re-usable grocery bag as grow bag ?

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dankylarry

Active Member

Dec 12, 2016

• #1

Anybody using em?
Any reason not to ?
do they let through too much light ? made from random shitty plastic ?

 

chemphlegm

Well-Known Member

Dec 12, 2016

• #2

I cant wait for the experiences! great post man. I thought of this alot, never did it, but seems ok. although.....things to consider.
product leaching, uv breakdown, ....but man, with the handles built in, the never ending free supply, and near perfect size is tempting.
if they were black...Id have done this by now lol.

 

vostok

Well-Known Member

Dec 12, 2016

• #3

I've looked into this and went the way of large heavy plastic grow bags 3+ usgal

my concern was the pigments used and the extra on paint to get them dark enough for roots to grow

good luck

 

Corso312

Well-Known Member

Dec 12, 2016

• #4

I've used them indoors and they worked great, I tried em outdoors and the Sun really beat the hell out of em, they broke down outdoors bit did just fine inside.

 

Rottedroots

Well-Known Member

Dec 16, 2016

• #5

That's a great idea considering I'm not supposed to put them into my recycling which is whacked! I wouldn't count on one holding up very well buts there is no shortage so go four or five ply.

 

Indacouch

Well-Known Member

Dec 16, 2016

• #6

I've seen the similarities in the looks between those and smart pots ....probably would work just wouldn't last many grows IMO .....try it...I've seen people growing plants in fucking old paint cans on here ....GL

 

Budzbuddha

Well-Known Member

Dec 16, 2016

• #7

I have used Walmart reuseable bags set inside plastic containers ( drilled / holed ) for support.

Worked just fine and i paid 60¢ each.

 

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bryan oconner

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Dec 17, 2016

• #8

Won't the water leak all over the damn place when you water . or are you going to drip it in the bag for 20 minutes .