Already planning for next year.. Tips?

I'm already planning for next year. This year isn't over but things are going great.

My plans over the winter is to make a greenhouse thats about 35 ft long and 18-20ft wide. Inside will be a 25ft long 5 ft wide raised bed that will be 18 inches tall. Or I could split that into two.
Im planning all organic but more to the point.

I am trying to fund a legit business and provide myself with some smoke as well.

I want 15-20 lbs and I can't decide if I should do 10 massive plants that start in March, hoping for a couple to a few pound each or should I do 20-25 plants and start them in May or later keeping them smaller doing almost a sea of green thing hoping for almost a pound each.

I was doing some math for a large 5 lb plant. To get that you need several things but 1 is a massive root area. The 100gallon smart pots have about 15 cubic ft of soil/growing space. My 25 ft by 5ft by 18'' raised bed would have the same growing space as 15 100 gallon pots. So needles to say the roots will be able to get big enough to grow large plants.
I know genetics plays a lot into it as well.
Alright guys/gals I would appreciate any advice!

Tips? Don't grow in dark alleys.

The only suggestion I could make is to do your research on yield of the various strains that are out there, and if you are going organic, you could get started on your "super soil". I read that the longer it has to "cool" the better.

Otherwise all I can offer is "good luck."

MadMel said:

The only suggestion I could make is to do your research on yield of the various strains that are out there, and if you are going organic, you could get started on your "super soil". I read that the longer it has to "cool" the better.

Otherwise all I can offer is "good luck."

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I should have my greenhouse built and have the soil all in place by February at the latest so yeah I'll be letting it work for awhile before anything goes in it.
Yeah I've been looking around for good yielding seeds. I think I'm going to stick with Humboldt Seed Organization.

Whats your take, should I focus on a few big plants or a bunch of smaller plants?

Nugs1 said:

I should have my greenhouse built and have the soil all in place by February at the latest so yeah I'll be letting it work for awhile before anything goes in it.
Yeah I've been looking around for good yielding seeds. I think I'm going to stick with Humboldt Seed Organization.

Whats your take, should I focus on a few big plants or a bunch of smaller plants?

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This will all depend on what your growing skills/preferences are. If you are good at SOG a bunch of autoflower strains would be what I would use. However many of the highest yielding strains are photoperiod and most likely will do better with some room for training.

I can only tell you what "I" would do. Just about everyone will have their own preferred ways and strains that will determine what are the best choices. Same thing applies with you. Think about it, then decide. You can't go wrong with everything considered out ahead of time. What do YOU want to do?

MadMel said:

This will all depend on what your growing skills/preferences are. If you are good at SOG a bunch of autoflower strains would be what I would use. However many of the highest yielding strains are photoperiod and most likely will do better with some room for training.

I can only tell you what "I" would do. Just about everyone will have their own preferred ways and strains that will determine what are the best choices. Same thing applies with you. Think about it, then decide. You can't go wrong with everything considered out ahead of time. What do YOU want to do?

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I get what your saying. I think I've decided to do fewer amount of plants as I am in a illegal state and that'll be les charges hopefully lol. Plus it gives me more Time to focus on a few rather than have a bunch to care for.

I begin to build the soil immediately after harvest. I have a Toro leaf blower/vac that shreds leaves and I'll spread them on the ground. Lots of leaves in Fall. Then, I'll spread compost on top of that. Then, let nature do the rest over the Winter. Keep it simple-stupid. Think dirt.

topcat said:

I begin to build the soil immediately after harvest. I have a Toro leaf blower/vac that shreds leaves and I'll spread them on the ground. Lots of leaves in Fall. Then, I'll spread compost on top of that. Then, let nature do the rest over the Winter. Keep it simple-stupid. Think dirt.

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lol I have almost 2 truck loads of composted horse manure but I get what you're saying. I think that it is a little different with super soil because it has to "cool down" after it has been "cooked".

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Nugs1 said:

I get what your saying. I think I've decided to do fewer amount of plants as I am in a illegal state and that'll be les charges hopefully lol. Plus it gives me more Time to focus on a few rather than have a bunch to care for.

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Check your state laws. The difference between a misdemeanor and a felony is just 1 plants difference in my state. 4 and your cool, 5 and you're in trouble. It makes a big difference between the two.

Run Hot Shot pest strips. Whatever comes in is dead by morning. 100x better than spraying. Love them.

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Check your state laws. The difference between a misdemeanor and a felony is just 1 plants difference in my state. 4 and your cool, 5 and you're in trouble. It makes a big difference between the two.

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Yeah, I think pretty much everywhere less plants is better so thats what I'm going to go with.

@Bugeye Thanks for the tip, I haven't seen those before but I'll give em a try!