I was wondering, I have one big planter that I would love to grow 2 plants in. The planter is 12 inches wide by 10 inches deep and has pleanty of drainage. After I start them in the smaller planter can I transplant them into the same planter and still reap a good harvest (providing they are both female but the feminized seeds say they should be) but worst case scenario i should be able to cut one ont and have the other live RIGHT? Best Case scenario both female, WILL the BOTH Thrive in the same planter all else being equal (great lighting, conditions etc...)
Can 2 plants survive and thrive in the same pot?
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bigbudeddie
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the roots get tangled and can cause alot of problems, its generally not worth the hassle.
Claytronics
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I would think that the roots would grow together and become root bound.
videoman40
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Hey oldfart, I remember reading an experiment (not sure if your up to an experiment) but the grow the two plants in one planter, and using the air layering technique, they joined the two plants together, to form one. Thet did this midway up the plant, sorta like siamese twins. This way they could share in the uptake of nutes.
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green_nobody
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that is a cool idea of you to tie them together so that the grow into each other. a classical videoman mind-flash
videoman40
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Don't be confused by the title. This is the air layering technique and you would perform it partway up the stalk, essentially making them form into one palnt, again like siamese twins. If you do perform this, I'd be listening for your results please?
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https://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/7441-bigger-yeilds-your-plants.html
Do this to both plants, instead on just one, pulled together
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https://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/7441-bigger-yeilds-your-plants.html
Do this to both plants, instead on just one, pulled together
green_nobody
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so this thing is 12 by 12 by 10 deep, so about 6.2 gallons of soil. that now would be sufficient after rule-of-thumb for 2 plants of max height of 3ft each. that should answer that as long i guessed the measures right since you didn't state them all correctly
videoman40
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As they mature, just watch out for bud rot. Can be avoided with adequate circulation though, and maybe some trimming.
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Yes, yes I am sorry I searched the other threads but did not think to look under "Rule of Thumb". And Sorry again the planter was round so I should have stated that it is 15 inches in diameter and 10 inches deep, but also that it is slightly tapered so prolly 8-10 inches in diameter at the bottom.
green_nobody
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well the guess its volume in gallons ruffly and you get what about this pot can support in plant mass in feet, bingo
could you repeat that in a mathematical formula or english please??well the guess its volume in gallons ruffly and you get what about this pot can support in plant mass in feet, bingo
videoman40
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if memory serves me right, isn't it one gallon of soil per foot of growth, I may be wrong as I am running low on coffee this morning.
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green_nobody
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i should get you some coffee video the rule is that way, sorry dude. it basically to ensure that the root mass has enough space to grow and a gallon per foot is an easy rule to stick to. sure it has it flows since not everyone works with the same soil or soil at all like me. coarse expanded clay could blow this equation as well as other stuff mixed into the dirt but i have never seen one grow on 80-90% half inch clay pellets mixed with a handful of dirt and it is also a rule that only works with soil grow too
hydro is a total different topic
the rule is that way, sorry dude. it basically to ensure that the root mass has enough space to grow and a gallon per foot is an easy rule to stick to. sure it has it flows since not everyone works with the same soil or soil at all like me. coarse expanded clay could blow this equation as well as other stuff mixed into the dirt but i have never seen one grow on 80-90% half inch clay pellets mixed with a handful of dirt and it is also a rule that only works with soil grow too hydro is a total different topic
TillthedayiDIE420
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yeah 1 foot per 1 gallon of soil is right
To state the volume of soil correctly. It is 4.5 gallons of soil in the one pot (five gallon bucket filled to 2 inches +/- from the top. There is an equal distance between each stem and the other, and each stem and the side of the planter. So if I am reading your answer correctly 4.5 gallons of soil equals 2 plants, 2.25 feet high each (approx). And with the proper angled side lighting there should be sufficient light distribution even on the lower leaves for proper flowering. Of course I can always use bending technique to seperate the girls as they growso this thing is 12 by 12 by 10 deep, so about 6.2 gallons of soil. that now would be sufficient after rule-of-thumb for 2 plants of max height of 3ft each. that should answer that as long i guessed the measures right since you didn't state them all correctly
ez_growin
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2 Plants 1 container.... I did this.. 3 in window box... and it was a big mistake the roots grew into each other and I had one male...the plants grew I guess OK but its very hard to LST and manage branches when they are together...listen to what people say about 2-3 times the size when flowering I did not pay close attention and ended up with a mess and almost lost my nerves working with them...now I use 1-9.5 inch pot for each plant...its much easier to LST and screen now.