# Container Growing **URL:** https://ilgmforum.com/c/support/container-growing/101.md [Latest](https://ilgmforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://ilgmforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://ilgmforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [General help first post first grow in 30 years](https://ilgmforum.com/t/general-help-first-post-first-grow-in-30-years/122356)
**Author:** [@Westbank](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Westbank)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/general-help-first-post-first-grow-in-30-years/122356 "2026-08-30T05:21:02Z")
Hi guys. First post!! This is my first indoor grow in 30 years. I grew a lot when it was illegal back in the day. My son talked me into growing two plants with him. He gave me two plants from his friend that were about e… --- ## [5 gallon OR 10 gallon pots? Does size matter...? :)](https://ilgmforum.com/t/5-gallon-or-10-gallon-pots-does-size-matter/110263)
**Author:** [@Casa\_Nova](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Casa_Nova)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 11:42pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/5-gallon-or-10-gallon-pots-does-size-matter/110263 "2026-05-18T23:42:16Z")
I’ve just got 5 seedlings that need to be repotted. I know I could wing it and things will go okay, but I’m curious what you every day growers have for preference? --- ## [When is best time to top photos while in veg?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/when-is-best-time-to-top-photos-while-in-veg/119207)
**Author:** [@420bob](https://ilgmforum.com/u/420bob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/when-is-best-time-to-top-photos-while-in-veg/119207 "2026-03-29T14:29:47Z")
I have two feminize photos growing outdoors on my patio in 3 gallon fabric pots and was curious when is the best time to top these while in the vegetative stage? Thanks in advance! They are 5 weeks old and about 12” t… --- ## [Look for light suggestions for a 2.7x2.7](https://ilgmforum.com/t/look-for-light-suggestions-for-a-2-7x2-7/119042)
**Author:** [@CaliKronic](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CaliKronic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/look-for-light-suggestions-for-a-2-7x2-7/119042 "2025-09-17T16:07:09Z")
I’ve done a couple runs with the mars ts1000 now I’m just looking for a upgrade..I’ve been pulling pretty good size runs for a beginner light --- ## [Bionova Missing Link foliar spray too acidic?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/bionova-missing-link-foliar-spray-too-acidic/118464)
**Author:** [@Hopalong](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hopalong)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/bionova-missing-link-foliar-spray-too-acidic/118464 "2025-04-07T04:10:20Z")
Hi all! I just FIMmed my plants and rememberd I got a bottle of the Missing Link. It’s supposed to lower the stress levels of the plants. When I mixed it with water the pH is around 3,5… can I spay it onto my girls? I s… --- ## [Pot size for Apple Fritter](https://ilgmforum.com/t/pot-size-for-apple-fritter/118423)
**Author:** [@72Rover](https://ilgmforum.com/u/72Rover)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/pot-size-for-apple-fritter/118423 "2025-04-04T00:30:50Z")
This season, I’m trying Apple Fritter, a very high THC cultivar. The ILGM description is a compact plant, on the order of 30 inches. What size pot would do best? I have fabric pots in 5, 7.5 and 10 gallon sizes. Cheers --- ## [Shout out to ILGM Corporate](https://ilgmforum.com/t/shout-out-to-ilgm-corporate/118209)
**Author:** [@Storm](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Storm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/shout-out-to-ilgm-corporate/118209 "2025-03-21T20:23:47Z")
Just wanted to give a heads up to members about ILGM Customer Service. We always have new growers, established, and returning wondering about the policies in place for order mishaps and seed germination guarantee. My ba… --- ## [Curved stalks-why does this happen?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/curved-stalks-why-does-this-happen/117497)
**Author:** [@Shep33](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shep33)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/curved-stalks-why-does-this-happen/117497 "2025-03-15T13:53:09Z")
How does this happen? Is it a perlite mass that makes the stalk curved? I would prefer a straight stalk… --- ## [Watering, small seedlings, large pot?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/watering-small-seedlings-large-pot/117488)
**Author:** [@Beard-O](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Beard-O)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/watering-small-seedlings-large-pot/117488 "2025-02-03T14:42:18Z")
I’ve been growing indoors for years. 10 gallon soft bags. But there’s something Ive always been conflicted about. I start my seedlings in solo cups. After about 10 days I transfer my seedlings to 10 gallon bags fill… --- ## [4 gallon pots? Anyone](https://ilgmforum.com/t/4-gallon-pots-anyone/117061)
**Author:** [@Smotio333](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Smotio333)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/4-gallon-pots-anyone/117061 "2025-01-14T23:34:15Z")
I got a couple of 4gal (3.9 gal) from home debit. They’re plastic and I drilled extra holes in bottom and some in the side for air to the roots. Just seems curious that so much is mentioned about 3 and 5 gal pots. Mine s… --- ## [Something is wrong with my plant, leafs starting to curl](https://ilgmforum.com/t/something-is-wrong-with-my-plant-leafs-starting-to-curl/100868)
**Author:** [@mulligan](https://ilgmforum.com/u/mulligan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/something-is-wrong-with-my-plant-leafs-starting-to-curl/100868 "2025-01-12T17:25:47Z")
Grow is bruce banner autoflower (also feminized I think) from ILGM. It is in it’s 3rd week. I’m using a pot for pot 2 gal. set up. Leafs just started to curl. Hoping I can save plant any and all help is appreciated. … --- ## [Soil meters that won't break the bank?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/soil-meters-that-wont-break-the-bank/116793)
**Author:** [@Scottmark](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Scottmark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/soil-meters-that-wont-break-the-bank/116793 "2025-01-02T23:49:45Z")
Is there an affordable soil meter that’s accurate and checks for pH and TDS? --- ## [Can you reuse fabric pots?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/can-you-reuse-fabric-pots/116619)
**Author:** [@Dabneyj](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Dabneyj)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/can-you-reuse-fabric-pots/116619 "2024-12-24T18:51:17Z")
Hey guys. Reuse fabric pots, yes or no ? --- ## [Stick to one or should I run both](https://ilgmforum.com/t/stick-to-one-or-should-i-run-both/116299)
**Author:** [@CaliKronic](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CaliKronic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/stick-to-one-or-should-i-run-both/116299 "2024-12-06T17:13:45Z")
I’m running a MH 150watt in my 2.7x2.7…I have a phlizon 108watt blurple laying around…would running them together be any good or just stick to the MH…already looking for a upgrade for lights --- ## [Growing pots fabric or plastic](https://ilgmforum.com/t/growing-pots-fabric-or-plastic/116187)
**Author:** [@Learningkanaka](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Learningkanaka)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/growing-pots-fabric-or-plastic/116187 "2024-12-05T03:44:31Z")
Fabric or plastics pots --- ## [Use both or just one](https://ilgmforum.com/t/use-both-or-just-one/114943)
**Author:** [@CaliKronic](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CaliKronic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 3:02am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/use-both-or-just-one/114943 "2024-10-09T03:02:26Z")
I got a mars hydro 150watt and a phlizon 100 watt…2x2 closet setup getting a tent for my next grow and suggestions --- ## [What soil to start with?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-soil-to-start-with/97723)
**Author:** [@gj68](https://ilgmforum.com/u/gj68)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-soil-to-start-with/97723 "2024-10-04T12:02:24Z")
New here. I’m planning on using ILGM seeds, nutrients and plant guard. What ‘soil’ should I begin with? Worried about using nutrient rich soils like Fox Farm Ocean if I plan to follow your feed guidelines. I will have … --- ## [Help first time grow, need advice what am i doi g wrong. First 3 are autos northern lights and ww. Others are photo cherry garcias](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-first-time-grow-need-advice-what-am-i-doi-g-wrong-first-3-are-autos-northern-lights-and-ww-others-are-photo-cherry-garcias/111370)
**Author:** [@Swellsy089](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Swellsy089)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-first-time-grow-need-advice-what-am-i-doi-g-wrong-first-3-are-autos-northern-lights-and-ww-others-are-photo-cherry-garcias/111370 "2024-09-26T20:51:31Z")
The first 2 are auto flowers --- ## [Bergmans bible wont send](https://ilgmforum.com/t/bergmans-bible-wont-send/111717)
**Author:** [@PurpMan1975](https://ilgmforum.com/u/PurpMan1975)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/bergmans-bible-wont-send/111717 "2024-06-23T13:24:36Z")
How come when I try to get the Bergman bible emailed it never comes through. I would like to get a digital copy --- ## [Help identifying seeds?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-identifying-seeds/110442)
**Author:** [@motherjugsandspeed](https://ilgmforum.com/u/motherjugsandspeed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-identifying-seeds/110442 "2024-05-03T22:25:13Z")
Going through my seeds and can’t figure out what these two are? Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [New Grower - Temp Setup - Advice on What to do Post-Seedling](https://ilgmforum.com/t/new-grower-temp-setup-advice-on-what-to-do-post-seedling/81040)
**Author:** [@Str8UpGreenRookie](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Str8UpGreenRookie)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/new-grower-temp-setup-advice-on-what-to-do-post-seedling/81040 "2024-04-25T02:03:38Z")
Hey Everyone! I’m totally new at this and the only other plant I’ve owned was a small cactus. It died - lol - because I forgot to water it in college. Let’s hope I’m beyond that now. Here is my temporary setup for 2 … --- ## [How much vegetation removal can a photo survive?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-much-vegetation-removal-can-a-photo-survive/101072)
**Author:** [@TinyMeatGang](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TinyMeatGang)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-much-vegetation-removal-can-a-photo-survive/101072 "2024-02-29T23:56:48Z")
Hi all! Not sure how to start this effectively so I’m just gonna bullet point my current grow situation in chronological order: Planted my mother plants from seed about 4 months ago Mothers grew for 2 months before I t… --- ## [Help! Sprouts keep dying!](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-sprouts-keep-dying/108570)
**Author:** [@Brownthumbs](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Brownthumbs)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-sprouts-keep-dying/108570 "2024-02-26T23:36:07Z")
Hi all, I have had about 6 of my seeds sprout :seedling: and start growing fine, and then once they’re about 3 inches tall and have a couple of their first true leaves they suddenly die and fall over. Idk what’s causing… --- ## [New plastic pots](https://ilgmforum.com/t/new-plastic-pots/108773)
**Author:** [@Andyscandies](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Andyscandies)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/new-plastic-pots/108773 "2024-02-23T16:01:46Z")
I found these on Amazon any thoughts --- ## [Plantings seeds](https://ilgmforum.com/t/plantings-seeds/96028)
**Author:** [@Shemora1234](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shemora1234)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/plantings-seeds/96028 "2023-11-26T22:58:42Z")
I am in the process of receiving my new order of fresh seeds and was wondering if 2 to 3 seeds can be potted and a planted together once in the vegetative stage? --- ## [Help with pruning?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-with-pruning/105692)
**Author:** [@Fladida](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Fladida)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-with-pruning/105692 "2023-09-24T17:06:23Z")
I am new to all this, and with the help from all you guys and gals I’ve made it to my first week of flower so Thank You all. :+1: My question now is should I thin her out below the canopy ? It’s so thick not much light… --- ## [Identifying strain of plant](https://ilgmforum.com/t/identifying-strain-of-plant/105015)
**Author:** [@Dizzy1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Dizzy1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 11:31am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/identifying-strain-of-plant/105015 "2023-09-04T11:31:04Z")
I mixed up my seeds during germ for chocolope and amnesia haze. There are 2 plants that have striped main vines. Are these chocolope? --- ## [Granddaddy Purp yellow and purple](https://ilgmforum.com/t/granddaddy-purp-yellow-and-purple/100959)
**Author:** [@closetqueenz](https://ilgmforum.com/u/closetqueenz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/granddaddy-purp-yellow-and-purple/100959 "2023-07-16T17:16:42Z")
They went in the soil Mar 31. This plant has been yellow from the beginning, they began showing purple coloring when I put LST clips on… I have fed them once with calmag & clean kelp. & I just put them in new soil today … --- ## [ILGM Durban Poison](https://ilgmforum.com/t/ilgm-durban-poison/97418)
**Author:** [@Unexpected](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Unexpected)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/ilgm-durban-poison/97418 "2023-06-05T18:41:34Z")
How much stretch do these have when flipped? --- ## [Growing in homemade soil in pots outdoors](https://ilgmforum.com/t/growing-in-homemade-soil-in-pots-outdoors/101600)
**Author:** [@anon34311147](https://ilgmforum.com/u/anon34311147)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/growing-in-homemade-soil-in-pots-outdoors/101600 "2023-06-04T16:27:57Z")
This is my first grow. I used the same soil as i do for all my other plants. If they grow in it, i dont see why Cannabis wont. Maybe not as big or as potent but it should produce some flower, right? Or am i wrong? Like i… [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/c/support/container-growing/101.md?page=1)