Regular Autopot or the XL for Coco

JcV777

JcV777

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Decided this system would be optimal given my first attempt at growing and how easy I've read this is for watering needs. Question is I've read a few posts that state you don't need large pots for coco and the 2.2 gallon is enough. Wanting to get some thoughts before pulling the trigger. My Tasty LED's are on the way thanks to @Rahz
 
pinner420

pinner420

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I have the double 10 liter and the single 20ltr. The single is the way no need for the xl. Settled on ionic coir nutrients as theyou don't clog the .25 inch line. Use chunky perilite.
 
pinner420

pinner420

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Line bottom 50 mm of perilite and hand water for first week or so then 50 50 coir perilite. 4 cinder block and a 50 gallon res. Just no organics in your solution. Top dress with compost tea once every other week and all the bio stimulants aminos and kelp in between.. Use a .25 drill and hit the flanges so you can put in steaks or use to tie off stuff. Run @ 1.2 ec and 5.5 ph to adjust for coir. Get extra root discs and double up. Roots will funk your valve up if ya don't. Also bake your coir @220 for 20 min in the oven to kill any critters. Look forward to 10 plus ozs per unit if you utilize vertical lighting strain dependant naturally.. they are literally gods gift for all systems for ease of use. This level of automation will alow you to have a life.
 
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Resinhound

Resinhound

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The best thing for your first shot of growing isn't autopots...all you need is a simple hempy bucket.Get a cheap bucket from anywhere and drill a hole in the side about an inch from the bottom.Done.

Dont waste your money.
 
Thc247

Thc247

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pinner420 said:
Line bottom 50 mm of perilite and hand water for first week or so then 50 50 coir perilite. 4 cinder block and a 50 gallon res. Just no organics in your solution. Top dress with compost tea once every other week and all the bio stimulants aminos and kelp in between.. Use a .25 drill and hit the flanges so you can put in steaks or use to tie off stuff. Run @ 1.2 ec and 5.5 ph to adjust for coir. Get extra root discs and double up. Roots will funk your valve up if ya don't. Also bake your coir @220 for 20 min in the oven to kill any critters. Look forward to 10 plus ozs per unit if you utilize vertical lighting strain dependant naturally.. they are literally gods gift for all systems for ease of use. This level of automation will alow you to have a life.
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i would say use clay balls / pebbles in bottoms thou
 
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