Hollatchaboy
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How long do you let the cover crop grow before transplant?
SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)
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weedstoner420
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I wanna say about a month. I grow the wheatgrass for my cat so I know it can fill a small pot with roots in about 2 weeks. I mostly planted it to improve soil structure and water retention.
I planted the grass seeds about 1/2" deep and then sprinkled the clover seed on top. When the grass sprouted up it literally pushed the baby clover out of its way, so the clover never really got to establish its own roots. Oh well.
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meangreengrowinmachine
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does anyone know off hand what size the casters are for the wheels on the earthbox? I ordered a bunch from build a soil when they were in stock (I made sure of this and have been watching for them to be in stock for a while) and now since I have paid for them they are now back ordered again. (so much for build a soils new inventory system.... but I digress) Im just going to go buy my own I guess at this point instead of waiting like another month
Hollatchaboy
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I don't know the size, but I've thought about doing that myself. I got multiple casters laying around somewhere.
GrassBurner
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Day 22 and now we're cooking with grease! Plant in the back is 12 days old.
Hollatchaboy
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Looking good man!
GrassBurner
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Thanks!! These sips do all the heavy lifting
Looks like they spend the first couple weeks throwing roots out, then they're ready to fire up the thrusters and start putting on mass. It's fascinating what comes of a seed.
Hollatchaboy
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My cover crop has sprouted....
The stalk is still really wet. I feel like there's still roots sucking water. It's crazy.
What's the average time for letting cover crop grow before chop? Anybody know?
The stalk is still really wet. I feel like there's still roots sucking water. It's crazy.
What's the average time for letting cover crop grow before chop? Anybody know?
Hollatchaboy
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Yea pretty much. They establish roots fast too. Once they hit the res they blow up!Thanks!! These sips do all the heavy lifting
GrassBurner
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I'm just about ready to test the small sips. Sips are finished and painted, soil is mixed, qb288 is ready to roll, and I've got a 32"x32" tent coming in the next couple days. It's almost time to party 
I'm gonna have to move into a tent and let the plants have the cabin 
I'm gonna have to move into a tent and let the plants have the cabin
Hollatchaboy
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Cool man! I'll be following.I'm just about ready to test the small sips. Sips are finished and painted, soil is mixed, qb288 is ready to roll, and I've got a 32"x32" tent coming in the next couple days. It's almost time to party
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meangreengrowinmachine
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6 re amended and ready to have ladies added tomorrow. owe my back lol
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meangreengrowinmachine
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Maybe I should finally replace that shitty wall there like I have been meaning to for a year lol
Hollatchaboy
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You ever tried no till in the eb?
meangreengrowinmachine
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not yet no, I have thought about it, but if I was going to go that route I think I would get a large soil bed.
Hollatchaboy
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Yea that's idea of course. Id like a bed but my growroom floor can't handle that weight.
meangreengrowinmachine
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im in a concrete basement so I could run one, just have not moved to that yet.
meangreengrowinmachine
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I like to be able to move things around if needed also and have multiple rooms and a tent.. and might get another lol (how many things will my wife let me cram in my basement???)