Trash Bags for Growing

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farmer1

Member

Feb 11, 2012

• #1

Hey i cant find a place around here that sells grow bags. can i use extra large trash bags with slits cut in the sides for aeration and drainage?

 

DSB65

Well-Known Member

Feb 11, 2012

• #2

E bay sell plenty of grow bags

 

SALTWATERKUSH

Member

Feb 11, 2012

• #3

I wouldnt reccomend that. Amazon, ebay, or craigslist my friend. DONT CUT CORNERS WITH YOUR GROW.

 

michaeljdumpout

Well-Known Member

Feb 12, 2012

• #4

i used trash bags last year i just put them in the ground so that the root zone wouldnt get to warm....but yeah it worked very well i would say and i saved money by doing that

 

catmando

Well-Known Member

Feb 12, 2012

• #5

why not plant in holes?

 

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shizz

Well-Known Member

Feb 12, 2012

• #6

i use weed barrier and staple it in to a sack with a house hold stapler. cheap air pot

 

michaeljdumpout

Well-Known Member

Feb 15, 2012

• #7

potatoe sacks are great also

 

arik maso

Active Member

Feb 15, 2012

• #8

search "smart pots". they are popular, and also practical if you don't want to dig holes.

 

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Hilltop112

Well-Known Member

Feb 16, 2012

• #9

could you use a burlap bag? i get hundreds of bushels of chilies and dont like throwing the bags away