3 or 5 gallon for auto flowers
geo098765started grow question 6mo ago
I’m going to grow auto flowers outside, I was planning on using fabric pots with pro mix and California super soil, with 10 week from seed to harvest, does it really make a difference if I put it in 3 or 5 gallon pots?
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LetsGrowSomeanswered grow question 6mo ago
Depends on what autos you are growing. Ive run both and found that 5 is a waste for most autos. If you have one that will run longer veg time then sure, but most wont use the space so its a waste of soil and extra nutes. If you have everything dialed in perfect it may be worth it, but most of us dont have it perfect. I agree with others, pull your 3 gallon and inspect the roots after harvest. If they are too compacted maybe try 5. I gave up on autos. So much easier to grow monster photos. Best auto I've grown was 5oz and most were 1.5-3 oz range. I average 5-6 oz every plant with photos for 1 week more veg than with the autos I've run. Autos i would run in 3 gallons, but my photos i run in 5 gallon.
Best of Luck! Happy Growing!
LetsGrowSomeanswered grow question 6mo ago
Also since you are growing outside and using air pots, i would say 3 gallon. If you clear the ground under the pot and break it up a bit, the roots can grow right through the bottom of the fabric pot into the ground. You'll have all the space you need. One thing to keep in mind with fabric pots outside is they dry up supper fast. May require a lot of watering. I ran some tomatoes outside last summer in 3 gallon fabric pots and was having to water 2 times a day. Putting mulch on top will slow it a bit. I use fresh pine chips that I got for my chickens bedding. Cheap and does the job.
Again just my thoughts,
Best of Luck! Happy Growing!
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centralflphenoanswered grow question 6mo ago
Yes, depends how big you want your plants
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Green_Clawsanswered grow question 6mo ago
5 is probably to much but if you have a monster plant it's nice to have the leg room to house that
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HinduGodanswered grow question 6mo ago
WOW LOOK AT DAT!!! FASTBUDS SENDS OUT 4GAL FABRIC POTS WITH GENETICS!!!! DER IS A REASON FOR DAT!!! DIS WAS WELL BEFORE FASTBUDS GOT INTO DA PHOTOPERIOD MARKET!!!! 4GAL IS VERY VERY GOOD!!!!!!!!
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JUNGLE_B4RNSanswered grow question 6mo ago
Autoflowering varieties have a short life cycle. 3 gal. Is enough for a 10 weeks growth.
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00110001001001111Oanswered grow question 6mo ago
3 is plenty. 'they' say 1month = 1gallon, or 1 vertical foot = 1 gallon
at the end of the grow when you pull it out of the put, inspect the rootzone. is it well-colonized but not strangling itself? Then, it is fine. I also don't want to see large volumes mostly unused... that's a waste.
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squalinoanswered grow question 6mo ago
Hey there! There are pros and cons, but personally, I would recommend this: If you don't have space constraints, definitely go for the 5-gallon pots. Outdoors, the difference in yield between a 3-gallon and a 5-gallon pot justifies spending a bit more on soil. Your plants will be happier, bigger, and more resilient.
A little pro tip: Since autos hate being transplanted, plant your seed directly in its final pot (the 5-gallon) once it's germinated. I hope I could help you out! Have a great evening!
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Condocannibusanswered grow question 6mo ago
Go with 5 I'm in 3 gallon inside grow but my bags are packed with roots
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