need help with containers!

aimeruni · April 24, 2014

Basically I am looking for sturdy, large containers that are reasonable in price (by 'reasonable' I mean not really expensive).

I'd like them to 45-50 gallons in size per container. They need to be big, cause melons will be grown in them. I tried growing winter squash (1 plant per container) and this was partly successful; the reason they didn't do well wasn't cause of being grown in a container but because of a squash bug infestation.

The only 45 gallon to 50 gallon containers I've found are flimsy.

Please don't suggest 'just look around'. I'm not trying to be rude but I've tried this; yes I've managed to get my hands on free containers, but they're too small, only 5-10 gallon size.

I'd prefer it to be plastic so the plant doesn't get overheated.

April 24, 2014	#1
aimeruni Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brooksville FL, zone 9a Posts: 67	need help with containers! Basically I am looking for sturdy, large containers that are reasonable in price (by 'reasonable' I mean not really expensive). I'd like them to 45-50 gallons in size per container. They need to be big, cause melons will be grown in them. I tried growing winter squash (1 plant per container) and this was partly successful; the reason they didn't do well wasn't cause of being grown in a container but because of a squash bug infestation. The only 45 gallon to 50 gallon containers I've found are flimsy. Please don't suggest 'just look around'. I'm not trying to be rude but I've tried this; yes I've managed to get my hands on free containers, but they're too small, only 5-10 gallon size. I'd prefer it to be plastic so the plant doesn't get overheated. Last edited by aimeruni; April 24, 2014 at 09:23 PM.