ideal pot size?

[Grandad]

we all know that plants need as much pot space as possible but is the an optimum size or a minimum pot size mj should be flowered in?

[Grub]

It depends largely on the size plants you intend to grow mate, but for plants that are vegged for a few weeks before flowering the consensus is around 10L (final pot).
If you flower from seed/cutting you could possibly get away with slightly smaller, and if you are looking to grow monster bushes you'll need bigger than 10L.

[cannamancan]

No just the bigger the better

[Grandad]

cheers guys,
i've 6 white widow/big bud and with having reduced the size of my shed with additional insulation i am really restricted in pot size now. i can squeeze 6 x 11 litre pots but was unsure if this was enough soil. i'm goning to try scrogging this time though i doubt this makes much difference anyway.
its 6 x 11 litre or 4 x 17 litre in a 3ft x 3ft space with 400w mh and 90watt led, which should i opt for?

[iggypot]

come on dude ,your a bloke,we all know size matters lol

[wert]

it will not make too much difference with the yield .you will however need to flower the 11L pots earlier so the 11L pots will finish sooner.

[Bubbla]

It all depends mate. You could get away 2 plants per 17 litre pot so thats eight plants. Six x 11 litre is about 1 per square foot, which will give you a decent harvest.

It's ultimately up to you as your the one who needs to tend the plants....

If your Scrogging just use 4x17 litre pots imo

[euforialover]

I no root space is important but so is re potting at the right time ( last 1 just before flower to allow them a little flower room ) I've achieved a plant of 110g in a 6.5 litre pot, she finished at just over 5 foot, i'm using the same pots now for 9 but with a shorter veg time and hope 2 average 50g a plant. bigger pots are great for good plants but if you're restricted you can still achieve nice yields. the 110g plant in question was euforia and i vegged her for 5 weeks in all mix soil, a proper beauty!

[Grandad]

cheers people!

[Mr Swilly]

I'd say it's related to the lights,veg period, size of plants. Anything over 7.5 litres per ounce yield is overkill IMHO.
Used to do 2- 3 plants in a pot,7.5 litres and each pot averaged just under 2 oz. 4 such pots under a 400 hps.