Major.bloom
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What is the best pot size for growing organic , and can I do it in a 1.5 gallon pot with autos or is that too small or should I use bottled?
Organic soil pot size
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Wy east renegade
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The plant size, especially in autos, are determined by the rootball mass. There are a lot of factors but small pots make small plants period and 1.5 gallons is a waste if you ask me. I would never do less than 3 gallon and even then it will be a small plant. I typically only go under 5 gallons when intentionally trying to do a fast small plant. Autos should never be run under 5 gallons for decent yield and I typically use 7.
That said if you run too hot of soil it will flower right away and be a small plant Regardless.
In a 1.5 gallon pot it will be root bound fast and start blooming early and be small... but that may be desired?
I try typically to either not repot by using the final pot for the seed or only repot once. Last time I was low on space and repotted twice and the 3 gallon pot I used in the middle was full of roots before I could believe it. But I got it out in time to prevent early bloom. Some autos are so fast you really need to go big right away.
Good luck!
That said if you run too hot of soil it will flower right away and be a small plant Regardless.
In a 1.5 gallon pot it will be root bound fast and start blooming early and be small... but that may be desired?
I try typically to either not repot by using the final pot for the seed or only repot once. Last time I was low on space and repotted twice and the 3 gallon pot I used in the middle was full of roots before I could believe it. But I got it out in time to prevent early bloom. Some autos are so fast you really need to go big right away.
Good luck!
StareCase
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Be they autos or photos, minimum 5 gallon pots. More roots = more fruits.
Should you use bottled what?
Major.bloom
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Bottled nutrients , the beans popped in a 1.5 gallon pot thinking bottled nutes seems to be my best bet now
StareCase
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Ah ... roger that. Yes, you can start with some bottled nutes when they are big enough. How far along are those beans?
I would start with 1/2 the recommended dosage. And with autos, you might want to stick with 1/2 the recommended dosage for the duration. Which organic nutes are you using?
Major.bloom
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In terms of organic I’m using Gaia green in coco and perlite for my larger ladies and for bottled nutrients I have Remo nutrients on hand
How long into veg should I wait before transferring to the 5 gal?