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I was wrong about using big pots for everything on my balcony

I always thought bigger pots meant better growth, so I planted my cherry tomatoes in a huge 15-gallon container. My friend in Chicago said to try a smaller, 5-gallon fabric pot for my herbs instead, and the basil and thyme grew way faster and looked healthier. Now I match the pot size to the plant's roots, not just go big. What's your rule for picking pot sizes?
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ryanprice
ryanprice16d ago
Three inches is basically a shot glass.
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the_derek
the_derek16d ago
My jalapenos went nuts in a tiny three inch starter cup.
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