Squat or Tall nursery pot?

[chili willy]

I'm wondering what peoples thoughts are on 7 gallon nursery tall pots vs 7 gallon squat pots. Is there one that is more advantageous for peppers? Thanks in advance.

 

[Ballzworth]

Tall is always good. Think about the top space where roots don't grow, and if it's wider, that's even more space they don't grow. Although 7 gallon is big no matter what so I'm not sure how much it would affect you. If you said 3 gallon I'd say tall for sure.

 

[Silver_Surfer]

Taller is always better IMO and will keep more roots out of the soggy zone at the bottom of the pot.

 

[Mister_Al]

If you're planting in them for growing outside I'd suggest the squat pots. The taller ones will be more likely to blow over after the plants get tall.

Alan

 

[chili willy]

Thanks for the replies, they're all great points.