Re: [CH] Pot sizes

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In a message dated 3/19/2001 9:03:14 PM Central Standard Time, 
byron.bromley@gsd-co.com writes:

<< I think 5 gal pots are way to small for Habs.  If OH will allow the space, 
I
 want to try one in a 10 gal garbage can.
 
 In a 5 gal pot,  they are so root bound the only produce a few raisin  size
 fruits.
 
 L.B. >>

     Ummmmmm LB I beg to differ(if I may)........well I'm going to 
anyways<EG> I have grown a Habanero in a 5 gallon container for 3 years, it 
did marvelous and was very prolific!! I think some peppers like to be a bit 
rootbound, the plant spends more time putting out peppers and foliage, 
instead of spending it's time, working on a bigger rootball...just my 2 cents 
worth, and alot of pepper growing experience........ what works for one might 
not be worth a flip to another, but I had to say my (peace!) hehehe


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