Growing in Metal Gabage Cans?

[akrazyrunner]

Hi There All,
Has anyone tried growing inside of metal garbage cans?
I have some that are on the side of my house in the back
in a pretty descreet area that gets good light. I was
wondering if anyone has done this and/or has any advice to give
on such an attempt.
Thanks

 

[DankCloset]

i would not recommend this. go with big ass plastic containers. 8-10 gal are perfect if ur expecting huge plants. u'd even get away with a 5gal.

 

[RangerDanger]

Be sure to drill lots of holes for drainage.
I disadvantage to using containers is that it raises the plants up, making them more visible.
A 4' tall plant in a container makes the top of the plant 6' tall.

 

[akrazyrunner]

I didn't think about that, but that makes sense. Thanks

 

[akrazyrunner]

I don't understand why not use metal? They're as big as any regular plastic ones and shiney on the inside

 

[DankCloset]

then dig a whole and put the pot on the inside of the hole, then ur plants average height again

edit: i just dont trust the soil around here.

 

[cwick304]

Would it affect the grow if this happened.What if the metal started rusting inside and chemicals from rust imbalanced your grow??is that possible

 

[StonerGrower]

^yes

 

[Akornpatch]

LOL I was imagining a grow inside the trash can. Lid and all. Nice shiney little grow chamber. Mount the light on the lid. 250 HPS. LOL

 

[frankcastle13]

Yeah I figure it would be okay except for the rust problem.