Wider pots or more soil what do you think? - Cannabis Growing Outdoors - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

Ibechillin · 07-21-2017, 02:57 AM

ive seen alot of people mention wider is better when it comes to pots, and some people say just use bigger holes/pots with more soil and want to hear what peoples experiences have been.

From what I understand feeder roots reside in the top 12" of the soil and travel outward. So is there really any reason to plant in a taller container if i can watch them and feed/water as they need it?

Im using a 100 gallon fabric pot now 38" diameter and 20" tall.

a 200 gallon smart pot is 50" diameter and 24" tall. Uses double the soil, double the nutrients and water.

then i found the Big Bad Beds, they are 50" diameter and 12" tall and hold 100 gallons of soil.

wanted to get some thoughts/opinions on using the Big Bad Beds vs doubling my expenses using 200 gallon pots next season?

FizzyB · 07-21-2017, 04:23 AM

Whatever you choose, consider making raised beds or just slicing up the bottom of your pots to allow your roots to grow beneath the container. Best of both worlds!

Limeygreen · 07-21-2017, 12:10 PM

twelve inches will dry out faster than 24 inch and then be more susceptible to being blow around in the wind which would put more stress on the root system. I would go no less than 24 inches but wide, the wider you go you should have so more depth, 36 inches would be the deepest you should need to go.

aridbud · 07-21-2017, 03:53 PM

Depth and width make a difference.

pumpkinpie eyes · 07-21-2017, 04:07 PM

Yessir! Got plant pouches on eBay. 7 & 15 gal fer autos and 50 gallon photos.

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Limeygreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,750	twelve inches will dry out faster than 24 inch and then be more susceptible to being blow around in the wind which would put more stress on the root system. I would go no less than 24 inches but wide, the wider you go you should have so more depth, 36 inches would be the deepest you should need to go. __________________ Your best you try, to harm I and I, Aiming to kill. But I love you still Cause you are here to make prophecy fulfill.
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pumpkinpie eyes Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: hicksville, USA Posts: 208	Yessir! Got plant pouches on eBay. 7 & 15 gal fer autos and 50 gallon photos.
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