Grow Mediums Hans' LED Coco Autopot Grow - Dark Devil / LSD-25

[HemiSync]

Do you use the BIG AutoPots? They are bigger than a damn garbage can! The Taproot does take longer to reach the bottom of 3ft of Coco vs 1ft worth. I spent a LOT of money on AutoPots, never even considered using the large ones that come with them! They are still in the wrapping...I use the 2.2 gal

There is a 15 liter and 25 liter, besides the small ones you mentioned, I use the 15 liter or 3.9 gallon autopots.

 

[slowandeasy]

Well I personally don't use anything more than the 2.2 gal AutoPots. The largest ones are WAY to big for my needs. I am using 1 gal pots on some to restrict the Toof Decays roots. Good luck with the Biotabs, I will stop by your thread. I didn't use Perlite, curious to see your 50/50 mix grow. Btw, I used all the products from Biotabs they had at the time, Including the pk booster tea.

 

[Hansbricks]

Welcome guys, thanks for subbing up.

Subbed up Hans. Will be interesting to watch you grow a monster with that DD while I grow the same with lesser results. I still haven't gotten the hang of making them look so pretty in the first 10 days. Do you sow your seeds directly in the coco?

Hey bro, for germinating I always soak the seeds in water for 12-24hrs, then put in paper towels for 24-48 hours until I get about a 1cm tail then straight in the soil or coco... I've had 100% germ rate since day 1 using this method.

Hey Hans, I will be following. But I have a bit of friendly advice. Switch out your BIG AutoPots to the 2.2 gal if you don't want to grow monsters. Obviously strain selection by as a big factor in size...But so does the pot size when using Coco. I would grow 4 plants or more with the amount of Coco used in 1 of the large AutoPots. You can turn on the Airdomes a lot sooner BTW. Been growing in straight Coco for well over a decade, 8gal of Coco is a ton for 1 plant. I am doing a 1 gal grow right now with 6 Toof Decay, 4 above ground already. The ones growing in 2 gal pots are way bigger than expected. Definitely not SOG, as that strain can be with smaller pots. You will do great, too great for a 4x2 my friend!

Yeah two 15L Autopots can definitely be a bit much for this size space lol, I've done several grows with this setup before and height is almost always an issue... I'll be going back to my 4x4 after this grow, I was actually already thinking about getting a couple of those 8.5L/2.2gal pots and running 2 of the 8.5L Autopots with smaller strains plus one bigger plant in 15L pot for next grow.

 

[G.Leave]

Very excited to see how the LSD-25 does for you bud!!

 

[forestly]

subbed

 

[2Stoned2Care]

I am here my friend hans,been busy with my new baby boy(sleepless nights)but all is good now.good luck bro not that you need it,really hope you get the purple phenos :smoking:

 

[KushNFT]

Dark Devil Auto in coco and tight on height? Can she go 1.4m in there or do you think the light will keep her short?

Good stuff anyway... Subbed up and fingers crossed for purple phenos.

 

[ClockworkOrange]

What's up guys, got another grow underway. For this round I’ve got a Sweet Seeds Dark Devil and FastBuds LSD-25 on the go… It has been awhile since I’ve had a fully purple plant so hopefully doubling my chances with these two. I’ve done the DD once before and got a green pheno which was some really good smoke but would love to get a purple one this time. There’s been some really nice looking purple LSD grows here as well so hopefully this will end up being a very colourful grow.

I’ve changed things up a bit for this grow… After getting well over a pound from my last grow which will keep me stocked up for awhile lol I’ve decided to downsize my setup for this round and go back to my old 4x2’ tent. This will also allow me to complete my GoGrow LED test in an area this light can fully cover this time… So won’t be growing any 1lb+ monsters this time around, sorry to disappoint anyone but hopefully I’ll have some purple bud porn to show you soon.

Setup Details:

Grow Area:
4'x2'x5' Grow Tent
4" S&P TD-100XS Silent Exhaust Fan and Carbon Filter

Lighting:
GoGrow - Virgin 3 LED 320W

Nutrients/Supplements:
Advanced Nutrients pH Perfect Sensi Grow/Boom, Big Bud, Voodoo Juice, Overdrive
Green Planet Terpinator, Pro-Cal
Grotek Pro-Silicate
Optimum Hydroponix Sugar Shack (Replacement for Bud Candy)

Pots:
2x 15L Autopots with AirDomes

Medium:
Mo’Koko Premium Coco Substrate

Also trying to simplify things even more this grow, I've already stopped adding any perlite to my coco and for this grow I've dropped the clay pebbles as well so just straight coco in the pots. Less than 5 minutes to prep both pots can't make it any easier than this... I watered both pots initially with about 1.5L of 5.8 pH water with 2ml/l Voodoo Juice and 1ml/l Cal-Mag.

I’ve got the LED about 35” above them which is as high as I can hang it for now.

Here’s some pics of the current setup.

Both off to a good start, currently on day 12 today... Here's the progress so far.

Day 5:
Gave them their first feeding with 2ml/l Voodoo Juice, 1ml/l Cal-Mag and 0.5ml/l Sensi Grow A/B, each pot got about 1L of water.

LSD-25

Dark Devil

Day 10:
Second feeding, 2ml/l Voodoo Juice, 1ml/l Cal-Mag and 1ml/l Sensi Grow A/B, each pot got about 1.25L of water.

LSD-25

Dark Devil

Hella illy setup! I'm in, GoGrow lights with Autopots, this will be fun!

 

[Corgy]

Welcome guys, thanks for subbing up.


Hey bro, for germinating I always soak the seeds in water for 12-24hrs, then put in paper towels for 24-48 hours until I get about a 1cm tail then straight in the soil or coco... I've had 100% germ rate since day 1 using this method.


Yeah two 15L Autopots can definitely be a bit much for this size space lol, I've done several grows with this setup before and height is almost always an issue... I'll be going back to my 4x4 after this grow, I was actually already thinking about getting a couple of those 8.5L/2.2gal pots and running 2 of the 8.5L Autopots with smaller strains plus one bigger plant in 15L pot for next grow.

A devil and LSD.........

suppose someone needs to keep an eye on ya.........

On a more flippant note, when are you gonna stop twiddling your digits with mini this or micro that Autopot....... and join the XL bhoys..... There's unfulfilled potential lurking in there somewhere

Oh, and have another great journey

 

[pop22]

I have a simple rule, ALWAYS ph your water unless you know what the ph is and that it is consistent. And if your using tap water, best thing is to buy a GOOD 3 stage filter. My tap water is so bad I have to use RO water! I suspect this is your issue. Organics in coco won't have the same buffering capabilities that soil has.

I put a HOLD on my Biotabs and AutoPots. The plants developed a Calmag def. Possibly pH issues as well. I was told NOT to pH my water, but Coco pH is never that high using nutes. The quality was actually good when done, everyone really likes the Sour Crack and 24 Carat I did, but the yield and health of the plants were not what I consider ideal. Biotabs have a new product to help combat Calmag issues, but I don't have it yet, it is an organic Silica product. Coco and Cobs both make plants more Calmag hungry. I will not waste anymore seeds using Biotabs and Coco until I get something to help better. Even tho the final product was decent, they were by far the most unhealthy plants I have ever done...And I have done hundreds upon hundreds of plants. Biotabs work differently in Soil vs Coco, not as fast.
I am not ripping on Biotabs, I spent a LOT of money on them. They will get used, but it is a waste if something isn't changed. I followed instructions, and also tried grinding up a tablet as told by Kees to do so. No matter what method the plants still developed issues. Biotabs have potential in Coco, but not ideal if you follow the directions. Next time I use them I will try pHing the water, even though they say NOT TO. Even gbd suggests pHing water with his Super Soil additive when using Coco. I might try a single plant and follow gbd 's method of layering and pH my water. Good luck