When Planting Vegetables In 5 Gallon Buckets How Big Should The Drainage Holes Be.and How Many.thanks.

Question

my area is piedmont virginia

Answer 1

If your bucket will be flat on the ground, I suggest putting the holes near the bottom of the pot on the sides, like a lot of the nursery pots do. Then use a drill bit about 5/8 inch. Four or five would be enough. You could put a couple on the bottom for good measure, too.