how many gal. of soil does each plant require ??
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Green Dave
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Yea what Wetdog said
Hum215
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LOL, 1gal per ft. That WILL NOT WORK!!!!! Well, at least not around here.
Everyone here in Humboldt uses 25-35gal for every 10'-14' plant. That is about 2.5x what the other guys think. Maybe their experience is different or they are growing bonsai plants. But here in Hum, if you want the max yield, you give the roots room to stretch out.
Everyone here in Humboldt uses 25-35gal for every 10'-14' plant. That is about 2.5x what the other guys think. Maybe their experience is different or they are growing bonsai plants. But here in Hum, if you want the max yield, you give the roots room to stretch out.
Hum215
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Well then Jorge is wrong... A root bound tree that underproduces is all you will get with a 10-gal (6L) pot and a 10-foot monster (3.5m) that might be sayyyyy nine feet (3m) wide.
IMO, Jorge was giving a guideline for small plants (under 6-feet or 2m)
I'm just sayin, here in Humboldt my outdoor friends all use more like 2 gal per foot for the monster plants... i.e. a 15-foot monster that is 9-months old.
TwooDeff425
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The homies in Nor.Cal I was helpin' out were using 100gal smart pots....idk if that rule of thumb is right....my vote is with Hum on this one
Green Dave
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I think Jorge knows a little more about this then is givin credit for.He has years under his belt and a few books. You dont just write a book of what you think you have to do your homework
The question was left open never said it was indoor or outdoors
and IMO 100 Gal is a overkill unless you own a soil company or just very deep pockets
The question was left open never said it was indoor or outdoors
and IMO 100 Gal is a overkill unless you own a soil company or just very deep pockets
Hum215
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I would agree that Jorge probably knows a bit more than he's given credit for in this thread, however that doesn't mean he's right on this one. I can't imagine a 7-gal pot for a 7-month old monster that is huge, it just wouldn't work.... the pot would overturn even when watered fully. I'm sure his guideline is for smaller and younger plants. It simply doesn't work for huge outdoor plants.
As far as books go, I'm a published author of four books(non-cannabis). Two of them I became an expert to write... the other two was more about who I knew, not what I knew. The publisher provided me with most of the technical info. I tell you this not to impress you, but rather to impress upon you that that people probably shouldn't put authors on such high pedestals. We don't deserve it, we're not all experts even when writing technical books. Hard to believe, but that is how many books are published.
I'm not saying that Jorge is in that group, I'm just saying that is the publishing business in general. It is more about what sells than getting the best expert or the most accurate information out. I'm sure Jorge is an expert; I simply disagree with this blanket assertion from him, that's all.
BTW, beautiful avatar!
Oldreefer
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I'm a bit different on the subject....I only grow autos and an occassional photo....the largest container I've used is 1 gal.....but usually use a 4" pot....I know thats much smaller than recommended but it works for me. Yes, they dry out pretty quick, requiring daily care but I do grow some auto monsters..and have 6 different strains right now in 4" pots, very healthy, growing some nice buds.....I must add my 20 yrs growing bonzai is helpful......I don't recommend small pots unless you have the time to care for'em. My yeilds are small but when you grow for yourself, yeild is not important...........
Hum215
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Do you bonzai the pot plants? I'd love to see a pic of one, if you have done it. I'm just curious; my son grows bonzai and was wanting to try it. Any advice? BTW, how large would you call a "monster plant" for your way of growng? Thanks.
grobofotwanky
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I would push those two dudes out of the way, crawl inside that bitch, and never come out!!!
Hum215
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I think you are right. I agree that is a good example of a small outdoor plant in a small pot. Did you see the size I was speaking of in my previous post? That is what would take a 50-100 gal. IMO. I've had smaller plants that did well in 30 gallon pots. When we took apart the soil, it was completely filled and "root bound". I've always been of the mind to give the plant as much space as it desires both above and below ground. YMMV.
