Container gardening is fascinating, inspiring, and rewarding. It allows you to enjoy the benefits of producing your own food in a space-saving, economical way. However, pot size does matter when it comes to container gardening.
Size is not a minor detail in container gardening; it's as important as finding the right shoe for your foot. Just as your foot needs the correct size shoe, your plants need the right size pot to thrive. When a plant becomes 'root-bound,' it means the roots have filled the pot and are circling the sides, which can lead to stunted growth, root rot, fungal issues, and decreased yield. Understanding and choosing the right pot size is a key piece of knowledge for successful container gardening.
To help you determine the correct size pot for your new transplants, here is a link to our article on the appropriate pot sizes for herbs and vegetables: Sizes of Pots for Different Vegetables & Herbs | Bonnie Plants. This knowledge should equip you with the necessary insights to grow your container garden successfully.