Big or Small, Size Matters! In this side challenge, there are two ways to win: go big or stay small! Start your Autos on 4/20, and at the end of June, we will collect submissions for the Size Matters Side Challenge!
Prizes!
Mars Hydro is our Prize Sponsor!
- The Biggest Auto Flower Plant will win a new Mars Hydro FC-4800!
- The Smallest Auto Flower Plant will win a new Mars Hydro FC-E3000!
The Mars Hydro FC-4800 is an LED bar-array fixture designed for 4’ x 4’ coverage. It uses top-quality components and Samsung LM301B diodes. The FC-4800’s design and diode distribution allow it to spread high-density light evenly across the canopy, providing optimum lighting for all stages of plant growth.
Check out Dr Coco’s test report of the similar Mars Hydro FC-E4800 for more information.
The Mars Hydro FC-E3000 is an adjustable LED bar grow light designed for 3’ x 3’ coverage. It uses more than 1100 Bridgelux diodes to deliver light uniformly across the canopy. The FC-E3000 is also incredibly efficient. Because of its price and performance, the Mars Hydro FC-E3000 is among Dr Coco’s top picks for 3’ x 3’ grow lights.
Read Dr Coco’s full FC-E3000 test report for more information on this fixture.
If you need lights or growing equipment, Check out the deals on great gear at www.mars-hydro.com and use discount code CCFC!
Joining the Size Matters Side Challenge
- Register for the 2023 Spring Auto Flower Challenge: https://www.cocoforcannabis.com/challenge/#signup
- Create Your SAFC Journal no later than April 30, 2023: https://www.cocoforcannabis.com/community/spring_auto_flower_challenge_2023/
- When you create your SAFC journal, answer “Yes” to the question that asks if you are participating in the Size Matters side challenge. A special icon will be added to your grow box.
- You can update your decision any time by clicking the “Edit Grow Box” button found on the bottom right-hand corner of the first post in your SAFC journal.
Rules & Restrictions
- You must Grow Auto flowers.
- You must get your seeds wet on 4/20/2023.
- You must start your SAFC journal by April 30th.
- You must make at least one update which documents the progress of your plant(s) during each calendar month during the SAFC (April, May, June, and July).
- Everything else is up to you! You can use any type of media, containers, lights, seeds, nutrients, training, indoor/outdoor, etc.
Submission Process
- In mid-June, we will start two threads in the SAFC Forum: one for the Biggest Auto Flower and one for the Smallest Auto Flower.
- Participants must make a submission to the relevant thread to be considered.
- Submissions will include photo(s) and a brief written description.
- The deadline for submissions will be July 1st.
- You can submit only 1 plant per thread/category.
Selecting the Winners
The winners will be determined using a two-phase selection process:
Phase 1: The challenge leaders will nominate five plants from each category. All nominated plants will be posted on this page for public viewing during Phase 2.
Phase 2: The CocoforCannabis Steering Committee will follow jury rules to select winners in each category. We will meet to deliberate and hold a series of private votes until consensus is achieved. During this process, we may request additional information about the plants from the growers.
The winners will be announced on a Live YouTube show during the second week of July.
Get Support from Our Community!!
Do you still have questions or want to talk about your grow? We have a wonderful community of growers, and you are invited to join! If you are looking for advice and support throughout your grow, we encourage you to start a Grow Journal in our Grower’s Forum. It is a great way to share your experience and ask questions along the way!
We also have a Live Chat Room, which is a great place to ask questions, get quick answers, and chat with fellow growers. We welcome all growers who want to learn, share and grow together!
Current CFC Giveaways & Community Events
The Grower Love GIVEAWAY!
Help us spread the grower love for your chance to win a great new grow light in our Grower Love Giveaway! Entering this giveaway is as simple and easy as entering your email address. Make sure to register for the Grower Love Giveaway today!
Let's Grow Together!
At Coco for Cannabis, we host grow challenges where growers can grow together and learn from each other in the spirit of collaboration. We invite you to join our next challenge! Our Spring Auto Flower Challenge (SAFC) begins on April 20th. We want you to sign up for it! All growers are welcome, and it is free to join!
Cannabis Grow Guides
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The Grow Light Guide
Want to know more about grow lights? Our grow light guide is one of our most extensive and innovative tools for growers yet! The Coco for Cannabis Grow Light Guide is an independent and unsponsored resource for growers. Our goals are to demystify grow light metrics, share reliable grow light data and empower home growers with the best information about grow lights. We conduct independent grow light testing and have developed articles and resources to help growers understand the science of horticultural lighting.
Grow Light Tests and Reviews
LED Fixtures
Small: Up to 6sq. ft
- ViparSpectra XS1500 Pro
- Atreum Lighting Hydra 1000
- ViparSpectra XS 1000
- Maxsisun MF-1000
- Mars Hydro TS 1000
- ViparSpectra XS 1500
- Viparspectra P-1500
Mid-Size: 6-12sq. ft
- Medic Grow Mini Sun-2 320w
- Mars Hydro FC-E3000
- Atreum Hydra 3200
- ViparSpectra KS3000
- Mogobe Octopus 300
- Photontek SQ 300w PRO
- ViparSpectra XS 2000
- Maxsisun MF 2000
- Mars Hydro FC-3000
- Mars Hydro SP 3000
- Mars Hydro TSL 2000
- Spider Farmer SF 2000
- Migro Aray 4 240w Full Spectrum
Large: Over 12 sq. ft
- Cultiuana CT-800
- Spider Farmer SE7000
- Mars Hydro FC-1000w
- Spider Farmer G8600
- Medic Grow Smart 8 Plus
- Medic Grow Smart 8
- ViparSpectra KS5000
- Mars Hydro FC-E8000
- Mars Hydro FC-8000
- ViparSpectra XS 4000
- Medic Grow EZ-8
- Mars Hydro FC-E4800
- Photontek X 600w PRO
- Photontek XT 1000W CO2 PRO
- Mars Hydro FC-E6500
- Mars Hydro FC-6500
- Spider Farmer SF 7000
- Grower's Choice ROI-E720
- Geek Light GeekBeast Plus
- Medic Grow Fold 8
- ChilLED Growcraft ULTRA X3-330
- Lumatek Zeus 600w Pro
- Mars Hydro SP 6500
- Mammoth 10 Bar
HID Fixtures
- Omega CMH 315w
Grow Light Tests and Reviews
LED Fixtures
Small: Up to 6sq. ft
- ViparSpectra XS1500 Pro
- Atreum Lighting Hydra 1000
- ViparSpectra XS 1000
- Maxsisun MF-1000
- Mars Hydro TS 1000
- ViparSpectra XS 1500
- Viparspectra P-1500
Mid-Size: 6-12sq. ft
- Medic Grow Mini Sun-2 320w
- Mars Hydro FC-E3000
- Atreum Hydra 3200
- ViparSpectra KS3000
- Mogobe Octopus 300
- Photontek SQ 300w PRO
- ViparSpectra XS 2000
- Maxsisun MF 2000
- Mars Hydro FC-3000
- Mars Hydro SP 3000
- Mars Hydro TSL 2000
- Spider Farmer SF 2000
- Migro Aray 4 240w Full Spectrum
Large: Over 12 sq. ft
- Cultiuana CT-800
- Spider Farmer SE7000
- Mars Hydro FC-1000w
- Spider Farmer G8600
- Medic Grow Smart 8 Plus
- Medic Grow Smart 8
- ViparSpectra KS5000
- Mars Hydro FC-E8000
- Mars Hydro FC-8000
- ViparSpectra XS 4000
- Medic Grow EZ-8
- Mars Hydro FC-E4800
- Photontek X 600w PRO
- Photontek XT 1000W CO2 PRO
- Mars Hydro FC-E6500
- Mars Hydro FC-6500
- Spider Farmer SF 7000
- Grower's Choice ROI-E720
- Geek Light GeekBeast Plus
- Medic Grow Fold 8
- ChilLED Growcraft ULTRA X3-330
- Lumatek Zeus 600w Pro
- Mars Hydro SP 6500
- Mammoth 10 Bar
HID Fixtures
- Omega CMH 315w
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