Potted or In Ground

Advantages vs disadvantages.

Site receives lots of sun. Soil is not of high quality so would need to be amended.

I'm thinking a bit more stealthy if directly in ground.

Many videos I have watched show outdoor grows (small and large) in pots not directly in the ground. Why ?

If you grow in the soil, there is no limit on the plant size except genetics. If you pots, the plant size is restricted to the size of the container. You can get grow bags big enough that aren't going to restrict plant size and use the soil mix you want. I normally plant straight in ground but this spring I'm running some auto's for an early harvest. I plan on putting these in pots so I can give them a stronger soil mix to compensate for not being able to feed normal due to spring rain.

Potted plants can be moved.

Watering inground plants is less efficient, sometimes too much drainage other times not enough.

Raised beds are nice middle.

If stealth is required then in ground is best.

Grow bags if you're going to do a few. If the plan is to do a few hundred (clones) just dig 'em in with a small hand spade. The ones that grow, grow and the ones that don't grow, oh well.

In the ground is almost always a better option. They retain water better, roots stay cooler, and blend in better. Only advantage to pots is like someone else mentioned, they can be moved.

Any suggestions on plant size to pot ratio? I just had my hoop greenhouse taken out by a bad wind storm. I had nothing in it yet, but if this happens again with my new design... well I cannot just rebuild in a few hours. Not only that, but I was digging in some spots the other day and hit a hard layer of clay about 1/2 foot down.

I'm hoping for some 5-6 footers (have one already indoors that is 4'), any suggestions on pot sizes? Most likely will use bags.

BTW, didn't mean to just jump in, figured this info would be helpful to the original poster too.

As big as you think you can move.

Imo your rootmass is directly proportional to budmass. Bigger is better.

If you want, throw some in the ground and a few in pots. Being able to move the plants to better location, or if a bust seems imminent, get the ones in pots the hell outta there to a secure location so you don't lose a whole harvest. There may be many reasons why mobility of a few plants may come in handy.

Thanks all, I'm thinking 20 gallon pots, but still deciding. I plan on growing some near the lake by my house also, there is a nice area with tall grass and trees that is well hidden. Been planning to plant there since last summer. Legally I can flower 3 here with no issues, but can plant up to 6 per adult in my house (Colorado). So... we shall see what how many I actually do.

another downside to pots is finger prints. wipe them up.

Morbid Angel said:

another downside to pots is finger prints. wipe them up.

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