Is 7 gallon Smart Pot good for Rosella Purple/ Dwarf Champion?

object16 · August 20, 2013

Hi, I am starting out an indoor grow of Rosella Purple and Dwarf Champion Improved. I am thinking that for a 4 x 9 foot area, I can have 6 each of Rosella Purple and Dwarf Champion Improved, one plant per 7 gallon Smart Pot - area of 3 square foot per plant - My grow mix consists of composted shredded Christmas tree 3 parts, peat moss 1 part, plus large cup of lime and small cup of Milorganite. Lime is to balance the pH and provide calcium. Does this sound good? Is the 7 gallon pot o.k., and will I get blossom end rot?
I am planning to grow for 9 months in the pots, and then next spring when warms up transfer to in-soil outdoor garden - it this a good idea? will the plants keep producing for the full 12 month period? thanks, paul m.

August 20, 2013	#1
object16 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 11	Is 7 gallon Smart Pot good for Rosella Purple/ Dwarf Champion? Hi, I am starting out an indoor grow of Rosella Purple and Dwarf Champion Improved. I am thinking that for a 4 x 9 foot area, I can have 6 each of Rosella Purple and Dwarf Champion Improved, one plant per 7 gallon Smart Pot - area of 3 square foot per plant - My grow mix consists of composted shredded Christmas tree 3 parts, peat moss 1 part, plus large cup of lime and small cup of Milorganite. Lime is to balance the pH and provide calcium. Does this sound good? Is the 7 gallon pot o.k., and will I get blossom end rot? I am planning to grow for 9 months in the pots, and then next spring when warms up transfer to in-soil outdoor garden - it this a good idea? will the plants keep producing for the full 12 month period? thanks, paul m.