SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

Norby Grown

Norby Grown

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Got 10 grow box's on the way. I am using an amended ffof mix. I added 1/2 cup garden tone and 1/2 plant tone and about 1 cup prilled lime and 1/2cup oyster shell per bag to add some extra nutes in to start. Last batch in 5 gal buckets started to drift in PH to the 6 range or maybe a little less. Was thinking it may have been the sulfur in the tones.
I plan on using the mix for a base and filling in with 1/2ffof and 1/2 happy frog for around the new roots of the replant.
Any suggestions or things I should watch for since I'm using them for the first time?

http://www.agardenpatch.com/#ordernow

Thanks in advance for any info or tips.
 
Norby Grown

Norby Grown

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Got some roots poking thru. they look to be getting air trimmed. When I put in the airstones I think the roots will grow into the reservior. What ph should you add nutes to the res? Should I just shoot for 6.3? Seems hydroponics uses a lower ph to make it available to the roots? I added amended soil but it'll never take them thru to finish.

So should I start flowering with adding in ph'd nutes around 6 at hydroponics range or keep it at 6.5ph and it'll get uptake when it hits the soil. Could the roots still drink water at 6.5 in water?
 
kkt3

kkt3

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Hmmmmm, think I’m gonna jump on the sip bandwagon. Took a few days to read the 64 pages. Sure like what I saw. Grow boxes it is!!! What’s the best place to get some in Canada? Close to the Kootenays would be awesome!!!
 
HydoDan

HydoDan

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I built mine using a 3 gallon bucket inside of a 5 gallon bucket and 4" pvc for a wick... 1 1/2" for the filler tube..
Already had everything so it was free... Just finishing my first run and am pleased with the results.. So easy!
 
kkt3

kkt3

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Thanks guys!! I saw all the diy’s, and they were awesome. I’m gonna certainly give it a try at making some, but I would like to buy a few of the grow boxes anyways.
 
Humanrob

Humanrob

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kkt3 said:
Hmmmmm, think I’m gonna jump on the sip bandwagon. Took a few days to read the 64 pages. Sure like what I saw. Grow boxes it is!!! What’s the best place to get some in Canada? Close to the Kootenays would be awesome!!!
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I would try to answer your question, but each time I do I get distracted by the woman on the bicycle... damn, what was I saying?
 
kkt3

kkt3

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I hear ya. We like to mountain bike and when I found that pic I couldn’t keep my eyes off of it!!!
 
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