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[seattlesmoke247]

How do I decide if the soil is sufficient for growing in an area or if I should back pack bags of soil back.. Yes I have been studying posts day and night and I know most of what I would like to know, but thinking about it.. It'd be a pain in the ass to carry hundreds of pounds of soil back when I didn't have to..

My other question is if I choose to use soil, what is the difference between planting in the ground and into a pot.. Is there any reason why dumping soil into the ground won't produce as good of plants as it would in planting pots? I just don't want the extra attention of having pots there...


Anybody have any strain reccomendations for WA state?

I still have a long time to research so bear with me :thumbsup:

seattlesmoke247 Reviewed by seattlesmoke247 on 09-09-2008. Question[s] How do I decide if the soil is sufficient for growing in an area or if I should back pack bags of soil back.. Yes I have been studying posts day and night and I know most of what I would like to know, but thinking about it.. It'd be a pain in the ass to carry hundreds of pounds of soil back when I didn't have to.. My other question is if I choose to use soil, what is the difference between planting in the ground and into a pot.. Is there any reason why dumping soil into the ground won't Rating: 5

[SunnyD]

Here's what I assume are the big differences between pots outside vs. just the ground

Pots:
â?¢You know what is in your pot, it is easy to flush and work with nutes
â?¢Needs constant attention as far as pot size vs. age of plant and root bound issues
â?¢You can bring them in if you absolutely NEED to!

Ground:
â?¢If you're not using your own soil, you have to do a bunch of tests with the soil
â?¢You won't get root bound

That's all that I know...I hope this helps

[SouthernGuerilla]

better soil, better growth. Grasslands tend to have more fertile soil than that of Woodlands, Wetlands, etc...

[seattlesmoke247]

Thanks guys, so probally just better off backpacking my soil in.. I am growing in Woodlands. I have read a 3 foot deep, by 3 foot wide hole for each plant.. Is this correct, or too big? Seems like it would take at least 5 bags of soil to fill up that single hole.. Which is fine if that is what is required, I want best quality possible.

[SouthernGuerilla]

Thanks guys, so probally just better off backpacking my soil in.. I am growing in Woodlands. I have read a 3 foot deep, by 3 foot wide hole for each plant.. Is this correct, or too big? Seems like it would take at least 5 bags of soil to fill up that single hole.. Which is fine if that is what is required, I want best quality possible.

3ft cubed is a bit much. Personally I would only do about 1-2ft deep of good soil, since its a bitch to haul as you said hundreds of pounds of dirt. 3ft square, 2ft deep per plant should be just gravy.

Your other option is to make compost piles over your intended grow area.

[seattlesmoke247]

Okay cool, ty for input. You guys are always a good help . I will be hiking it back, my friend has a house right on the edge of the woods so it won't be too bad.