Is it to early to flower for this noob

[WWZEUS]

Thanks for the advice everyone and sorry for the delay. A few things Im on day 5 of flowering so far. The whole terra cota clay pots are gonna have to stay. Im too worried about transplants and I dont have to much room so I was kinda hoping the smaller pots would stunt their growth a little. The lighting i posted early comes to like 6000lumens I believe or around there. Since in flowering should I take out a light or just leave them all in I know its a very small personal grow and its my first grow but Iwant it to go great. Hopefully 7 more weeks to go.

[leadmagnet]

Good luck. Not only are they heavier to work with, they're difficult to transplant...they hold the heat/cold, they promote mold and algae, (that's where the term "green thumb" comes from...gardeners picking-up the the terra-cotta pots, the thumb turns green from the mold/algae on pots) and finally...salts (and other potentially toxic minerals) absorb into the pot itself.

Stick with plastic. They last forever, and usually don't contribute to a plants problems like the terra cotta pots do.

I would argue that they are NOT difficult to transplant. In fact I feel like crackin the pot and peeling off the clay is easier on the plant. Holding the heat and cold in indoor growing is not necessarily a bad thing in the right set up. It seems to keep a better mid-range. I've also found that plastic is actually more likely to promote mold and algae. I get NONE in the climate where I live with clay. Plastic on the other hand is a nightmare. Salts, yes, can be a problem. One grow then you trash the motherfuckers. (The pots that is).

But then, while I've been around for a few years doing this, I'm no pro so do whatever works best for you.

Cheers.

Lead

[WWZEUS]

I did have the chance at the beginning to go plastic but then I let my poor judgement get the best of me. Im definetly going to go with squar plastic pots next time. I do personally like the clay pots a little better but I have to constantly check them for mold (none so far knock on wood) not to much of a hassel I have the time but annoying. Can anyone tell me what the lighting should be for my box for flowering?

[xRedDUBdeRx]

You can start flowering since the plants will still grow taller and wider during flower. Also, transplant soon and fillt he soil to the top of the pot.

gl.

[leadmagnet]

I did have the chance at the beginning to go plastic but then I let my poor judgement get the best of me. Im definetly going to go with squar plastic pots next time. I do personally like the clay pots a little better but I have to constantly check them for mold (none so far knock on wood) not to much of a hassel I have the time but annoying. Can anyone tell me what the lighting should be for my box for flowering?

I still don't understand how you're getting all this mold, algae, and "green fingers" from using clay or "terracotta" pots. Where the heck are you getting your pots? I can ASSURE you that mold and algae are FAR more likely to occur using plastic pots in any halfway humid environment.

[WWZEUS]

I think there might be some slight confusion. I never said there was mold I just check to make sure there isn't any. I know the pots can get wet I just check them when I get the chance to make sure there is no mold on them and there hasn't been any mold on them what so ever just to clear things up