Thanks, you have been a lot of help.. 5 Gallon buckets are cheaper than 3 gallon planters (Sprawl-Mart has them for $1.00 a piece for, Flimys 3 gallon planters are $1.65). Since I am doing 10 Plants hoping to get 4-5 females. I will just spend more on soil and perlite. It will worth it once I am puffing on some fire!