SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

GrassBurner

GrassBurner

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Nwtexan said:
Those are cool! Thanks for sending. How do you run your grow? Single plant per container?
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I think 2 plants is the sweet spot at first. If you are an experienced grower, you could probably grow 6 per container with proper training. I put 5 seedlings in 1, and 4 in another, in a 2x4 cabinet. Trainwreck is the first word that comes to mind :lol: I've only been growing about a year, so I just wasn't ready. They grew fast, and got huge. Fan leaves were double the size of the first grow. Ive had to defoliate so much. I supercropped them when they rocketed into my lights, and culled 4 of them. I think I have them somewhat under control :wall:
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Here are 2 plants in a patio picker
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GrassBurner

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Yeah both my tent heights are 72". You using led's? The plants going crazy are the only one's if had height issues with. But I typically mainline.
 
Nwtexan

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This is all theoretical at this point. I currently have my plants in 7G airpots. they are a couple of weeks from harvest. I have 4 clones in 3G pots ready to go into flower once these finish. My plan is to transplant them into whatever containers i use, whether they be just the totes with drainage and water halos on timer/pup for watering(current system) or SIPS. I'm thinking it might be good to try the tubs first with my current system. I could always convert them into a SIP with another tub

I'm trying to come up with the best solution for coots style living soil for my next grow.
It is possible that I could use the tent for veg and then do my flower in the open shed with hanging mylar. Pros are that it increases height. Cons are that I already have temp/humidity/venting dialed in with the tent
 
Nwtexan

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GrassBurner said:
Yeah both my tent heights are 72". You using led's? The plants going crazy are the only one's if had height issues with. But I typically mainline.
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yes. 2 200W LED's. Currently my tent is 3x3 with a small 1x3 section for clones, early veg. I'm taking that out(making it 3x4 with an added shelf for storage) and planning on doing my veg in a another area
 
Nwtexan

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So, almost commited to this direction for next grow. My soil is ready and I've got the containers picked.
I'm gonna stack 2 of those rubbermaid containers, and have 2 units side by side in my flower space.
Hoping to have a decent reservoir, so thinking about using 6" PVC for the base.

With this in mind-Hope none of these questions are too dumb.

-Anybody have a line on any net pots 6" deep? I'm assuming i want the pot to get to the bottom of the reservoir. This is the deepest i'm seeing-https://www.amazon.com/Tectsia-inch-Heavy-Round-Design/dp/B085YD8TJ8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=6+inch+net+pots&qid=1616466715&sr=8-2
-how do you deal with the gap between the two tubs? i know we don't want light getting into the reservoir if possible.
-can I pack the net pot with soil, or should i fill it with something else?
-if you use cut PVC for the base, are you gluing them in or just letting them free-stand?
-anybody using an overflow hose to preserve the airgap? I am thinking to have the top of the 1/2 hose at the 6" mark, consequently keeping a 1/2 air gap, with the hose from both tubs going to a 5 gallon bucket for overflow.
-any issues with funkiness in reservoir? Any reason to put anything in it.

Lastly, I know some of you have had success with living soil and SIPs. I would love to hear any thoughts you have. It seems like a great idea, and i want to make sure i am doing due diligence before I drag 60 gallons into a relatively immovable space.

As always, thanks for the generosity of sharing your thoughts and experience.

Much love
Tex
 
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