Topsy Tervy Aeropaunics?

I'm trying to find some kind of sheet or material that would allow roots to grow upside down. Kind of like the topsy-turvy tomato planter they always have commercials for; except for it be porous enough to not hold water and still support the root structure of the plant. So I can just attach sprayers at different layers of the material for the aero part of the setup. If anyone can come up with some suggestions I would greatly appreciate it! I'll post pics once I make it as well.
 

rojotierra

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what about a small plastic bucket and lid? make small hole in lid that stalk will grow out of. Also small drainage holes. then drill small hole in top(actually bottem of bucket-top when upside down) to drop in drippers or sprayers .
 

rojotierra

Member
you will need something that will hold water for a little time before draining completely.. torn up or shredded rockwool would work great i think dripper for 5 min would saturate a 2.5 gallon bucket full of rockwool. dripper on for 5 min- off for hour (or something like that)
 

rojotierra

Member
u could make a closed loop system too. just make a small catch(rez) for draining water-have small pump located there to pump water to drippers. change about once a week.
 
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