12 inch pot = how big?

[Flaming Pie]

Here is what I am working with:

12 inch tall round planter
bottom inch is rocks for better draining
8-10 qt. of Miracle Gro Organic soil (about 2 inches from top of planter)

So about 10 cubic inches of soil.


#1 Under IDEAL circumstances, how tall can I expect a Northern lights plant to become in this pot?

#2 Under IDEAL circumstances, how much taller does Northern Lights get when put into flower cycle?

#3 Is it possible for NL to get taller than 2 feet (soil to top) in a pot of this size.

 

[iCanadianGrower]

A gallon per foot/month of growth seems to be the consensus.. 8-10 quarts is about 2 gallons.. so 2 months or 2-3 ft.

 

[cindysid]

I'm missing something. Are you saying that the pot has 8-10 qts if soil, or 10 cu inches of soil? It can't be both.

 

[Flaming Pie]

I'm missing something. Are you saying that the pot has 8-10 qts if soil, or 10 cu inches of soil? It can't be both.

I guesstimating. its a nearly cylindrical pot.. lets just say 10 quarts.

 

[iCanadianGrower]

10 quarts is 2.5 gallons so.. It will grow at maximum potential for 2.5 months or 2.5 feet, whichever comes first

 

[Flaming Pie]

is that including the pot, or from soil up?

 

[cindysid]

from the soil up

 

[Flaming Pie]

So if I use less soil with a smaller pot, I can grow a smaller plant? It will just stop getting taller?

 

[degz]

from what ive read, the bigger the pot the bigger the plant. im no expert or anything. when the roots reach the bottom that means they want more space.