Here is a related question. Can anyone comment on the benefits of a taller but more narrow bucket vs. a wider but shorter bucket? Both being 5 gallons. I guess the question is, do the plants prefer to spread their roots wide vs. deep? I'm thinking wider is preferable but I'm not sure. Any thoughts?
bigsby Reviewed by bigsby on . 3 vs. 5 Gallon Buckets I have 3 gallon pots but I'm wondering whether I should move up to 5 gallon pots. I know the rule of thumb, 1 gallon per foot. I can get by with 3 foot plants although I would like to get to 4 feet. I can't go much bigger than that. Medium is soil. Style is ScrOG. I'm moving from being an outdoor farmer to indoor so even 4 feet seems small ;) but I'll just grow a few more plants indoors to make up for it. I guess my question is, can I grow a decent 4 foot plant in a 3 gallon bucket or do I Rating: 5