EarthTainer 2 versus 3 thoughts

SaberTooth · January 19, 2011

I've been thinking about the new earthtainer 3 design. I like the idea of the limited waste material and the double walled benefit to reduce heat on the roots. I just have a concern about the strength of the support around the wicking basket holding up after soil is added and am wondering how sturdy the pea fence would be attached to the top of the container.

Having said that, I am almost finished building three of the E2s and am thinking about a modification. Instead of throwing away the top portion of the container used to create the airation bench, why not cut the top lip down about an inch and drop the rest into the main tainer to form the double wall? I was thinking about using 4 bolts with spacers on the long sides to prevent the colapse of the inner wall when soil gets added. Would this be an improvement or not? Would it be better to leave the seperation or put some type of insulation between the two walls?

I intend to try some pretty vigous varieties this year and have concerns about the glamos cage design holding up and not bending at the legs and falling over due to the weight of the cage extension, plants and fruits. It is my experiemental year with containers.

Thoughts?

January 19, 2011	#1
SaberTooth Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31	EarthTainer 2 versus 3 thoughts I've been thinking about the new earthtainer 3 design. I like the idea of the limited waste material and the double walled benefit to reduce heat on the roots. I just have a concern about the strength of the support around the wicking basket holding up after soil is added and am wondering how sturdy the pea fence would be attached to the top of the container. Having said that, I am almost finished building three of the E2s and am thinking about a modification. Instead of throwing away the top portion of the container used to create the airation bench, why not cut the top lip down about an inch and drop the rest into the main tainer to form the double wall? I was thinking about using 4 bolts with spacers on the long sides to prevent the colapse of the inner wall when soil gets added. Would this be an improvement or not? Would it be better to leave the seperation or put some type of insulation between the two walls? I intend to try some pretty vigous varieties this year and have concerns about the glamos cage design holding up and not bending at the legs and falling over due to the weight of the cage extension, plants and fruits. It is my experiemental year with containers. Thoughts?