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Do plastic containers help plants grow faster ?

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by HighiLikeplants, Feb 9, 2023.

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  1. #1 HighiLikeplants, Feb 9, 2023
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    All were repotted same time from there small containers where they were all the same size and material.But when I put them into new ones I didn’t have all the same containers half were plastic half were cardboard feeling material.
    So is it just coincidence they are different sizes?
    This was a few weeks ago when I took the pictures.
     
  2. #2 HighiLikeplants, Feb 9, 2023
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  3. #3 CrazyGardener, Feb 9, 2023
    I find the peat pots to be much more difficult to work with. Harder to water as the pot pulls moisture out of the soil. I only use plastic, then grow bags for final pot.
     
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  4. #4 HighiLikeplants, Feb 9, 2023
    Thanks for the reply. I definitely will be using plastic from now on. Always happy to learn more about this stuff. Cheers
     
  5. #5 Vee, Feb 9, 2023
    indeed the peat pulls the water out of the soil and the peat leaving the soils toxic

    stick with plastic imo
     
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  6. #6 Headhunterpipes, Feb 9, 2023
    I understand your not a hydro grower but learn from the pic. 20190424_083856 (1).jpg

    Your plants roots need water, oxygen , nutrients and minerals, Oxygen happens with aerated soil/compost ,with good drainage regardless of your preferred grow medium
    Think super good drainage. add perlite pea gravel sand. plus dirt to your store bought potting soil . Which has no soil in it.
    Bagged potting soil= organic matter is known for soaking up water.to the point it lowers the oxygen to the roots.
     
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  7. #7 HighiLikeplants, Feb 9, 2023
    I was using cheap soil mix from dollar store for seedlings and added perlite. I repotted later with pro mix organic and more perlite a good amount too. These are all bag seed plants so I just didn’t know what to expect for first time grow. Thanks for your insight. Nice picture of the roots , I will try hydro one day.
     
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  8. #8 BackyardGrower, Feb 11, 2023
    Grow bags are very affordable, and work very well. At least with 15 gallons or more. Haven't tried smaller.
     

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