60 liter pot drain and watering

[FrankHerbert]

I finally got a 60 liter pot for my 2x2 cabin

do I have to put a (gravel) drain layer?

I have doubts on how to water the plant in this large pot too. Should I moisten the soil before transplanting the seedling? When watering, should I wet the entire surface or just around the seedling?

 

[ttystikk]

I finally got a 60 liter pot for my 2x2 cabin

do I have to put a (gravel) drain layer?

I have doubts on how to water the plant in this large pot too. Should I moisten the soil before transplanting the seedling? When watering, should I wet the entire surface or just around the seedling?

People start plants in small pots, then transplant up as they grow for good reasons. I suggest you do the same. It's way easier to know your watering situation and it helps the roots better take advantage of the soil volume as you pot them up.

 

[bigunyun]

You don't need gravel if you're using fabric pots, but I prob would in a hard pot that size. It's fine to plant your seedlings in pre-moistened 60L. Just don't overwater the seedling. I usually just water around the seedling until the plant is big enough to water the whole pot. That usually takes 6+ weeks...