Hello Everyone, My name is James. I started growing autoflowers in my closet and had moderate success. I have recently bought two tents and started my journey with photoperiods. Which I already love.
My tents are 70x70x200 cm. My lights in the tents are Kingbrite P55 240 watts. The lights in the closet, where I grow three autoflowers are Bavagreen 150 watts on each. My closet is 203x70x200 cm.
I am using 6 gallon Octopots in the tents and 3 gallon Octopots in the closet due to space concerns. All of my Octopots are on turntables that I got off temu. They fit perfectly under the base. I supplement with CO2 and use Fox Farm nutes with some extras.
I am having a little problem with my autoflowers. I am pretty sure I packed them to tight. I also used to much water and made the soil like mud.
I have three autos going and only one looks like a keeper. I used the whole length of the sleeve. I also packed one too tight and wet it too intensely. On top of that I botched the transplant and I think I broke the taproot.
The Gorilla Zkittles is doing great. The two photoperiods are doing great.
I am not new. Just new to Octopots and having issues with autoflowers.
Hey man!! You sound like you are on your way to getting everything dialed in and locked down. Your plants look great and your spaces are pretty cool! I wish you nothing but smooth sailing and bountiful harvests!
I have not been checking my ec in the reservoir. I do have a TDS meter that I could keep an eye on the reservoir with. I was just worried that the soil mixed with the water would change the numbers.
I would get an ec meter. It is a good troubleshooting tool and not awfully expensive. I’ve had $20 cheap ones but now use Apera. Probably cheaper in the long run and more reliable. Watch for sales.
Problem with RO water is there is nothing to stabilize PH. A slight change in tap water becomes a huge swing in RO. I believe Cal-mag helps some with stabilizing. Also not a bad addition to water regardless. I use epsom and gypsum to supply it even with tap.
I have only used Gen Hydro PH down. How much do you need? I just used 6 ml to bring 3 gal down from 6.5 to 5.6 ph after adding nutes.
You may also want to check after sitting overnight to make sure the solution isnt climbing itself. Ive done so and dont see any PH change if just in a bucket overnight.
Do you leave the caps on the reservoir on or off? I put them on and I think my roots suffered a bit. I was trying to keep the humidity down in my small tents so the exhaust fan did not run constantly.
Your garden looks healthy. I’m not sure you have any issues. If the plant eats quicker than it drinks, the ph will rise. Are you mixing nutes at the recommended strength?
