SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

I had a gnat attack in veg, but simple foliar spraying with method-1 seems to have knocked them down. Haven't seen one in days in either tent.

I like to keep the soil bare so that if I decide to top-water teas or beneficial bacteria I have good access. Plus I'm thinking of planting some garlic and peppermint as a companion crop. Both are supposed to piss off bugs.
 
greg nr said:
I had a gnat attack in veg, but simple foliar spraying with method-1 seems to have knocked them down. Haven't seen one in days in either tent.

I like to keep the soil bare so that if I decide to top-water teas or beneficial bacteria I have good access. Plus I'm thinking of planting some garlic and peppermint as a companion crop. Both are supposed to piss off bugs.
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one of my buddies on here @Evil-Mobo he puts crops on top of his no tills,,, it really does have an interesting look to it
 
greg nr said:
I had a gnat attack in veg, but simple foliar spraying with method-1 seems to have knocked them down. Haven't seen one in days in either tent.

I like to keep the soil bare so that if I decide to top-water teas or beneficial bacteria I have good access. Plus I'm thinking of planting some garlic and peppermint as a companion crop. Both are supposed to piss off bugs.
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I use method 1 as well and use a cover crop you will not be disappointed. :hump:
 
Lucky Luke said:
What is your favorite size sip?
Rectangle, round or square?
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my new fav is the growbox cheaper than the earthbox and has double the res size at 4.5 gallons,,
my fav sip i have seen but dont own was built by a grower on riu named someguy,, i think rob also has some made from the squatty squart 10 gallon storage tubs
 
Tim Fox said:
my new fav is the growbox cheaper than the earthbox and has double the res size at 4.5 gallons,,
my fav sip i have seen but dont own was built by a grower on riu named someguy,, i think rob also has some made from the squatty squart 10 gallon storage tubs
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It would be nice to see a pic of them, if you could manage a link?
 
I'm 3.5 weeks into flower with a "patio picker" SIP. Got it from Lowes, Home Depot has them too for $20-30. Been working well so far, I let the res go dry twice to get rid of fungus gnats laying eggs in the top layer of soil. I am trying out doing a cluster of multiple clones vegged just past when they got established in the SIP, rather than one or two larger ones vegged for longer. These are all Purple Dream clones off of a previous run from a bigger grow. 2x4ft tent with 2 LED Quantum boards. Pics are from around week 2. Home Depot link: https://goo.gl/NhrYGf
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Tim Fox said:
some of us have taken to putting black plastic garbage bags over the top,, really puts a stop to the bugs,
really dig the little sip
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@Tim Fox, interesting, how does this work?
With plastic bag on top of planter, there is no need to mulch? Top drees? Top water?
Or can all the above be done with the plastic bag?
And how would I add my cal/ mag, or other nutes? In the res?
Sorry for the barrage of questions..
Here is what I'm planing on doing in a Indoor Tent.
Thanks,
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I've got a bunch of 10L square buckets here. I was either considering just running 4 as is for next round. Or doing a couple SIPs myself.

These SIPs look tempting. Should I give them a crack?
 

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