Struggling to keep up

My plants were in veg and my dog had 10 puppies which I have been taking care of. The problem is my plants kinda got away from me and they are flowering in 3 gallon pots in fox farm soil. I have a vs4000 LED light fan, dehumidifier, clip fans, an oscillating fan, inline fan with carbon filter. I am watering almost twice a day! I should have put into bigger pots but didn't, shame on me, the question I guess is there anyway to save or finish my plants or am I wasting my time? I shouldn't have flipped them to 12/12 but they seemed large enough for the area they are in. Pardon my ignorance and asking things you've heard numerous times. I did what I could to search fist but I'm still not sure, thank you for any advice.

Pictures of the pups! Plant looks healthy but you might want to provide a better idea of what you are working with space wise and number of plants. Good luck!

I have an 8x8x6 which I'm utilizing half the space because there's a center support right in the middle of the tent. The light is offset to one side. So I guess I'm utilizing 4x4 space for 8 plants... Tallest is 3.5ft, I know I should have up-potted but was busy around the clock for the past 7 weeks, puppies go to their new homes in 2 weeks so if I have to just start over I can. Lights are out right now but I'll upload some pictures tonight of the setup. The attached image of the plants was from I don't know a week ago? Thanks for your response

Hieronymus said:

I am watering almost twice a day!
is there anyway to save or finish my plants or am I wasting my time?

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Just continue watering as needed and finish flowering the plants.

I've grown plants bigger than those in smaller than 3 gallon pots like you're using. I don't see how you're wasting your time finishing those plants. Just because some people grow in 10-20 gallon pots doesn't mean you can't grow in smaller pots. In fact I never grow in pots larger than 3-4 gallons.

I've also transplanted plants into bigger pots that were farther along into flowering than those are. After harvest when I emptied the pots the roots had filled the larger pots out. Some say that the roots won't keep growing if you transplant after they've started flowering. That's not true. I've done it and the plants didn't skip a beat. That was going from 2 liter to 3 gallon pots. I wouldn't bother transplanting those. Just keep them watered.

Yup.. dont stress about it.. youre good.. just finish flower like was said^^^ above. ^^^

Edit: cute pups.

How long have these plants been in the 3 gallon pots? You will need to top dress with dry amendments or start some fertilizer program soon. Even the best super soil will be spent by the time vegging is done in 3 gallon pots. Then repeat that top dressing regularly (depending on how the plant is responding).

Unless you are really good at reading your plants needs early in order to catch things...I would transplant into 7 gallon pots with new soil. That will give the roots some quality soil to draw from for the next several weeks. Then you can top dress once or twice and be golden.

Ok, thank you all very much for the information. I have been using fox farm nutrients at like 10ml/gal tiger bloom and open sesame bloom enhancer, every other watering. I used cavern culture as a topdressing per instructions. I realize every experience is different with so many unknown factors so I'm trying my best. If I was more intelligent and capable I wouldn't be bothering you folks about my little problems.

They look fine right now and sounds like you have some nutes. Just keep it simple, don't over due anything, and enjoy the ride.

Both the puppies and the plants look outstanding, quit stressing and enjoy what you have created.

Doing well, pups and plants!

Please keep us updated on puppy pics

Thx

Only downside to the plants in the smallish pots is how often you will be watering, I'm always amazed at how often plants need tending during flower. Good luck with the finish!

farmingfisherman said:

Only downside to the plants in the smallish pots is how often you will be watering, I'm always amazed at how often plants need tending during flower. Good luck with the finish!

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Last thing. What kind of pups are they? My guess is lab boxer pity.

Cute pups and the plants look good too, all things considered. Relax, don't stress it. The pups are more important, you can start new plants anytime. That being said, don't give-up on those girls just yet. You could do a lot worse!

farmingfisherman said:

Last thing. What kind of pups are they? My guess is lab boxer pity.

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English mastiff. Thank everyone for their help.

Hieronymus said:

English mastiff. Thank everyone for their help. View attachment 5181918View attachment 5181919View attachment 5181920

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Looks like you need another light or two.

BlandMeow said:

Looks like you need another light or two.

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I have two more vs1000 LED lights, but I'm waiting on some electrical work to be done. Working on selling them to upgrade to the same size light I have hanging. Thank you all for the information and knowledge.