SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

CWF

CWF

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I just re-filled my EB for the next round, and I packed straight Pro-Mix Bx in the two wicks very hard. Then I shop-vac'd the spillage up before putting in the floor and filling it up with the LOS from last run. I watered it good but not to the point of soaked. This is what I did last time and had no problems or smells. BTW: I do not keep the res filled - I add water when there is no visible water in the tube.

Transplant will go in after a few days when I get them sexed. I will not add water to the box res until the transplant shows it is rooted, and raging. Last time this only took a few days.
 
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ImpulsiveGrower

ImpulsiveGrower

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CWF said:
I just re-filled my EB for the next round, and I packed straight Pro-Mix Bx in the two wicks very hard. Then I shop-vac'd the spillage up before putting in the floor and filling it up with the LOS from last run. I watered it good but not to the point of soaked. This is what I did last time and had no problems or smells. BTW: I do not keep the res filled - I add water when there is no visible water in the tube.

Transplant will go in after a few days when I get them sexed. I will not add water to the box res until the transplant shows it is rooted, and raging. Last time this only took a few days.
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A trick I’ve been using is laying down a layer of paper towel before packing the wicks and filling with soil.
 
BigGpops

BigGpops

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I use landscape materials but perlite for wicking last run I might mix it this time with promix! 50-50 might!
 
ImpulsiveGrower

ImpulsiveGrower

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LordEnki said:
wouldn't landscape fabric be a better alternative to paper towels?
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Maybe it would be I’m not sure. The roots easily penetrate the paper towel and also keep the dirt from going into the resivoir. Just something quick and simple that I thought of last minute. Now I do it each time and it works great so I don’t see any reason to change as of yet. Try it out and report back
 
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dr_professor

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dr_professor said:
I built some SIP containers to give this method a try. I followed the instructions here: https://www.rollitup.org/t/sip-thread-sub-irrigated-planter.904886/post-13026343

Unfortunately, my pots aren't wicking and I have to drench from the top as usual. I deviated from the instructions a bit and wanted to get some feedback, hopefully it's an easy fix.

1. I didn't fill to almost the top of the reservoir. I was reading that it's possible to overwater and wanted to be cautious
2. I didn't line my fabric pot with plastic. I also didn't cover the top with plastic. Just have a layer of mulch on top

How critical are these two items?
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An update on this, the plants are LOVING the sips now. I was able to fix my issue by filling up the res all the way AND wrapping the fabric pots with panda around the sides. Looks like this res will last~2 weeks in early flower. Thanks to those that gave suggestions and direction
 
dank'd

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GenericEnigma said:
Very nice. Many of my setups are straightforward and simple.

Is that purplish globe a cloning tool?
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it's actually clear plastic, it was my attempts at air layering. i bought a bunch of hinged plastic eggs from aliexpress

the wicking pots am so glad i eventually made these. in the flower tent i drape the same webbing strips over plant risers in saucers
 
GenericEnigma

GenericEnigma

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Well, friends, time to get started.

All are clones from the best selection out of a JBC freebie Outdoor Mix.

Running the same soil since it was still alive and most of the leaf mulch was broken down.

Got tired of keeping the soil surface moist, so I'm going with black plastic.

I'll shore them up with some EWC and 4-4-4 in a few weeks.
 

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myke

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GenericEnigma said:
Well, friends, time to get started.

All are clones from the best selection out of a JBC freebie Outdoor Mix.

Running the same soil since it was still alive and most of the leaf mulch was broken down.

Got tired of keeping the soil surface moist, so I'm going with black plastic.

I'll shore them up with some EWC and 4-4-4 in a few weeks.
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Im finding the black plastic works well,you can keep adding soil way above the edge too,kinda volcano ish.lol.
 
dank'd

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Tim Fox said:
looks awesome
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thanks. i am tempted to get some more of these bowls and put the water hole on top instead of the sides to make use of the whole bowl

in the flower tent, i put 5 gallon rizhopots on risers/saucers with wicks. it took about one week for the top of the soil to become wet and they have stayed wet ever since

if the soil in a pot is completely dry and it is placed on a wicking container the wicking won't start and the pot stays dry. but with moist soil np
 
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