Questions about pots!

[quirk]

Thanks man. I'll look into those for my final container I think. Were those branded ones you've got?

I purchased in 2015, Amazon, from MaXX Yield and also Super Roots Air-Pots.

 

[RonnieB2]

3 weeks and 5 days from seed. 5 gallon felt

 

[Jeffislovinlife]

I'm a first time user of this and I've got to say I'm not going back to plasticas always thank you for your time

 

[RonnieB2]

How much are those honeycomb style pots. 5 gallon

 

[JMystery]

How much are those honeycomb style pots. 5 gallon

The 20L (4.3 gallon) is about £8 in the UK + delivery charge.

 

[JMystery]

Can anyone tell me what's meant to go in the bottom of these Air Pots? I saw in a video the holes are pretty big at the bottom, so what should go in there to stop soil falling through? Also, do I still need perlite mixed in?

 

[MickFoster]

Can anyone tell me what's meant to go in the bottom of these Air Pots? I saw in a video the holes are pretty big at the bottom, so what should go in there to stop soil falling through? Also, do I still need perlite mixed in?

The medium won't fall through the holes.
If you're concerned.......line the bottom with screening.
I always use a 70/30 coco/perlite mix.

 

[WillieP]

@JMystery
Glad you are getting answers to your questions!
WillieP

 

[JMystery]

Feeling a bit better prepared for the next grow.

 

[Star Dog]

Ive read a number of times about stuff washing out that tells me that the pot is upside down or its not filled properly, I don't get they problems.

 

[JMystery]

Ive read a number of times about stuff washing out that tells me that the pot is upside down or its not filled properly, I don't get they problems.

Being a total noob at this, what IS the proper way to fill a pot?

 

[Star Dog]

Being a total noob at this, what IS the proper way to fill a pot?

Just fill it and tap it down pressing lightly on the plant to create a concave/saucer shape, if you feed it with a watering can top it up afterwards it'll compress.

I like to feed the coco before poting then feed with a drip/feed ring to avoid the compression, if I'm hand feeding I'll use the rock wool cube, jiffy plug etc to pour onto slowly.

 

[Oldreefer]

I"ve been converting all my grow pots to air pots for ease of handling and they grow bigger, better plants. You tube will help understand the wrapping and filling and you'll learn the rest by doing.....When you see the root ball after peeling it, you'll be convinced.
The art of watering is key to airpots and with small pots such as the ones I use ( 1 gal/3.5 ltr) it's essential that it's done without water veining out a hole in several places.
Personally, I transplant "prepared" solo cups of 10 day old seedlings into the airpot, positioned as a funnel to keep the water centered and less likely to run sideways.

 

[JMystery]

Thanks guys - all good info. Really love this place - I'm learning a lot here!

 

[Star Dog]

You can buy small 1.5 litre watering cans there ideal for small plants, the nutrient comes out in a controlled manor rather than mining the top lol.

 

[JMystery]

You can buy small 1.5 litre watering cans there ideal for small plants, the nutrient comes out in a controlled manor rather than mining the top lol.

Got one of those! That was probably the only thing I did right in my first grow.

 

[Star Dog]

Got one of those! That was probably the only thing I did right in my first grow.

I think it's very rare for anyone to crack it 1st time around, you'll still have learned a considerable bit, you what not to do the next time :thumbs:

 

[RonnieB2]

Being a total noob at this, what IS the proper way to fill a pot?

I fill it with 4 or 5 inches and then pick up the pot then drop it 10 or 12 times from about 6 inches. This evens out the medium, packs it just right.. not too tight not too loose and repeat until its about 2 inches from the rim.