Quote Originally Posted by GreenGaucho
First off, I've read The Cannabis Grow bible and several other resources cover to cover, but I never hear people talk about this particular subject. Why is it that nobody just starts from the very beginning with a really large pot? Why not start of with a 5 gallon pot and go from there? It seems to me that this would be most efficient, save the most soil, and you don't have to spend money on 5 different sized pots. Is there a reason why having a seedling in a larger pot would be bad? After all, that is surely the most natural way of growing a plant.
LIke notanovice said it's mostly about room. If you have the room then go ahead. As long as the soil drains propley you should be fine.