Fabric pots v’s Air pots

I'd do a search on the topic, I remember we were discussing this fairly recently. Yes, Air pots are the bomb, and luckily there are some decent generic versions on Amazon these days. I like the 2 and 3 gallon sizes, but if I were to automate multi-feedings with coco I'd give 1 gals a shot. Once I tried them I was in love, they are just a nice design.
 
Thanks Rurumo, I’ve heard a few negatives about smart pots but all good about air pots now. So air pots it is.
what size air pots you reckon for a 1.2m x 2.4m footprint with 8 plants?
 
You can grow big plants in a 3 or 5 ltr air pot but they need feeding more frequently especially in a warm climate.

Hand feeding I used 10ltr or 15ltr.

Fwiw you can use a 15ltr as a 10ltr by raising the bottom 1/3.
 
Thanks Star Dawg yeah been researching and with the air pruning I’ve been told when the root hits the light the end of root dies then 2 roots grow in opposite directions a bit like topping. Therefore making a bigger root mass.
I’d like to aim for 5oz dry per plant, would a 15 litre air pot make this possible and also how frequently would I have to feed?
 
I think fabric and air pots perform about the same. The difference is price and durability. Treated well, airpots should last you a lifetime. I get 3-4 grows from a fabric pot.
I wouldn't say they produce a bigger rootmass, just a better rootmass. There will be a much higher proportion of the hairlike feeder roots, instead of the thicker taproots.
I used to ghetto grow in drilled 5 gallon buckets. 3 gallon grow bags support the same size plant for my grow now.
 
Trichrome_kush said:
Thanks Star Dawg yeah been researching and with the air pruning I’ve been told when the root hits the light the end of root dies then 2 roots grow in opposite directions a bit like topping. Therefore making a bigger root mass.
I’d like to aim for 5oz dry per plant, would a 15 litre air pot make this possible and also how frequently would I have to feed?
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Yes 15ltr would good for 5oz+
A 15ltr is better for ease of use and a greater potential for bigger yields.
 
Be careful having your air pot on the same side as a heavy fan breeze. If the fan has to blow on it I recommend a wind shield to prevent uneven drying.
Floraflex makes some neat watering caps. I use the whole floraflex system
Still dialing them in. One of the distributors was set up wrong and all the water was going to three plants last week until I noticed today
Here's a pic of my setup20220824_062706.jpg
 
Trichrome_kush said:
Thanks Star Dawg yeah been researching and with the air pruning I’ve been told when the root hits the light the end of root dies then 2 roots grow in opposite directions a bit like topping. Therefore making a bigger root mass.
I’d like to aim for 5oz dry per plant, would a 15 litre air pot make this possible and also how frequently would I have to feed?
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If you're going to buy them be careful which ones you choose, Ime even the copies are great with the exception of this type.

Air Pots on SALE!

These Oxy Pots are EXACTLY the same as Air Pots but MUCH cheaper! I've been using Airpots for YEARS with AMAZING results! https://www.htgsupply.com/product-category/garden-pots/air-pruning-pots/oxy-pots/
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Nizza said:
Be careful having your air pot on the same side as a heavy fan breeze. If the fan has to blow on it I recommend a wind shield to prevent uneven drying.
Floraflex makes some neat watering caps. I use the whole floraflex system
Still dialing them in. One of the distributors was set up wrong and all the water was going to three plants last week until I noticed today
Here's a pic of my setupView attachment 5186500
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Fans will be above coco level dude. Thanks though
 
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