As i said in my previous post, I still have one of my bullriders chillin' in a peat pot. I've noticed the past couple of days that she is stressed: the leaves are curling down and she just doesn't look vigorous. This is what was happening to my other bullrider right before I transplanted and she has been doing much better. She is also flowering at a quicker rate than the peat potted lady. I'm pretty sure it's being caused by poor drainage and possible root bounding.
I say all this to show how poor drainage can really hamper the plant's development. This really can be a problem with these pots since they drain through the large pores peat pots contain, rather than through nice-sized drainage holes.
And I think these pots are more useful to the disciplined grower rather than the lazy grower. These pots seem to start with one problem, and then more occur quickly afterwards. The lazy grower is more likely to not intervene, allowing for further problems.
And Johnny, you ain't the only johnny who likes those solo cups, they do the trick quite nicely.
Truant
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