SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

Tim Fox

Tim Fox

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STPM said:
I read through this entire thread which I learned a lot from. Has anyone tried that sopping wet soil routine with an air bubbler referenced by Tim Fox at the beginning? I don't think it would work with SIPs since they couldn't wick that much up to make it that sopping? Just wondering.
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my goodness,, thats so long ago, I completely forgot about that,, i hope someone else may know,, i moved onto commercially built sips for my little grow cab
 
meangreengrowinmachine

meangreengrowinmachine

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STPM said:
You can get food grade diatomaceous earth real cheap. I put 1/2 tbs in a gallon of spring water to drink it as it is the best source of silica, which promotes healthy bones. It makes your hair and nails grow quicker. One site recommended it as a silica supplement for plants that grow under LEC lights (since they are supposed to grow quick under said lights), as it helps in cell generation. Since SIPs promote growth as well you guys may benefit from adding some in your res water.

I say in your res water because the body at least does not absorb silicon dioxide itself but it reacts with water to produce orthosilicic acid slowly over time. The stomach acid helps to convert it, but overall silicon is poorly absorbed in the body. If the same is true in plants having it slowly being dissolved in the water would be most effective.

And yes per the OP, people sprinkle it across their doorways to keep pests out. It is supposed to be good for bedbugs. One can sprinkle it one one's plants to keep bugs off, but not on a flowering plant outside so as to be careful to not hurt the bees.
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thanks for the contribution man! i think i will give my SIPs some of this today! maybe add some aloe, molasses and cal mag too! One thing if you are new to SIPs... be ready for some TREES ...just wow!! lol
 
meangreengrowinmachine

meangreengrowinmachine

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hmm should i be lifting mine? i kinda have the screens drilled through the lids that are attached to the base sooo i dont know that, that is possible atm.. maybe a modification upon chopping or the next build
 
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Mrbagmaster

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it brings back so many memories about the grow box. i miss my first two crops.
3 bucket hydroponic system with 400 watt metal halide and the 15 bucket system unter 1000 watt metal halide.
wish i could grow again.
 
Humanrob

Humanrob

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I took the first SIPs I built (39 pages ago on this thread...) and recommissioned them for outdoor use. They were a bit tall and bulky for my tent, they are 14 gallon bins sitting in 18 gallon bins. Now they have tomatoes in them, and I'm wondering how many of you outdoor SIP users cover the soil on your SIPs? I think its Earthbox (?) that does that, just wondering if its beneficial?

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I threw together a couple of fresh SIPs for an unplanned indoor summer grow, simple #7 fabric pots over 10 gallon bins. They were root bound and going through some sort of shock, so I'm hoping the mix of fresh soil, warmer weather, and SIP goodness will turn them around.

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ttystikk

ttystikk

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Humanrob said:
I took the first SIPs I built (39 pages ago on this thread...) and recommissioned them for outdoor use. They were a bit tall and bulky for my tent, they are 14 gallon bins sitting in 18 gallon bins. Now they have tomatoes in them, and I'm wondering how many of you outdoor SIP users cover the soil on your SIPs? I think its Earthbox (?) that does that, just wondering it its beneficial?

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I threw together a couple of fresh SIPs for an unplanned indoor summer grow, simple #7 fabric pots over 10 gallon bins. They were root bound and going through some sort of shock, so I'm hoping the mix of fresh soil, warmer weather, and SIP goodness will turn them around.

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I'd cover the soil just to reduce moisture loss and keep it cooler in the sun.
 
PDX Joe

PDX Joe

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Humanrob said:
I took the first SIPs I built (39 pages ago on this thread...) and recommissioned them for outdoor use. They were a bit tall and bulky for my tent, they are 14 gallon bins sitting in 18 gallon bins. Now they have tomatoes in them, and I'm wondering how many of you outdoor SIP users cover the soil on your SIPs? I think its Earthbox (?) that does that, just wondering it its beneficial?

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I threw together a couple of fresh SIPs for an unplanned indoor summer grow, simple #7 fabric pots over 10 gallon bins. They were root bound and going through some sort of shock, so I'm hoping the mix of fresh soil, warmer weather, and SIP goodness will turn them around.

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Definitely cover them. You'll save a ton of water. You can also grow a mycelium mat under the cover to help break down any organic nutrients you're adding.
 
Tim Fox

Tim Fox

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Weedy willy said:
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its been 25 years since i grew with bulbs,, back then i never added cal mag to my flood drain,,, but now that i grow with cobs,, the plants are always cal mag hungry children,, and cant seem to get enough of it,,,
on my next grow i am going to water down my sip with cal mag already in the inital mix,, and every watering till about mid flower
 
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