Ok. I understand a bit more. The larger 7gallom and up I would say only use if your growing outdoors or in a large large grow room. 5gal is the biggest I use indoor plants and you can grow some massive plants in a 5gal pot. And I see what you mean about harvesting. And the biggest thing reading does is get MANY DIFFERENT points of veiw and opinions. and I see what you mean about growing harvests from autos and photos both now. Honestly if I was you. I would see what works better for you in your location and in your grow area.
So for example. This time you could grow half your Autos in the 18/6 lighting with your photos and change them to 12/12 when needed like normal. And then the other half leave in 24/0 light schedule and see which one produces more in your case.
I will help with any questions I can. As far as pot size I would go with 3gal or 5gal you ask about stimulating outdoor. I'm thinking you mean Simulating outdoor environment. Meaning you want it as close to outdoor conditions as possible. Then yeah you'd want a bigger 5gal or maybe 7gal if your really trying "mimic" outdoor environment then think of it this way. Outside the roots can pretty much just grow straight outwards and downwards naturally. In a pot. They can only go so far before turning around and changing directions and sprouting MORE roots that can Absorb nutrients. A pot keeps root growth contained in one area and roots may stop and then new roots pop out again over and over hntil you have a nice healthy root ball as they call it. Some say this has its benifits to growing. Others say to keep it as close as outdoors as possible. So if you are trying to keep things as close to Outdoor conditions than a bigger 5-7gal pot would be ok for any Auto
Forgive me if I mistype or confuse anyone. This is just from what I've research and realized personally while growing
Thanks man sorry about simulating high as f...
Lots of help. So 5 gal it is. (I'm tryin' make a list for new grow room like pot , light, fans and etc) i tought i would mimic the outdoor condition and get more bud per plant.
but it's a very actually artistic &architectural thing. With lsd , u really making an status, and its lovely.
So is it okay that i send u the list and u check to c if anything is missing?