Finally got my SIPs and AWS up and running! - Page 2

Worth1 · April 30, 2013

Looks nice Charlie.

Worth

tlintx · May 2, 2013

I've been trying to decide between drip and SIP. This thread has been awesome. Thank you for detailing your journey so far!

Fat Charlie · May 3, 2013

They're different systems, and terrain dictates. I wanted the SIPs because it's got more of a "groundwater always being there" effect than "always needing to be watered." But because of the equipment I had on hand and where I put them, drip was the way to go.

tlintx · May 3, 2013

I think - and I could be totally wrong - that a container in contact with the ground is more forgiving as far as soil mix goes?

I love the idea of SIP, but it's very attractive to be able use a part compost mix (no Promix available for me). I have some SIPs already, so I think I will set up a few different options just to see what works here.

Haven't found much information on using a wick system with the pots in contact with the ground - I'm thinking most of my water would get wicked into the ground. Which wouldn't be the end of the world, just defeat the purpose somewhat.

I'm finding, in my SIPs with a small reservoir, that tomatoes drink a LOT!

Tl

April 30, 2013	#16
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Looks nice Charlie. Worth

May 2, 2013	#17
tlintx Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SeTx Posts: 881	I've been trying to decide between drip and SIP. This thread has been awesome. Thank you for detailing your journey so far!

May 3, 2013	#18
Fat Charlie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NewHampshire Zone 5a Posts: 83	They're different systems, and terrain dictates. I wanted the SIPs because it's got more of a "groundwater always being there" effect than "always needing to be watered." But because of the equipment I had on hand and where I put them, drip was the way to go.