SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

[Hollatchaboy]

im in a concrete basement so I could run one, just have not moved to that yet.

Well, I envy you sir. I could really make use of a basement.

 

[Hollatchaboy]

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???)

Fortunately, I don't have one of those either. Lol

 

[Shiggity]

Booty so thick oh lawd…have mercy! 14 days post flip for my huckleberry dieselV2 in 20 gallons soil in a 27 gallon SIP

 

[GrassBurner]

Gonna try to harness a little Turtle Power for this grow Got the tent setup, catch tray in, and the sips in their new home. For the test run, I'm running 4 Original Glue Fems from GG Genetics.


Tent is 30" x 30" x 63". Got a single qb288 on a 135 watt driver for veg. During flower I'll add a couple Samsung F Strips @50 watts each.
Wrapped the wicks in a layer of landscaping fabric to keep the peat in.


Attached the wicks to the soil container.


I was worried about proper air exchange with the single drain hole, so I plumbed an air stone into each container. Also figured since I have such a big res compared to soil volume, air would help keep the water fresh.


Popped the seeds into Jiffy Pucks last night, got them in a cool little propagation dome I just picked up. This thing is built like a tank. The plastic is almost an 1/8" thick, there is no flex. Has 2 height extenders, I believe it's 14.5" tall inside with both extensions. It was pricey, around $50, but its solid. Vent openings are tight, the bottom tray is super sturdy. Each level has a vertical flange that rides inside the level below it, as well as a horizontal flange. Should last a long time.

 

[meangreengrowinmachine]

Gonna try to harness a little Turtle Power for this grow Got the tent setup, catch tray in, and the sips in their new home. For the test run, I'm running 4 Original Glue Fems from GG Genetics.
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Tent is 30" x 30" x 63". Got a single qb288 on a 135 watt driver for veg. During flower I'll add a couple Samsung F Strips @50 watts each.
Wrapped the wicks in a layer of landscaping fabric to keep the peat in.
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Attached the wicks to the soil container.
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I was worried about proper air exchange with the single drain hole, so I plumbed an air stone into each container. Also figured since I have such a big res compared to soil volume, air would help keep the water fresh.
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Popped the seeds into Jiffy Pucks last night, got them in a cool little propagation dome I just picked up. This thing is built like a tank. The plastic is almost an 1/8" thick, there is no flex. Has 2 height extenders, I believe it's 14.5" tall inside with both extensions. It was pricey, around $50, but its solid. Vent openings are tight, the bottom tray is super sturdy. Each level has a vertical flange that rides inside the level below it, as well as a horizontal flange. Should last a long time.
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Looking forward to see how they do!

 

[GrassBurner]

All 4 beans sprouted and they are in their sips. Got a whoop ass air pump on the way, and some big flat stones. This air pump I got now couldn't blow a fart from a fly away

 

[myke]

All 4 beans sprouted and they are in their sips. Got a whoop ass air pump on the way, and some big flat stones. This air pump I got now couldn't blow a fart from a fly away

There was talk about airstones back at the beginning of this thread. I seem to remember it didn’t do much.
Edit. I think it will just evaporate the water faster. Maybe later on when roots get in it may do something

 

[Hollatchaboy]

There was talk about airstones back at the beginning of this thread. I seem to remember it didn’t do much?

Don't the roots in the res get enough oxygen from the air gap between res, and soil deck?

 

[myke]

Don't the roots in the res get enough oxygen from the air gap between res, and soil deck?

You’d think. I was going going to try it as I have everything I’d need. I’m finding I just don’t get a lot of roots in the res. Strain depending I guess. But last round had very little even though big plants.

 

[Hollatchaboy]

You’d think. I was going going to try it as I have everything I’d need. I’m finding I just don’t get a lot of roots in the res. Strain depending I guess. But last round had very little even though big plants.

I don't know with mine. I'm gonna try no till, so I never pulled mine out. I still feel they get enough.

 

[GrassBurner]

I thought I read somewhere oh this thread that a gentleman noticed explosive roots compared to no air stones. Not sure. I'm just worried bout a lack of air exchange due to only having the one large drain hole, instead of opposing holes.

 

[Hollatchaboy]

I thought I read somewhere oh this thread that a gentleman noticed explosive roots compared to no air stones. Not sure. I'm just worried bout a lack of air exchange due to only having the one large drain hole, instead of opposing holes.

That's kinda what I'm working with in the earthbox.

 

[myke]

I thought I read somewhere oh this thread that a gentleman noticed explosive roots compared to no air stones. Not sure. I'm just worried bout a lack of air exchange due to only having the one large drain hole, instead of opposing holes.

Roots won’t be there for a awhile yet anyway. 1/2” hole should be enough for air. Every time you fill it will add air.

 

[GrassBurner]

Roots won’t be there for a awhile yet anyway. 1/2” hole should be enough for air. Every time you fill it will add air.

Thanks for the info!! I'll wait until I've got some good roots before I hit em with the air

 

[Shiggity]

I will be interested to see the effect of my vertical air channels through the soil. If there are a lot of roots around them or not.

 

[Shiggity]

Oh and I’m at day 18 of flower. Dynastygenetics Huckleberry DieselV2 This sip is kicking ass and the flowers are stacking hard.

 

[GrassBurner]

I will be interested to see the effect of my vertical air channels through the soil. If there are a lot of roots around them or not.

I'd like to see that too.

 

[weedstoner420]

Almost a week on 12/12, they are starting to blow up. I've only ever done one plant per sip before this, and they seemed to fill out the space even with a short veg time. This time they only got about 2 weeks from small 4-5" clones. Also I cut the grass down, now it is mulch

 

[GrassBurner]

Dracarys 1 month from seed today. Gonna take some cuttings off her tonight.


Here are the ladies in their new homes.

 

[Robar]

Roots won’t be there for a awhile yet anyway. 1/2” hole should be enough for air. Every time you fill it will add air.

Was just going to point that out. As water goes in the fill tube it pushes old air out and sucks fresh air in.