how big of a container do I need to grow a VC in to get fruit. - Page 2

jeffaroo · 03-31-2015, 08:14 PM

I'd like to see these 80 gal pots. I went into my local hydroponic shop and the biggest they can order is a 40 unless your talking about those fabric smart pots, those can go all the way up to 400 gallons
Then again I use 100 gallon metal horse troughs for my bamboo

PR-Giants · 04-03-2015, 09:23 AM

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Fruit Fuel strikes again !!!

First... Richards Sweetheart is misidentified and clearly is not the real Sweetheart.

Regardless, this is what you get with a few inches of compost on top instead of using Fruit Fuel.

This plant is growing on top of a road carved into the side of a mountain by a D6.

This is a real FHIA-3 Sweetheart with her pup, the 5 gallon bucket behind the pup is there for size reference.

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I think all bananas in plastic pots are doomed to transplanting ...

I wrote a bit about pot size here: Banana Cultivation In Non-Tropical Climates

Richard · 04-03-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffaroo

I'd like to see these 80 gal pots. I went into my local hydroponic shop ...

In the agricultural industry we refer to them as hydroponic boutique shops. Try a real farm/ag supplier in your county instead.

PR-Giants · 04-05-2015, 06:15 PM

The bucket is in the same place in both photos.

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This is a real FHIA-3 Sweetheart with her pup, the 5 gallon bucket behind the pup is there for size reference.

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FHIA-3 Sweetheart

cincinnana · 04-05-2015, 06:19 PM

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Dude ....your like the Chris Angel of Puerto Rico
Or maybe Juan Copperfield.

Still waiting for the photo of the 80 gal container though..

Or small swimming pool..
Or green turtle sandbox...
We know what a 5 gal bucket looks like.

PR-Giants · 04-05-2015, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cincinnana

Still waiting for the photo of the 80 gal container.....

Or small swimming pool..
Or green turtle sandbox...
We know what a 5 gal bucket looks like.

You're just being silly, it's not that difficult to visualize an 8" deep rectangular pot with 45" & 60" sides.

8" x 45" x 60" = 12.5ft³ = 80 gallons.

cincinnana · 04-05-2015, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PR-Giants

You're just being silly, it's not that difficult to visualize an 8" deep rectangular pot with 45" & 60" sides.

8" x 45" x 60" = 12.5ft³ = 80 gallons.

Great math .....but not the pic WE were looking for...

jeffaroo · 04-05-2015, 07:23 PM

Sounds like a green turtle sandbox to me

PR-Giants · 04-06-2015, 07:47 AM

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Sounds like a green turtle sandbox to me

That sounds like an accurate description.

Here's 2 Blind Lizard Snakes playing in their sandbox.

Here's a different sandbox with 2 temporary plywood dividers.

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