Grow bags - Page 2

2gengh · February 19, 2017

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Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Rain Gutter Grow System

OMG. I feel like a dummy! hahahahaha. I am using microfiber for wicking. I made a test pot today..

encore · February 19, 2017

rggs 5 gal. buckets,

encore · February 19, 2017

should probably move this to the growing in containers, section.

Gardeneer · February 19, 2017

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Originally Posted by encore

should probably move this to the growing in containers, section.

THIS SHOULD BE FINE. The forum is called GENERAL DISCUSSIONS.

2gengh · February 19, 2017

Are those sitting on guttering? They look wonderful! What do you use for wicking?

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Originally Posted by encore

rggs 5 gal. buckets,

encore · February 20, 2017

yes they are sitting on gutters, i use mesh cups with landscaping fabric wrapped around them then stuck thru. hole in bottom of bucket.

encore · February 20, 2017

here's a picture of it starting out.

encore · February 20, 2017

another early pic.

2gengh · February 20, 2017

Are the mesh cups the same as net pots? I have looked at net pots and the largest is only 3 " Is that what you use or something other?

2gengh · February 20, 2017

Ok.. I have found larger net pots for the wicking.. What size do you have in. your buckets and do you find that they wick water just fine.

Gardeneer · February 20, 2017

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Originally Posted by 2gengh

Ok.. I have found larger net pots for the wicking.. What size do you have in. your buckets and do you find that they wick water just fine.

I could be wrong but I think that those buckets are no different from regular buckets except for the holes to get air into the roots.
Probably you can make your own by a hole saw.

2gengh · February 20, 2017

Ok. I found 6" mesh pots to put in the bottom of my grow bags They are 5 gal bags
So I think the 6" mesh pots in the bottom sitting in the gutter system will work fine.
My husband was very impressed with your system. He is building my benches
And gutter system this weekend. I am excited.

encore · February 21, 2017

i use 3 inch mesh cups , go to larry hall's rain gutter grow system, should find everything you need to know and how to do it.---tom

encore · February 21, 2017

also if you go to the Growing in containers section on the forum here you should find helpful information.

2gengh · February 21, 2017

Thanks

February 19, 2017	#18
encore Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2015 Location: wisconsin Posts: 536	should probably move this to the growing in containers, section.

February 20, 2017	#21
encore Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2015 Location: wisconsin Posts: 536	yes they are sitting on gutters, i use mesh cups with landscaping fabric wrapped around them then stuck thru. hole in bottom of bucket.

February 20, 2017	#24
2gengh Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 20	Are the mesh cups the same as net pots? I have looked at net pots and the largest is only 3 " Is that what you use or something other?

February 21, 2017	#28
encore Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2015 Location: wisconsin Posts: 536	i use 3 inch mesh cups , go to larry hall's rain gutter grow system, should find everything you need to know and how to do it.---tom