5 gallon bucket drain hols

[NYDon]

Here’s a newbie question…

How many and what size holes to drill in 5 gallon buckets for water drainage?

[Budz]

A lot. How my large pots look. Bigger than a 5 gal bucket. 10 gallon pots. Actual closer to 8. But should give an idea.

My other is done neater with spirals. I was in a hurry that day.

[Oldguy]

As many as you can and still hold the soil.

I used 3/8.
Up the sides too. It’ll help with aeration and drying of the soil.

[NYDon]

Thank you all!

[NYDon]

So, with the holes in the buckets I take it there is a fair amount of run-off… if that is the proper term. Do you reclaim the run-off to use it next time or just down the drain?

[Oldguy]

Straight to the drain.
And too. Keep your pots raised an in or 2 so they don’t sit in it.

[NYDon]

Thanks again

[Docnraq]

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You could try this

[Mr_Wormwood]

Those are just insane!