dwarf beef steak and patio cherries in 1.5 Gallon pots???

Gerardo · May 6, 2015

3 gallon can work but you have to be VERY diligent about watering schedules (up 2x day) and fertilizing, the yields will also be stingy. At the end of the season you'll find almost all of the organic matter gone, with some stray perlite embedded in a massive root ball; you'll feel bad for your plant for having forced it in there.
5 gallons is solid for a single plant, yields will be better, but you'll still be dealing with late-afternoon wilting when it gets hot. Mulch helps a lot with moisture retention. Drainage holes on the sides are a must also.

Bigger container = happier plants.

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May 6, 2015	#13
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,598	3 gallon can work but you have to be VERY diligent about watering schedules (up 2x day) and fertilizing, the yields will also be stingy. At the end of the season you'll find almost all of the organic matter gone, with some stray perlite embedded in a massive root ball; you'll feel bad for your plant for having forced it in there. 5 gallons is solid for a single plant, yields will be better, but you'll still be dealing with late-afternoon wilting when it gets hot. Mulch helps a lot with moisture retention. Drainage holes on the sides are a must also. Bigger container = happier plants.