does 5 gallon support good root growth? please help

does a regular 5 gallon bucket allow for good root expansion? I want to get biggest plants possible with best yeild, but digging can be a b8tch. I will dig if i got to, but will 5 gallon buckets support good growth? thanks alot, and if u do use buckets, how many holes and how big should they be for drainage? Should i add gravel to the bottom of my buckets?

 

yes

I add 1 small layer of gravel below mine...I do 5 holes, of about the size of a quarter in a circle around the bottom of the bucket

 

Indoors I use 3 gallon pots but outdoors 5 gallons would be better. I have read each foot of plant growth requires one gallon. I put a couple of inches of pearlite at the bottom of my pots but gravel will also do the job. As for holes its not an exact science as long as theres enough for the water to drain out thats the main thing. Having a few small holes is obviously better than having a couple of big ones as your soil etc will fall through them. Good drainage is important mix your soil with pearlite if you get persistent rain you want the excess to be able to drain off on not suffocate the roots in compacted soden soil.

 

Agent Orange keep the bugs out.

 

A 5 gal container will restrict root growth outdoors during a full growing season (spring to fall).

There are certain limiting factors when growing. Light, water, nutrients, fresh air--and root growth.
Digging holes is better. As in a 3' deep x 3' wide hole, refilled with quality potting soil.
Yeah, digging holes is a drag but you will be rewarded with more bud.

I look at it this way:
Even if it takes an hour of backbreaking work with breaker bar, pick & shovel, if it gets me an extra ounce, that's like getting paid $300 to dig a hole.