Autoflowers indoor - It really is that simple

Marijuana Mercenary said:

That is a damn good price!

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Hell ya it is. You can get 400, 600, or 1000hps bulbs. I've used the "$120 bulbs with SPECIAL spectrum bullshit" with the exact same results. For $120 bucks I can 8 of these bulbs that would last me 2-3 years of 24/7.

tk9119 said:

Looks like 24/7 is the way to go, got mine outside less light a whole lot less bud!!

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24/7 just works for me. It really depends on your own situation. I think most would say 20/4 to save a lil power. And that's ok. The $25-35 increase in my power bill is worth the 1/2 lb of bud to me a month. I've never grown outdoors. I like controlling "the weather" somewhat all year long.

Autos need more than 12/12. You will definitely get less bud. At least it's free light!

tk9119 said:

Are you guy's putting the seed straight into the FFOF soil?

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Brother. I've tried all the methods. Soak for 20 hours then use rockwool, peat pellets, coco pellets. Etc. and they all work. I was running a 100% success rate and then something happened. I tried to over compensate with keeping the seeds too wet. Heating them with a heating pad and my problems just got worse. I went through a phase where I messed up a lot of $$s in good genes. Then I went back to the basics.

Now I just soak them for a few hours. Drop them in some "moist" not soaking wet soil in a party cup. Set em in the dark and the same genes are popping in 2-4 days. At 2 days they go in a windowsill for maybe a week. Back to 100% success rate again tho, I do expect to lose one every now and again.

HighLowGrow said:

I germ mine in paper towels/napkins first.

Taco Bell naps work well.

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I've used that method too early on. I don't anymore. I don't think it's necessary but perhaps, there is a reason so many others do it. I don't know but, I think it adds a couple of days to germination. See above.

HighLowGrow said:

Just some of the BS I've encountered over the last 8 years. Keep this shit simple.

1. I use 1 gallon grow bags. You don't need 5 and 10 gallon pots. (Waste dirt if it makes you feel better)
2. FFOF 600 hps - 24/0. Just keep the light on. A 250, or a 400 works too.
3. You don't need molasses, dino cum, or insect saliva.
4. You don't need a dark period.
5. Flushing is for the toilet.
6. Ventilation - Not real necessary. Fans are needed for sure.

I've tried it all.

A few of my 1 gallon grows.

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You lazy, dirty, innefecient fuck!!!


Just kidding, awesome grows and good job! Thanks for sharing and reminding me of the simplicities

Ive never run 24. My theory is everything needs a little sleepy time, but it's just my way. I have done very well on 18/6 and 16/8. But, mostly I run 12/12. Might have a photo in there too. I tend to like photos(regs) better these days. They are not as friendly as autos, I have stunted the flower by letting light in during the off period. They stagnate and try to go back to veg and that may cost you a couple of weeks. So autos are def the easiest friendliest way to grow in my opinion. I am on a regular gene kick these days. WHATEVER IS WORKING TO YOUR SATISFACTION IS THE BEST WAY! I am not going to criticize another because they do something different. And dudes pics are over the top so... If 108 works for him NICE!

@HighLowGrow and I have the same philosophy. Cheap and easy is our way. Of course I am just a micro for personal type. I don't need big yields. I just want top shelf dank. And that's what I do.

I've done the math on my own methods. And my costs are down to dimes a gram. .50 cents at most. Realistically I am getting a gram for .25ish. And it only gets cheaper the more you grow. If someone were to use my methods on a larger more efficient scale with yield being the goal and better lights, I could see them pulling top shelf for pennies a gram. Easily.

My way. 150 watt HPS and 180(120ish true watt) Blurple UFO. Small pots. 2-3 gallon. GH Maxibloom Powder nutes mixed like Lucasformula.com. FF Happy Frog. Tho, I may use a different but, decent quality soil next time. Usually 12/12. No training unless I have too. Set it and forget it, just don't forget to feed/water every now and then. BE Happy happy.

PEACE AND LOVE!

HighLowGrow said:

Hell ya it is. You can get 400, 600, or 1000hps bulbs. I've used the "$120 bulbs with SPECIAL spectrum bullshit" with the exact same results. For $120 bucks I can 8 of these bulbs that would last me 2-3 years of 24/7.




24/7 just works for me. It really depends on your own situation. I think most would say 20/4 to save a lil power. And that's ok. The $25-35 increase in my power bill is worth the 1/2 lb of bud to me a month. I've never grown outdoors. I like controlling "the weather" somewhat all year long.

Autos need more than 12/12. You will definitely get less bud. At least it's free light!

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Outdoor vs indoor. Indoor I've never had a problem with pesky critters. Knock on wood. Works great on a small scale. But, if I could. I would grow in natural sunlight. Perhaps a greenhouse setting. I am nowhere near that tho.

I know growers, that buy my weed instead of smoking their own. They all have nice yields, they should considering they use 600w HPS lights, but yield obviously isn't everything.

I grow for myself and me only. Yield is not my priority at all.

Well I do give oz's away to friends here and there. Last time I sold weed was in 1987. $2 pinners. I was only buying an eighth and the pinners were paying for me to have some free bud. Lmfao.

6-8 plants frequently rotated in and out provides me and friends with plenty of bud, bho, and bubble hash to keep many many people happy.

GrowUrOwnDank said:

I've used that method too early on. I don't anymore. I don't think it's necessary but perhaps, there is a reason so many others do it. I don't know but, I think it adds a couple of days to germination. See above.

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I guess I just feel better seeing the tail forming. Then when I plant it I know it will grow. (Well it's suppose to anyway). I'm not in it for the $ so a few delayed days doesn't bother me a bit.

GrowUrOwnDank said:

Brother. I've tried all the methods. Soak for 20 hours then use rockwool, peat pellets, coco pellets. Etc. and they all work. I was running a 100% success rate and then something happened. I tried to over compensate with keeping the seeds too wet. Heating them with a heating pad and my problems just got worse. I went through a phase where I messed up a lot of $$s in good genes. Then I went back to the basics.

Now I just soak them for a few hours. Drop them in some "moist" not soaking wet soil in a party cup. Set em in the dark and the same genes are popping in 2-4 days. At 2 days they go in a windowsill for maybe a week. Back to 100% success rate again tho, I do expect to lose one every now and again.

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I use Root Riot starter cubes and have a pretty high success rate even with bagseed.

HighLowGrow said:

I grow for myself and me only. Yield is not my priority at all.

Well I do give oz's away to friends here and there. Last time I sold weed was in 1987. $2 pinners. I was only buying an eighth and the pinners were paying for me to have some free bud. Lmfao.

6-8 plants frequently rotated in and out provides me and friends with plenty of bud, bho, and bubble hash to keep many many people happy.

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Selling joints and blunts is the way to go in the hood. The only downside is the frequent sales.

No one has money or wants to break off with it lol. Its like they want weed on payments. By rolling it up you get the money you deserve for it and they feel more satisfied than selling them a couple nugs.

You get more per gram. Roll .4s for joints and .9 for blunts. The paper will make up for the .1 lol.

You can make an extra $100-150 on a zip by piecing it out.

HighLowGrow said:

Just some of the BS I've encountered over the last 8 years. Keep this shit simple.

1. I use 1 gallon grow bags. You don't need 5 and 10 gallon pots. (Waste dirt if it makes you feel better)
2. FFOF 600 hps - 24/0. Just keep the light on. A 250, or a 400 works too.
3. You don't need molasses, dino cum, or insect saliva.
4. You don't need a dark period.
5. Flushing is for the toilet.
6. Ventilation - Not real necessary. Fans are needed for sure.

I've tried it all.

A few of my 1 gallon grows.

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TOTALLY FREAKIN RADICAL my friend, I love simple,,I gravitate to easy, easy is my middle name,
you nailed this one,,

HighLowGrow said:

Just some of the BS I've encountered over the last 8 years. Keep this shit simple.

1. I use 1 gallon grow bags. You don't need 5 and 10 gallon pots. (Waste dirt if it makes you feel better)
2. FFOF 600 hps - 24/0. Just keep the light on. A 250, or a 400 works too.
3. You don't need molasses, dino cum, or insect saliva.
4. You don't need a dark period.
5. Flushing is for the toilet.
6. Ventilation - Not real necessary. Fans are needed for sure.

I've tried it all.

A few of my 1 gallon grows.

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I'm very impresed @HighLowGrow adout ur method... and wanna ask few really newbie questions? I already prepare my setup for dwc but wanna try two 1 gall. grow bags in my tent same time with two 5g. buckets dwc...so, when i order them online they are empty or with medium inside? if medium what kind? im sorry but im really confused coz everybody speak about a tousend diferent medium.. whorewer what's yours? link or something will be much appreciated! can i use ur feeding schedule for my dwc rez too? my seeds are ww auto nl auto and tutankamon and nefertiti ((((((; they are autos too all pyramyd seeds brand. my lights 300w led +130w cfl (i have 2 bulbs 6400k and 2700) will change when flower..

thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!

Nice! I hope my blueberry turns out that nice...my husband and I are sorta having a comp. We both planted autos but his didn't come up so he planted a a skunk (non auto) instead. Anyways I'm really hoping my plant turns out with a good yield. I like the watering advice. I will def. Keep that in mind. Your plants are beautiful....

Rap1976 said:

Nice! I hope my blueberry turns out that nice...my husband and I are sorta having a comp. We both planted autos but his didn't come up so he planted a a skunk (non auto) instead. Anyways I'm really hoping my plant turns out with a good yield. I like the watering advice. I will def. Keep that in mind. Your plants are beautiful....

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What breeder the Blueberry from? I got a few from Speed seeds, the yield was bad but the weed is very potent. My outdoor didn't produce much either... about to smoke some of it right now though. I chop up stems and everything... all covered in trichomes.

Yankush said:

I'm very impresed @HighLowGrow adout ur method... and wanna ask few really newbie questions? I already prepare my setup for dwc but wanna try two 1 gall. grow bags in my tent same time with two 5g. buckets dwc...so, when i order them online they are empty or with medium inside? if medium what kind? im sorry but im really confused coz everybody speak about a tousend diferent medium.. whorewer what's yours? link or something will be much appreciated! can i use ur feeding schedule for my dwc rez too? my seeds are ww auto nl auto and tutankamon and nefertiti ((((((; they are autos too all pyramyd seeds brand. my lights 300w led +130w cfl (i have 2 bulbs 6400k and 2700) will change when flower..

thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!

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@Yankush Sorry - I never did get into water because of my heat situation out in the shop. I keep it simple with dirt. Check over here. Someone will be willing to help you over there.

https://www.rollitup.org/f/hydroponics-aeroponics.50/

later gator

Marijuana Mercenary said:

What breeder the Blueberry from? I got a few from Speed seeds, the yield was bad but the weed is very potent. My outdoor didn't produce much either... about to smoke some of it right now though. I chop up stems and everything... all covered in trichomes.

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I get my seeds from bonza seeds. They haven't let us down yet..were fairly new to this so we still have lot to learn..we love it!!

Rap1976 said:

I get my seeds from bonza seeds. They haven't let us down yet..were fairly new to this so we still have lot to learn..we love it!!

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I have ordered from Bonza, Herbies autos, and Single Seed Centre. Sticking with single seed.

HighLowGrow said:

Just some of the BS I've encountered over the last 8 years. Keep this shit simple.

1. I use 1 gallon grow bags. You don't need 5 and 10 gallon pots. (Waste dirt if it makes you feel better)
2. FFOF 600 hps - 24/0. Just keep the light on. A 250, or a 400 works too.
3. You don't need molasses, dino cum, or insect saliva.
4. You don't need a dark period.
5. Flushing is for the toilet.
6. Ventilation - Not real necessary. Fans are needed for sure.

I've tried it all.

A few of my 1 gallon grows.

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HighLow, thank you for posting this. I am new to growing and have started with an auto. I have my plant in a 2 gallon pot, and she's 13 days in. Are you saying that they will do OK in these smaller containers? I posted a couple of pics. Do you see anything I need to do to improve this closet grow?
Thanks for the help!