Nevada county outdoor. “Smart pot VS. raised planter box VS. in ground”

[Cannacobb530]

What do you prefer to grow in? Smart pots “200 gallon”, in ground or elevated planter boxes?? Let me know what you prefer and why. I would like to plant in ground but I am worried about drainage being an issue. The soil is not clay but is a red dirt type. I was thinking about getting it tested as well. Thank you for the input

 

[Joedank]

I am a fan of smart pots above ground as big as I can afford.
@doublejj is more familiar than me about the specifics of your area imo

 

[doublejj]

smart pots...100's 200's all work well. fill with the best soil you can afford.

 

[Cannacobb530]

smart pots...100's 200's all work well. fill with the best soil you can afford.

Thank you, is the soil out here too hard to grow in?

 

[doublejj]

Thank you, is the soil out here too hard to grow in?

yes. to rocky and poor soil structure. Everybody hauls in soil. We use Formula 419 from Four Seasons in Marysville....
$8,000 of Formula 419


Best of Luck

 

[Cannacobb530]

yes. to rocky and poor soil structure. Everybody hauls in soil. We use Formula 419 from Four Seasons in Marysville....
$8,000 of Formula 419
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Best of Luck

Cool man thank you, I talked to The owner there the other day. I used rare earth Wacky Alaskan last year. Thinking of switching to four seasons

 

[norcalreppin77]

I'm in Nevada County to. All my friend go in ground. What fertilzer you using. What strains you running

 

[doublejj]

I'm in Nevada County to. All my friend go in ground. What fertilzer you using. What strains you running

we have too many gophers to grow in ground...

 

[norcalreppin77]

we have too many gophers to grow in ground...

Gopher mesh. I do pots though.