Need a few pointers with using 3 gallon fabric pots

Slickrick82 · Dec 21, 2020

I have a 2x2x4 grow tent just got some 3 gallon fabric pots(first time useing these bye the way) and wanna know do u water from the bottom from the beginning or after. Also was a good way to get it threw full flower to harvest in the 3 gallon fabric pot with out root bound.should I repot from cup to 3 gallon fabric or cup to half gallon pot then to the 3 gallon fabric pot to flower idk any suggestions

boomgagem · Dec 21, 2020

I usually go from a jiffy pot, which is a little wider but shorter than a solo cup, straight to a 3 gallon with no issues

TripsRabbit · Dec 21, 2020

Slickrick82 said:
I have a 2x2x4 grow tent just got some 3 gallon fabric pots(first time useing these bye the way) and wanna know do u water from the bottom from the beginning or after. Also was a good way to get it threw full flower to harvest in the 3 gallon fabric pot with out root bound.should I repot from cup to 3 gallon fabric or cup to half gallon pot then to the 3 gallon fabric pot to flower idk any suggestions

I hand water from the top with coco husk in 3 gallon pots. When they are really small I don't do much runoff but as they get bigger I do.

Backyard_Boogie · Dec 21, 2020

If you are running an Auto then you should start the seed directly in the 3 gallon pot. Gotta be careful not to overwater this way but autos are best planted in the same pot they will finish in. If the plants are regulars then you can start them in solo cups and work your way up from there. Regulars can be transplanted multiple times with no issues.

As for watering you will need to do it from the top first, Once the soil gets saturated then if you prefer you can water from the bottom that is called wicking its when the dirt/fabric pot just soaks the water directly up through the bottom. both watering techniques will work fine.

TripsRabbit · Dec 21, 2020

I put a seed in a jiffy plug and peel the netting off and put it straight into 3 gallon cloth pot after it sprouts.

Slickrick82 · Dec 21, 2020

Thanks guys helped me lots

quirk · Dec 21, 2020

Water slowly from the top, elevate your fabric pots and provide air circulation. Why provide a stagnant, damp home for unwanted pests in the bottom of your tent?

Slickrick82 · Dec 22, 2020

Got a point and looking good

SSgrower · Dec 22, 2020

Material pots are "self-pruning" to prevent root bound issues. Solo to 3 gal. top water/nutes.

Beachwalker · Dec 22, 2020

I loathe fabric pots; I would never use one again indoors on a dare.

They're good if you like bugs though, that's one positive check mark in their column.

Need a few pointers with using 3 gallon fabric pots

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