My buddy did the same thing with his peppers last year, kept them in those deep buckets. They grew tall but never really bushed out or gave him much fruit. He finally listened to his grandma, who told him pepper roots like to stay near the surface where it's warm. He switched to low, wide bowls and it was like a totally different plant, just covered in peppers. So yeah, the shape absolutely matters, it's not just about how much dirt you have.

Forgot how to read an analog depth gauge last trip. My computer beeped and I just stared at it like a confused golden retriever. We're letting a piece of plastic do all the thinking for us. Same thing happened with my car's GPS. Total blank on reading a map now. Bring the backup slate, but might need to practice basic math again too.

Guess @alice_adams57's group turned flaw confession into a community sport.