Pot size outdoors

[measurable]

Hey everyone. I currently have some bubblegum and amnesia haze autos growing outside. I started them in 2 gallon pots with the intention of transplanting to 5 gallon pots. After some more reading, I am rather unsure regarding how to proceed; that is, should I leave them in the 2 gal or transplant to 5 gal?

I am worried that, if I leave them in the 2 gallon pots, they won't yield as much as they will in the 5 gallon pots or possibly become root-bound. On the other hand, I'm also concerned that transplanting might stress them and stunt their growth. They are currently about a week and half old and growing in roots organics 707. I will be using Earth Juice nutes.

I have also read that 3 gallon pots are the sweet spot, but I already have them growing in 2 gallons and have the 5 gallon pots purchased.

Any advice on this matter for a first time grower?

Thank you in advance!

 

[sockelf]

I use 10-15 gallon pots. They're not airpots. It's likely a little overkill as the roots don't end up hitting the sides all the time. The pots also get full sun from about 11am on, so being able to water them deeply and not have them dry out constantly is nice - we've been having some really high temperatures and a lot of my flower pots have been drying out daily that are in similar environments.

I had a pretty good harvest last year with my set up but not everyone has the space for such big pots. My plants this year are looking fairly fantastic despite not having the time I had last year to cater to them. I don't have a grow journal this year but did one last year... can't remember if there's any good pictures of the entire plants/pots etc.

Almost all my autos are started in two gallon pots. They live on my south facing porch until they have more than four leaves because that's easier than trying to protect them from vermin in the yard. Once they're ready for transplant, they usually get dusted with some DE, just in case. They may grow slow for a few days but 99% of mine have caught up quickly, seemingly without a detriment to the harvest numbers. My partner even topped a few of my plants last year as I had doubles growing. It was interesting to see the difference in the plant structure but curious that they had very similar end weights. This year, Hubbabubbasmelloscope even went limp when I transplanted her (I had the sadz) but she perked back up. She's definitely the smallest of my plants at the moment but she's started stretching and preflowering has started... I think I mean to say that yes, it's likely best not to disturb them buuuut they seem to recover fairly with a bit of love.