So I am doing some planning for next seasons grow, including number of plants and pot sizes. Swampy NZ just posted a massive 26kg yield off 8 plants in big capacity pots.
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/54253-winter-is-coming26-kgs-of-pods-from-8-plants-and-time-for-a-haircut/
Wondering what people prefer. Other places I have read suggest 5 gallons is too much and 3 is just right. These 37L - 10 gallon bags look pretty decent, they also have smaller and larger sizes.
Has anyone got an approximate calculation for pods per gallon by type, assuming optimum conditions?
Leaning towards smart pots as they are similarly priced as black plastic and appear to have better drainage and aeration.
e.g. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-x-37L-Soft-Durable-Fabric-Air-Water-Permeable-Reusable-Smart-Plant-Pot-/331024288450?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4d1295cac2
Any advice appreciated before I drop more $ on this hobby. I can't use the raised beds out the back next season, as we are moving to a proper 4 section rotation system to keep the soil healthy.
Planned grow list for this year will be fatalii, aji lemon drop, chocolate habanero, bahamian goat pepper, jamaican gold, yellow 7 pot, aji amarillo, tobasco, birds eye, purple ufos and carolina reapers, so a good mix of tall growing and squat plants.
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/54253-winter-is-coming26-kgs-of-pods-from-8-plants-and-time-for-a-haircut/
Wondering what people prefer. Other places I have read suggest 5 gallons is too much and 3 is just right. These 37L - 10 gallon bags look pretty decent, they also have smaller and larger sizes.
Has anyone got an approximate calculation for pods per gallon by type, assuming optimum conditions?
Leaning towards smart pots as they are similarly priced as black plastic and appear to have better drainage and aeration.
e.g. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-x-37L-Soft-Durable-Fabric-Air-Water-Permeable-Reusable-Smart-Plant-Pot-/331024288450?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4d1295cac2
Any advice appreciated before I drop more $ on this hobby. I can't use the raised beds out the back next season, as we are moving to a proper 4 section rotation system to keep the soil healthy.
Planned grow list for this year will be fatalii, aji lemon drop, chocolate habanero, bahamian goat pepper, jamaican gold, yellow 7 pot, aji amarillo, tobasco, birds eye, purple ufos and carolina reapers, so a good mix of tall growing and squat plants.