Grow Mediums Root Trapper II squat vs tall

[SHRED]

I've grown with both wide and narrow in the 5 gallon variety. To be honest I haven't noticed any difference in my auto grows.

I have read that wider containers are better but again I've noticed no difference.

Has anyone else seen any difference between wider and narrower containers of the same volume?

 

[baked in the bluegrass]

The one difference thats mattered to me is the heighth. Give me the shorter pot any day so ive got more useable vertical space for growth, and lights

 

[SHRED]

The one difference thats mattered to me is the heighth. Give me the shorter pot any day so ive got more useable vertical space for growth, and lights

Good point.

I have a Gorilla tent that is 7 feet tall and it hasn't been an issue yet with autos.

 

[baked in the bluegrass]

Theres that lol. From a design standpoint the wider base would be sturdier as well. Less likely to tip over if/when the plant got top heavy.
If theres any actual qualitative differences other than that, its beyond me!

 

[SHRED]

Theres that lol. From a design standpoint the wider base would be sturdier as well. Less likely to tip over if/when the plant got top heavy.
If theres any actual qualitative differences other than that, its beyond me!

I've heard that plants will grow wider in wider containers but I haven't seen any difference.

 

[MrOldBoy]

Believe wider is better but there is less usable soil in wider as wide pots have more drainage material on bottom.

I do not have side by side comparison to support / Stoners Science!

 

[Arsenal]

I’m moving to the tall variety since floor space is a premium with me. The diameter difference is 2”, 8” for tall and 10” for squat ( I’m using three gallon pots). There is no way a plant will cause the pot to tip over, the soil weighs too much. I grow in a Gorilla Shorty (2x2.5) and have never had to install the extension so, I’m at 4’11” in height AND have my exhaust fan in the top, lights ( Timbergrow COB) just below.