Pot Size

[totung]

I am curious as to how much the size of the pot affects the growth of the plant.

 

For instance, a plant in a 1 gallon, 2 gallon, and 3 gallon pot.

 

I know the root system would be allowed to grow much larger in a 3 gallon pot compared to a 1 gallon pot.

 

I am talking about soil, to clarify.

[just_speakin_my_mind]

Usual rule of thumb---

the size of the planter corresponds to the siz/age of the plant.

Some Sativa's- if grown to their full potential, can use an 8-12 gallon planter, where a small Kush Plant flowered at 18" can be grown in a 2-3 gallon planter (though IMO not recommended)

 

Usually, people start their babies in Party cups or 1-gallon planters, then transplant into 5-gallon buckets. Remember-- in nature, they have no boundaries in the soil, so the roots can spread as much as they need to-- the more they can spread in your grow, the bigger & healthier the plants!

 

We often grow 2-3 plants together in 18-gallon plastic "totes/bins" ... using the lid as a drip-pan underneath (remember to drill lots of big drain holes!)

 

Good Luck!

[Brandan]

I read sone where that "ur pot size should be roughly 1 gallon per months of life expected for plant". Don't remember where I read it lol but a good guide line..

[1337Gr33n]

to me? The more, the merrier. Even if it is a short-squat Indica, i like to let the roots really expand. I learned from MMM (Mezz) how cool the AirPots really are.

[Kingdiamond]

The bigger you want your plant the bigger pot you want to use i start off in solo beer cups then directly transplant them into their final pot which is 3 gallon.

[Brandan]

I use 3 gallon also def gets the job done

[detroitdjs]

How tall are your plants getting in the 3gal?

[DLD420]

I use 3 gal pots for all of my plants, most stay under 36", I don't put them into the 3gal pot until a week before I flower them.

[Brandan]

One of my Julie anns had to be close to 7 foot. My ceiling is 6.5 and I had to tie down 2 of them and they were all in 3 gallon

[knottwhole]

I couldn't resist.

"Pot Size"

Largest buds available.

[Kingdiamond]

How tall are your plants getting in the 3gal?

It depends on the strain i currently have dr greenthumbs trainwreck arcata cut going in 3 gallon pots one of them is at 38 inches and the others at 40!

 

 

[Broken]

when i was growing in soil i used those rectangular trash cans i think they are like 5.5 gallons. I liked really liked them because the rectangular lip to tie branches for lst... and they're cheap.. they usually come in black or white.

 

this time around i'm going to try hempy buckets and going with the little mop buckets at walmart I think they're under 2 bucks, and look to be about 3 gallons.

[knottwhole]

It depends on the strain i currently have dr greenthumbs trainwreck arcata cut going in 3 gallon pots one of them is at 38 inches and the others at 40!

 

 

Gotta love Jack.

[Kingdiamond]

Gotta love Jack.

Thats not jack thats me pruning the trainwreck ladies.

[totung]

Thanks for the replies everyone!

 

Very good info!!!

[ToadInCan]

I couldn't resist.

"Pot Size"

Largest buds available.

 

 

I just want to second that opinion... Grow the biggest pot you can!

[mibrains]

i too have been using 3 gallon containers

with much success

 

[rockinlespaul]

Root riot cube to very small pot to 4 or 5 gallon pot for us.

[1337Gr33n]

I use only Air Pots and Smart pots. And i use at least 5 gallon pots for the Smart Pots, in the case of the Air Pots, they are 30L or close to 8 Gallon! Yeah, it's a lotta dirt. But man, it's worth it! I think if it's good for the roots, it's good for the buds!