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s62’s Grow #2 - Auto Mania!

If the more immediate availability of oxygen in a smaller pot is a factor, can increasing the perlite mix in the soil make a difference? Having done DWC, Regular FF soil and supersoil and only had autos grow by a mixup in packaging at the seed place, my photo plants, if allowed to veg longer have outpaced the autos 3 to 1. Last grow had autos average 240g whereas several photos exceeded 750g. Same exact soil and lights. In fact, not knowing the autos we even in there, they only had 18/6 and 12/12 on lights. The convenience of not mixing nutrients , for me, really outweighs yield. As Spidermite mentioned, the mellow smoke was a benefit to him in supersoil. I’ve not been able make that particular determination as I don’t smoke often. When reviewing the requirements for growing, their not all that unusual: light, air, nutrients, water and temperature. Obviously it’s that manipulation of these factors that impact outcomes. Problem is it takes a long time to test each change we try to make. Given the variables it could easily take 625 grow cycles and still not cover all of the possible differences. That’s more than 208 years... What? Maybe I need a new calculator?
 
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Kind of. There were small insects that were hard to ID, but which ultimately looked more like predators than pests. They were never abundant, and they eventually disappeared. I’m not sure that they ever caused any harm, either, although stunting would qualify as such! What are your thoughts?
 
Hahaha, sounds right to me. I’m generally a fan of quality over quantity, and I love not having to mess with nutes. But I’ve gotta figure a solid way to hit 10-12oz consistently. I’ve got around 18 auto seeds left to play with, and if I can’t figure it out by then, it’s back to photos for me, I suspect. I’m thinking of putting up a second tent, and I’m also considering running coco under a QB in it. I’ll probably stick with supersoil in at least one tent. Private stash stuff, lol.
 
Thanks, ragweed, I appreciate the compliment, especially from a respected grower such as yourself!
 
Yeah, I’m with you on your calculus, for the most part. I just need to get enough girls going to yield ~350 grams every full grow cycle (or 3-4 months). Although if I do end up with a perpetual tent for autos (at least until I run out of seeds), I could get away with more like ~150 every two months. But I see you guys posting numbers that far outdo that, so I know I can get there.
 
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So one of my theories is that I stunted them by bending them too far down during training. If that’s the case, it should be replicable with other strains.
However, my theory doesn’t account for all 4 plants being stunted, as I only LST’d 2 that extremely. Who knows.
What I do know is I’d rather grow 3-4 big plants than 9 little ones. But if I could get it to where I was getting 9 x 2oz = 18oz each grow . . . I’d do it with all smiles! I wouldn’t want less than 3 or so strains going at any given time, though. There’s just too many options to explore!
 
Sure did:
http://www.purecrop1.com
I treated liberally for a week or so, and then have applied every 4-7 days for awhile. Haven’t been using it recently.
I guess this needs to go on the suspect list, too! Good reviews, but relatively new/unknown product and technology.
 
Funny! I just got a sample bottle of this from the grow shop.
Anytime you treat a plant with a product you run a risk of " stunting its growth" or worse.
I just lost 4 plants after a round of spinosad followed by Neem with a heavy defoli to curb Thrips. So I would definitely add that to your list as a possibility. Your plants look great though, and it probably going to be some Fire.
 
Very beautiful colas s62 you are only going to get better. I think these are outstanding autos, give yourself a pat on the back and enjoy your success. I think my quality of indoor improved after my 3rd attempt at photos grew just 2 very manageable. Then I went overboard and tried 6 autos in my 4x4 I messed up yield by playing around too much like they were photos, I have a hard time with hands off :o won't do that again. Your grow looks great. Enjoy
 
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Do you plan on trying PureCrop1 out? Supposedly it should HELP plants grow, but it’s going to the suspect list nonetheless. Sorry to hear about your thrips :(
 
I wish they would bring sm90 back. It worked great on almost any plant issue. And you could use it during flower with no issues. But for now it's off the shelves. I am almost out and am very sad.
 
I can tell you that with supersoil the pot size does matter because you are starting with far more nutrients. If you are feeding nutrients as needed large pots are not needed. Coast of Maine's super soil says it needs no nutrients for 3 months using 15 gallon pots watering with no runoff. That is an expensive adventure unless you make your own soil. I rotate my large pots, grow cover crops in the off season, load my pots with worms, and work all defoliated leaves back into the soil. Before I use them again I turn the cover crops under and mix in good mulch. I dont do anything unless i see an issue. It's much easier to use nutrients. But I can tell you there is a difference. I could give you two smokes. One in super soil and one with nutrients and you would be able to tell the difference.

That being said if you are looking for huge yields hydro is the way to go.
 
Thank you, Ma’am! They are pretty, even if a bit . . . wee, lol. Also, I’m a hands on guy, too, and this no training/defoliating thing sounds hard! I suspect I’ll still top the fastest growing one or two, I haven’t decided yet. And some mild LST. But that’s it, I promise! Hmmmm, unless . . .
 
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