Quote Originally Posted by Jbone77
Agreed, however when the advice given is "iv seen professional growers grow 3 lb plants this way" to someone new, that's silly, hell iv seen Payton manning throw a football so could I be his back up? Someone new needs guidance, what's simple, what's feasible, what works. My personal thoughts on a hempy grow for a new grower is 3.5 gallon buckets, 100% perlite, lucas formula, cal/mag, ph up/down, ro or distilled water, 400-600 watt light, ph pen, exhaust and carbon filter. It's simple, it's repeatable, it's something to easily build on and it works with little attention.
agree, I've seen a 3.5 gallon hempy grow 1 pound (grower named "Hempy", a very experienced grower. But with the correct information an intelligent novice can duplicate this, just as you described, 100% perlite, lucas formula, etc. When the plants do get to full size in a small container you're looking at either an having to use an automatic watering system or watering twice or more daily.

I didn't remember or perhaps I didn't read the post where you already answered SSDI's question. But to refer to my comments as 'silly' pissed me off. I use 3 gallon and five gallon bags and/or pails. But I'm not asking for anyone's advice. And though I have 3700 posts and been on here a minute I'm getting to the point that I'll let you and the other smart people answer the rest of the questions on this forum and I'll just stay on the private forum where I don't have to try and help anyone, I just read and learn from solid professionals.
Shovelhandle Reviewed by Shovelhandle on . is a blue Lowe's bucket ok for hempy? What I mean, is it dark enough to prevent algae from growing? Also, do you recommend straight perlite or perlite and vermiculite in a 3 to 1 ratio? Rating: 5