Determinates in 5 Gal buckets

Winemaker · January 24, 2021

This year along with my Indeterminates in Earthtainers, I want to grow several Determinate varieties in 5 Gal buckets. Because of their smaller bush configuration they lend themselves to Container growing and I can run multiple crops over the season. I saw that Home Depot sells white food grade buckets in a 10 pack for $39 which is about the same single price as the orange ones. I live in the Sacramento area and our summers are really hot so I figured the white buckets would keep the roots a bit cooler.

My question is the drilling of holes in the buckets. Some drill in the bottom and some drill in the sides an inch or 2 up from the bottom.

Others also add torn up disposable diapers for moisture rentention.

I would appreciate some thoughts and comments.

January 24, 2021	#1
Winemaker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: El Dorado Hills, Ca Posts: 47	Determinates in 5 Gal buckets This year along with my Indeterminates in Earthtainers, I want to grow several Determinate varieties in 5 Gal buckets. Because of their smaller bush configuration they lend themselves to Container growing and I can run multiple crops over the season. I saw that Home Depot sells white food grade buckets in a 10 pack for $39 which is about the same single price as the orange ones. I live in the Sacramento area and our summers are really hot so I figured the white buckets would keep the roots a bit cooler. My question is the drilling of holes in the buckets. Some drill in the bottom and some drill in the sides an inch or 2 up from the bottom. Others also add torn up disposable diapers for moisture rentention. I would appreciate some thoughts and comments.