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First grow.

D.A.A.S.69 said:
Sounds like your set up ,most folks around here use 3 or 5 gallon pots ,they don't take up room in your tent ,your gonna have to get in there an water em, 20 gallon pots take up room. Unless your rich KindSoil might not be what you want then. It's kinda expensive , but worth it ,at least to me. Good luck
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My thinking is put 6 plants in middle of room so i have room to walk around the. Im a big guy need room. I was told that 20 gallon pots would help with my yield? Am i going over board? 5 gallon pots would for sure save a lot of money, thats why i was asking if i needed so much KindSoil.


Cultivation couldn’t be easier, as Auto Fruit Punch flowers automatically; it doesn’t require any change in light cycles indoors and performs to a high level outdoors.

Does that mean you never have to change light times?Or is that just tell flowering?
 
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The size of the pot makes a difference but only so much. I think it's more that you can stunt your plant's growth in a too-small pot. There's an article on GWE that lists container sizes for final plant size. You should be able to find an approximate size for the strain you're growing (where you're getting the seeds from should have it) and then match the pot size to the strain (e.g. a small plant like Northern Light doesn't need more than a 5 gal. pot but a towering sativa would have to have more room).

Re: autos -- You are correct, the light cycle would remain the same throughout the grow because you don't have to trigger flowering the way you do with photoperiod strains, it happens automatically.
 
Xcardplayer what ever you decide you will find plenty of knowledgeable folks right here on GWE that will be glad to help you. I really admire the way you are going about it, I wish it was legal where I live. I damn sure wouldn't be skimping I can promise you that. But if you use KindSoil ,let me I'm kinda high right now to be doing math, 50 or60 pounds maybe a little more , you would probably get a break getting that much , anyway call they them,they don't mind, I've called them before ,but it is awesome soil to grow pot in its easy to work with, clean ,no bugs.check them out on the internet, email, or call them they will explain everything to you. Good Luck X
 
Forgot the important disclaimer: "I have no hands-on experience with autoflowering plants, and am only on my first grow of any kind. I am only repeating information I have gathered from research."
 
I will keep a photo diary and post pictures, i am already learning a lot.

Is using 20 gallon pots over kill? I have read conflicting stories about yield, some are getting 2oz and some are getting 40. My logic is this i from plant size? Considering i will have ample room i figured bigger ws better. If 20 gallons is overkill should i look into 10s?
 
I know some people growing in 500/800 gallon pots (youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc5p2evvPog)
BUT it's outside! I mean don't use those inside haha. So knowing that, there's hardly an overkill with size of pots. It'll cost more money in soil though. There's also light uh, that's the main deal to have bigger yield.
 
In my humble opinion, as a first time grower, here are the important things to look after

Primary importance:
Genetic.
Light. (amount of, power/intensity/type)
Soil quality. (or hydro, I mean you should take care of nutrients, if growing in soil then a good soil, airy and right pH, right amount of nutes)

Secondary importance:
pH (that can kill a plant, or at least create trouble. Most common problem with new grower I'd say after lurking a little bit here. We often forget about that one, focusing on other points)
Temp/humidity (Too high temp stress the plant, too low stunt it. Too high humidity and mold may come, too low and it might get stunted (although late flowering is advised to reduce humidity to bolster resin production)

Tertiary importance:
Wind (will help the plant producing budsites/secondary branches, also strengthen the stalks to better support the weight of the bud. But it shouldn't be able to kill it. Too much wind may stress the plant though, in a bad way! I know some people who were able to grow in a tent, without fan. Had nice results, but he had to help support each branch by tying it to the top of his tent)
... Nothing comes to mind right now, but i'm sure there are plenty. Little bit stoned, might edit this answer later. :)

I have not much experience, I have just read a lot... Experienced the pH problem as a new grower though! haha.
 
A 7 gallon pot should be more than big enough. I grew 2 salivas outside in 7 gallon pots and they finished at 7'4" and 6'6" tall. The roots just about filled the pot. 2 cents
 
I also agree that 20 gallons for an inside grow is also overkill. It is great that you are not that limited by space in regards to plant size , but there is a limit to how big a plant is going to get in an indoor grow. Also the lights only penetrate so many inches down through the canopy so having a 7 ft plant is not going to yield that much more than a 5 foot plant. Also you need to factor in how much time you want the plant to stay in the vegetative phase which will determine height overall. The faster you get to harvest the more frequent you can harvest. It comes down to finding a sweet spot but vegging for an extra 4 - 6 weeks for size just because you can is not going to increase yields enough to off set having fewer harvests at the end of the year. A seven gallon pot should be just fine, but if you really want to be sure 10 gal is more than enough. You will have much more opportunity to increase yields by training your plants. A 3 ft tall manifolded and well trained indoor plant will yield more than a 7 ft untrained indoor plant . If you ever plant Autos then a 3 or 5 gallon pot is enough since those will never get very big. Whatever you decide we all wish you the best of luck. Please keep us updated.
 
Xcardplayer said:
Hi,

First time here, alot of good information thanks in advance.

Starting my first grow, I am limited to 6 plants indoor.

Right now i have an 8x8 gorilla tent and 2 900 watt led lights. I will be starting seeds seeds.

Looking for advice on what to grow in, dirt or hydro.

I chose the seeds below based on high thc and high yields from what i read, Thoughts?

I have a great basement to grow in, 10 foot cielings and tons of space.

Any advice would be greatly apreciated.


[TD="align: left"] Moonshine Haze x Ghost Train Haze #1 Feminized Seeds Pack Size 6 Seeds[/TD]
[TD="align: left"]RARE-MOONSHINE-HAZE-GTH#1-FEM#16-6 Seeds[/TD]

[TD="align: left"] Royal Domina Feminized Seeds Pack Size 5 Seeds[/TD]
[TD="align: left"]RQS-ROYAL-DOMINA-FEM#16-5[/TD]
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2 900 watt led lights - You just get it, good luck!
 
Like i said X ,plenty of excellent help on GWE. Good growing to you , must warn you though its addictive, but in a good way. Later.
 
Thanks for all the advice. From what i have been suggested and have read about here is the set up i will be using

8x8 Gorilla grow tent

2 Platinum p900 lights Do i need special glasses to qork under these?

6 15 gallon containers

KindSoil below

Coco Loco top soil


I plan on germenating using a paper towel and then directly in to the pots they will grow in. Im still up in the air about this. Would like to hear thoughts on this?

I also have regular seeds and auto flowing seed. Not sure what to use. Pretty Hard to mess up auto flower seeds it seems so that might be my first choice. Would like to hear thoughts on this?


Still waiting for a lot of things to be delivered so i still have time to change things. The tent delivery got delayed tell next week.
 
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Hello X what a nice setup, I also went straight to the pot she was going to live in from germination. That's fine ,others go to a Dixie cup till the leaves are even with the cup before transplanting either way will work ,most important things are use water that is the right PH ,and don't overwater the seedlings, and never water to runoff. I sure wish I had your set-up, that's nice man ,especially those powerful lights just be careful with them till you get used to them , shades for your eyes would be good to. Did you talk to Phil Kind? Even if not just follow directions on your soil bags. Brother you are going to have a nice ,fun grow, I can tell you have been doing your research. Good growing man, plenty of help here on GWE. Good luck. PS sounds like funds are not a problem with you ,being your getting so much KindSoil, make sure to get a good PH meter, like a Bluelabs or either find some good bottled water that's already just right ,where I live Wal-Mart's brand is already 6.4 carbon filtered water.
 
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D.A.A.S.69 said:
Hello X what a nice setup, I also went straight to the pot she was going to live in from germination. That's fine ,others go to a Dixie cup till the leaves are even with the cup before transplanting either way will work ,most important things are use water that is the right PH ,and don't overwater the seedlings, and never water to runoff. I sure wish I had your set-up, that's nice man ,especially those powerful lights just be careful with them till you get used to them , shades for your eyes would be good to. Did you talk to Phil Kind? Even if not just follow directions on your soil bags. Brother you are going to have a nice ,fun grow, I can tell you have been doing your research. Good growing man, plenty of help here on GWE. Good luck. PS sounds like funds are not a problem with you ,being your getting so much KindSoil, make sure to get a good PH meter, like a Bluelabs or either find some good bottled water that's already just right ,where I live Wal-Mart's brand is already 6.4 carbon filtered water.
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Money is fo sho a problem. If it wasnt id be buying the stuff :) But i do have a good budget for this, And i figure to do it right from the start. I will be saving a lot of money in the long run.

My thinking on water is to keep 20 gallon container in the room so i always have water avail? Should be easy to keep the Ph levels sound that way? And tempetures? You mentioed walmart water, How much water should i be expecting each plant? i know its going to change and stuff depending on conditions but can you give me a rough guess?

What glasses do you suggest?
 
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I kept a log on my grow from the start to finish but I watered by the cup so I can't be sure but how many gallons I used in 75 days unless I go back and add it all up but surely 30 or40 gallons I assume. I was growing an auto in a 3 gallon SmartPot .The water was 89 cents a gallon at Wal-Mart, watering from home will save you a little bit too ,but you will need PH meter ,and up an down solution then your choice. Still need a meter. I can't wait for you to get started ,your sure gonna save some cash from not having to buy it , it will be just as good lto or even beter. PS i like that doing it right from the start you are doing it right
 
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