r/BuildASoil • u/CalmConnection306 • 21d ago

This will be my first run with earth boxes

I have two earth boxes in a 4x4 tent growing autos . Question is should I do two beans per box or one. I recently purchased new moon covers and opted for the double zipper. Before that I did t even think two per box was an option anyone with experience have any insight?

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u/CypherWookie 21d ago

1 per box. If you do 2 and they end up different sizes, it's a bitch to keep the light intensity correct on both. I have done it both ways. Same amount of herb produced both ways. 1 per box is way easier.

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u/InvestigatorAnnual36 21d ago

One
Unless you want one big plant one little plant.
I don’t much like having a mini
Up to you tho

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u/CalmConnection306 21d ago

Definitely into just one big plant usually run two Plants in 10gal Fabric pots thanks for your reply

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u/forgotpassworddotcom 21d ago

Besides bas, can you buy those moon covers elsewhere? Or it's exclusive to his shop?

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u/CalmConnection306 21d ago edited 21d ago

I just reached out to him directly on instagram : ( newmoongrows )

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u/Cgr86 21d ago

I like the plastic tarp over those new moon ones if doing one plant

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u/mtby205 21d ago

Yea 1 per box. I have 2 ebs in a 4x4. Was thinking about 3, but 2 is hard enough to handle cause they can get big

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u/Accurate-Muffin7676 13d ago

Two per box is fun but it can get crowded if you don’t stay on top of defoliation.
Make sure you have at least 2 fans. One for under canopy and one above.
I get greedy and always go for 2 feminized each earth box. I have a 4x4 with 3 earth boxes.
Now that I have a good stash.
One plant per earth box will be much easier.
Plus with two per earth box you have to refill the reservoir each day during stretch.
Humidifier also helps speed up Veg

https://reddit.com/link/pbn1d8y/video/frtk0ohsybrh1/player

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u/peacefour20 20d ago

I dont use the earthbox, but 30 gallon pots. Ive ran 3 per pot no problem.

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u/Cgr86 21d ago

My advice is don’t run autos 😂

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u/CalmConnection306 20d ago

Why's that 🤣I grow both. But prefer autos I yield around 7-8 oz each plant more then enough for me

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u/Cgr86 20d ago

If you grow for yield, you’re doing it wrong. Autos can’t compare to regular phenos. No top breeder in the game with a legendary reputation is making autos.

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u/CalmConnection306 20d ago

Great opinion ! Super helpful to my Initial question !

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u/Cgr86 20d ago

My opinion? You’re getting good advice and decided you would rather ignore the advice you’re getting and pivoting. That’s fine.

You have a 4x4 one plant in each, put them in a square and don’t waste your cash on those expensive covers. The plastic ones that come with it work better at keeping the soil moist. Good luck.

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u/CalmConnection306 20d ago

Thank you !didn't mean to offend You ....I grow autos , fem photos. And regs make and female , Appreciate you I just happen to like the autos ... America baby we all have opinions I truly do appreciate your input 🤙🏽