pot size for autos

[neongreen]

Hi, reply to old post but did you get results from this experiment?

So far my findings have been that it depends on genetics. Smaller/faster autos don't see much benefit going above 10l, but some will do much better in 14l containers. Pot/container shape (within reason) does not seem to matter as much as total volume. I now have a good mix of 10 and 14/15 liter containers which I use depending on strain.

 

[aridbud]

Again, very much strain dependent. Autos don't like cramped roots, hence > 11 liter size.

 

[Anne_Fetamine]

I use 3 gallon but have heard of people using up to 10 gallon ones. It all depends on your setup, the plant's size (which is at least partly genetically determined) & how big you WANT it to get.



I keep mine short for stealth & space reasons, thus I'd never use a 10-gallon pot. If your lights are really powerful & you're trying to get big yields, a bigger pot would definitely be desirable so as not to limit the plant's potential. If you're going for small & stealthy, they can be grown pretty easily in 18-oz party cups or similarly small containers. Did that my first time growing & it was actually less fuss than the one in a full-size pot. Go figure.

 

[#1cheesebuds]

What about 10 gallon smartpots?

 

[Ruby_Abu]

I think 3 gallon pot is a good choice

 

[djibra]

im with neongreen.. 11 and 18 l pots.. smaller in 11 bigger strains in 18

 

[dickcorn]

https://www.icmag.com/ic/picture.php?albumid=78991&pictureid=1911244

 

[dickcorn]

How do I post a pic in my album here? Sorry in advance

 

[wh1p3dm34t]

use the insert image icon, and paste the pictures location to the editor, and click on OK.
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