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Saved this comment from a fella in micro grocery to start my set up
These are suggestions - feel free to ask more questions if you need anything.
Read this guide - I wish I had had something like this when I started: http://homegrow-pro.com/quantum-board-build-grow-tent/ Read this guide too: http://homegrow-pro.com/the-3x3-grow-tent-setup/
Essentials
• Grow Tent: 3 ft x 3 ft x 6 ft is the size you'd probably want. This is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMKIO
• Light: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Kingbrite-240W-samsung-lm301h-288v3-quantum_62120261175.html?spm=a2700.7803241.0.0.31d73e5fhFxf6a This light is a fantastic LED quantum board that is very easy to assemble - I got the 3000K one with the epistar
• Fabric Pots: Head to Amazon and grab yourself a 5-pack of 7 gallon fabric pots https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Gallons-Thickened-Nonwoven-Handles/dp/B00TF9E9PY/
• Also get yourself a saucer (you can get this at any garden store) and a pot elevator for each pot (pot elevator example: http://amazon.ca/Gro-Pro-725675-Level-Elevator/dp/B01J37FHF8/)
• Soil: Get yourself a bail of Pro Mix HP with mycorrhizae (it's cheap, reliable, and hard to overwater) from Canadian Tire, Rona, any store really and get also a bag of earthworm castings. Cover the bottom of your fabric pot with the castings (2-3 inches deep) https://www.homehardware.ca/en/20l-organic-worm-castings/p/5025712
• Nutrients: Gaia Green Dry Amendments (All Purpose and Power Bloom) Mix the All Purpose in with your Pro-Mix HP and then top dress your "soil" every month, changing it to Power Bloom during flowering https://www.canadiangardensupply.com/gaia-green-all-purpose-4-4-4.html https://www.canadiangardensupply.com/gaia-green-power-bloom-2-8-4-power-bloom-2-8-4-2kg.html
• Ventilation: Get the AC Infinity Cloudline T4 - it's absolutely worth it. Then purchase a 4-inch carbon filter and 4 inch tubing from Amazon (branding doesn't matter for these two things) https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-CLOUDLINE-T4-Ventilation/dp/B06ZXWN3BG https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-Dual-Layer-Aluminium-Ventilation/dp/B071LHCFZ8 https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Australia-Charcoal-Pre-filter-Included/dp/B01DXYMBU6
• Timer: You can go cheap on this, but also consider a smart timer (like a Wemo) https://www.amazon.ca/Insight-Switch-Enabled-Compatible-Amazon/dp/B00EOEDJ9W
• Seeds: Jahseeds.ca - Canadian breeder, amazing beans, amazing price! Go with feminized seeds for your first round. https://jahseeds.ca/shop?olsPage=t%2Ffeminized-seeds
Extra accessories
• Pruning shears (seperate ones for trimming live plants and ones for harvesting) https://www.amazon.ca/Pruning-Gardening-Straight-Stainless-Precision/dp/B076HL5JJM
• a lighter (for sanitizing)
• a set of tweezers, for planting your sprouted seed
• some garden gloves
• rope ratchets for your lights
• zips ties for protecting things
• binder clips (for low stress training)
• plant ties (soft rubber and wire kind)
• watering can
• two pairs of measuring spoons for dry amendments
• a clip on fan and rotating fan (for air circulation over and under the canopy)
• markers and a pack of tag plant markers for identifying plants
• soil moisture https://www.amazon.ca/Soil-Moisture-Sensor-Meter-Hydrometer/dp/B014MJ8J2U
• paper towels (for germination)
• Bucket Head Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead Lid for 19 Litre (5 Gal.) Multi-Use Buckets great for gathering up the excess water and tipped soil) https://www.homedepot.ca/product/bucket-head-wet-dry-vacuum-powerhead-lid-for-19-litre-5-gal-multi-use-buckets/1000666690
• 3 five gallon buckets (1 for the buckethead vacuum and 2 for extra water reservoirs) and two lids
• 3 surge protector power bars
• Various AC power extension cables
• 1 trellis net (for ScrOG training)
• USB microscrope (used to check the trichomes at harvest - if you want you can also get an adapter so it plugs directly into your smartphone, as opposed to plugging it into a computer) https://www.amazon.ca/Jiusion-Magnification-Endoscope-Microscope-Compatible/dp/B06WD843ZM
• 62% Boveda packs for curing
• Mason jars for curing and storage
• hanging rack for drying (you can substitute this for a hanger and some plant ties)
• Duct tape
It's a little more expensive at the start, but this setup will pay for itself within two harvests. With this setup you can expect to yield between 8 to 12 oz every run, once you grow accustomed to the cycle.
In case anyone's interested:
Space tote parts:
135W UFO
2x LED Strips
2x 23gal Totes
2x 120mm fans
Mylar film
3gal fabric pot
Grow method:
Using /u/santacabrera's soil grow guide as a baseline
Vision Northern Lights Autoflower
94 days from sprout, 99 from seed
Fox Farms Happy Frog Soil
Lights 24/7
Fox Farms Trio Nutrients
Advanced Nutrients Hobbyist Growers Bundle supplments
Black strap molasses supplement
*6.5pH water, 1 gal every 2 days once in flowering
Fellow canuck! Welcome!
These are suggestions - feel free to ask more questions if you need anything.
Read this guide - I wish I had had something like this when I started: http://homegrow-pro.com/quantum-board-build-grow-tent/ Read this guide too: http://homegrow-pro.com/the-3x3-grow-tent-setup/
Essentials
Extra accessories
It's a little more expensive at the start, but this setup will pay for itself within two harvests. With this setup you can expect to yield between 8 to 12 oz every run, once you grow accustomed to the cycle.
Yes, i'm using Vivosun 3 gallon fabric pots. I LSTd as so far as I Scrogd, no tying down at all but toped 2-3 times a plant.
I'd avoid the root farm fabric pots -- they're overpriced. The 1.5Gal (small) costs $8, and the large is $13. Check out Amazon. You can get a 5-pack of 3 gal fabric pots with handles from Amazon for $16, and 5-pack of 5gal for $20.
Unfortunately, looks like they may have sold out of the 3gal and 5gal bags. I made my purchase a couple of weeks ago. They still have the 5-gal bags in beige, though, here.
VIVOSUN 48"x24"x60" Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent with Observation Window and Floor Tray for Indoor Plant Growing 2'x4' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dx13BbGGT8164
VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 300W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B4GQ6MO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Hz13BbPVVN2TK
This light is good for 2 plants but you’ll eventually want to add a second for your tent. You definitely can’t fill the tent with just this light, but it’ll get you started.
iPower 2-Pack 1/8 Inch 8-Feet Long Adjustable Heavy Duty Rope Clip Hanger, Reinforced Metal Internal Gears,150lb Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018WIOEDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wA13Bb58ZJ5GD
Century 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Programmable Timer - Dual Outlet (Indoor) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MVF16JG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XA13Bb9NQJDG1
Comfort Zone CZ6C 6-Inch 2-Speed Clip-On Fan (White, 2 Fans) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JLUZSPC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.E13Bb05JK7B1
247Garden 5-Pack 3 Gallon Grow Bags/Aeration Fabric Pots w/Handles (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JM3JAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VG13Bb7MGJS2R
https://www.oregonsonly.com/samples/
These are great nutrients and basically foolproof. This free sample kit will get you through 4 plants full grows. I love these nutrients and even now use them in a reservoir (which people claim you can’t do but works great).
Dr.meter 0.1pH PH002 High Accuracy pH Meter/pH Pen Tester with ATC LCD 0-14 pH Measurement Range (PH002 pH Meter for Water) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PU0W35K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fI13BbNRES1BK
That will get you started on your first grow or two. I recommend auto blue mystic from nirvana for your first run. They are very low smell while growing so you can get by without a carbon filter. They’re autos so you can leave the light on 24/7, and they finish fast. Also turns out a great finished product.
https://www.nirvanashop.com/marijuana-seeds/815-blue-mystic-autoflower.html
Less than $40 for 5 seeds and very discrete shipping.
When you have a bit more $ you can add on additional items. Eventually you’ll want to upgrade to PFD sun boards or quantum boards, but you’ll probably want to get a fan and filter first:
6" Inline Fan - 395 CFM Exhaust Duct Fan, Built-In Speed Controller, ETL Listed, Pre-Wired 6 FT Grounded Cord - Great Use In Grow Tent With Carbon Filters, Light Fixtures, Intake. Fits 6 Inch Ducts. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L0D0UEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TM13Bb5170NC1
Activated Charcoal Carbon Filter 6" x 16", Up to 400 CFM, Premium Grow Tent Odor Scrubber, 1.8" Extra Thick Layer of Top Grade Activated Australian Virgin Charcoal-Great for Hydroponics and Growing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0VN4I5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qN13BbEH9AG9W
Maybe you can upgrade to a 2x4 tray with reservoir so you can automate feeding.
If you don’t want autoflowers you can just do 12/12 from seed for faster harvest. https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-how-to-grow-cannabis-from-seed-under-12-12-lighting-n330
But I really recommend doing the auto blue mystic for your first round or two.
I am also old and remember my French buddy sometimes producing giant balls of delicious black hash "from Morocco". He would pinch bits off like it was clay and roll big spliffs. That's something I never see at dispensaries, I guess there are more efficient ways to process it now.
I purchased a set of bubble bags like these:
https://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLBBAG5X8-5-Gallon-Extractor-Waterproof/dp/B006C6NY3Q
The ice method seems messy and labor intensive, I'm considering this dry ice method for my first run:
http://www.growweedeasy.com/dry-ice-hash
If anyone has advice I would love to hear it. It would be neat to reduce my cabinet full of trim and B quality bud to something much more concentrated and delicious.
https://www.amazon.com/Bubble-Hash-Extractor-Gallon-micron/dp/B004XDY524
Used about an ounce of dried trim from my GG#4 harvest. Dried Overnight.
Pretty happy with the results given I only paid $30 for the bags.
If anyone is looking for the specific brand I used it's this one
>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006C6NY3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_UXGpxbH6X6YMH
Least year I was In the same position I tried growing for the first time and ended up growing 5 lbs of some low mids. I then went to Amazon and bought some bubble bags for hash for $30 (best $30 I've ever spent imo) https://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLBBAG5X8-5-Gallon-Extractor-Waterproof/dp/B006C6NY3Q your return will be around 15% if done correctly. Water and ice is all that's needed and you are gonna feel really nice with zips of hash on deck
I use them. Here is my container garden. I'll be buying 20 more for my hot peppers.
I like them a lot. I would definitely recommend them. I buy mine from Amazon and with free shipping from amazon prime, I get 5 for about $9.
7 gallons! 13 inches in diameter. These puppies: https://www.amazon.com/247Garden-5-Pack-Gallon-Aeration-Handles/dp/B013JFHMNK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499599241&sr=8-3&keywords=7+gallon+smart+pot
I get to keep them in the bags! I got them from amazon, they're specifically made to grow potatoes, so there is a little flap to check on the roots and get them out! They make cheaper ones without the flap. The nice thing about them is that they're easily to fold up and put away when the growing season is over.
My whole garden is on my balcony, so I understand needing to make the most out of the space. My FAVORITE thing are these planters but they're pretty spendy. I also have a couple of these (if you're interested, wait until the price drops to $25, it happens all the time, only suckers pay $40) which I'm going to use for my flowers and tomatoes once they're big enough. If I had unlimited funds for my garden I would totally buy a vertical stacker and a mobile garden, plus like a million of these pots to go around my balcony!
decent bags
https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Pots-12100-Fabric-Raised/dp/B007BVKDZI?th=1
I just found these. I haven't heard of them before. I wish it wasn't already mid-April. I wonder if it's too late to get some...
How long have you had yours? How long do they last?
E: https://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLGROWBAG15X5-Plant-Bag-15-Gallon/dp/B01LW87YZ7/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=cloth%2Braised%2Bbed&qid=1555697040&s=gateway&sr=8-11&th=1
I think that is closer to what you meant.
Still "technically" way to early here in CO but if you have enough space and good light there's no reason you can't start now. I'm trying Smartpots for the first time this year, plus a few knockoff smartpots.
They air prune the roots so you don't have to worry about them getting root bound. The roots also get more oxygen. I'm considering doing a side by side comparison to see if they do grow faster or healthier.
I'm even going to try a watermelon soon out of morbid curiosity. I've always started them indoors but never this early. It'll probably fail...or maybe I'll have July watermelons :)
I make bubble hash with all of mine. These are the bags i have. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006C6NY3Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Perlite would help get more air to those roots.
Any home improvement store has it for under 30 bucks.
I would also get better pots or some 5 gallon buckets and drill some holes in them or go to amazon and get some mesh pots. Maybe also go get some better soil because yours looks a little barky. Anyway best of luck to you. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HLA2MVM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497413087&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=5+gallon+disposable+pots&dpPl=1&dpID=41SnyA1tzFL&ref=plSrch
This spring I started a garden on my deck in Philadelphia. This was really the first time I gardened anything seriously and I’ve enjoyed myself immensely. Skip to the bottom for the album of it all.
I primarily started my plants from seeds without researching how they grow:
I quickly realized that I needed to be creative about how to manage these plants as a lot of them grow out instead of staying compact. Once the plants outgrew their medium sized pots, I needed a different solution. The major unlock for me was finding CaliKim's container gardening videos on YouTube that recommended planter bags. She also has a great method of making cage trellises that work perfectly in the bags she recommended.
With this starting point I was able to get these plants into a compact space and still be able to thrive. Because I’ve got everything on top of each other there is some inter-mingling but for the most part things stay in their cages.
My deck faces south and with the egregious Philadelphia summer I sometimes have to water twice a day to keep everything happy. I have done a lot of pruning to keep the plants reigned in and not way overgrow their plot.
As the project progressed I realized I needed bamboo stakes to stabilize the cages and my non caged plants, and a few other random items listed below:
The watermelon needed hammocks to fend off gravity in this system, pole around YouTube for different ways people have done this
In my research I got disheartened several times because many said growing watermelon or cucumber or squash in a compact space is extremely challenging and arguably not worth it. At that point I had already started the plants and I decided to give it a try anyway. To my delight things have turned out very well, and I wanted to share with any other urban gardeners who think they don’t have enough space for veggies.
Next year I would grow more cucumbers and cage them instead of stake them (or maybe both). For the winter my plan is to leave the bags and soil outside and see how they hold up. It seems like they are able to handle snow / excess moisture without too much issue.
https://imgur.com/gallery/jCqiEQH
I'm not familiar with growing pumpkin so I'm not sure about that. But you can buy these for the tomatoes and jalapenos: 247Garden 5-Pack 15 Gallon Grow Bags/Aeration Fabric Pots w/Handles (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JFHMQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_o8W0Cb3CCPTGM
15 gal would be a good size for tomatoes, and 5 or 10 gal for peppers (I'm not sure on size for peppers, I hope someone who knows can confirm a good size in this post).
I'm also not familiar with spinach, but if they are able to grow in rather shallow containers (like 6 inches in height), then you can find cheap rectangular planters at the dollar store. They also have round pots that are up to 12" in height. If you go to their baskets section, you can find bigger containers. Just be sure to drill or poke holes at the bottom. Hope that helps!
Get thee some bubble bags, and turn it into hash.
Yea I've been looking at them.
Great job! I was trying to zoom in to check what all you have there.. I spy strawberry, peppers, lettuce, beans, and tomato? The tomatoes may be the one thing you'd want to definitely move to their own pots or the ground. The more room, the healthier and more productive. After exhaustive research, I am doing my tomatoes in these this year: https://www.amazon.com/247Garden-5-Pack-Gallon-Aeration-Handles/dp/B013JFHMQ2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=4X3ZZQI86GKZ&
I did my peppers in pots (and crammed together) last year, and they did pretty well. Not sure how they'll do with strawberries (unfortunately, I don't have a lot of experience with strawberries yet). Lettuce and peppers are good companion plants (Google companion plants.. it's a beautiful world of vegtable relationships and being able to crammed things together for good reason).
Beans are good companion plants to most plants, but you gotta watch their vines.
I think that's all I got for ya! Happy gardening!
I bought these on amazon
1. 2 full(to top of jar) qt jars of dry oats totalling 8 full qt jars dry oat
2. Placed in 5 gallon bucket with screw top lid
Bucket Companion 5 gal. and 3 gal. Screw Top Bucket Lid in Black
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bucket-Companion-5-gal-and-3-gal-Screw-Top-Bucket-Lid-in-Black-LD5GRLBK006/303808738
3. Boiled bane Marie full of water
4. Added 2 heaping tablespoons of gypsum
5. Blended dry oats and gypsum by hand
6. At roaring boil, added water to bucket containing oats/gypsum
7. Used large whisk to blend water/gypsum/oat mixture and within 30-45 seconds secured screw top lid on bucket
8. Started timer for 2 hrs and let sit in sun undisturbed.
9. At 2 hr mark, removed lid stirred with wisk, poured out in screen and let drain, spread out evenly
10. NOT OFFICIAL! shuffled oats by hand to expose wet sides to air/sun every 10-20 minutes for 1-2 hrs..removed obvious expoloded oats
11. Placed 2 full qt jars of prepped oats in bags
Root Mushroom Farm-20 Count Mushroom Growing Bags/Mushroom Spawn Bags, 0.2 Micron Filter, 3 Mil Polypropylene, Middle Size 5" X 5" X 19" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JZ66B8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Bc1gDb698WCMP
Weighed bag including contents: 5lbs total
12. Yield was 6 bags
13. Impulse sealed each bag and let sit approx 3.5 days before inoculation
Zone 9B (Orlando)
I've been using some smaller fabric pots for about a year now. They're great because they're lightweight and flexible! However, I've noticed a lot of... either moss or mold on the outside of them as things have been heating up this year. My plants are all outside and I water them every day, so it may be that I am keeping them so wet (I'm doing flowering plants), maybe your herbs will do better?
I'm barely a novice gardener so I'm not sure what could be done to prevent this, or if it's not common and I just messed up! But that has been my experience with fabric planters so far. All the reviews on Amazon said they had no trouble with mold so I went for it! It might just be how often I water my plants/letting them sit in the rain/the extreme sunlight they receive on my very very sunny balcony.
Good luck!!
EDIT: Here are the pots I got: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B013JFHMNK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Something like this - https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Premium-Thichkened-Non-woven-Aeration/dp/B00TF9E4UO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1524860567&sr=8-9&keywords=non+woven+pots
I used the All in One Mushroom Grow Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NHYUMQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6hlhDbKMHQC3V
Thats what I was thinking but there already substrate in the bag https://www.amazon.com/All-One-Mushroom-Grow-Bag/dp/B00NHYUMQ8 , so it would not be wrong if i broke it up and add more substrate? and what substrate do you recommend and how much? Sorry for all the questions this is m first time.
Never mentioned either of those things.
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Gallon-Fabric-Grow-Bags/dp/B00HLA2MVM
I don't much get the raised beds. Why not eliminate the cost of the wood and just build up the soil the same height over the entire area you have the raised beds? Soil is cheaper than cedar in my area.
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I moved to an area that does not have good soil, so I was forced to explore options. I opted for air pots instead of raised beds. A 7 gallon bag will hold 2-3 tomato plants. Filled with organic soil, I'm at $6 per bag. It was 1/2 the cost of a raised bed. I'm also plan to move in less than 2 years, and these will travel with me much easier than a raised bed.
Thanks!
Yes, I'm definitely lacking in table space. It's top of the list for next summer!
Link to the bags for anyone interested
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007BVKDZI/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013JFHMNK
It’s really really easy and the bags are cheapish for what you get out of it.
These and a couple 20lb bags of ice and stir.
iPower GLBBAG5X8 Bubble Hash Bag, 5-Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006C6NY3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VoyEDbEBK181S
Some of my favorite things.
Iso hash sucks, especially with trim. A bubble bag set is cheaper than you'd think, you can get a 5 piece for $24. I think that would be the way to go.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013JM3J9E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I forgot to ask what size. Here is a 5-pack of 7 gallon smart pots for $8.95. You should be able to hunt around Amazon and find different sizes with comparable prices if you need something bigger or smaller. Cheers!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JFHMNK/ref=asc_df_B013JFHMNK5188235/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B013JFHMNK&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193142362025&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=785766314031095339&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033371&hvtargid=pla-307774400319
Here is the bag.
So basically once fully colonized just lay it flat down and slice the top open so they can grow out? Should I have it in a fruiting chamber and be giving it mist and fanning as well during this period? Then dunk for 24hr and put it back in?
Thanks for the help
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I found these biodegradable bags on Amazon that I'm using this year. 400 bags for $10. Link if anyone is curious.
If you're that paranoid, just buy these.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078N75MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kSeSCb2S8WRQJ
Ice water extraction is pretty easy. You can get a set of 7 bags for $26 and the only other things you'll need are ice, water, 5 gallon bucket, wooden spoon and flower.
May I suggest : https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Premium-Thichkened-Non-woven-Aeration/dp/B00TF9E9PY?th=1
This website has all the info you're going to need for your jade plant.
You can start a new plant from each one of those leaves if you wanted to. To do that, I would cut off a leaf at its base, apply a root starter, and then plant it in a succulent mix soil. A little plant should pop up within two weeks. However, if you're already seeing new growth just plant that Larry into some soil like /u/dirtyhippielady said.
Jade plants are absolute tanks so I have little doubt she'll survive. Always err on the side of too little water when it comes to Jades though, they don't need much. If you're worried about drainage I would recommend a smart pot. Cheers🍻
Lol whoops ignore that last post. Thought u meant the soil for some reason.
You mean the pots or the U stakes?
These are the 7 gallon fabric pots I have been using for a long time now. Much cheaper than name brand smart pots. Was kind of tough to find a big enough runoff tray for them. But I did find some (14" I think) and they're super heavy duty and will last multiple grows.
https://www.amazon.com/247Garden-5-Pack-Gallon-Aeration-Handles/dp/B013JFHMNK/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1526047196&sr=1-4&keywords=7+gallon+fabric+pot
And these are the stakes I use.
https://www.amazon.com/GardenMate-100-Pack-ANTI-RUST-HEAVY-DUTY-Galvanized/dp/B00PQL7JJ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526047250&sr=8-2&keywords=u+stake
That bag of stakes will last you a VERY long time. They're also nice for putting the strain name on.
Nice, I have a fusion tent on the way, should be here Thursday! 3x3x6.5. How do you like it?
Where did you get the smart pots if you don't mind? I'm still searching for some, haven't pulled the gun on an order yet. Considering this 5 pack right now.
How long did it take for your order from Crop Kings? I've been waiting for what feels like ever hah.
Those are some expensive smart pots. I ordered these.
You may want more light for flower. you could get by with 2 but would benefit from 2 higher powered models. i flowered 2 autos in a 2 x 2.5' with 2 x Mars 300W LEDs and have decided to replace them for current run.
don't forget about ventilation, you will need an inline fan and carbon filter. i would recommend a 4" apollo or ventech (with speed controllers) and 4" phresh carbon filter.
for some reason people have been hating on phresh filters ("over hyped"), but I can tell you from experience... I bought a cheap-o fan and filter and had to replace both within a couple weeks. no issues/scent whatsoever since replacing with phresh & ventech.
I use mason jars. I also have bought sterile bags from amazon. Autoclave bags.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZMWW58/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are the ones I bought. Absolutely zero complaints and the quality is obvious. They go 220 micron (work bag) to 190, 160, 120, 90, 73, 45, and 25.
Oil definitely looks good! Let me know how it works out :)
What's planted in there? I'm growing tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini in containers, and those look a little small.
I bought some of these in various sizes, because I think they'll be easier to store over winter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NHYUMQ8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Maybe take something sharp, like an ice pick, and poke a few holes near the bottom. If water pours out you'll know the issue. These are the pots I use. I think they are made of felt.
Thank you for the reply. What's the name of the full-size papaya on a dwarf tree? I grabbed a papaya plant with two other little siblings attached to it for $5 from a Thai lady in August and got them through winter here (North Florida) and just recently planted them in the ground about a month ago. At the time of my purchase I didn't know anything about papayas but then read about the different flower types and that they don't transplant very well. I'm noticing two of the three plants haven't established a strong root zone and wobble pretty easily once I transplanted them so I can see why they say they don't transplant well, and I can see from your comment that this has probably happened to you as well. Hopefully they'll make it through, but if not I'll have learned my lesson and will be ready to try some of your techniques for next spring (starting them in the fall for a spring transplant).
I'm looking for the large size papayas as my wife loves to use them green for papaya salads ("som tam", she's from Thailand), but don't have a ton of yard space, so if you can recommend any dwarfs that grow well for you I'm all ears.
Regarding the fabric pots, do you think the roots will penetrate through these fabric pots? I use these a bunch for other plants and I'd be open to just throwing them into the ground come spring next year if that means they'll have a better chance of surviving transplant. I just don't know if the roots can penetrate these well enough or not. I guess I could see if any of my current potted plants in these have been able to establish roots on the bottom side successfully or not. If not, I have a meat tenderizer (this guy) that could probably make some pretty decent holes! haha.
Here’s what I recently bought. A little more than the 20 bucks i thought it was, but it works great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W31HX68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P4.RBbKYYF90Z
I'm not sure what that term is. I injected spores into one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/All-One-Mushroom-Grow-Bag/dp/B00NHYUMQ8/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499558906&sr=8-3&keywords=grow+bag+mushroom
And once the bottom was all covered in mycelium, I mixed it all up.
I've used this one successfully. I followed the directions until it wasn't getting enough air. Tons of aerial mycelium then fuzzy side pinning. Once it started pinning I cut the bag away completely and stuck it in a bin with a clear top upside down. It fruited from all sides like a giant brf cake. I just misted it a few times a day.
Seemed to work really well. I don't think it would have fruited as well if I left it in the bag.
Now my favorite is to make grain jars. Then mix them in a coir and worm castings mix once colonized.
https://www.amazon.com/All-One-Mushroom-Grow-Bag/dp/B00NHYUMQ8
Check Freecycle & craigslist & next door. Also there’s several Bay Area recycling centers with pot spots that people can swap pots at. Once things get going I’ve had good luck with these.
https://smile.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Premium-Thichkened-Non-woven-Aeration/dp/B00VWU2UDC
I like the so-called grow bag.
1-2 year old trees usually aren't ready for a bonsai pot yet and should be planted in a larger training pot or the ground.
If you want to buy bonsai pots online, you'll spend more on shipping than the actual pot. Try looking up a local bonsai club or convention. Sometimes a local artist making pots is the best bang for your buck, or they'll sell used pots for a good price.
Edit: If you're just talking about training pots instead of clay bonsai pots. These bulb pans are my favorite. You can also get pond baskets or grow bags
TBH I've done hydro, a bit of coco, synthetics in soil, and organics in both soil and coco. From what I've found, the best way to get through to harvest with minimal issues is to run Autoflowers in amended soil. Something like Roots Organic Original Soil or Foxfarm Ocean Forest will get you one helluva start, there's enough soil to get the plant fed through the first 30 days or so, it could get you through more/less time if you're using a bigger/smaller pot size. IE you could start your plant in a solo cup, transplant into a 2 or 3 gallon through veg, then drop that 2 or 3 gallon pot into a 5 gallon when it's time to flower. (I'm using autoflower timescale just for reference) The roots will grow through the smaller pot to reach into the soil that's in the bigger pot. This works because the fabric isn't what prunes the roots, it's the air that does the root pruning.
You can get a 5 pack of 2 gallon or 3 gallon Fabric Pots for ~$9or a 5 pack or 5 gallon or 7 gallon fabric pots for ~$10 on amazon.
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There are a few reasons I prefer growing with organic/amended soil, like:
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Obviously this is about what works best for you, and you may switch it up down the road to give something else a try, but this is what works for me.
Root Mushroom Farm-Mushroom Spawn/Growing Bags(20 Count), 0.2 Micron Filter, Middle Size 5" X 5" X 19",Multiple Choices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JZ66B8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tjB7BbFVXRY88 would these work good instead of jars?
https://www.amazon.com/BUBBLEBAGDUDE-Bubble-Bags-Gallon-Bag/dp/B00LLXTOUM/ref=asc_df_B00LLXTOUM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167140116641&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10855203924151880539&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003417&hvtargid=pla-305624248730&psc=1
15 inch 10 gallon bags
247Garden 5-Pack 10 Gallon Grow Bags/Aeration Fabric Pots w/Handles (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JM3J9E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3RDZCbP1ZM5BE
I was more talking of this. You put it on the bottom, around your pot in a "O" shape. Should be enough to heat your bucket.
I recommande you to take this pots for a better handling and to let the roots breath.
A few things:
Likely referring to this one: http://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Horticulture-Gallon-Essence-Extractor/dp/B00U2YZDE2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451845354&sr=8-3&keywords=bubble+bag
Colonisation time is your main consideration there, beyond what can fit in your pressure cooker. The reason half-pint jars are used for the PF tek instead of pint jars is that the larger jar colonises slower. Slower means less efficiency and more of a chance contamination will take hold in the unused real-estate.
Grain bags in combination with a grain tek were a great upgrade for me. You can fit more in them, they compress into the pressure cooker more, and working with grain will allow you to do grain-to-grain transfers which will shave a week off your future colonies as the spores are already germinated and allow you to use one syringe indefinitely.
I only ever washed it once.
These are the ones I used. (Sorry if the link doesn't work)
https://www.amazon.com/BUBBLEBAGDUDE-Bubble-Bags-Gallon-Bag/dp/B00LLXTOUM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=288RC92BIR5ZX&keywords=bubble+bags&qid=1555431854&s=gateway&sprefix=bubble+bag&sr=8-3
I think they’re easy! Last year was my first year trying.
I got a seed potato sampler from Annie’s: https://www.anniesheirloomseeds.com/annies-heirloom-potato-sampler-may-delivery/
I just got a catalog from High Mowing, and will probably try their varieties this year. https://www.highmowingseeds.com/vegetables/potatoes.html
The patio ones I did were in cloth grow bags: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JM3JSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bQO2DbXGJ9K51
I used some soil/compost mix that I had delivered for filling beds, but I’m sure a standard bagged potting mix would be perfectly fine. Plant the potatoes in 6 inches of soil (probably with the bag scrunched down for light to get in), then as the potato plant grows, add solid so only a few inches of greens are exposed. Make sure the tubers stay covered - this will cause the potatoes to turn green, which will make you sick. That doesn’t make all the potatoes bad, just the green ones.
So- it isn’t going to be cheaper than buying store potatoes. $10 gets you a ton of potatoes at Costco. But you get a potato that you literally cannot buy at the store. These are incredibly tasty.
Look the same to me, and thanks for the link, I'm probably going to get these for my next grow, they're even cheaper and look the same but have handles and good reviews.
Not really, this is year number 2. I put each plant in a 5 gallon grow bag. I just didn't know if they were going to produce flowers this year since I haven't added fertilizer . Somehow two more have popped up away from the bags so it has spread quite a bit. I'm also finally getting some Gulf Fritillary caterpillers!
Easiest method would be to use a grow bag
A more difficult approach is to have a separate grow bed for just mint. Otherwise, the roots will take over your system.
The absolute minimum? that would be blender hash. The best way to do it is to buy these http://www.amazon.com/Bubble-Hash-Extractor-Gallon-micron/dp/B004XDY524 faily cheap, great product!