some nice frost on now.
PH swing problems are over and all seems well.
Going to be a close call on which does better.
TS is also getting some nice flowers going but is eating fan leaves faster. 2-3 weeks and things should be nearing their conclusions.

 

[golfnrl]

Very nice JohnEmad! Gonna have some nice ones! If you'd like to employ a panel to do a blind test between the two let me know. I might know a guy...just sayin'.

 

[bboyfromwayback]

I can be a unbiased judge myself

 

[JohnEmad]

That's what I like about this forum. So many helpful people.

 

[bboyfromwayback]

Bunch of pot heads though 😂🤣😂

 

[Doubledealing72]

Yeah, we kind of all just wanna smoke your weed man. 🤣

 

[JohnEmad]

day 69 and I keep having issues with ph rising fast in the res. from 5.7 to 6.7 in 3 days. friggin shit! I have been kinda busy and not checking regularly. Good thing is the grow is getting close to harvest. The fabric pot plant is showing the most stress from the swing. Still it has lots of decent sized buds and it is starting to get close to harvest. The oth\er Berry Bomb in the plastic autopot is looking great. big buds and frosty. maybe an extra week or more for this one to mature compare to her sister.
Last is the Trans Siberian which is looking stable and filling in nicely.
Aside from my bitchin this is going to be a big grow for autos and i am looking forward to testing these.

If we all lived close then ya pot party.

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Hey i'll bring the pies not a cow pie either those look great what fun.

 

[golfnrl]

That would be fun. Those are good looking plants. I hope my next grow turns out like that.

 

[Doubledealing72]

Looking great John! Can't wait to see harvest pics!

 

[Jordann]

Looking good man awesome read. I always prefer fabric pots but might give the plastic a try one day. Good auto haul there forsure ☺️

 

[JohnEmad]

Day 76 and the fabric pot was ready for harvest with close to 10% amber and mainly cloudy trichs. Could have gone a bit longer but I kindof like the smoke that starts more active and then gently settles into a relaxing state for those times i am not ready to sleep yet.
This grow has been relatively free from major trouble and the plants responded by getting large, heavy and sticky.
I will wait for both plants to be dried and in jars before I post the final numbers but I have to say the one grown in fabric got big fast and may be one of the best yielding autos I have grown yet.
The good thing is the Berry Bomb in the plastic pot is basically the same size as the one in the fabric with fewer yet larger tops. Almost no brown pistils on her yet so she could get much heavier and thicker in the next 2-3 weeks.
The little Trans Siberian auto has continued to pack on weight and should be done in the next 2 weeks. Going to let that one mature more for the sleep aid properties.

 

[Doubledealing72]

Great Job John! You are killing it man!

If the pic that has them hanging are both plants that you took down, I'm guessing around 6oz total. Of course, its difficult to tell through pics.

Again, great job man! That looks like some killer smoke!

 

[JohnEmad]

lol, just the fabric pot hanging so far mcubed476. yup hoping for around 6 oz.
The plastic pot won't be ready for about 2 weeks.