asking the experts

hey all,

i am using 100gal smart pots this year 12 total and i'm looking for a substrate since i need over 300 cubic feet i'd rather not use potting soil.

any suggestions? something that irritates and drains well.

thanks from So. Cal

Just know that Southern Ca gets very little veg time with June 21 topping out around 14 hours 21 min. My point being that to get the most out of 100s down here you will want to get your plants started well before June 1st which seems to be the safest time to go out and off of supplemental lighting.

And I wouldn't be looking for a soil that "drains well" at all. It's hot and you don't want to have to water twice a day or even once a day. A plant worthy of a 100 gallon pot needs lots of water so a nice heavy soil might work best.

yea. why'd you just try some hydroton

rastadude said:

hey all,

i am using 100gal smart pots this year 12 total and i'm looking for a substrate since i need over 300 cubic feet i'd rather not use potting soil.

any suggestions? something that irritates and drains well.

thanks from So. Cal

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Coco choir or rockwool homie.

Would make for some HUGE babes

thank you guys. i am at the beach so it doesn't get that hot stays around 70 all the time. i did already start the girls to get as much veg time as i can.

thanks for the help!

Ciao

on another note have any of you had any experience with autos? i got a couple free from the attitude and thought id find a spot in the garden for them

rastadude said:

on another note have any of you had any experience with autos? i got a couple free from the attitude and thought id find a spot in the garden for them

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I just did an auto berry ryder that came as a freebie and I'm surprised by how nice it actually turned out. It's hanging right now.

Yes i saw your pics on your thread very nice i have a couple freebies from attitude as well. i put them in the same 100 gal smart pot since they shouldn't take as long to finish but i have no idea what to expect. Happy Easter!