New Grower increase grow

[dbossmanfl]

ok guys here is measurements

Width: 54"
Height: 51" (on wheels)
Depth: 28" I HAVE THE BCNORTHERN BLOOM BOX IAM TRYING TO INCREASE MY GROW INSTEAD OF 9 WANT TO GROW MORE USING AUTOFLOWER. I WAS THINKING 3 TOTES DWC THATS. 18 3.75 INCH POTS HOLES OR 2 TOTES WITH 12 POTHOLES. ON ONE SIDE AND CLONES AND SEED ON THE OTHER AND WILL THAT BE ENOUGH SPACE TO GROW AUTO FLOWER PLANT WITH OUT THEN GETTING CRAMED UP ? AND ALSO WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE DWC TOTE SYSTEM THEY SELL REALLY WORK GOOD WITH AUTOFLOWERING ? AND DO ALL AUTOFLOWERING SEED GROW OF ON ANY LIGHT WETHER ITS VEG LIGHT OR GROW LIGHT WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM YOU GUYS THANKS............

 

[namvet25]

Skip the capitol letters in future posts. Is this your first grow? I f it is soil is a better choice to start with than hydro.Soil is an easier medium to learn about autos but its your decision.Autos usually are grown in veg with 6500k cfls and than 2700k in the flower stage.Hps is the same way red spectrom for flower blue spectrum for vegging. What ever you decide don't crowd them,The smallest area you should have is around 16x16inche for each plant.

 

[Muddy]

I agree, if this is your first grow of autos I would recommend that you go with soil over hydro. If something goes wrong while your learning hydro you won't have as much time to correct it as you would growing photos. If you stunt them, your plant size and yield will suffer. In the 3.75" pots you will get smaller plants compared to growing them in larger ones. But you can fit more plants in, so it's just a trade off. Personally I prefer fewer, larger plants. Less seed to buy and germinate. Also, autos really can't be clones, so you won't have to dedicate any space for clones.

Regarding the lights, you don't say what type you are using. If it's HPS, then I would suggest using a bulb like the Eye Hortilux with an expanded blue spectrum. They work very well for both veg and flowering and eliminate the need to change bulbs.

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[dbossmanfl]

ok guys thanks for the info, my only problem was if i use soil that mean i would have to be there with them to feed or could you guys give me a feeding schedule for them and what you guys think is the best nute soil mix thanks in advance

 

[Muddy]

You would have to be there to monitor a hydro system, change water, check pH, etc., so not really much difference there. I grow in Pro Mix, which is a peat based, soil less mix, and use the Advanced Nutrients pH Perfect line of nutes. Three gallon pots, under LEDs. Once they are established I water/feed about every 4 days. I generally start feeding veg nutes around day 12 or so, slowly increasing to 1/2 strength. Once vertical growth stops, usually around weeks 5 or 6, I switch to bloom nutes, again at 1/2 strength. Depending on the individual plant, I may increase to 3/4 strength. If you go with a soil like Fox Farms Ocean Forest that contains worm castings and manure, feeding doesn't start till around week 3-4 because of all the nutrients already in the soil. Sunshine #4 is also a good soil less mix, very similar to Pro Mix. I would suggest you check green house supply stores or nurseries in your area and see what they have available. Some Lowes and Ace Hardware stores are carrying Pro Mix, but not all of them. Stay away from Miracle Grow or any similar products. Not formulated for growing weed.