Hi fudge..are those mega pots passive or using a pump timer etc.they just use up from the bottom yeah then the float level brings more in..ive been looking at the rhizo system standard drip and drain but im not sure id want it dripping for ages till it gets runoff .what do those green rings do for top irrigation do they spray or drip..just thinking of getting a 6-8 pot setup going later..
They are gravity fed mate. Online it says to use a timer. Me being a tight git and knowing that I'd be running air lines, I asked if it could be used without a timer and just let the valve cut it off. He said he couldn't see why not.
Well it works, very well too. Its even got a little height adjuster for the water level to flood to.
The multi pot systems are basically smaller round modular versions of this I think. They say to work out how quick ur plant drinks it and set timer to flood and fit how long it takes to get to all trays at desired height. But the cut off valves do that anyway. You just don't get wet/dry cycle. Capillary matting, a layer of perlite at bottom of pots and lots of o2 solves that.
So mate in summary, yes and no. As it can be used with timer and pump, or just a res.
Im.really happy with it, the only Down side fur me is the modular ones are for HUUUUGE pots compared to what I usually grow in. But I think you could adapt it pretty easily to fit most size pots, or even 2+ per tray.
I guess today is a good day to bake. Making a couple batches here as well. Brownies and some chocolate chip cookies. Stay high my friends!!
