Outdoor Inground or in grow bag?

Deciding whether to transplant your plants from a pot into the ground or keep them in grow bags depends on several factors, including the potential for pests, mobility, and the benefits of larger root space. Transplanting into the Ground Pros: Root Space: Plants in the ground have more space for root growth, which can lead to larger and more vigorous plants. Water Retention: The ground typically retains water better than pots, reducing the frequency of watering. Nutrient Availability: Soil in the ground often contains more diverse nutrients and microorganisms beneficial for plant health. Cons: Pest Control: Plants in the ground are more susceptible to pests such as insects, rodents, and larger animals. You'd need to implement effective pest control measures. Mobility: Once planted in the ground, your plants will not be movable, which can be a disadvantage if you need to change their location due to environmental conditions. Soil Preparation: You may need to prepare the ground soil by amending it with compost or other nutrients to ensure it's suitable for your plants. Keeping Plants in Grow Bags Pros: Mobility: Grow bags are portable, allowing you to move your plants to optimize light exposure or protect them from adverse weather. Pest Control: Plants in grow bags are somewhat more protected from pests, especially those that are soil-borne. Controlled Environment: You have better control over the soil composition and can easily manage the nutrient levels and pH. Cons: Limited Root Space: Grow bags provide less root space than the ground, potentially limiting plant size and yield. Watering Frequency: Grow bags can dry out faster than the ground, requiring more frequent watering. Size Limitation: You may need to upgrade to a larger grow bag to accommodate growing plants, especially before they enter the flowering stage. Both options have their benefits and challenges. If you value mobility and ease of pest control, increasing the size of your grow bags might be the best option. However, if you're looking to maximize growth potential and are prepared to manage pests, transplanting into the ground can be highly beneficial. Happy growing

If I grow outside I prefer to grow in the earth. I have only grown on my baloney in pots as I lack any ground space. but the plant will be bigger in earth given its good soil. More room for the roots to explore and take it all in. Big pots also help. If in the earth it will be staintory and if someone sees it you won't be able to move it vs a pot. I don't know about your area, but some people track ppl growing and will come back and chop the plants then run off with them end of season. They can also do this with a pot but it can be moved indoors or something away from them. I also find it easier to feed plants in earth as they have most of the micros and you really only need to worry about basic NPK and Ca-S-Mg, mostly Ca, Pros and cons to each, will be your choice in the end.

I would keep it in a pot but it really depends on how well the spot you want to plant in drains. If there's a large amount of clay content down past the topsoil your hole will want to hold water and drown your plants, even replacing the dirt doesn’t always help unless you make the hole REALLY big. You can get huge fabric pots, like 50gal+, if you're wanting to go big.

I would put her into the ground. It’s much easier that way unless you are able to water every day during the hot summer days. As far as the pests go. I think you will be experiencing the same pests outdoors no matter where you’re going to put it. If you are talking about animals though, then yes, having it out further out will have a greater risk to animals munching down on your plant. If you choose to keep it in a pot. I suggest going with 10 gallons minimum outside. And transplant as soon as you can. I hope this helps.

All depends on what nutes you will be using, if bottled, then bigger pot , if some simple or slow release - better give full space in ground. I tried few summers outdoor guerilla grows in pots, stopped it because of constant watering or other care was needed. I grow on other peoples land, so for me its the way and results are very similar ussually.