Best Pot Size For Growing Autos?

[@Highigan]

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[@webo4208]

I use a 5gal but I just bought 3gal to try

[@gerryramen6786]

3 gallons the best so far that I’ve used untrained and no topping just defoles

[@lowprogrow1603]

5 gallon with no transplant for autos due to shock and short vege.

[@Highigan]

@@webo4208 Let us know how you like em!

[@Highigan]

@@gerryramen6786 Nice!

[@stephencarter633]

I've been growing auto's for about 5 years. As a rule of thumb for every month of the plants life a gallon should be referenced. For example, for 3 month auto's use a 3 gallon pot.

[@twentytwo138]

That's a good advice, thanks. And what do you think about the size of the plant? For example Sativa dominant autoflowers that grow tall, maybe more than 40 inches / 100 cm Do you think they would grow well in 2 gallon pots or 3 is the minimum?

[@jhonwayne1003]

My biggest question is how to you feed autos? Starting from what week and how much? Want to try them out but can’t get enough info on this. Any help would be appreciated.

[@stancarlson2992]

@@jhonwayne1003 just get some, they are not hard to grow dude. Veg fert during veg, flowering or bloom fert during budding then flush 2 weeks before you pull it. To me it's the same as photoperiod. I treat them the same just different lengths of hours of light and grow time is shorter. If you grow already it will not be a problem with your existing knowledge. 👍😁

[@jhonwayne1003]

@@stancarlson2992 Have always been photos. What’s do you grown in?

[@jhonwayne1003]

@@stancarlson2992 nutrient line up? Size of light?

[@lmpedro2b4u96]

I find 5 gallons to be the best. Water the day before planting and wait for 20+days before watering. The roots will search for water and fill the pot.

[@King_of_Godz]

I’m trying that method I never thought of that

[@AllSoWavyReese]

20 days! No water!

[@lmpedro2b4u96]

@@AllSoWavyReese yes from seed to day 20 of a auto flower in a 5 gallon pot isnt crazy. Seedling dont need watering lol

[@AllSoWavyReese]

@@lmpedro2b4u96 lol its not a seedling in 20 days lol im in full veg

[@AllSoWavyReese]

@@lmpedro2b4u96 its gonna die im in peat pellet now and its dry and the seedlings wasnt happy

[@glennmccool1225]

Love the content…almost binge watched all of it….woot woot!!

[@donniesponseller2460]

I use 5 gallon fabric pots. We tried 3s, and the plants were alot smaller. I definitely yield alot more in 5s

[@Molotov_4321]

in general what would you say is the least yield u get with 5 gallon?

[@joemama-kx6rk]

I use maxibloom, cal mag, 3gal pots, coco, feed everyday .. works perfect. They get huge! Love your videos

[@dankgardener1637]

Minimum 3 gallon. But usually do 5 gallon pots for Autos, just in case they become larger Autos and they can take advantage of the larger pots.

[@Highigan]

Yeah we have had some BEASTS show up in 3 gallon, having the extra nutes and room makes sense!

[@sadhu7191]

need to point out that with no till soil u need much bigger pots but u reuse soil. Takes up allt of room people don't have

[@MrMegdamlat]

True found that my bigger Autos need that 5 gall pot.

[@Ghostfarms]

The bigger the pot and rhizosphere, the bigger the plant 🪴 ( I use 5 gallon fabric pots ) cheers to the weekend guys 🥃

[@Highigan]

We are going to give 5gal another go! Maybe Air pots :)

[@timdarmetko4039]

@@Highigan 5 for indoor and 7 for outdoor is what I do.

[@MitsubishiEvo10mr]

So I bought 7 gallons is that good for outdoor

[@kingfishphill4120]

3 gallons fab pots work for me , with no problems even photo period plants 😎

[@glockasauruswrex6362]

I'm in a 4x4 Gorilla n started in 5 gal pots...realized immediately "bigger pot equals bigger plant" n now I fit 4 X 15 gal pots in my tent. Same yield with 3 plants as with 6...go figure. Not only give the roots room to roam, the pots store more water, castings, nutes etc. Switched to a Drip Depot drip system this run...fantastic! No more schlepping water!!!

[@mgoh1984]

High guys, I'm new to the indoor grow thing. I decided to do the indoor thing after the plant I grew this summer turned out to be a he and I'm really excited with my new hobby. Got the tent a couple days ago, had everything ready, and have three auto sprouts. I'm learning a great deal about this and saw one you may want to look into about revegging autos. It's basically extending the veg cycle by limiting their root space using small containers and stepping them up in size. It makes sense to me and I intend to try it when I clone these plants, which is possible unlike what some will say. They also say autos hate stress and transplanting, but there is so much misinfo out there. I like honest videos like yours. Another thing I learned is that cloning is as simple as cutting a branch, trimming all but the top set of fans and new growth, clipping a 45 degree at the bottom, and put them in a glass of water instead of all the other methods with products to use and humidity chambers.

[@ro866432]

They won't reveg and if they did the buds would be as small as nipples

[@doe11011]

My best grow my my first grow. Two Blueberry Haze in 3 gallon fabric pots, I harvested 1.85 ounces from those 2 plants and it was 90 days from seed to harvest.

[@victorurroz988]

Thanks for your honesty and wisdom ❤

[@exotik_growz8040]

I’m going to pick up some Auto seeds tomorrow morning can’t wait for that cup!!

[@Highigan]

Ohhh get it fam! Time is tickin! 💚💚

[@prof.dr.gambohechel4030]

Good morning, 3gallons is the best around for autos, smaller is also possible but bigger is a waste of soil, water and nutriens. Actual am using 2,5 gallon air pots and the ladies love it... green greetings from the south-east of Germany ✌🏻🖖🏻🥦

[@cannabiscouple7885]

We prefer 5 gallon but have done 3, 3.9 (autopot) and 5. I think it comes down to grow area size and plant count. I do think 5 gal yields more than 3 gal but it may not be enough in some cases to justify more soil/nutrient costs. We plan to run the same plant in 3 and 5 to compare side by side.

[@Highigan]

HighiFAM!!! We are planning that now for the next grow series to compare! How do you like the auto pots im curious? 🙏💜 And happy FRIDAYYYYY!

[@cannabiscouple7885]

@@Highigan The autopots have been great so far. Saves us from hand watering up to 9 plants. We bought two 4 packs of 3.9gal and added a 9th. We usually don't have to fill the res (12 gal) too often, every 5 days at times. It has its own set of challenges with bottom watering and possible salt buildup on top but no issue for us so far.

[@mattster197]

You can recharge that soil with a good rinse and put in new ghia green ammendments or whoever you use, boost that soil back up and then replant. one thing you dont have to add more of much of is perlite but if you add more worm castings you should put some in

[@mattster197]

I didnt like the look of the bottom drip trays or the autopots. I would rather water when needed.@@Highigan

[@codydeering387]

I have a really small 2x2 tent and I'm trying for 2 gallons in there just to see what happens I grow for personal so yield doesn't mean much and in my closet I have anywhere from 3 to 5 gallons and my closet grow looks very nice... I accidentally planted two seeds and one 5 gallon so I picked one real quick and only had a 1 gallon pot to put it in and that plant is coming out really small but absolutely beautiful

[@Highigan]

Nice. I love that. Keep exploring 💚

[@mgoh1984]

I saw a video about a master grower who runs a business with hundreds of plants all grown in 2 gal pots. He said they get watered everyday sometimes twice, but these plants aren't autos, they're much bigger. I guess you will need to water and feed more, but I've seen autos grown in much smaller than that.

[@SThompson953]

You guys are just the cutest! I love your shows!

[@kathleenblock9432]

I used both, for my 1st time 1 five gal and a 3 gal grew good too.

[@valkillmore847]

I use 5 gallon, with Pro mix coco and hydro liquid nutrients. Flawless auto grows every time.

[@Highigan]

Hydro nutes? Interesting! Might have to give that a grow for a series and see how they do! Thanks for sharing! 🙏💚

[@valkillmore847]

@@Highigan Using the hydro nutrients cuts the work down to nothing. As soon as the coco is dry after feeding, they have basically absorbed all the nutes. I do the feeding every third water. Fat flowers and big root balls.

[@webo4208]

I'm super stoked for the solo cup challenge..ill be growing a critical purple auto from growers choice seeds

[@Highigan]

Highifam! So excited for the challenge! Cant wait to see how your plant turns out! 🙌💚

[@VegasYouTuberSteve]

I finished 2 Critical Purple from Growers Choice last month. The seeds popped in 36 hrs and had a great yield. SUPER strong too. You will be happy! 👍😎

[@webo4208]

@@VegasKZbinrSteve thanks for the info about critical purple and your experience. I am really looking forward to it now

[@dannystout7715]

@@webo4208 I too just harvested 3 critical purple plants from Growers Choice seeds and 2 turned out kinda small but one was a Monster. I wasn't impressed with the yields but the quality was exceptional!

[@timkay2007]

7 gal fabric pots i use pro mix with dr earth all-purpose and flower girl and worm castins and bat guano i have allways re used the mix when i start next run i amend the dirt before i start it i found if i amend it and let it sit it gets to hot

[@Highigan]

Great tips! We just posted a video on how we are reusing our soil now! If you have some hot tips please go drop a comment! We are new to reusing but excited to give it a go! 💚

[@danielthorbecke4538]

Airpots, the 5 gallon equivalent. Which are about 3 gallons size. Are the best for most autos.

[@Highigan]

We have never tried air pots but I am curious! Do you have to water more with the extra aeration im guessing?

[@danielthorbecke4538]

@@Highigan yeah, they dry out a little faster, but with zero chance of root rot and the durability. I've tried the rest, and you will see also.

[@danielthorbecke4538]

It's really the air pruning, the roots hit air, stop, redirect, and grow. Pots get full of roots, zero root bound ever.

[@Highigan]

Sounds awesome! Now I'm lookin on amazon 🤣💚🙏

[@TheShleafHerder]

Great information, running 3-7 gallons depends on the space we have available... Waiting for the next video already

[@Highigan]

Never tried 7 gal on an auto before! 5 gal I def think gives more room / nutes for them. Now I am kinda excited to try some in 5gal again lol

[@richardcranium3562]

You guys ever try anything like adding any 484 50/50 mix with pro mix on bottom, 444 50/50 with Pro Mix on top half? Add some 248 top dressing maybe. I’m try that and few different mixxes here in the next week. Hopefully I don’t burn them out Ill do 30/70 mixxes also.

[@Highigan]

We have not done that, but makes sense. Seems like it's a great method actually. I like it. 💚

[@lasker1895]

I'm running 4 Mephistos outdoors this summer in 3 gallon Smart pots. So far so good.

[@Highigan]

Heck yeah! We gotta try these air pots!

[@majh8red]

I use 3 gallon fabric pots. Seems to work out pretty well.

[@johnshaver5693]

I'm using 2 gallon in a 2x2, sf1000 light did ok for first grow learned a LOT lol just for fun as much as anything. Keep up the good work...

[@Highigan]

Thanks for watching fam 🙏

[@slitherman7883]

How muc did u yield

[@connermcdaniel7949]

Very helpful info....I've enjoyed watching these vids...enjoy the vibes

[@adkviking69shofner98]

I set my 🕷farmer tent up yesterday August 7 2021 and started my 16 Oz cup plus my 3 autoflower seeds white widow all of them wish me luck

[@lonnieweller8427]

Good luck 👍🏼 I'm currently waiting on my seeds and equipment to arrive. Wish me luck also 🙏

[@adkviking69shofner98]

@@lonnieweller8427 yes all the luck combined with the knowledge and we should get what we need

[@growingwithchefmatt544]

I’ve got a sea of green going in my 4x4 in 5 gallon pots. I just harvested some autos in a 7 gallon pots and the roots were nowhere near the sides or bottom. Looking forward to trying 3 gallon on my tun

[@Highigan]

Always wanted to try SOG method! Did you do that with photos or your autos? Let us know how you like the 3gal's!

[@Str8GasGenetics]

not really a SoG if its in 5 gals in that small space. Seen dudes do 1 gallons with 64 plants in a 4x4

[@twentytwo138]

@@Str8GasGenetics Yeah but that's with photoperiods, not autos, right?

[@danielthorbecke4538]

I ordered 2 airpots for like 60 bucks and they sent me 2 boxes of 12. Wanna talk about a happy dude.

[@Highigan]

Hells yeah ❤

[@tolow65]

You didn't know that you was buying a case that's how they usually sell pots $100 is pretty expensive for 2 pots

[@danielthorbecke4538]

@@tolow65 no, I paid for 2 singles and received 2 single boxes of 12. I've bought enough to know.

[@tolow65]

@@danielthorbecke4538 $100 for 2 pots🤔

[@Highigan]

We just got some in from your recommendation! Can't wait to try! We are gunna give a 5gal airpot a go, planting and filming tonight!

[@cornucopiagrow7746]

Thanks awesome video Good info Keep them coming

[@Highigan]

Thanks, will do!

[@Kingkong22335]

For my DreamBerry Auto. I am running a felt 10gal (Soil) inside of a plastic 25gal (straw/hay). It keeps the soil warm and allows for roots to grow and spread.

[@Matooosh]

hey, how did it end up? i was thinking about the same for beginning, just keeping the root zone little bit warmer during veg, so the roots can develop quickly,and also adding seaweed to the initial mix. can you give me your observations on using secondary pot with hay? (root issues especially). best wishes

[@cmcilwain554]

I use the 3 gallon air pots and they work great for my Auto’s.

[@rowlinstoned3715]

I like the vibes from ur channel! Keep up the good work🥰

[@Highigan]

Thank you so much!!🙏

[@VegasYouTuberSteve]

It depends on your tent size. If you have a massive 5x5x6 tent, 7 to 10 gal fabric pots are best. Like me with a tiny 2.5x2.5x5 tent, 3 gal works best. Cannabis roots can be very large if given enough room. Outdoor grows can get 7 foot plants with a main stalk as wide as a baseball bat.. Love you guys! 👍✌🙏 Subbed!

[@Highigan]

Great tips fam! Do you find you have to feed more frequently with 3gal?

[@VegasYouTuberSteve]

@@Highigan I use the Advanced Nutrients Ph perfect trio and always UNDER dose. This eliminated my Ph issues. Most folks over feed so I stop when I see a wee bit of nute burn on the leaf tips. The BEST thing ever is Recharge to keep the soil full of beneficial microbes. Recharge by Real Growers on Amazon.. Try it... you will NOT be disappointed! 👍✌🙏

[@RndmGuy48-t1b]

Awesome work y’all. Love the videos. Would you mind doing a video on your electrical and exhaust set up?

[@Highigan]

Heck yeah we will! Thanks so much for the love fam! 🙏💚

[@whypayforbud]

I love the autos. I like the 3 gallon, it seems to be big enough plus it lets me fit 3 pots in my tent. great video as always.

[@homermoore]

What size of tent are you using.

[@whypayforbud]

@@homermoore 3x3

[@GreenLeavesGrower]

Great information!!

[@Highigan]

Thanks for watchin fam! 💜💚💜 Happy friday!

[@joeshmow4264]

You guys are great. Beginner here in mid Michigan. Running 3 gl pots right now. Building a 6x6 in my garage right now. Any info on the build would be greatly appreciated! Love you guys.

[@green_ghost_organics]

3 gal fabric pots in pure coco, grow them 4 to 5 foot everytime and a stalk as big as my thumb.

[@green_ghost_organics]

dr earths 4-6-3 for veg switching to dr earth flower girl 3-9-6 for flower, add in some worm castings, make a compost tea, use tribus og and bloom, i add bat guano and langbeinite, i use epsom, and elementals from roots organics, one shot from nectar of the goods in granular form is a super item for autos. roots organics makes amazing compost tea base's.

[@green_ghost_organics]

oh and i use tps root boost and signal

[@green_ghost_organics]

and insect frass can't forget that

[@green_ghost_organics]

i make a compost tea weekly and top dress every 2 weeks clean water besides the compost tea

[@Highigan]

We have never tried pure coco! Gunna have to give it a go some day!

[@chrismarshall4486]

Yeah I’ve been growing in 5 gallon but I noticed when I pull them, the roots don’t fill out the pot. I was thinking about downsizing but not sure really. Excited to see your future videos

[@sadhu7191]

no till u can reuse soil in big pots. Just need a way to create soil. Worm bin?

[@pandemicgrower4212]

I normally run a 5g fabric pot. But lately I have been transplanting into a 5-7 g pot and I have been getting some of my biggest autos from it. Starting them off in solo cups or 3g pot for first 3 4 weeks or so.

[@Highigan]

Heaven did some transplanting of autos and it did work out well! New pot with fresh nutes they def preform well, some people are super against transplanting autos like its taboo 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️

[@pandemicgrower4212]

@@Highigan yeah that was the #1 thing on reddit but like any plant best way to learn is just to grow it out. Timing is key on the transplant without damaging the roots. With my experience after they take they absolutely blow up! You guys seem like a fun couple! Wish I could get my wife more involved with our grows lol. She just likes to dip into the cookie jar at the end😂. I subbed look forward to seeing more content. Are you guys on reddit platform by any chance?

[@pandemicgrower4212]

Also why I will use cheap fabric pots in the start, that way if I need to cut it open to get the entire root ball out it doesn't hurt as much.

[@RClark-ld2jt]

I like to use a 3 gallon for autos because I haven't noticed a big difference in over all yield vs a 5 gallon. It's a smaller foot print than the 5 gallons and I only have a 3x3 tent so I literally SOG 9 autos in the 3x3 by keeping in 3 gallons and LSTing them. Also, less cost on the soil but you do have to feed more you will run into more defeciencies quicker when using dry amendments you should top dress earlier and more frequently Great video!!

[@Highigan]

And thats exactly the issue we have been noticing, in a 3 gallon they used more and faster, we were still top dressing on a 5gal pot size, almost to late so its like playing catch up, esp with dry amendments! Great tips and comment fam! 💚🙏

[@RClark-ld2jt]

@@Highigan everyone's set up and environment/genetics/etc will play roles but these are just commonalities I have found in my never ending journey. Also playing catch up with dry amendments in particular will never work great. That's why you have to find the "sweet" spot timeline wise to start your first top dressing with the soil your running so you don't get in this spot. Amending soil to start will help but not if it's a hot soil to begin with. I am considering trying 4 gallons. It's like the "on the fence" choice. Things to consider with autos in 5 gallon pots also is overwatering when plants are at young stages if you aren't transplanting and it is it's forever home. It can be tough to gage how much water to give say a 2 week old plant in a 5 gallon container. Anyway just wanted to let you guys know I appreciate what your doing and I'm from kalamazoo, live here now. Go Blue! Keep the videos coming much love happy Friday!

[@apollogreed5037]

Just got some of the tall 5 gallon fabric pots i think these might be the way to go

[@Highigan]

We do try and find that tallest pots we can, for autos when the taproot hits bottom they usually start trying to flower, taller pots do help we think!

[@dmo848]

Try ac infinity fabric pots. Honestly I had cheap pots before and these ac infinity bags r like light years ahead. Way better build quality

[@TrapGod948]

Nice video 👍🏾 Big help that makes sense using dry organic nutrient u feed by tbsp per gallon so you feeding more nutrients in a 5 gallon than a 3 gallon so you really don't need the space of a 5 gallon but you will still need the same amount of nutrients as a 5 gallon 🤔👍🏾 nice so just mix your nutrients ratio you used for your 5 gallon into your 3 gallon

[@Highigan]

You could try mixing the equiv into a 3gal that you would use for a 5gal but I would watch out if adding to much could cause issues. We have been doing 1-2 tbsp of top dress per gallon of soil, so 4-6 tbsp in a 3 gallon when we top dress.

[@TrapGod948]

@@Highigan 🤷‍♂️ hey you might be right I'm following y'all waiting to see ya'll next run I'm trying to dial in my nutrients for autoflower to,I'm using earth dust two part base and boost dry organic nutrient there feeding schedule works will with photo period but need a little adjustment with autoflower

[@katjoy9921]

@@Highigan you mix nutrients per litre or gallon of water…not by the pot size.

[@ast-og-losta]

I have been using the three gallon, five gallon equivalent smart pots. Seems to work.

[@dongarrett9735]

If you water a little more with the 3gal. Which you will have to anyhow. You can still get good yields out of 3gal pots. And don't forget to use silica and bloom booster. And you'll be fine. And low stress training. One bend.

[@Zardnokalicious]

Minimum size for Blu-mat irrigation system is 5 gallons, so indoors I run 5 gallon Rain Science grow bags and outdoors I use 10 gallon Rain Science grow bags. Bigger the roots - Bigger the fruits!

[@Highigan]

I love that saying! saw @photosyntech using blumat looks sweet!

[@Zardnokalicious]

@@Highigan I love the Blu-Mats, but learned an important lesson about them. One of my carrots was too close to the side of the Rain Science bag and when I rotated the bag to change up the light penetration, the carrot side was too close to the fan in my tent. The fan blew across the carrot tip through the mesh bag and dried it out causing the water to run over night and flood my tent. My own fault for putting it in too close to the side, but an easy mistake to make for someone new to growing. I definitely learned why tents have a water-proof liner in them!!

[@psychoadam3089]

You guys are awesome I f-ing love it amaizing people and a fun topic what more could you want. And you guys are so knowledgeable love you both your great :)

[@stevengegg6405]

i use 3 gal pot from my autos, with build a soil 3.0 with top dress and almost no feeding

[@fukukatahashi4760]

for beginners always try small pot, 1-3 gallons will definitely works, you gonna freak out first time grow in a big pot You will have more control thought out the period. Once you done successful growing in a small pot, go for 5 gallon, is work best.

[@seanbrooks2583]

I use 5 gallon fabric pots. I fill them about 3/4ths of the way up.

[@lowprogrow1603]

Is there a sign up for the solo challenge or first day pictures on the 8th with follow up or just November 7th final day pictures ?

[@Highigan]

Just the final pics due by Nov 7, No sign up but def just on the discord so you can chat with all of us growing for the challenge and share pictures so we can repost and share with everyone! All the updates and info will be there as well!

[@lowprogrow1603]

@@Highigan thank you for the quick response and I will have to check discord out to find you guys. I've never been on discord yet but I'm sure I can figure it out. Thanks so much from Montana

[@beavinator420]

I've seen 15 gallon fabric pots of coco indoors, grow to be 12ft tall and 5feet wide trees. Watered twice a day. 4lbs per tree/light. For an auto I would go with 3 gallon grow bags full of coco. If in soil...I wouldn't grow autos in soil because they will have to recover from overwatering many times. But I'd give them more space since you won't be able to water/feed them as frequently due to overwatering

[@dmo848]

This i did not know. Maybe I'll try a coco run

[@dongarrett9735]

I have 3 and 5. Either will work fine.

[@evildoggpokemon8755]

I need advice :( so I’m about 5 weeks into flower and although 2 of my ladies are looking very nice the 3rd looks like it’s still in first week or 2 of flower and doesn’t seem to be progressing at all. Same conditions same environment side by side with same water pattern and nutrients, it was progressing lovely until like a month ago what’s wrong with my lady and should I stick it out with her or just chop her 😟

[@Highigan]

Auto or photo? Could be stunted some how, could be genetics, have seen "autos" that ended up photos so they are just way slower, usually chuck those before to much time is wasted if you are running all autos or dont have a tent you can move to 12/12.

[@evildoggpokemon8755]

@@Highigan 100% auto all 3 flowered within a few weeks. All had the same cycles and water routines all treat the same with very little stress involved as far as I've seen. I thought maybe root developed or genetics. It's week 5 of flower and its not progressed since day 5 so I don't know whether to give it the chop or just see what happens 😅

[@knotright4422]

I'm starting my first run with LSD autos in 3 gallon and I figure if my 4x3x4 grow space holds out my 3 will turn out good

[@Highigan]

Heck yeah!

[@marvinbokamp6486]

Im growing autoflowers in 2 gallon fabric pots over here. average yield of 50 grams per plant. they seem pretty small. im gonna upgrade to 4gallons since everyone is either recommending 3 or 5 gallon fabric pots should be the sweet spot for full potential i think. hope this helps someone. :) much love

[@r3conwoo]

I like using 5 gal fabric pots because sometimes they really fill them up and I get mad weight from my little tent.

[@paulweeks1628]

My first shot, going with 3 gallon. Now wait is on to see what happens

[@Highigan]

Heck yeah keep us posted on how it goes!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

You should try wicking beds/ Earth Boxes. You only water every other week or so by topping off the reservoir. And you can make them any size. Eagle Gardens is trying them with organic soil and he says they're great.

[@Highigan]

What am awesome idea! I love this! ❤ thanks fam, I just might do this for the #highigancup

[@comfortablynumb9342]

@@Highigan do you know Smiley's Garden? He's on the Eagle Gardens live podcasts on KZbin at night. I believe he's in Michigan. He uses Earth Boxes and he gave some to Eagle. Smiley is super cool and I'm sure he would help you. And there are lots of home made wicking bed designs on KZbin. I made some out of 5 gallon buckets for tomatoes and peppers and they're great. The day I can grow buds in them I will start.

[@evilpickle2808]

Just bought some auto sour diesel and 3 gallon cloth pots I think it will be enough room.

[@nathaniels2354]

Tried 3 gallon fabric pots, they work but I didn't like them. I switched to home depot 5 gallon buckets with holes for drainage and its much easier to water and plants are twice the size. The fabric pots have water run out the sides before soaking the soil so it's annoying to get them watered properly.

[@dribblingdrooler3616]

My first grow was going to be outside in 10 gal pots. Someone convinced me to do indoor instead. I still used the 10 gallon pots and all three plants had roots shooting out the bottom of my bags and completely full of roots. Rookie mistake or good information? 🤔 Now I run 5 gallon with same size plants. I use coco & perlite. So much to consider between sizes.

[@Highigan]

Photos or autos? For autos we dont think you really need over 5gal, they usually dont get very large and it feels like a waste of soil

[@dribblingdrooler3616]

Auto's from ilgm. I agree. I like 5 gallons

[@Eieioy]

Please expalin exactly what "top dressing" is I hear this alot, but I dont' understand what it is or how you do it. thanks

[@jjthejet69]

what and how often are you feeding after about 4 weeks when they start to yellow? _in a 3 gal fab pot_ i tried the Natures Living Soil Autoflower soil mix on amazon..$45+ for a Bruce Banner Auto outdoors in a 5 gal pot mixed with roots organic so far shes the most healthy plant i have ever had ... just that super soil is pricey ...

[@Highigan]

If you seen our last grow series we just started some in 3 gallons with natures living soil so we are currently trying that mix! So far with the scaled down pots we are having to feed more than expected, but the autos are WAY bigger than anything we have grown before...

[@sadhu7191]

one bag of supersoil premixed is 30$ but u only need it ever harvest. Going no till u can reuse soil but need much bigger pots. Then if u breed u have free seeds too

[@JimmyWontStop]

Great video guys. Do you guys recommend a seed bank ? I hate seedsmans every plant from them has been small.

[@Highigan]

We have seen good results with Homegrown and we have some Mephistos going right now (our first time) but we hear they are highly rated for autos!

[@VegasYouTuberSteve]

Growers Choice has the best prices. ILGM is expensive but they have outstanding quality seeds. I use both and have had a 100% germination rate. Good luck my friend 😃

[@JASON-h7s]

I like to grow using many 2 gallon buckets from Lowes

[@mobguido]

Do you have a preferred breeder for auto beans. I am about ready to give autos a shot.

[@Highigan]

We have mostly grown Homegrown, Nuke Heads we have had good results, Mephisto is highly rated we have some started now and are excited to see how they grow! ILGM we have heard are good also. We did order from seedsman but never got them and lost 200$ so I cannot recommend them..

[@derekellisCAN]

I buy from crop kings only, I've get 100% germination and genetics are amazing.

[@mobguido]

To each their own. Crop king has been in the news lately for many poor business ethics. Based on many different things I have heard I would never buy from crop king.

[@derekellisCAN]

@@mobguido I can't find anything bad about crop kings, can I get a link to this info. And if it is true, I'll stop buying from them.

[@derekellisCAN]

I use 3 gallon fabric pots, great for me cause I only grow for myself, so yield means nothing to me.

[@Highigan]

Same, we are only growing for personal and we are by no means masters at growing, but we are yielding more than enough for our needs and getting better every grow! 🙏💚

[@CHARGER08RT]

Any recommendations on pot size for a 2x2x4 tent?

[@Highigan]

Had some 3 gal pots you can fit 4 but the autos out grew it in veg

[@kingfishphill4120]

VERY GOOD INFORMATION (👍)

[@Highigan]

Thank you 😁❤🙏

[@tatertot7105]

Depends 100% on how long the auto will stay in veg. Seeing as how that is impossible to predict I run 5gal. Many of times I have used 1.5gal or 3gal pots and ended up root bound resulting in lower yield. Not quality just quantity. BUT many times I have planted in 5gal and the thing flowered during the 2nd week and wasted a lot of soil and amendments lol

[@Highigan]

That's interesting. I'd love to check out your grow! ❤ how do you like growing autos?

[@tatertot7105]

I love it every time it is something different but if you pay close enough attention you can nurse them back to health. I want you guys to bust the myth of not feeding autos for the first 2 or 3 weeks. I start off in organically amended soil and have waaay better results keeping my plants happy

[@mgoh1984]

Look for: Revegging autos. It's basically extending their veg cycle by letting them get close to root bound in a small container before transplanting into a bit larger one, repeating that process a couple more times. It makes sense to me and I will try it but I just started so am using 5 gallon pots for my virgin indoor grow. I'm a bit anxious to get some curing going on.

[@donanderson9477]

Good stuff. I wi!! Follow.🚀🚀🔥

[@Highigan]

Appreciate it 🙏💚

[@briantye1350]

Hi I'm Brian from Michigan just started watching your shows after I saw you on Mr Grow it channel. I saw your video of the drying tent I used my 4 by 8 for a small run I have a walk-in closet for a big run. I love the chandeliers I believe you said you could order them? Love your Channel

[@slitherman7883]

Is 2 gal ok when only having 2x2 trying to fit 2

[@jrpen7609]

Hi guys how do you guys keep your soil warm i grow in the basement im stuck anything you guys can help me out i appreciate

[@BrandonLogue-p7z]

I love you guys

[@Highigan]

💚💨

[@GMPowderCoating]

im new to auto flowers and i have a question? 1) do you like to transplant or use put into end pots? 2) i want to use just soil from seed to harvest can you recommend any soil that will be good doing this?

[@kathleenblock9432]

I use both kinds of pots, sometimes the 3 gal works fine

[@indee6190]

8 gallon for the win :)

[@ch11ew12y]

IF YOU WANT TO RE-USE your potting soil I recommend taking it outside and using a flame thrower to cook off the old roots and stuff. I use one I got a the big box store. I use by laying the potting soil on an old piece of metal roofing and hit it with the flame thrower till its dry and can be sifted. It turns the old fine roots into carbon (which is good) and kills anything else from being in that indoor environment like mold or anything. I have been doing this for years, it sterilizes the soil. I also use it to burn off weeds pryer to planting my vegetable garden outdoors after tilling.

[@jaytee5500]

Hydrogen peroxide is better than using a flame thrower lol.

[@justinholtgrave]

Okay let me grab my flame thrower

[@rickjeffers4265]

Hello! Are spider mites a problem everywhere, or just warmer climates?

[@hammerfacejc]

I use 7 gallon and they are amazing yields

[@Highigan]

We might have to give 7gal a go at some point!

[@hammerfacejc]

@@Highigan yeah you dont have to worry about the plant becoming root bound and the higher yield autos can still give 8 plus ounces. Much love from Wisconsin

[@hammerfacejc]

@@Highigan im so happy i am a proud father of two seeds that just popped at the same time in less then 2 days. Gorilla Glue and GSC. They look so cute. They will grow up big and strong. P.s i have been working with pollination to create my own strain and if it works out i would like to call it " highigan" if thats ok i think its a very clever name. If it works its a sativa strain and i would love to send you guys some seeds. Let me know, if you dont want the name used i understand.

[@t0mt0mt0m]

What kind of drying tent setup is that ?

[@Highigan]

Dry tents we have a full review of it on the channel here! Discount code also!

[@goodtogrow7774]

You guys got to try the ac infinity auto water with 5 gallon fabric pots using sohum or purple cow living soil! All you have to do is make sure your auto waterer has water that's it!

[@Kingkong22335]

Do you save more by feeding more as opposed to soil? I'm curious to learn the numbers. Great video!

[@normagee]

i've had a couple plants that have been pot bound in a 5 gallon , so i'm saying 5 gallon to be safe .

[@Highigan]

We gunna give them another go coming up!

[@normagee]

@@Highigan it will be good to see , Some of my autos I think will be fine also in 3 gallons

[@itackleblindkids]

Over a year later, are you still running 3 gallon pots?

[@mickeywelch4880]

You need to include photos of what you're talking about. Thanks for the video.

[@shanefowkes7451]

What are gallons to liters as everything i have so far isnt in gallons but currently I'll be using plastic pots to sprout then move them to rock wool then to soil as this will aid with a Much stronger root system

[@twentytwo138]

Confuses me as well, because as far as i know there's a difference between British and American gallon. I googled everywhere and they all say different numbers. I think 3 gallons is between 11-15 liters.

[@evilpickle2808]

I'm from Michigan also! 😊

[@jonnytamayo13]

Love the channel

[@tamiami5074]

Can you use liquid nutes for autos?

[@Highigan]

Oh course! Alot of people including us have been trying dry amendments but you can def use liquid nutes, alot of people do with great result!

[@kkrollingskkrollings3173]

best pot size for autos well depends on the genetics, some autos now adays can get quite big, I have autos that get 5 feet high and quite bushy, i have had autos that only get a foot and a half high. so check the stats from the seedbank when ordering seeds. bigger roots bigger fruits. check stats on them autos if they can get big go bigger pots 5 gallons up to 20 gallons. if they only can get a foot or 2 well 2 or 3 gallons is good choose acordingly. Ive done autos personally in 30 gallons but I know the genetics as they are my own and they get 3 to 5 feet depending on the pheno and they all get quite bushy. new here great stuff subbed.

[@Highigan]

We have a super silver haze and purple kush from home grown in 3gal pots now almost taller than Heaven! They have been a challenge they are eating faster than we can feed dry amendments! We are starting to make our own compost teas, they have been helping but not quite enough to keep them completely happy. But learning every grow!

[@kkrollingskkrollings3173]

@@Highigan you both should try some aloe vera root drenchs also foliar feeding is awesome supper bennifishal and perkz them right up, real aloe from a aloe plant is best just use about a tablespoon of aloe gel per gallon of water and feed, i can go on and on about all the bennifets alone. You should goggle its worth it, ive been growing 20 years and using aloe about 10 years now ever since i first tryed it has basically a little bit of everything and more. Seed sprout teas are amazing as well like corn, mung, barley just sprout blend with water and mix with water to feed i use 2 ounces of corn or mung beans seeds per 5 gallons of water, 1 ounce of barley seeds per 5 gallons. Again super bennifishal full of enzymes cytocons etc.... goggle that as well if you not familiar. Cheers.

[@psilosimon613]

Thanks, great videos

[@andrepalacio4979]

Nice vids. But please stop talking over each other all the time.

[@graemecouch5010]

25lt Fabric Pots in Aust Perfect !