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I'm kinda stuck in a little bit of a predicament. I have a 3x2x6 tent using DWC. Since I am kinda new to this and have been reading post after post I figured there would be a failure rate in germinating seeds. I only bought 3 of them so I figured 1 or 2 wouldn't make it. To my surprise all three made it and now I'm not sure what is the best solution to the problem since I am somewhat limited on space. The seeds that germinated are Green Crack. I figured this would be the best place to go and see what everyone suggests is the best solution.
 
Jack og

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Plant one in a solo cup as a mother.
Under low light and light feeding Iā€™ve kept plants in situ for year plus, meaning tiny and living but not going anywhere and it takes zero space, but you will need a spot that u can throw a little 19w led bulb in. Considering space, can u setup a spot in a closet away from your grow that u will flower?
Or u can do a twin grow in single bucket
Cheers
Jack
 
LBBandit

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Hi Jack, thank you for your insight. I really appreciate it! I like the idea of using one for a mother and never thought I could keep one in a solo cup in growth limbo for that long....I like it. I donā€™t really have an option to flower outside of my grow tent. So is doubling up on a 5 gallon bucket my best option or is it possible to get away with two buckets?

thanks again!
 
Timbo0716

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I got one at the home d.... 19watt full spectrum, use it to put on seedlings.....screw in led bulb.
 
Nugg

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U can't put 2 plants in one small bucket..only cost you like 10-25$ to add another bucket
 
LBBandit

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Hi Nugg,

Thank you for your input. Why is it not possible to double up in one bucket? I think Jack was suggesting it because of the lack of space.

thank you,
 
Nugg

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One plant will fill bucket with roots and get to big...I don't think anyone in there right mind would suggest putting 2 plants in one bucket,.one will die...it's not possible in any situation...
 
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Hi Nugg, thank you. Iā€™m a man of research and I came across an interesting post that might shed some light on Jacks suggestion. https://www.thcfarmer.com/threads/multiple-plants-in-each-5-gal-bucket-dwc.51236/.
Yes do research...one plant will fill a 4Ɨ4' area..more plants does not mean more weed..it mean smaller plants with less weed..you can't shove 50 people in a bathroom with one toilet... nothing against other ideas but you will not have any advantage try to double up plants in a single bucket.
 
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See Of Green, do all three, keep the side branches to a minimum, and go for big tops. šŸ‘
 
LBBandit

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Hi All,
Nugg regarding your comment I would agree that more is not always better, but my question to you is if I keep one as a mother plant like Jack suggested and I only grow one then what do I do with the other plant that I spent $20 for?

Chemistry regarding your comment if I do what you suggest and focus on the top main colas will I yield the same as one plant or would it be more?

Thanks again for everyoneā€™s suggestions! Much appreciated.
 
Jack og

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If space is limited and probable costs are High where u live then sorting one out to perpetuate the strain, a solo cup would be ideal. Low feeds and low wattage lights will keep her alive and once space permits, upping it to a larger pot will give you an option to make a ā€œmotherā€ and Iā€™ve cloned right in a Dw type system, air stone and time and she will pop roots, change the solution add the npk(low to start) and you have another plant going into veg/ and potentially flower. Itā€™s not ideal but if the country and laws are what they are itā€™s a viable solution for a grower to keep product coming.
Light wise , any low wattage bulb, socket extension cord , daylight type bulb (bright white) will suffice. Just defoliate occasionally as they will grow , and defoliating slows itā€™s growth a bit and allows you the time you need to keep it going. Iā€™ve kept plants in situ for over a yr. when I didnā€™t have space to throw more in. Matter of fact look at these , been in situ since June. Top em and defoliate about once a month or so. Iā€™ve just hit it with sulfur to keep pm at bay and to acidify the media. Salts will build up, to counter that I use very very light feeds like one feed at a month , basically a cal mag at 1/8 the strength once a month and feed at 1/8 the strength twice a month. Water as they need it , sparingly, zero run off. They grow knarly with all kinds of shoots and once transition to a larger pot all those potentially will be a cola!
hope my input helps.
Tent size is 1x2x3ā€™ small with a led light at 19watts. One usb fan that pulls 33 watts but itā€™s three speeds and at lowest it pulls 12watts, (desktop fan).
Cheers
Jack
 
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LBBandit

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Hi Jack, great info. I think Iā€™m going to do what you suggested in order to keep production going. If I can hold on to a couple of plants in this state then I can take nuggā€™s suggestion and just grow one plant to fill the area at a time in order to maximize grow space and yield without wasting plants.

You guys are awesome!
 

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