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Njwolf

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What about pot size (for pot)? :D I have two Autopot hydroponic systems, which I haven't had a chance to try out, one of which is a set of two 8.5 liter pots and the other one I'm going to upgrade to two 15 liter pots;

1) Which pot size do you recommend, and what's the difference if I go with any of those pot sizes?

2) if I decide to repot/change the medium of the current plant at hand, do you recommend going with the hydro system or not? If no, what should I go with?

3) what mixture is best with Autopot systems? I'm planning to use clay pebbles at the bottom (2 liters for an 8.5-liter pot?) + coco peat. Is this a good mixture?

4) any other advice or points you can give me? I'd appreciate it. :)
 
Esrgood4u

Esrgood4u

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Njwolf said:
even for seedlings?

on a separate note, should I put germinating seeds which are in Rockwool cubes inside a humidity dome under the light too?
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Yes even with seedlings. No bin the humidity dome. It's not needed. It seems like you've done a little too much homework. It's a plant. Germinate seed then put it directly into grow medium under a light. Don't over complicated stuff
 
Esrgood4u

Esrgood4u

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1 gallon per month of life is recommended for auto flowers so 11 litres and larger is what I'd recommend.
 
MATTYMATT726

MATTYMATT726

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Njwolf said:
What about pot size (for pot)? :D I have two Autopot hydroponic systems, which I haven't had a chance to try out, one of which is a set of two 8.5 liter pots and the other one I'm going to upgrade to two 15 liter pots;

1) Which pot size do you recommend, and what's the difference if I go with any of those pot sizes?

2) if I decide to repot/change the medium of the current plant at hand, do you recommend going with the hydro system or not? If no, what should I go with?

3) what mixture is best with Autopot systems? I'm planning to use clay pebbles at the bottom (2 liters for an 8.5-liter pot?) + coco peat. Is this a good mixture?

4) any other advice or points you can give me? I'd appreciate it. :)
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I have 4 ppt system 15ltrs. They are 3.9 gal. I use only coco. Royal gold tupar comes with perlite in so i just use that. No air dome. No pebbles. No air stone in the res.
 
Esrgood4u

Esrgood4u

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Njwolf said:
I have! I'm a control freak and a perfectionist I can't help it but go overboard on everything... :mrgreen:
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It will cause you more problems than anything trying to get everything optimal. As long as it's thriving just let it do its thing. Autos don't like to much nutrients so start 1/4 recommended and build it up weekly until you see slight nutrient burn then back the nutrients off.
 
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Njwolf

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Esrgood4u said:
It will cause you more problems than anything trying to get everything optimal. As long as it's thriving just let it do its thing. Autos don't like to much nutrients so start 1/4 recommended and build it up weekly until you see slight nutrient burn then back the nutrients off.
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Esrgood4u said:
It will cause you more problems than anything trying to get everything optimal. As long as it's thriving just let it do its thing. Autos don't like to much nutrients so start 1/4 recommended and build it up weekly until you see slight nutrient burn then back the nutrients off.
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when preflowers appear (no matter how small), does it mean the plant is in flowring stage? Should I use bloom feed?

As this is my first grow, and I planted this seed without even thinking about growing or having a growtent set up, should I use a lot of nutrients and put too much effort into growing it?

I'd love to be able to see this plant bloom and then harvest and enjoy my first grow, but this is mainly a trial run for me; what are your thoughts on that?
 
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Njwolf

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Esrgood4u said:
Your over complicating things. The more features you add to your grow system the more that can fail or go wrong. Keep it simple
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Are you talking about air domes or my whole attitude regarding the grow? Well, the thing is I love the idea growing, and that's why I'm shooting for the stars! I'm willing to risk and experiment, but I also understand what you're saying and I appreciate the advice. I'll try not to overcomplicate things, any more! :D
 
MATTYMATT726

MATTYMATT726

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Auto pot system yes. Royal gold tupar(coco with perlte premade) in the pots. No air domes. No air stones. I am using GH Micro and Bloom nutes with CalMag as my only nutes. 2.5ml CalMag, 6 Micro and 9 Bloom per gal. 135 watt Quantum Board led. Pretty simple.
 
Esrgood4u

Esrgood4u

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Njwolf said:
Are you talking about air domes or my whole attitude regarding the grow? Well, the thing is I love the idea growing, and that's why I'm shooting for the stars! I'm willing to risk and experiment, but I also understand what you're saying and I appreciate the advice. I'll try not to overcomplicate things, any more! :D
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You can love your plants literally to death lol. Over feeding can stress a plant out in a big way. I learned that the hard way. Photoperiod plants are more forgiving than autos. If something goes wrong and you stunt an auto you can't just add extra time onto the grow period to make up for it. They are done in 9 weeks normally. Obviously push them as much as you can but just don't over do it.
 
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Njwolf

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MATTYMATT726 said:
Auto pot system yes. Royal gold tupar(coco with perlte premade) in the pots. No air domes. No air stones. I am using GH Micro and Bloom nutes with CalMag as my only nutes. 2.5ml CalMag, 6 Micro and 9 Bloom per gal. 135 watt Quantum Board led. Pretty simple.
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I see. I've already gotten a complete set of Advanced Nutrients (Grow - Bloom - Micro plus ALL the additives for hydroponics) but I won't use them until I get my hands on some feminized good strains. I wish I'd posted on this forum prior to purchasing my equipment and usables.
 
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