Grow Mediums How to use rapid rooters/root riot in a tent with autopots

[lunarman]

I am still working on my germination and small seedling technique/process. It is such a delicate thing and so important you want to do it well.

I am trying out GH Rapid Rooters now. I"m trying to come up with a good way to go from starting out in plugs to the autopot.

If I get them to germ in the RR's, should I leave them in the plugs for 10-14 days in a dome and then just drop them in to your already full (coco with 30% perlite and PH'd and primed with some cal-mag) autopots?

And is this basically considered a non-transplant approach?

 

[blue]

Hi There!

Here's a handy guide from ronin. I'm pretty sure it will come in handy!
https://www.autoflower.org/threads/germination-the-ronin-way.33891/

 

[lunarman]

Hi There!

Here's a handy guide from ronin. I'm pretty sure it will come in handy!
https://www.autoflower.org/threads/germination-the-ronin-way.33891/

Thanks Blue. I went thru that one. And another one from another site. There are lots of different variations on how to use the plugs. Upside down, how much water, how much humidity, what way to put the seed in etc.

What I dont see much talk about but I know this is pretty important. How long do you leave it in the plug only before u pot up? Is it a couple of days after it pops? Or a week? Generally speaking, how many days should you wait? If it's too early then you might screw it up. If you wait too long the roots outgrow the plug and then you're stressing the plant.

And then what is the transition like to autopots? Do you just scoop out a hole in your pot and drop the plug/seedling in? Any tips on the best way to go from the plug only to the up pot?

 

[blue]

And then what is the transition like to autopots? Do you just scoop out a hole in your pot and drop the plug/seedling in? Any tips on the best way to go from the plug only to the up pot?

Ahh yeah! Sure dude!

So follow Ronins guid to the tee ... as in when you put the plug into the coco.

Then it's case of hand watering for about 20 days. (in coco you'll need a little nutrients ... Hansbrix has i guide i think with coco autopots .. i'll find in a bit)

So hand water for about 20 days (when needed) until the leaves reach the side of the pot.

Then it's time to turn on the autopots and let the lazy times roll!

Hope this is what you wanted!

 

[blue]

Holy @Hansbricks ... check this beauty out for a solid bit of advice!
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Hope you don't mind hans - I've condensed your feeding routine for my own (and others if you like) reference.

From here: https://www.autoflower.org/threads/hans-autopot-grow-and-show-gorilla-glue-red-poison.55181/

HANSBRICKS RED POISON & GORILLA GLUE AUTO POT WITH COCO GROW

ALL PHOTOS ON SHOW ARE GORILLA GLUE

These Autopots work well with pretty much any medium but for best results I’d definitely recommend using them with Coco. I’ve been mixing in around 20-30% perlite my previous grows but trying out straight coco this time around since I don’t think it’s really necessary with this medium.

INITIAL WATERING - SEED NOT UP

I watered both pots initially with about 1.5L of 5.8 pH water with Voodoo Juice and Cal-Mag at 1ml/l. Both are currently just under my Apollo LED running 24/0 for first few days then will switch to 20/4.

Seed Up For Three Days Picture

Day 6
Gave them their first feeding yesterday with 0.5ml/l Sensi Grow and 2ml/l Voodoo Juice (plus cal-mag as usual). Each pot got about 750ml of water.

Day 10
Things seem to be moving along just fine with these... Will be giving them their next feeding tomorrow and will bump it up to 1ml/l on the Sensi Grow.

Day 15
Good looking start to these so far... The GG is already looking promising, quite a bit bigger than the RP at this point. Just gave them another feeding after taking these pics, still same feed as last time. Another 5 days and I'll get the Autopots turned on.

Day 19
Good growth last few days, also both have showed sex already... Gave them another feeding last night, now at 1.5ml/l Sensi Grow and Cal/mag. I've also started adding the Silicate as well, starting at the minimum dosage which is just 1.5ml per 4L. I plan on getting the Autopots going tomorrow and will also add in the Mars LED.

Day 21 TURN ON THE AUTOPOTS

Filled up the res with about 15L to start, current feed is 1.5ml/l Sensi Grow and Cal-Mag plus the Silicate at 1.5ml/4L. I've also started adding the Terpinator at 2ml/l and the Drip-Clean (1ml/10L).

Day 28
These are really starting to take off now... always amazes me how quickly these plants can grow.
Filled up the res with another 20L today, bumped up the base nutes to 2ml/l, everything else same as last feed.

Day 32
Really picking up the pace now... only been 4 days since last update but there's been substantial growth so time to update again
Res was empty this morning so they're definitely increasing their uptake (20L in 3.5 days).
Filled up about 25L this time, still 2ml/l Sensi Grow, probably switch over to Bloom next feed. Increased Cal/Mag slightly to 1.75ml/l and Silicate now at 2ml/4L.

Day 36
Had to fill up the res again today... Made up a 30L batch and switched over to Sensi Bloom Coco now (still 2ml/l), bumped up the Terpinator to 2.5ml/l and also started adding Bud Candy at 1ml/l.

Day 40
I filled up the res and have starting adding Big Bud as well at 1ml/L as per usual, everything else is the same... These girls are quite thirsty going through about 6-7L a day now.

Day 49
Things are looking good and the buds are filling out nicely now. I'll be away for a few days so I filled up the res with about 35L yesterday, feed is the same as last update.

Day 54
Well both plants looking okay today... I had to tie up several of the GG branches though cause they were still falling over. Also did a big defoliation on her today, removed probably two dozen leaves to really open her up and get some good light penetration to the lower half.

I switched out Big Bud with Overdrive a couple days ago... It's looking like the RP will get another week of feeding then I'll start the 10 day flush, the GG will likely get at least 2 more weeks before flushing.

Day 61
Alright bit of an overdue update been really busy lately... ended up chopping the RP on Monday, not overly happy with how that one turned out... I'll get the final harvest and bud pics of that up later this week though.

RedPoison got a good few ounces despite not being up to Hans usual monsters.
GorIlla Glue chopped nine days later - huge harvest

plus more - check out the journal!! https://www.autoflower.org/t...nd-show-gorilla-glue-red-poison.55181/page-26

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Thanks Hans!! You Rock