Ideal pot size

[L3G10N]

Hello everyone, i was just curious as to what might be the ideal or most common pot size to start seedlings in? 4" 6" 8" ? Thanks

L3G10N Reviewed by L3G10N on 05-19-2006. Ideal pot size Hello everyone, i was just curious as to what might be the ideal or most common pot size to start seedlings in? 4" 6" 8" ? Thanks Rating: 5

[the image reaper]

I have always taken the germinated seed directly to as large a pot as I had room for, with excellent results ... now, I have read posts that claim you should frequently re-pot to gradually larger pots, not jump from small to large, but have never read a reason as to why they think that .. ?? .. I see no reason to put plants thru the transplanting stress any more than necessary, but thats just me ... :smokin:

[Jdog7000]

I've done both. Sprouted seeds in a 3 gallon bag. And in a little cup.
The big grow bag definately wins as far as quickness. The cup was way slower. And smaller.

[L3G10N]

I was just curious because i remember reading somthing about putting seedlings/sprouts into too large of a pot, the water will seep down and the roots wont get enough water? Seems like from all the pictures i see of everyones grows, maybe 6" to 8" pots.

[the image reaper]

I start mine in a 4" clay pot, then, when she's starting good growth, I transplant to a #5 pot, theyre approximately 12" diameter, and 15" deep ... theyre sometimes called "5 gallon" ... :smokin:

[orangeman]

I have always taken the germinated seed directly to as large a pot as I had room for, with excellent results ... now, I have read posts that claim you should frequently re-pot to gradually larger pots, not jump from small to large, but have never read a reason as to why they think that .. ?? .. I see no reason to put plants thru the transplanting stress any more than necessary, but thats just me ... :smokin:

I was thinkin the same..