I've come to the conclusion... - Page 2

fonseca · July 15, 2016

I consider my sub-irrigated containers to be a form of passive hydro, but that is debatable as there are no dissolved nutrients in the reservoir, just water.

Ed of Somis · July 16, 2016

I have learned to be careful on using terms correctly when it comes to the container medium used. "Soil" is a term that denotes a medium that is taken from the ground. Thus, "potting soil" is generally created by a novice gardener to save money...instead of buying commercial mixes or ingredients for making your own mix. Funny though...I have actually seen a commercial business sell potting soil. It is commonly misunderstood. Simply stated...it is always a mistake to scoop up soil from your backyard and stick it in a pot to grow something. There are many reasons for this being a mistake. I always advise folks to think about creating a free draining mix for their containers. You can find very technical info about this on another gardening website. As an acquaintance once said..."you can grow in a pot of marbles if you water and feed enough".

Ricky Shaw · July 17, 2016

I've come to the conclusion...

That I don't like growing squash and zuch in containers. Moreover, I don't even like to eat them much. They're spiny and difficult to water and drink ferts like there's no tomorrow, the feral cats of gardening.

SharonRossy · July 18, 2016

I've grown cucumbers in containers and they do really well and eggplants do better in containers than in ground.

Ricky Shaw · July 19, 2016

I've come to the conclusion that I truly enjoy the time spent hand watering and pruning, and have abandoned the idea of an automated drip next year.

Jetstar · July 19, 2016

Ricky Shaw, I also enjoy watering my grow bag plants every day it gives me achance to examine each plants health & make sure if there is any insect problems I'm able to stop it quickly before they ruin the plant.

Nematode · July 19, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Shaw

I've come to the conclusion that I truly enjoy the time spent hand watering and pruning, and have abandoned the idea of an automated drip next year.

My drip is a few years old, and needs a make over.
Plugged emitters, emitters that drain when they shouldnt etc.

July 15, 2016	#1
fonseca Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 205	I consider my sub-irrigated containers to be a form of passive hydro, but that is debatable as there are no dissolved nutrients in the reservoir, just water.

July 16, 2016	#2
Ed of Somis Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somis, Ca Posts: 649	I have learned to be careful on using terms correctly when it comes to the container medium used. "Soil" is a term that denotes a medium that is taken from the ground. Thus, "potting soil" is generally created by a novice gardener to save money...instead of buying commercial mixes or ingredients for making your own mix. Funny though...I have actually seen a commercial business sell potting soil. It is commonly misunderstood. Simply stated...it is always a mistake to scoop up soil from your backyard and stick it in a pot to grow something. There are many reasons for this being a mistake. I always advise folks to think about creating a free draining mix for their containers. You can find very technical info about this on another gardening website. As an acquaintance once said..."you can grow in a pot of marbles if you water and feed enough".

July 17, 2016	#3
Ricky Shaw Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro Posts: 1,910	I've come to the conclusion... That I don't like growing squash and zuch in containers. Moreover, I don't even like to eat them much. They're spiny and difficult to water and drink ferts like there's no tomorrow, the feral cats of gardening.

July 18, 2016	#4
SharonRossy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,140	I've grown cucumbers in containers and they do really well and eggplants do better in containers than in ground.

July 19, 2016	#5
Ricky Shaw Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro Posts: 1,910	I've come to the conclusion that I truly enjoy the time spent hand watering and pruning, and have abandoned the idea of an automated drip next year.

July 19, 2016	#6
Jetstar Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 308	Ricky Shaw, I also enjoy watering my grow bag plants every day it gives me achance to examine each plants health & make sure if there is any insect problems I'm able to stop it quickly before they ruin the plant.