What you put under your fabric beds?

I was considering trying to put a 2x4' fabric bed like so:

Into my 2x4' tent

The biggest thing that has been holding me back is what to do with runoff water? Or does that not exist with large beds?

There is a spill tray in my tent but with my 5 gallon pots I often have some serious runoff at times and I imagine that could be pretty kooky with a 2x4' bed.

chico1st said:

I was considering trying to put a 2x4' fabric bed like so:

Grassroots Fabric Raised Garden Bed Kit (Optional Trellis Kit)

Please call KIS Organics at (425) 558-0990 for a personalized quote* to meet your needs. Do not add this product to your cart, as you will not be able to check out through the website. *Please note that, due to manufacturing requirements, we are only able to process orders that meet the minimum...

www.kisorganics.com

Into my 2x4' tent

The biggest thing that has been holding me back is what to do with runoff water? Or does that not exist with large beds?

There is a spill tray in my tent but with my 5 gallon pots I often have some serious runoff at times and I imagine that could be pretty kooky with a 2x4' bed.

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You shouldn't be seeing any runoff in an organic grow.

I will be trying one soon my concern is it being too cool on my cement basement floor but this is also a good point. You SHOULDN'T be seeing run off... but mistakes can happen. I'm curious on this also

meangreengrowinmachine said:

I will be trying one soon my concern is it being too cool on my cement basement floor but this is also a good point. You SHOULDN'T be seeing run off... but mistakes can happen. I'm curious on this also

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My tent is on my shop slab. Underneath I put those shop pads that interlock together over a layer of cardboard. Insulates the whole tent floor, and I have set five-gallon and 15-gallon pots, and 17-gallon SIPs, right on it with no problems (gets sub-zero F outside for weeks at a time).

They sell 2x4 trays, runoff is going to happen, best to prepare for it.Shop vac will suck it up.

4 - 2 x 4s and this
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-Gray-PVC-Shower-Pan-Liner-Roll/1000121021

I put mine up on pallets and in old 4x4 flood tables. Just makes cleanup around it easier.

Gumdrawp said:

I put mine up on pallets and in old 4x4 flood tables. Just makes cleanup around it easier.

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If I had one I would very much use it, but I think buying a brand new one just for that purpose I think is expensive... I might try that shower liner idea.. I don't have much over 7 feet of head space to work with (in a basement. I'm thinking some foam board under a small frame made of 2x4s and that shower liner, basically to catch any excess water just in case.

meangreengrowinmachine said:

If I had one I would very much use it, but I think buying a brand new one just for that purpose I think is expensive... I might try that shower liner idea.. I don't have much over 7 feet of head space to work with (in a basement. I'm thinking some foam board under a small frame made of 2x4s and that shower liner, basically to catch any excess water just in case.

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If you are going to use it for years i Would ,use the waterproofing system that you’d use for bathrooms i’l make a small drawing , you can get them in one part waterbased or two part , and since you are using 2*4 you could add drainage, am sure you could do it for around 200$max

I use HDPE pallets. I have a buddy that works for Pepsi. You could easily use wood pallets.

My 3x6 sits in a flood and drain tray on a frame made of 2x4 with wheels. Just recently revamped my space and this was one of my upgrades. Tray and frame with wheels is only like 8”, but I am lucky enough to have 10’ ceiling.

chico1st said:

I was considering trying to put a 2x4' fabric bed like so:

Grassroots Fabric Raised Garden Bed Kit (Optional Trellis Kit)

Please call KIS Organics at (425) 558-0990 for a personalized quote* to meet your needs. Do not add this product to your cart, as you will not be able to check out through the website. *Please note that, due to manufacturing requirements, we are only able to process orders that meet the minimum...

www.kisorganics.com

Into my 2x4' tent

The biggest thing that has been holding me back is what to do with runoff water? Or does that not exist with large beds?

There is a spill tray in my tent but with my 5 gallon pots I often have some serious runoff at times and I imagine that could be pretty kooky with a 2x4' bed.

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Get one of these trays.. .

You don’t water to runoff with organics. I wouldn’t place it on the bare floor of your living room carpet. But tent floors are pretty water proof and a 2x4 bed is a lot of soil, it’d take a bit to water to runoff.

Lenin1917 said:

You don’t water to runoff with organics. I wouldn’t place it on the bare floor of your living room carpet. But tent floors are pretty water proof and a 2x4 bed is a lot of soil, it’d take a bit to water to runoff.

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I believe very little runoff every few waterings to make sure the entire volume of soil gets moist, is beneficial.

Just a 2x4 frame on edge with a tarp or 6 mill plastic laid over is pretty cheap.

myke said:

Just a 2x4 frame on edge with a tarp or 6 mill plastic laid over is pretty cheap.

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Good idea bro. I wish I had thought of that when I bought my 3x3 tray.

meangreengrowinmachine said:

If I had one I would very much use it, but I think buying a brand new one just for that purpose I think is expensive... I might try that shower liner idea.. I don't have much over 7 feet of head space to work with (in a basement. I'm thinking some foam board under a small frame made of 2x4s and that shower liner, basically to catch any excess water just in case.

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If you are going to use it for years i Would ,use the waterproofing system that you’d use for bathrooms i’l make a small drawing , if you place your 2*4” ,18” from the middle of each , use 15mm plywood or 18mm OSB then waterproof the whole top area you have a basin that can hold nuff water Incase anything happens and it’s going to be about 5” above the floor just seen I had posted the first half this morning, these morning joints seem to work better than I thought lol

Kayaganja said:

If you are going to use it for years i Would ,use the waterproofing system that you’d use for bathrooms i’l make a small drawing , if you place your 2*4” ,18” from the middle of each , use 15mm plywood or 18mm OSB then waterproof the whole top area you have a basin that can hold nuff water Incase anything happens and it’s going to be about 5” above the floor View attachment 5080352View attachment 5080354

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Hey great idea man! Thanks!

meangreengrowinmachine said:

Hey great idea man! Thanks!

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Anytime boss ,it’s my work , so you need help in finding out what to use or a drawing to the bed size , just say so
You most welcome

So I was just thinking... aren't these new grass roots beds lined so they DON'T drain??? Hmm I'll have to check mine when I get back.