Can a soil container have clear sides?

sanyard

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #1

So i just found something lying around outside to use as a grow container for my plant. It was one of those big plastic water bottles, looks about the same size as a bucket. Theres only one problem. The sides are clear and let in light. Will mold form? Does a grow container have to have light-blocking sides?

 

GrowingfortheGold

New Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #2

No pots can let light through. If this happens the roots that are exposed to the light will turn green and die.

 

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desertflower

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #3

Light is bad for the roots.

Just cover it up with duct tape or something like that

 

IceWaterBong87

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #4

NOPE u cant use it ive read it many times not to use it cuz of lights hitting the roots id say just put duct tape to block light out

 

sanyard

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #5

Sounds good guys. Rep to you all.

 

Silky Shagsalot

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #6

nahh, light don't turn your roots green. the light will grow algae.

 

dr.skunkfunk

Active Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #7

light on roots will for sure turn the roots green.. and grow algae as well.

flat white spray paint or tape or whatever..

goodluck

 

CrackerJax

New Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #8

And that's why they invented duct tape. wrap it and use it. You can leave a thin vertical strip clear down one side (about 1/2 inch) to gauge moisture later on, just keep the strip pointed north ...