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Valencia

Hi all is there going to a 5 gallon grow again?

1/17/2021 6:33:26 AM

Central NY

I vote Yes!!!.... Tomato Tim’s “Bucket challenge” was a great success Last season. I was thrilled to grow a 3 pounder and floored to see some of the other bucket monsters grown. The game has changed again imo. Com on spring!!!

1/17/2021 8:55:15 AM

Centennial Colorado

I am growing 10 this year. Instead of old pots I will be using fabric. In total growing 18 instead of 8. And 10 5 gallon instead of 2.

1/17/2021 10:27:11 AM

Lebanon, Oregon

I’m in. The 5 gallon is the only effort I’m putting into growing this year.

1/17/2021 10:34:25 AM

Central NY

Rebel— you averaged a little over 1 pound per gallon..will you be trying any 10 gallon containers?... any recipes to share?

1/17/2021 10:39:24 AM

Ironton, ohio

Yes sir, gotta fresh green menards bucket just for this purpose. Is it May yet?

1/17/2021 12:51:12 PM

Lebanon, Oregon

Good idea Porkchop! I’ll add a 10 gallon container to the greenhouse to give me a fighting chance. Recipe? I used a super premium soil mixture from a marijuana grow supply store. I mixed two of them together. Timing of planting in the bucket also important. They were the “runts” that didn’t make the cut to be planted in the garden. Their first flower was just showing. One happened to grow into the megabloom that resulted into the 5.91. I watered based on what he leaves looked like. I would let the pot nearly dry out in between waterings. Saturated soil was my biggest concern that would of led to BER.

1/17/2021 2:51:24 PM

Central NY

Pull away from the sides of the bucket dry?...mind boggling

1/17/2021 2:53:47 PM

Lebanon, Oregon

The soil was such that it would barely contract when drying out. I did add a cup of new soil to the top every week or two to fill any gaps that would form on sides or settling. The top roots would root into the new soil. There’s one secret right there!

1/17/2021 3:00:00 PM

Centennial Colorado

What was the name of this potting mix?

1/17/2021 3:06:53 PM

Lebanon, Oregon

Ok, last secret, I have to keep some! Soil 50/50:

1. FoxFarm “Lucky Dog” K-9 Kube growers blend
2. Royal Gold “Kings Mix”

1/17/2021 3:36:49 PM

Dream land giants georgia

I'd like to get in on the 5 gallon bucket challenge

1/17/2021 4:46:38 PM

Central NY

Thanks!!

1/17/2021 5:51:04 PM

Central NY

Im sure there’ll be a sign up in the spring big John

1/17/2021 5:52:28 PM

Pumpkin Town

? if you use a 5 gallon bucket of dirt in a "10 gallon" felt pot and grow the world record Marley seed does that qualify?

1/17/2021 11:28:58 PM

Pumpkin Town

First truss mega blooms look'n Goood!

1/17/2021 11:31:13 PM

Valencia

I'm in for sure but not in the group comp as I let people down framac would if won if I had better weights

1/19/2021 4:35:57 AM

Jericho Vermont

I am in again. Have to protect from the wind as it blew my bucket and plant over and I lost only tomato on it.

1/19/2021 4:36:17 PM

Keaau, Hawaii (Big Island)

I bet we can get families over here to try again...I think I might even get in it this year... : )

1/22/2021 2:36:41 PM

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

I´ll have to find some 5 gallon buckets

1/23/2021 4:38:19 AM

Grittyville, WA

U can be on my team Hammers. I didn't help 1064 as much as I should have.

1/23/2021 4:50:47 AM

Valencia

Thanks but not a good idea till I improve

1/23/2021 1:42:33 PM

Valencia

I will be using my 18 litre pots I recovered from a marajuana grow that was busted they dug a tunnel to get electricity for free

1/23/2021 1:44:23 PM

Gone With The Win

You Guys LOL. Rick Shhh! Porkchop is like a One Hit Wonder. Enough of chitty chat. I think Wixom has some tricks up his sleeve.... OK Guys gonna be fun!

2/17/2021 5:54:38 AM

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

what is better,
a wide pot or a high pot?

2/27/2021 5:41:20 AM

Uk

Hi there would I be able to join 5 gallon bucket challenge from the UK if possible

3/13/2021 2:44:01 PM

On a cliff in the desert

Doug Smith (Salad Doug) from the UK won this competition last year. He could getting you going in the right direction.

3/13/2021 3:24:46 PM

Central NY

Yes chris... everyone is welcome...sign up board this week

3/13/2021 5:05:34 PM

Uk

Cheers porkchop

3/20/2021 4:39:35 PM

Dream land giants georgia

I'm in

3/20/2021 8:00:02 PM