pot size

52millimeter

Well-Known Member

• May 31, 2009

• #1

Hey all. I was wondering what size of pot it would take to grow a plant to its full potential outdoors. Thanks. 52

 

stumps

Well-Known Member

• May 31, 2009

• #2

the ground would work best out doors. Other then that a 5 gal pot/bucket should work.

 

goten

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• May 31, 2009

• #3

in pots 1 gallon per foot but yea iv grown some massive plants in 5gal. buckets i just drilled some 1in holes in the bottom of them for drainage and they were good to go!

 

52millimeter

Well-Known Member

• Jun 14, 2009

• #4

Thanks guys. 5 gal sound good.

 

Hairy Bob

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• Jun 14, 2009

• #5

The size of the pot doesn't affect how big the plant can grow, just how often you have to water. A large pot will hold more water, and allow for less frequent waterings, so it's more convenient if they need to be left unattended for any reason.

 

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wiscybud

Member

• Jun 14, 2009

• #6

Hairy Bob you are correct, I've grown some massive plants in less than 5 gallon containers. The only problem with the smaller pots is when the plants get big they can be blown over easily by strong winds.

 

phil le b

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• Jun 14, 2009

• #7

52millimeter said:

Hey all. I was wondering what size of pot it would take to grow a plant to its full potential outdoors. Thanks. 52

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A TEN LITER OR BIGGER THIS IS A TEN LITER POT

 

Hairy Bob

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• Jun 17, 2009

• #8

wiscybud said:

Hairy Bob you are correct, I've grown some massive plants in less than 5 gallon containers. The only problem with the smaller pots is when the plants get big they can be blown over easily by strong winds.

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You're right of course, being an indoor grower I hadn't considered the wind, thanks for pointing that out.

 

52millimeter

Well-Known Member

• Jun 17, 2009

• #9

Makes since. I think im gona just use the ground now instead.

 

Hairy Bob

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• Jun 19, 2009

• #10

That's the best way from a plant's point of view, just renders it pretty immobile if you want to shift it in a hurry.

 

RandyRocket

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• Jun 19, 2009

• #11

you can do any size you want.

but if you are a new grower outside a 3 to 5 gallon would be less hassle until you have a few grows in.

a good tip is to dig a hole in the earth and pot your pot in the hole.

makes it shorter and easer to hide +helps from wind knocking it over all the time if you go with a smallish pot.

this is indoors but i've seen out side bigger plants in small pots.

12/12 from seed about 1 and a half weeks to harvest.

she was 42.8 grams dry weight.

52"+ in a 1 gallon pot.