`That's one reason like the plastic pots, I can lift with one hand to maneuver and lift to feel the weight. Heavy...no need for water/feed...light..time to water/feed. reusable, less mess, burn holes in them to provide more ventilation.I will keep this in mind for my next grow. I had originally purchased fabric pots but thought they would suck for trying to tie plants down to and figured plastic pots would be better for long-term use. I did not really consider other factors. I think figuring out how often to water my plants will be my biggest struggle as a new grower. It is so hard to tell when the soil is dry and when it is wet.
Take a container the same size you're growing in and fill it with soil. Bring it in your space and compare to containers you think need watering. Their weights obviously won't be identical, but should be close enough to give you a decent idea.I will keep this in mind for my next grow. I had originally purchased fabric pots but thought they would suck for trying to tie plants down to and figured plastic pots would be better for long-term use. I did not really consider other factors. I think figuring out how often to water my plants will be my biggest struggle as a new grower. It is so hard to tell when the soil is dry and when it is wet.
Right now I move my vegging plants in 3 gallon pots into the flower room through the day and return them to the vegging room in the evening. I couldn't do that with fabric pots so if you are going to move your plants at all fabric pots aren't very easy to move around. I also rotate my flowering plants 1/8th turn twice daily so my bushes don't get dark spots that never see light. I'm old I like simple things that last lol I'll fight for my plastic pots.I will keep this in mind for my next grow. I had originally purchased fabric pots but thought they would suck for trying to tie plants down to and figured plastic pots would be better for long-term use. I did not really consider other factors. I think figuring out how often to water my plants will be my biggest struggle as a new grower. It is so hard to tell when the soil is dry and when it is wet.
Hey pipe carver , I'm with you on the plastic pots ....Right now I move my vegging plants in 3 gallon pots into the flower room through the day and return them to the vegging room in the evening. I couldn't do that with fabric pots so if you are going to move your plants at all fabric pots aren't very easy to move around. I also rotate my flowering plants 1/8th turn twice daily so my bushes don't get dark spots that never see light. I'm old I like simple things that last lol I'll fight for my plastic pots.
Take a container the same size you're growing in and fill it with soil. Bring it in your space and compare to containers you think need watering. Their weights obviously won't be identical, but should be close enough to give you a decent idea.
I'm older guy with two Sons wanting to grow. Interesting I start Sons are coming over with suggestions. I'm thinking they are growing. Come to find out they are letting Dad mess up then they will learn from his mistakes.
First mistake I thought I would just use Garden soil. Found it has too much Clay and holds water, so starting out watering too much. Changed to Pro Mix but have Happy Frog Soil coming and have Worm Casting. One Son came over with Fox Farm Fertilizer kit said try this. I also learned not to have my wife involved in the Girls. I sprouted the seed, made small indentation in the soil, told my wife to put the seeds in and cover them. Some dried out because she left them on top worried about getting them too deep.
Starting out with White Widow but thinking more going to Black Widow. Like I told my wife it says it is fairly easy to grow which is up my alley easy. Doing mostly Edibles because I already have Throat problems.
While I'm thinking. I was going to just use 5 Gallon Buckets. Open for other ideas?
Old1
Ok I only have one arm so I would need help with Cloth Pots which I have ordered. Yes for awhile I will need to move them regular.
So will I be ok with Plastic? I have some Garden plants in Plastic Buckets and seem to be doing well. I did put Rock in the Bottom, drilled holes and set on Lids for drainage.
old1
c’mon your a grower you can’t see the difference ??? wow..Hey pipe carver , I'm with you on the plastic pots ....
I like them , they last forever and easy to manage when necessary , also at the end of the day ,I've never considered it a problem when i see a massive root ball twisting and turning in the bottom of my plastic pots , not quite sure I'm buying into the " air pruning " benefit of the fabric pots ....
Seems more like a marketing tactic than science
I'm not saying the fabric aren't good for growing in, people love them...must be a reason. For me the way I grow plastic is better. If you're not moving your pots around, great, fabric. I don't scrog and I move my plants around daily.c’mon your a grower you can’t see the difference ??? wow..
it’s night and day!!!’
i get ya, just if someone is new to growing 5 gallon pail probably won’t help them much..I'm not saying the fabric aren't good for growing in, people love them...must be a reason. For me the way I grow plastic is better. If you're not moving your pots around, great, fabric. I don't scrog and I move my plants around daily.
Oh shit I just been ass buggedi get ya, just if someone is new to growing 5 gallon pail probably won’t help them much..
all brother, that was more for dire wolf. just bugging his ass!
Hey G , honestly I shouldn't even comment on fabric pots since I've never even used them ..I just get argumentive when I see new grow products that are innovative ,( fabric pots probably not new, but...) there is so much crap dumped on new growers that I instinctively challenge its value , yea I'm sure I can do a fine grow in a fabric pot , just have a few issues ...one they are expensive , two I'm a clumsy maniac in my grow room , constantly pushing and pulling pots around , so I'm sure I'll disturb the roots or knock over the cloth pots ....c’mon your a grower you can’t see the difference ??? wow..
it’s night and day!!!’
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