I used #3 pots in my last couple of rounds and when the girls were chopped I could they would have been better in a larger container. I veg for about 4-8wks depending on my patience.I found 4.7 gallon pots that are square are good for my space, turning them though is a bit of a struggle.
frostedwonder Reviewed by frostedwonder on . Soil Container size? Hey y'all. I'm trying to maximize yield on an indoor soil grow and I was told to use 5-gallon pots rather than 3-gallon. I went to the hydro store and the lady pointed out the "5-gallon" pots. After looking at them I realized they weren't actually capable of holding 5 gallons so I asked her. She said the "5-gallon" term is just a trade name and it doesn't really mean 5 gallons. It looked to me like it held maybe 3 gallons when comparing it to a typical 5-gallon bucket. So, are these Rating: 5