Easy Methods For Growing Autoflower Plants! (Garden Talk #32)

In this episode of Garden Talk, I interview Grower Joe of Basement Autoflowers. He specializes in growing autoflower plants and that’s what we're going to get into today. He tries to keep things simple, and he talks about some of the easy methods he uses for growing autoflower plants. What plants do you like to grow? Peppers, tomatoes, house plants, lettuce, kale let us know in the comments section below. If you enjoyed this video please click that thumbs up button :)
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★Timestamps★
00:00 - Montage & Podcast Intro
01:45 - Sponsors
03:35 - Introduction
06:04 - Indoor or Outdoor Gardening
06:37 - Gardening Goals
08:14 - Container Size
09:23 - Transplanting
12:23 - Watering, Temperature, Humidity
14:35 - Medium
16:54 - Nutrients
19:06 - Feeding Chart
20:48 - When To Start Feeding
21:18 - PPM/EC
27:15 - pH
28:45 - Grow Setup & Lighting
30:15 - PAR, Light Distance, Dimming
33:24 - Light Cycle
37:30 - Temperature
39:12 - Humidity
40:49 - CO2
44:21 - Plant Training
45:45 - Pest Prevention
48:41 - Flushing / Leaching
50:23 - Darkness Before Harvest
52:30 - Advice To New Autoflower Growers
53:37 - Final Words
★Music In Video★
Johannes Bornlöf - An Introduction 4
Christopher Shorooi - Tales

[@GardenTalkwithMrGrowIt]

Thanks to Grower Joe from Basement Autoflowers for coming onto the podcast today! Basement Autoflowers KZbin channel- bit.ly/3AnhnRc Grow Bags- amzn.to/3zhhv3r

[@f4tbukg5]

U were right about the resin to

[@BasementGrowShow]

Thanks for having me on, it was a great experience! Cheers !!!

[@phamilypharms9336]

Def new sub here . 🍻 Growmie and thanks for sharing 💪🌱💚🌱💚👊🙏🕉💯

[@apeacefulgrower]

Ditto That, New Subbers ✌💯✌

[@BasementGrowShow]

@@apeacefulgrower you guys are awesome

[@apeacefulgrower]

We're a stronger community 💪 if we all work together 👊✌ Lookin forward to watching your videos 😎👍

[@BasementGrowShow]

@@apeacefulgrower appreciate that Kevin !!!!

[@Matt85USA]

My joint is ready. My work boots are off. Let's go.........

[@searealOG]

In other words, gonna be rewinding the whole thing for 3hrs

[@henricusinstitoris2325]

Fuck yeah, my situation here too

[@blocboi407]

@@searealOG lmaoooo dude FUCKIN FAX!!!

[@OmarxAmador]

I love how this was a genuine conversation and how Joe isn't afraid to reveal what he doesn't know. That to me makes everything he says that he does know appear more legitimate and that he's a reputable source on this topic. Thanks for this episode guys! I learned a lot.

[@Raven1816]

I love Joes approach to growing. Don't break your brain. Education, information, intuition, common sense.... KISS

[@daymackgaming6903]

Dude i love that you add the sections on the timeline! It helps me be able to go back while at work if someone started talking and i missed something lmao. Please keep this up, love it!

[@normagee]

Joe's channel should be massive , cant beleive he has under a 1000 subs . love what he does , funny & smart at the same time

[@phamilypharms9336]

Yea i didnt know about him until this show ! 🍻 Norma gee !! 💪🌱🕉🙏👊💯

[@normagee]

@@phamilypharms9336 he is a funny guy..

[@codyjohnson5468]

I like how you listen and do not talk over your guests! Keep em comin! Learning alot!

[@mostlymozart6288]

I've seen quite a few of the Garden Talk chats and for some reason this resonated with me much more than having all "big dawgs" in the room talking slightly and at some times completely over my head, and that's not saying much. I think I connected better with Chris and Joe's content as Joe admittedly says that he doesn't know everything there is about growing and the interchange between the two of them was more of a general learning experience for me. Subscribed to Joe's feed and will keep learning and growing. Great show !!

[@tobi...398]

Tipp for humidity, put a bucket with a bit of water in the tent, and hang 2 cloths in it

[@Bob-gn8ph]

Great idea 💡 ❤️John 3:16❤️

[@showmegreenthumbs7415]

One of my favorite episodes because its about an auto flower growers experiences

[@Midiman54]

Hats off to both of you.. Long time follower of your channel Chris and thanks for turning me on to Joe’s channel. 🙏🏼

[@JeannieATL]

Absolutely love both of your videos and content. Subscribed to both and want to thank you for all the information and encouragement you are giving to new growers like myself. Blessing and happy growing to us all!

[@username0623]

Thank you both for your information and efforts. Peace , love , and respect to all the gardeners!

[@Carlos36]

Love the podcast and all the knowledge everyone provides. Love this community!

[@jbrecords74]

Just stopping by to say thanks for the years of knowledge you and the crew be sharing!

[@woodbox50]

And! Chris really appreciate your editing and time space on subjects, big time thumbs up!!!

[@Kristina-dy9do]

Thanks for another awesome show Chris 😀, great content and production as always 👌

[@jaynorris7596]

Great show, thank ya so much to both ya'll for the knowledge.

[@ericrutley5703]

Yes Chris!! You are so right and this is why I love all your channels and your book! I use organic nutrients and I didn’t know it took time for those nutrients to get broken down, so I would feed like three weeks later and come to see that my PPM’s are very high, but I’m slowly learning and learning from my mistakes!! Thank you so much and keep up the great work

[@gabool]

Figured someone else may be curious 23C = 73.4F, 18C = 64.4F, and 29C = 84.2F. Another great video!

[@markthrower224]

Chris another great show... thank you

[@docholiday6944]

Thank you Joe and Chris!! Excellent information! ✌

[@michaelburke7863]

Grower Joe, much respect to ya brother! Keep it up , research everything and your work will speak for its self. I subscribed after watching this . Respect to the channel garden talk for for picking up a guy who loves what he does but needs Lil more recognition! Love the support. I listen to your channel on my hour n half ride to work every week and I learn everytime I listen ! 💪

[@DeceiverIX]

Listened to this while hanging up my GG#4! Dry time, baby!

[@gwoo4207]

Excellent show with some great questions. Very informative, thanks.

[@Brazilbroker1]

Love my AC Infinity 6" inline fan! Great content Mr. Grow It 👍

[@leggbert4209]

Great info and great show as always , thanks Chris

[@tsant6591]

Really enjoyed this one! Thanks to both of you!

[@TCheidrich]

Awsome stuff there!!!! Thanks Cris,by far my favorite podcast! And Grower Joe, what a great guy, positive energy!!!!

[@pamelajohnson5056]

Exactly what I needed today ✅ about to start my first auto inside.

[@woodbox50]

as in most of your sharing you are hitting on all measures for most of out here. Thank you for all of your work. really like the lighting info., really like humidity, temp, C02, To "Top or not to Top" Thanks again.

[@Highigan]

Great episode! We love @basement autoflowers! 😍

[@codyhall8132]

I’m late on the podcast but here in Missouri we have such a flux in heat and temp. Even in a single day they can change by 40 degree F and 30% humidity. Great info watched the other gentleman you had on here even those two are some differences in thought. Always learning and appreciate the info you always give.

[@blacktalon1597]

Great interview, he grows like Welcome to the Grow tent, keep it simple, the plant dictates its needs thanks BUDie.

[@maximusopus1108]

Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge! I learned a lot. I have seedlings at day 8 since it cracked from the seed. I am going to get those autos in their final home ASAP.

[@rdbk2]

Great podcast!🤘 Definitely following Grower Joe right now! 💚👍✌️🤙

[@bigbrax1288]

Love the channel man!!! Thanks for all useful information!

[@MGH86]

Wonderful show. Thank you both.

[@coalinga63]

Another good show Chris.

[@katjoy9921]

Loved this video. Autos are fun to grow. I liked this guests attitude. Never thought of keeping a record of ppm…but will next grow.

[@richardvogel1195]

I just subscribed. Can't wait to see his work

[@brian420pm]

Love the parenting analogy, right on! Shortcuts will get you lost.

[@knotright4422]

Awesome video thanks for your all's info

[@jonathannascimento9396]

Chris is just a genuine person congrats.

[@timroark3100]

Great base line information for autos.

[@andymcvey6342]

Awesome episode….as always

[@hillbillyherb]

Great discussion, loads of good info.

[@ttkanimal5316]

Very good video alot of good points thanks Chris for this 👍

[@Loki_FPV666]

I love basement autoflowers!!! He makes the coolest pots around for LST

[@DerekFox-qt7ih]

Over watering all you got to do is give them vitamin B complex that makes your plants a lot more forgiving less stress it's like giving your plant a chill pill 👍 make a gorgeous green trust me it's great

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Another great video.

[@rosegray7425]

Great show great talk about time u get on the show great content great video

[@robertthompson7457]

Thanks for no BS. Refreshing. I will check you out, thanks

[@Deegan75]

Thanks Chris for introducing me to Joe 🤘

[@charlyg9794]

Ac infinity is a great sponsor 👏 great video. Been wanting to switch to autos and this was so helpful.

[@davedeasejr76]

This grow with 3 autos I got going actually got me sold on humidity. I brushed it off but got one and then it broke after the first grow. Now the next grow, going on now, I have no humidifier and I actually see the difference in the soil moisture and the leaf moisture. I have under 50% humidity this grow and it’s noticeable in the growth and just health and I have to mist or top water wayyyyyyy more now. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@user-co4iu5go9x]

Super awesome Mr Chris having a one-to-one talk

[@ethersmoke7898]

Needed this!

[@Mean_Mr_Grinch]

I almost bought the cheap version of those bags on Amazon. Glad I saw this. His look a lot nicer.

[@romanreckless8263]

for 30+ dollars, they better jack my plants off!!!

[@vernlunsford4449]

I use my calendar like a diary. Write down everything done or amendments added. Watering, cloning or ventilation and humidity control. Thanks to ac infinity for uncomplicating my life. That was a solid for sure and Chris’s discount was sweet. Thanks Mr agrow it❤

[@FUT-Franklin]

Growerjoe keeps it soooo simple, which is how it should be👏a more in-depth flowering guide for auto's would be great as we all know the last thing you want is issues in flower like I do every grow

[@thomascross8339]

I always do The Truffle Shuffle right before chop on harvest day

[@pamelajohnson5056]

Definitely going to check him out, thanks for the info 😊👍🏻

[@user-hj1ck8jv4v]

Great video very informative thanks to Grower Joe for sharing this information with the community and they say that Variety is the Spice of Life and I love having a variety of different flavors and different effects and experiences from growing different cultivars and I have been growing photos since 1999 I started growing because of the Y-2K shortage of black market vendors not having any because of the scare but I just started growing Autoflower plants in 2021 and now I’m growing photos and Autoflower plants and I’m loving them both

[@busyb4283]

Great episode!!

[@indoormagicgrows9486]

THIS GUY ROCKS!! WE WILL ALL REMEMBER BASEMENT AUTOFLOWERS WHEN WE LOOK BACK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE LEGALIZATION!!

[@majinlee420]

Great video guys very informative easy to understand

[@howsitgrowinghansen7323]

Great talk! - Finishing my 1st grow shortly. Just started Flower stage of Chronic Mint Tart (Bud Bag Seeds!!) Autos are next so this was PERFECT!!! - From Vancouver Canada 🌱🪴🙏

[@primecuts1100]

Thank you both for a wonderful informative hour of chat - just started off 2 Auto seeds in my tent so the timing was perfect for me 👊🏻😎

[@AcesH1gh]

What u popped?

[@primecuts1100]

@@AcesH1gh Sweet Gelato and Red Strawberry Banana Auto from Sweet Seeds

[@AcesH1gh]

@@primecuts1100 I like sweet seeds. Last of theirs I grew, was a crystal candy xxl and sweet nurse cbd. Both tasty 💥

[@MrBlunt419_]

My first run. I'm agreeing with starting in final pot for autos!

[@maroonspirit7142]

Dude freaking thank you for this I want to buy an auto flower so bad but been researching thanks for this

[@israelsharp4059]

Been binge watching ya...aye appreciate the perspectives

[@tomquinn3208]

Great episode and can relate to getting too comfortable with a grow and not running the numbers. Back to basics

[@peterdelaney5296]

Loved this podcast

[@cannabisoutlawz]

We start autos in a solo cup. They stay there for exactly 1 week then we transplant to a 4-5 gallon pot. We do this so we can sprinkle mykos and azos on the roots. We did an experiment on this the video is on our channel. Mykos and azos can double the size of your plants.

[@SegwayBossk]

Have you ever tried those peat planters? Then you don't have to remove them from the container to transplant them, but they probably aren't as cheap as Solo cups lol

[@cannabisoutlawz]

@@SegwayBossk yes i have used peat cups..the problem is the roots have a hard time growing through them and they have to be removed during transplant..so solo cups work best 👌

[@user-kx2kb9dq3j]

@@cannabisoutlawz what’s your average yields in 5 gals? What’s a simple feed to use that doesn’t need to check ppm n ph

[@lyfzameme6822]

so chill wish I knew this when I started

[@2020Dreamlife]

Amazing. Thanks

[@MerchGrows]

Autos = Fun 🤩 get you some 👍

[@dmo848]

Best move I ever made was finding out about autos😊

[@Mrgonzo12ghost]

Basement autoflowers.. What's up man it's me Mr_Gonzo_Growz.. I love watching you on Mr. Grow It Podcast.. great information...

[@jeffambrose5244]

Love these pod casts Chris from my experience trans planting before its gets root bound (don't let the leaves extend over the container it currently in) will be more successful but planting directly best chance of a great yield/harvest subbed to Joe

[@adkviking69shofner98]

Great show guys

[@PaintedSkyDweller]

Great topic! I use a small bucket of RO water with a large air stone and pump to create a humidity bubbler, add a splash of hydrogen peroxide to fight bacteria.

[@1ntwndrboy198]

Just subscribed to Joe's KZbin show awesome thanks

[@Rascal313.]

Me. Grow it your shows are awesome as well as enlightening. Thank you for sharing all of this information

[@fammunguia]

Really great video Mr Growit... I found Basement autoflowers from FTSP... and begginerbudz.... I love his personality his content. He seems to be REAL down to earth person... it'll be fun to keep following him... I don't run Autoflowers but I'd like to see what I can do with his bags with my photo runs... I'm ordering some now.

[@Bassjunkie_1]

I like this guy and his attitude towards growing, defo going to check his channel out.

[@BasementGrowShow]

Thanks buddy

[@five1eightgenetics17]

Thank you Chris and joe, im a new grower on my first run in a 4x4 and I need all the help I can get! Running all autoflowers right now.. quite stressful, I think I’m over feeding? But they are growing like crazy.. idk stressful. These videos certainly help inform and are much appreciated!

[@phamilypharms9336]

Yea lower nute levels fsfs . I find a good super soil and a few top dresses is all ya need for an auto run . 🍻 Happy growing 💪🌱💚🌱💚🕉🙏👊💯

[@nu.vibes47]

do you see nutrient burn? maybe water more in between feedings and see if that helps. but if you don't see signs of overfeeding I wouldn't worry, are the leaves changing color to yellow? getting red stems? are they dark heavy green? if not you are *probably good

[@five1eightgenetics17]

Yes I do see slight signs of nutrient burn, just on the tips a very small amount, I did end up doing that just water last night no nutrients, woke up to a pleasant surprise they are already loving it! Thank you very much!

[@BasementGrowShow]

Add me on Instagram and send me some pics I’ll have a look and see if we see anything/)

[@Zword316]

Look at you broski got over 4K subs already! Great podcast thanks

[@benthriftin7284]

I'm glad people are finally bringing autoflowers to the masses. People love to crap on them.. I've seen some beautiful harvests though.

[@michaellobianco987]

I was not exactly sure how I felt about them until I harvested my last two autos. As strong as any photo I have grown and most likely stronger. All about genetics.

[@headsandtailsheadsandtails4313]

I only watch videos about Auto Flowers personally , each too their own , yet it seems to be the future unless your a commercial grower ..

[@BasementGrowShow]

Thanks guys

[@fatguyonthc]

I’m people.

[@dmo848]

I still rave about northern lights seedsman 😊 best plant I've seen

[@mega_bega390]

Your videos and Joe from the basement are the best 😊

[@GardenTalkwithMrGrowIt]

Glad you like them!

[@dmo848]

I want quality now. I know without fail i get the quantity but now I'm going for the best. Going for the gold

[@growsean2162]

Perfect info

[@zentatonic]

At 1.25k now man way to go. Looking forward to future vids.

[@gibbos1985]

I'd love to see a video on how you use the flower you grow! Extracts, resin, hash, smoking bud, etc etc.... These videos are all amazing, but I'd love to see you do one like that, of what you do with your product once grown. Do you eat / ingest it, smoke it, vape it

[@captainpeckerhead4551]

Great podcast Chris. I was waiting on your response on the flush. Watch a your videos thanks..

[@trevormanion1465]

Good Grow Guys here. Learned a lot.

[@DirtmckurtGrowsNStuff]

Great Show

[@ramos18210]

Love your channel bro very interesting I have some auto flower seeds sitting I have no idea how to grow but would like to learn it seems intimidating

[@Smokingnugz]

Got 5 autoflowers goin right now. Love the content tho keep it up broski