| staticx, In my "past" experience growing in both 3 and 5 gallon pots, the plants in 5 gallon post grow larger and produce higher yields. I did not notice any dramatic difference in the time to start fruit development or time to ripen. The plants in 3 gallon pots did tend to produce less fruit. However, last year, witnessing the results of a local Market Gardener who sells chili plants in 1 gallon pots I'm wondering if pot size really matters. His plants put my 5 gallon potted and in-ground garden peppers to shame (both in size and pod production). His plants get a 1/20 - 1/25 strength of 20-8-20 feed every watering (the 8 really confuses me given the pod production). I'm starting to wonder if the plants produce less extensive root systems if adequate nutrients are readily accessible? If so, feeding is more important than pot size. I'm currently running and experiment on some germination test ornamental s. So far (1 month) I'm not noticing any difference between plain water and feed water starts. Like you, I'd be interested in hearing from other growers. Bill | 
