Always used it straight out of the bag with out amending. Never had any issues with it in the stock form. It drains quite well out of the bag.Foxfarm is great, but it only has a nominal amount of perlite, I always add 25 - 30% perlite for better drainage and a lighter mix
True, but perlite is cheap fill and really essential for long bucket grows.Always used it straight out of the bag with out amending. Never had any issues with it in the stock form. It drains quite well out of the bag.
So you are saying the perlite is more valuable to the plant for long bucket grows than the nutrients in the soil you are displacing? Secondly, by modifying with perlite you are basically changing the properties of the media and creating a mix between a soil and soilless media. Just do not understand the reasoning. But I do add large perlite to the bottom of the pot to allow for drainage.True, but perlite is cheap fill and really essential for long bucket grows.
I would never use a 5 gallon bucket for a pot. They have do not allow enough oxygen to get to the roots. Smart pots are great for oxygen getting to the roots. I can see why you would want additional perlite with buckets. But to be honest the cost of a good plastic pot or smart pot far out weights the saving from using a 5 gallon bucket that is free. 5 or 6 bucks is not worth the savings for me.True, but perlite is cheap fill and really essential for long bucket grows.
Depends on time frame, i’ve seen pretty amazing plants in 3 gallon buckets but totally agree they are for rookies and experts.I would never use a 5 gallon bucket for a pot. They have do not allow enough oxygen to get to the roots. Smart pots are great for oxygen getting to the roots. I can see why you would want additional perlite with buckets. But to be honest the cost of a good plastic pot or smart pot far out weights the saving from using a 5 gallon bucket that is free. 5 or 6 bucks is not worth the savings for me.
I have also seen a lot of root issues like root rot in buckets. People should just invest in a pot if they are going to spend the time and money to grow out a plant. While there are some pretty amazing results in buckets there are also plenty of failures because people see others growing in them and they do the same. If you just set the bucket on the ground and it has a full lip like most then your problems are just beginning. Even if you drill holes in the bottom if the bucket is on a smooth surface the lip will cause water retention in the pot. If you must use a bucket. I would say 20 1/2" holes in the bottom and another 30 1/4" holes at a minimum in the sides up to about 5" and use 2 x 4's to allow air to flow under the bucket.Depends on time frame, i’ve seen pretty amazing plants in 3 gallon buckets but totally agree they are for rookies and experts.
And that doesnt begin to address the heat issues of outdoor buckets, been there done thatI have also seen a lot of root issues like root rot in buckets. People should just invest in a pot if they are going to spend the time and money to grow out a plant. While there are some pretty amazing results in buckets there are also plenty of failures because people see others growing in them and they do the same. If you just set the bucket on the ground and it has a full lip like most then your problems are just beginning. Even if you drill holes in the bottom if the bucket is on a smooth surface the lip will cause water retention in the pot. If you must use a bucket. I would say 20 1/2" holes in the bottom and another 30 1/4" holes at a minimum in the sides up to about 5" and use 2 x 4's to allow air to flow under the bucket.
Yeah, you got this. They like to dry completely between waterings. Dry wilt is a lot easier to fix than wet wilting plants.
I been using wetted paper towel, so far every seed I have put in has popped, but did brake one taking off the paper towel, would have been pissed if that was a $10 $15 seed lol. Wish I would of done more first time around to see what my light can do. It says a 4x4 but the edge is definitely weaker. Should have done 3 600 watt lights and not a 2k. (Led)If i can suggest a way to germinate, half inch of perlite topped with soil. Add water in a 4:1 soil:water ratio. Plant the seed nearly an inch deep, the soil pulls the seed shell off as it emerges. Cover airtight and place in a warm place, even a sunny window for 2-3 days. Won’t need water for at least a week. Works for me.
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