Reddit mentions: The best gardening pots, planters & accessories

VIVOSUN 48"x24"x60" Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent with Observation Window and Floor Tray for Indoor Plant Growing 2'x4' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dx13BbGGT8164

VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 300W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B4GQ6MO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Hz13BbPVVN2TK

This light is good for 2 plants but you’ll eventually want to add a second for your tent. You definitely can’t fill the tent with just this light, but it’ll get you started.

iPower 2-Pack 1/8 Inch 8-Feet Long Adjustable Heavy Duty Rope Clip Hanger, Reinforced Metal Internal Gears,150lb Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018WIOEDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wA13Bb58ZJ5GD

Century 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Programmable Timer - Dual Outlet (Indoor) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MVF16JG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XA13Bb9NQJDG1

Comfort Zone CZ6C 6-Inch 2-Speed Clip-On Fan (White, 2 Fans) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JLUZSPC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.E13Bb05JK7B1

247Garden 5-Pack 3 Gallon Grow Bags/Aeration Fabric Pots w/Handles (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JM3JAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VG13Bb7MGJS2R

https://www.oregonsonly.com/samples/

These are great nutrients and basically foolproof. This free sample kit will get you through 4 plants full grows. I love these nutrients and even now use them in a reservoir (which people claim you can’t do but works great).

Dr.meter 0.1pH PH002 High Accuracy pH Meter/pH Pen Tester with ATC LCD 0-14 pH Measurement Range (PH002 pH Meter for Water) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PU0W35K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fI13BbNRES1BK

That will get you started on your first grow or two. I recommend auto blue mystic from nirvana for your first run. They are very low smell while growing so you can get by without a carbon filter. They’re autos so you can leave the light on 24/7, and they finish fast. Also turns out a great finished product.

https://www.nirvanashop.com/marijuana-seeds/815-blue-mystic-autoflower.html

Less than $40 for 5 seeds and very discrete shipping.

When you have a bit more $ you can add on additional items. Eventually you’ll want to upgrade to PFD sun boards or quantum boards, but you’ll probably want to get a fan and filter first:

6" Inline Fan - 395 CFM Exhaust Duct Fan, Built-In Speed Controller, ETL Listed, Pre-Wired 6 FT Grounded Cord - Great Use In Grow Tent With Carbon Filters, Light Fixtures, Intake. Fits 6 Inch Ducts. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L0D0UEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TM13Bb5170NC1

Activated Charcoal Carbon Filter 6" x 16", Up to 400 CFM, Premium Grow Tent Odor Scrubber, 1.8" Extra Thick Layer of Top Grade Activated Australian Virgin Charcoal-Great for Hydroponics and Growing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0VN4I5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qN13BbEH9AG9W

Maybe you can upgrade to a 2x4 tray with reservoir so you can automate feeding.

If you don’t want autoflowers you can just do 12/12 from seed for faster harvest. https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-how-to-grow-cannabis-from-seed-under-12-12-lighting-n330

But I really recommend doing the auto blue mystic for your first round or two.

Thank you for the reply. What's the name of the full-size papaya on a dwarf tree? I grabbed a papaya plant with two other little siblings attached to it for $5 from a Thai lady in August and got them through winter here (North Florida) and just recently planted them in the ground about a month ago. At the time of my purchase I didn't know anything about papayas but then read about the different flower types and that they don't transplant very well. I'm noticing two of the three plants haven't established a strong root zone and wobble pretty easily once I transplanted them so I can see why they say they don't transplant well, and I can see from your comment that this has probably happened to you as well. Hopefully they'll make it through, but if not I'll have learned my lesson and will be ready to try some of your techniques for next spring (starting them in the fall for a spring transplant).

I'm looking for the large size papayas as my wife loves to use them green for papaya salads ("som tam", she's from Thailand), but don't have a ton of yard space, so if you can recommend any dwarfs that grow well for you I'm all ears.

Regarding the fabric pots, do you think the roots will penetrate through these fabric pots? I use these a bunch for other plants and I'd be open to just throwing them into the ground come spring next year if that means they'll have a better chance of surviving transplant. I just don't know if the roots can penetrate these well enough or not. I guess I could see if any of my current potted plants in these have been able to establish roots on the bottom side successfully or not. If not, I have a meat tenderizer (this guy) that could probably make some pretty decent holes! haha.

Start small. It'll save you money, let you get your feet wet, and help you learn how to grow better, and then you can buy bigger.

My "starter package" is:

• A 2' x 2' x 3' grow tent - $55.
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SWGYYWO
  
  
• A grow light ($90). I prefer COB's as they're easier to fix than blurples.
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I4NY8KW
  
  
• A power strip zip-tied to a pole in the tent. Makes wiring prettier and easier. ($24) I chose a nice metal one, but you can use a cheaper one.
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F8ZQYHA
  
  
• Hangers to hold the light ($8)
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0098R0600
  
  
• A fan and filter ($70), and variac ($90) to filter smell and move air to keep things cool. This combo is overkill for this tent, but I ended up using it on later tents so it's a good long-term investment. You can cobble something cheaper together with some work, but this "just works" out of the box.
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q2ER5C/
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006NGI8VS
  
  
• 5 gallon Smart Pot ($7) for growing, FoxFarm Ocean Forest Soil ($16.50), Plant saucer ($7) for growing. You can save some money here by shopping around. In particular, Amazon's price for FFOF is about double what I pay at the (very expensive) local "indoor gardening" center.
  https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Pots-5-Gallon-Soft-Sided-Container/dp/B002JUOWB2
  https://www.amazon.com/FoxFarm-FX14053-12-Quart-Organic-Potting/dp/B001I49Q98
  https://www.lowes.com/pd/Garden-Treasures-15-31-in-Rust-Plastic-Plant-Saucer/50445000
  
  
• Go Box Plant Nutrients. This should last you several grows.
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PS4B08
  
  
• Seed of your choice (let's say $10).
  
  So for about $420 (heh), you can get your foot in the door and start growing. This is a nice setup too, you can probably save $100 by shopping around, buying used, or doing-it-yourself. I've left off a few odds and ends like dryer duct, Fiskers for trimming, weed fabric pins for low-stress training, pitcher for watering, Mason jars for storage, but you can likely find those or suitable replacements around the house without spending money.
  
  I also have a Raspberry Pi 3 ($43) with Sense Hat ($37) and metal case ($15) in each of my grow tents to log temperature/humidity and other things. I'm interested in eventually using the GPIO functionality to water my plants too. Not critical, but definitely a nice thing to have, especially if you're the hacker type. If you go this route, you might look at raspiviv.com too.
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C6FFNY4
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014HDG74S
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0722L338Q
  
  I'm glad I bought a good intro setup because I still use it now that I've upgraded. I now have a 3' x 3' GG Shorty tent with HLG 300 LED for flower, a 2' x 2.5' GG Shorty tent with two 400W Roleadro COB's for veg, and my "intro package" is now my germination/cloning tent (and drying tent too since several people suggested that too). Being able to have three tents (germination -> veg -> flower) working simultaneously is increasing my output quite sharply. I'm doing this to help a relative with cancer, so you may not need to go quite as crazy as I did.
  
  You mentioned using 35+ gs (~1.25 oz) a month. You probably aren't going to be able to grow that much given the constraints of tent size and light wattage (plus being a first-time grower! You'll learn a lot!). So once you get used to it, you'll probably want to buy more stuff. Marijuana isn't addictive, but growing marijuana absolutely is.
  
  Once you've got your hardware, the variable cost is seed (~$10), soil (~$5), nutrients (~$20), and electricity (~$30). From that, I'm going to estimate you can grow ~1.5 ozs (you can do more as you learn more though). So you're looking at ~$40/oz after you've made the initial hardware investment.
  
  Hope this helps. Depression, cancer, and everything else can just go suck it.

These are my suggestions - feel free to ask more questions if you need anything!

Read these guides (not by me) - I wish I had had something like this when I started: http://homegrow-pro.com/quantum-board-build-grow-tent/ And this one: http://homegrow-pro.com/the-3x3-grow-tent-setup/

The links and suggestions below are oriented for Canadians, so feel free to ask for alternatives.

Essentials

• Grow Tent: 3 ft x 3 ft x 6 ft is the size you'd probably want. This is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMKIO
  
• Light: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Pre-assemabled-Kingbrite-2019-newest-samsung_62123342418.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.41413.14.161358f6VLfhlM This light is a fantastic LED quantum board that is very easy to assemble - I got the 3000K one with the epistar, but this one has the better CREE version
  
• Fabric Pots: Head to Amazon and grab yourself a 5-pack of 7 gallon fabric pots https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Gallons-Thickened-Nonwoven-Handles/dp/B00TF9E9PY/
  
• Also get yourself a saucer (you can get this at any garden store) and a pot elevator for each pot (pot elevator example: http://amazon.ca/Gro-Pro-725675-Level-Elevator/dp/B01J37FHF8/)
  
• Soil: Get yourself a bail of Pro Mix HP with mycorrhizae (it's cheap, reliable, and hard to overwater) from Canadian Tire, Rona, any store really and get also a bag of earthworm castings. Cover the bottom of your fabric pot with the castings (2-3 inches deep) https://www.homehardware.ca/en/20l-organic-worm-castings/p/5025712
  
• Nutrients: Gaia Green Dry Amendments (All Purpose and Power Bloom) Mix the All Purpose in with your Pro-Mix HP and then top dress your "soil" every month, changing it to Power Bloom during flowering https://www.canadiangardensupply.com/gaia-green-all-purpose-4-4-4.html https://www.canadiangardensupply.com/gaia-green-power-bloom-2-8-4-power-bloom-2-8-4-2kg.html
  
• Ventilation: Get the AC Infinity Cloudline T4 - it's absolutely worth it. Then purchase a 4-inch carbon filter and 4 inch tubing from Amazon (branding doesn't matter for these two things) https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-CLOUDLINE-T4-Ventilation/dp/B06ZXWN3BG https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-Dual-Layer-Aluminium-Ventilation/dp/B071LHCFZ8 https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Australia-Charcoal-Pre-filter-Included/dp/B01DXYMBU6
  
• Timer: You can go cheap on this, but also consider a smart timer (like a Wemo) https://www.amazon.ca/Insight-Switch-Enabled-Compatible-Amazon/dp/B00EOEDJ9W
  
• Seeds: Jahseeds.ca - Canadian breeder, amazing beans, amazing price! Go with feminized seeds for your first round. https://jahseeds.ca/shop?olsPage=t%2Ffeminized-seeds
  
  
  Extra accessories
  
  
• 2 fire extinguishers (one for just outside tent, one for outside the room, where the tent is located)
  
• Pruning shears (seperate ones for trimming live plants and ones for harvesting) https://www.amazon.ca/Pruning-Gardening-Straight-Stainless-Precision/dp/B076HL5JJM
  a lighter (for sanitizing)
  
• a set of tweezers, for planting your sprouted seed
  
• some garden gloves
  
• rope ratchets for your lights
  
• zips ties for protecting things
  
• binder clips (for low stress training)
  
• plant ties (soft rubber and wire kind)
  
• watering can
  
• two pairs of measuring spoons for dry amendments
  
• a clip on fan and rotating fan (for air circulation over and under the canopy)
  
• markers and a pack of tag plant markers for identifying plants
  
• soil moisture https://www.amazon.ca/Soil-Moisture-Sensor-Meter-Hydrometer/dp/B014MJ8J2U
  
• paper towels (for germination)
  
• Bucket Head Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead Lid for 19 Litre (5 Gal.) Multi-Use Buckets great for gathering up the excess water and tipped soil) https://www.homedepot.ca/product/bucket-head-wet-dry-vacuum-powerhead-lid-for-19-litre-5-gal-multi-use-buckets/1000666690
  
• 3 five gallon buckets (1 for the buckethead vacuum and 2 for extra water reservoirs) and two lids
  
• 3 surge protector power bars
  
• Various AC power extension cables
  
• 1 trellis net (for ScrOG training)
  
• USB microscrope (used to check the trichomes at harvest - if you want you can also get an adapter so it plugs directly into your smartphone, as opposed to plugging it into a computer) https://www.amazon.ca/Jiusion-Magnification-Endoscope-Microscope-Compatible/dp/B06WD843ZM
  
• 62% Boveda packs for curing
  
• Mason jars for curing and storage
  
• hanging rack for drying (you can substitute this for a hanger and some plant ties)
  
• Duct tape
  It's a little more expensive at the start, but this setup will pay for itself within two harvests.
  
  
  With this setup you can expect to yield between 8 to 10 oz every run (even with autos), once you grow accustomed to the cycle.

Saved this comment from a fella in micro grocery to start my set up

These are suggestions - feel free to ask more questions if you need anything.

Read this guide - I wish I had had something like this when I started: http://homegrow-pro.com/quantum-board-build-grow-tent/ Read this guide too: http://homegrow-pro.com/the-3x3-grow-tent-setup/

Essentials

• ⁠Grow Tent: 3 ft x 3 ft x 6 ft is the size you'd probably want. This is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMKIO
• ⁠Light: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Kingbrite-240W-samsung-lm301h-288v3-quantum_62120261175.html?spm=a2700.7803241.0.0.31d73e5fhFxf6a This light is a fantastic LED quantum board that is very easy to assemble - I got the 3000K one with the epistar
• ⁠Fabric Pots: Head to Amazon and grab yourself a 5-pack of 7 gallon fabric pots https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Gallons-Thickened-Nonwoven-Handles/dp/B00TF9E9PY/
• ⁠Also get yourself a saucer (you can get this at any garden store) and a pot elevator for each pot (pot elevator example: http://amazon.ca/Gro-Pro-725675-Level-Elevator/dp/B01J37FHF8/)
• ⁠Soil: Get yourself a bail of Pro Mix HP with mycorrhizae (it's cheap, reliable, and hard to overwater) from Canadian Tire, Rona, any store really and get also a bag of earthworm castings. Cover the bottom of your fabric pot with the castings (2-3 inches deep) https://www.homehardware.ca/en/20l-organic-worm-castings/p/5025712
• ⁠Nutrients: Gaia Green Dry Amendments (All Purpose and Power Bloom) Mix the All Purpose in with your Pro-Mix HP and then top dress your "soil" every month, changing it to Power Bloom during flowering https://www.canadiangardensupply.com/gaia-green-all-purpose-4-4-4.html https://www.canadiangardensupply.com/gaia-green-power-bloom-2-8-4-power-bloom-2-8-4-2kg.html
• ⁠Ventilation: Get the AC Infinity Cloudline T4 - it's absolutely worth it. Then purchase a 4-inch carbon filter and 4 inch tubing from Amazon (branding doesn't matter for these two things) https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-CLOUDLINE-T4-Ventilation/dp/B06ZXWN3BG https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-Dual-Layer-Aluminium-Ventilation/dp/B071LHCFZ8 https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Australia-Charcoal-Pre-filter-Included/dp/B01DXYMBU6
• ⁠Timer: You can go cheap on this, but also consider a smart timer (like a Wemo) https://www.amazon.ca/Insight-Switch-Enabled-Compatible-Amazon/dp/B00EOEDJ9W
• ⁠Seeds: Jahseeds.ca - Canadian breeder, amazing beans, amazing price! Go with feminized seeds for your first round. https://jahseeds.ca/shop?olsPage=t%2Ffeminized-seeds

Extra accessories

• ⁠Pruning shears (seperate ones for trimming live plants and ones for harvesting) https://www.amazon.ca/Pruning-Gardening-Straight-Stainless-Precision/dp/B076HL5JJM
• ⁠a lighter (for sanitizing)
• ⁠a set of tweezers, for planting your sprouted seed
• ⁠some garden gloves
• ⁠rope ratchets for your lights
• ⁠zips ties for protecting things
• ⁠binder clips (for low stress training)
• ⁠plant ties (soft rubber and wire kind)
• ⁠watering can
• ⁠two pairs of measuring spoons for dry amendments
• ⁠a clip on fan and rotating fan (for air circulation over and under the canopy)
• ⁠markers and a pack of tag plant markers for identifying plants
• ⁠soil moisture https://www.amazon.ca/Soil-Moisture-Sensor-Meter-Hydrometer/dp/B014MJ8J2U
• ⁠paper towels (for germination)
• ⁠Bucket Head Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead Lid for 19 Litre (5 Gal.) Multi-Use Buckets great for gathering up the excess water and tipped soil) https://www.homedepot.ca/product/bucket-head-wet-dry-vacuum-powerhead-lid-for-19-litre-5-gal-multi-use-buckets/1000666690
• ⁠3 five gallon buckets (1 for the buckethead vacuum and 2 for extra water reservoirs) and two lids
• ⁠3 surge protector power bars
• ⁠Various AC power extension cables
• ⁠1 trellis net (for ScrOG training)
• ⁠USB microscrope (used to check the trichomes at harvest - if you want you can also get an adapter so it plugs directly into your smartphone, as opposed to plugging it into a computer) https://www.amazon.ca/Jiusion-Magnification-Endoscope-Microscope-Compatible/dp/B06WD843ZM
• ⁠62% Boveda packs for curing
• ⁠Mason jars for curing and storage
• ⁠hanging rack for drying (you can substitute this for a hanger and some plant ties)
• ⁠Duct tape

It's a little more expensive at the start, but this setup will pay for itself within two harvests. With this setup you can expect to yield between 8 to 12 oz every run, once you grow accustomed to the cycle.

Hey there! Thank you so much for the compliments! I actually have this set: link

Its flat on one side with a hole in the glass to let you mount it easily. It comes with little command strip hooks too! This is just one set but I have another set that I don't know what to do with, lmao.

I'd love to see how your room looks, I bet its so cute too!

And thank you! I got the stands off of houseplantshop.com! I LOVE buying plants from here and their stands are so nice but they said that their stands are on backorder until they get more from the supplier. :( I put in an order for 10 more and they called to tell me that, lmao.

First grow.

This took 2-3 months. Seems like I ran into a number of first-timer pitfalls along the way. Good learning experience though.

Can't wait. So god damn tired of shady, undependable hook ups.


Edit 2:

Photos of my setup.

• http://i.imgur.com/fc8wn1B.jpg
  
• http://i.imgur.com/HmUWGgR.jpg
  
• http://i.imgur.com/nOcwlPm.png
  
  
  
  Edit 1:
  
  Some have asked about my setup. This is about everything. This is my first grow so take my suggestions with a cup of salt but this stuff has worked well for me.
  
  Tent:
  
  Zero complains. Very happy with this. It just fits perfectly into a closet (had to remove the hanger bar though).
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U6WCMY
  
  
  Air
  
  
  
  Carbon filter:
  
  The inside of my tent stinks. I smell absolutely nothing outside. Don't get caught. Get a good carbon filter. Maybe not this one, but something.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FVJK60
  
  
  Inline fan:
  
  I hand this outside the tent. No need to take up any space or add any heat inside the tent.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JQ14F8
  
  
  Variable xformer for fan control:
  
  This allows me to control the noise and airflow. Every other fan controller made the fan buzz. This thing is quality built. I keep it around 50v.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006NGI8VS
  
  
  Circulation fans:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RTMD8C
  
  
  DWC
  
  
  
  
  Bucket top net pots:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049XIIGC
  
  
  Air pump:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JPEVMC
  
  
  Airline:
  
  The black just prevents light from getting into my res.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D4XTUU
  
  
  Air stones:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050HJ7Q6
  
  
  Check valves:
  
  You NEED these. Many airlines are thin enough that if the power goes out or a hose becomes disconnected, capillary action might permit water to back-flow into your electrical air pump and/or just flood your room. Don't take chances when a .50 cent valve will protect you. There are some horror stories in the aquarium hobby about this. Note, even if the air pump is higher than your res, capillary action can pull the water up through the air hose. This is the same principle that allows 100ft trees carry water from the roots to the canopy.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00977J508
  
  
  Lighting
  
  
  
  Lights:
  
  Word of warning. Start off a good distance between the lights and your canopy. These product more light than you think and I have burned and cooked plants from keeping these too close. They don't product a ton of heat or anything. I think it's just too much light if they aren't a good foot or so away from the canopy. I assumed I could practically lay LEDs on top of my canopy. Not so.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGFLCXS
  
  
  Adjustable ropes for lights:
  
  Chains work, these are just faster/easier to adjust.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0098R0600
  
  
  Tools
  
  
  
  Temp/humidity sensors:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013BKDO8
  
  
  pH pen:
  
  I used to do chemical reagent tests (I have tons of aquariums so I had it laying around). Never again. A pen is fucking awesome for dialing in pH every morning. Get one!
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EQISYQO
  
  
  Pruning snips:
  
  These are great. Sharp as fuck and solid.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004SD76
  
  
  Training wire:
  
  What I use for my scrog screen and early training before the screen goes in. Also good for random shit that's temporary enough I don't want to waste a zip tie.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EXJ652
  
  
  Nutes/Water changes
  
  
  
  
  Pond pump:
  
  This is another must have! I've been using these for a while now to handle water changes in my aquariums. It's also awesome for mixing nutes before they go into your DWC. I drop one in a bucket without a hose attached and then just dump all my nutes and such in. The pump does all the mixing. Then I adjust the pH a little. Give the pump about 10-20 seconds to mix my pH up or down in and test again. I don't have to worry my pH adjustment isn't probably mixed yet. I makes the mixing process so easy and fast. I also use these to pump out my res once the scrog screen is in place.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006M6MSL0
  
  
  Root protectant:
  
  One of my early problems was with brown algae. This cleared it right up after a week.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IGFH3FG
  
  
  Syringes:
  
  No guess work. I know exactly how many ml I'm adding.
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RB3CV6
  
  
  Cal-mag:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000J2CUPW
  
  pH control:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BNKWZY
  
  
  Nutes:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000COBT54
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CO7U02
  
  
  
  
  

I'm very fond of Cornell's growing guides. Here is their guide for potatoes. I followed most of that same advice with the fabric pots, but halved most of the spacing and depth measurements.

Here's my entire process if you're interested:

• Follow Cornell's guide on cutting and curing the potatoes in a grocery bag.
  
• Fill a 20-gallon smart pot with about 5" of garden soil.
  I had been using Pro Mix Ultimate Organic Vegetable and Herb Mix, which was 2CF for $19.99, but they don't seem to carry it anymore. I liked it because it's kind of halfway between normal garden soil and potting mix and has mycorrhizal fungi added, but anything not too dense would probably work. I also sprinkle in some all-purpose organic fertilizer and add a few handfuls of peat moss to increase the acidity.
  
• In a ring, about 4" in from the edge of the pot, place one of your seed potato pieces every 5", eyes up. I usually get around 5 pieces/pot in that ring.
  Depending on the size of your pieces, you should be able to fit another 1-2 pieces in the middle of the ring.
  
• Cover all that with another 4" of the above soil mix.
  
• Grab two ends of the pot, shake it a bit, and pull a little outward. Should be a crevasse on each side beneath your hands. Drop some more soil in there. Rotate the pot a bit and repeat until there's no more room for soil. This helps the pot stand up better and gives more soil along the edges for the taters.
  
• When there's been about 3-4" of growth, add about 2" of soil, unrolling the bag as you go.
  
• Pretty much repeat every few weeks or 3-4" of growth until the bag is completely unrolled and then you're done.
  
  Water according to the Cornell site. I've got a dripper in each so I kind of just run that weekly.
  
  This is only my second year doing it this way so I wouldn't yet call it tried and true, but I did get a splendid yield last year.
  
  Edit: Sorry, I kind of snuck the answer to your question into that wall of text so I've bolded the relevant part.

Welcome to world of gardening peppers, albeit as a hobby. So lets start off with the basics. You should check out the growing megathread sticky post and/or the wiki, since both sources might already answer questions you might have.

For seeds I like to use pepperlover.com or pepperjoe.com(new management), since it has yielded high germination rates, around 90% and pretty quickly too. Its advised to not buy seeds from eBay or Amazon since a lot of them are not true to species or might be very old. With the vendors mentioned above, you can easily e-mail them if you run into any seed issues, such as poor germination rate, not true to species (mistakes labeling do happen), diseased seeds, etc. They are quick to respond and are very nice. They also normally send out random "free packets of seeds" along with your order, so you get to try different varieties.

Since you're seeds are still on the way, per your post. I would start with a fabric pot/grow bag. I would order a Smart Pot or Root Pouch. If you're going for something with handles you might want to go with the Root Pouch option, my Smart Pots ripped, you're not supposed to use the handles when the pot is full, which defeats its purpose. Since they're more forgiving than hard pots. With hard pots you run the risk of getting root bound, which can plug your drainage holes and in turn that would cause root rot since the water doesn't have a path drainage after the roots block up the drainage holes. With fabric bags the whole pot is built for drainage.

Then you decide on what type of soil/potting mix you want to use. Each of them have their positives and negatives. A lot of people start off with a base potting mix as a base, then blend in other ingredients to get the desired soil.

I use:

• Potting mix, look for seed starters or something without fertilizers added
  
• Egg shells, for calcium since most starters/potting mix lack calcium
  
• Used coffee grounds, slow release nitrogen source, plus its free if you go to starbucks and ask them to save the grounds for you. Its the N of NPK
  
• Epsom salt, the PK of NPK
  
• Perlite, lightens up the soil helps retain water and helps with drainage
  
• Sand, I put a layer of this on top of my soil to deter pests like the fungus gnat, especially if the plants are going to be kept indoors. If you don't use sand they will eventually find a way into your house via fruits and veg you buy
  
  Other than that, germinate your seeds via the instructions included with the seeds and then transfer them to your pot. Just practice a lot of discipline in watering. The main issue with new growers is either over watering or root bound. Both are addressed when using fabric pot/grow bags.
  
  Just keep in mind all potting mixes/soils will eventually become nutrient depleted and would need supplementation. A lot of people here use tomato feed or the Fox Farm trio.
  
  If there's anything else just post it to the subreddit or do some research online.

Here's what I have so far and my quick write up.

My dad started the tomato plant that I am using in soil. He had too many for his garden, so I used that instead of starting one from seed in rockwool. My next plant will be started from seed.

I picked up a 5 gal bucket and Lid from Home Depot. <$5.

I cut a hole in the Lid to fit the 3" Net Cups. I put one right in the center. I quickly found out the cup it too small to support the plant so I had to use a support stick. I just bought this 6" net cup bucket lid.

The plant is supported in Expanded Clay balls. I chose this material as apposed to 'Hydroton, Coco coir, Viagrow stones, pearlite...' because from my very little research I found the clay to be the most environmentally friendly and easiest to use, disclaimer: I could be very wrong here.

The nutrient solution used General Hydroponics Maxi Grow. Simple to use, add X scoops per X gal of water. I am about to switch to Maxi Bloom. She is flowering and starting to produce fruit. I do now know when the best time to switch solutions. I am learning by experiment here.

To keep the nutrient solution oxygenated, I used this Air pump,two of of these air stones, and tubing. Any items will do, I used this products because I know an employee of Penn Plax and got them for cost $. Any pump will work, I got a two outlet pump for future expansion.

You should also be sure to have the correct pH for your particular plant. Here is a chart and a great site. I used this pH Test Kit and pH adjust.

It's that simple. Right now the plant is outside and gets about 8 hours of sun. I plan on keeping it outside as long as possible, then will bring it in and have to choose a light source for it.


tl;dr What I used for my first DWC tomato plant experiment. Step 1: Click all links above. Step2: Buy. Step 3: Tomatoes

Edit: Also, Watch this video

Here's the basic parts list to build a bucket like this:

• 2x 5 Gal buckets with lids (one for res, one for light top.) More buckets for spacers. (check your home improvement store of choice.)
  
• A big roll of black duct tape. This
  
• A roll of FlexFix tape. This
  
• A couple of space blankets. This
  
• A can of 3M spray adhesive. This is the good stuff
  
• 5x light sockets with plug ends. These
  
• 5x Philips SlimStyle LED "75w" 2700k. These
  
• Some heatshrink tubing. Looks good
  
• Some lamp cord and hookup wire. This, And This
  
• A roll of flux/rosin core solder. Your Choice, this looks okay
  
• An airpump. This one is awesome, This will do
  
• Some airstones. [This] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JLA83C/)
  
• A distribution manifold. At least a 3 way
  
• Some air lines. This, Or This
  
• A length of 3/4" pvc pipe and a plug (check your home improvement store of choice).
  
• A water dripper system. [This] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JAY6E/)
  
• Either a netpot and a bucket lid with a hole cut in it OR a premade netpot/bucket lid. This if you want to save some work
  
• Some PC fans. [These are nice and cheap] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTUJZ36/)
  
• A PSU to run the fans and LED strip side lights you might add on spacers. This. It's 80+ at least. I had a few extra PSUs around. I wouldn't use one that isn't at least 80+ since it will be running 24/7.
  
  Lots of this stuff can be had cheaper at a home improvement or pet store. Check around. You'll need a soldering iron (I like my adjustable 40w), a drill and drill bits up to 3/4" (I like step bits for work on plastic), a heatgun or lighter to shrink that heatshrink tubing. An infrared thermometer is nice to have and can tell you the temp of your nutrients, the plant itself, your lights, etc...Just make sure to calibrate it first, all the cheap ones are inaccurate by at least a few degrees.
  

> When ordering your pots, purchase the fabric Smart Pots.

Yes thanks! I am definitely going to be going with the fabric smart pots :) They seem too good to be true! These are the ones I have in mind

I was planning on using simply tap water. I hadn't considered the chlorine in the water, my water is notoriously high in chlorine. I might have to re-consider what type of water I use, or perhaps look into your solution.

Thanks for the tips!

TBH I've done hydro, a bit of coco, synthetics in soil, and organics in both soil and coco. From what I've found, the best way to get through to harvest with minimal issues is to run Autoflowers in amended soil. Something like Roots Organic Original Soil or Foxfarm Ocean Forest will get you one helluva start, there's enough soil to get the plant fed through the first 30 days or so, it could get you through more/less time if you're using a bigger/smaller pot size. IE you could start your plant in a solo cup, transplant into a 2 or 3 gallon through veg, then drop that 2 or 3 gallon pot into a 5 gallon when it's time to flower. (I'm using autoflower timescale just for reference) The roots will grow through the smaller pot to reach into the soil that's in the bigger pot. This works because the fabric isn't what prunes the roots, it's the air that does the root pruning.

You can get a 5 pack of 2 gallon or 3 gallon Fabric Pots for ~$9or a 5 pack or 5 gallon or 7 gallon fabric pots for ~$10 on amazon.

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There are a few reasons I prefer growing with organic/amended soil, like:

• No mixing of nutrients every few days or every week. Just give em some RO water (and some Microbes/Myco every now and then) and the microbeasties will do the rest of the work
  
• If you do things right, you don't really need to worry about adjusting the pH of your water.
  
• The microbeasties (aka micro-life such as Fungi, Microbes, etc.) will communicate with the plant and only give it what it needs (The plant kind of tells the microbeasties what it needs) and it's a good deal harder to get nutrient burn in organic soil.
  
• There are plenty more reasons, but I wont bore you with my love of the rhizosphere lol
  
  ​
  
  Obviously this is about what works best for you, and you may switch it up down the road to give something else a try, but this is what works for me.

I love everyone in IRC. I honestly don't know who to pick.. But I think I'll pick /u/lotrouble

I think She deserves to have this

She's awesome because I feel special when she comes in IRC. c:

She makes me feel accepted and appreciated and I really enjoy talking with her, with whatever topic there is.

Tyara, I'm not used to the username yet

I am also old and remember my French buddy sometimes producing giant balls of delicious black hash "from Morocco". He would pinch bits off like it was clay and roll big spliffs. That's something I never see at dispensaries, I guess there are more efficient ways to process it now.


I purchased a set of bubble bags like these:

https://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLBBAG5X8-5-Gallon-Extractor-Waterproof/dp/B006C6NY3Q


The ice method seems messy and labor intensive, I'm considering this dry ice method for my first run:

http://www.growweedeasy.com/dry-ice-hash

If anyone has advice I would love to hear it. It would be neat to reduce my cabinet full of trim and B quality bud to something much more concentrated and delicious.

Awesome! while looking around for the best pre-mixed coco blend I found someone talking about these coco specific nutes which I think I had seen on growweedeasy somewhere, so these will probably be the best nutes to get.

The only other nute I would need with this would be calmag?

Since I just need a 5gal bucket, I guess I just need one brick of coco.

I've read about smart pots a few times now so I guess I will get that one. Think I can just transplant the little sprout I got into coco with no issues? I assume if no/minimals roots are coming out of the aerogarden grow medium core thing, then it should be completely safe to just put that into some coco?

edit - those nutes are on this guide. This guide is huge. I'm probably missing this on here somewhere as well - how is runoff handled? It must just leak out of the smart pot, so I'll need to have some sort of tray under the smart pot to collect it, and then just dump any runoff down the drain?

Great job! I was trying to zoom in to check what all you have there.. I spy strawberry, peppers, lettuce, beans, and tomato? The tomatoes may be the one thing you'd want to definitely move to their own pots or the ground. The more room, the healthier and more productive. After exhaustive research, I am doing my tomatoes in these this year: https://www.amazon.com/247Garden-5-Pack-Gallon-Aeration-Handles/dp/B013JFHMQ2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=4X3ZZQI86GKZ&

I did my peppers in pots (and crammed together) last year, and they did pretty well. Not sure how they'll do with strawberries (unfortunately, I don't have a lot of experience with strawberries yet). Lettuce and peppers are good companion plants (Google companion plants.. it's a beautiful world of vegtable relationships and being able to crammed things together for good reason).

Beans are good companion plants to most plants, but you gotta watch their vines.

I think that's all I got for ya! Happy gardening!

yeah you can get something like this for less than $20.00

https://www.amazon.com/Non-Woven-Fabrics-Potatoes-Recycled-Growing/dp/B00V4D7AQO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481051439&sr=8-2&keywords=growing+potatoes

If you just want to start with a few things, consider growing mint as it is very hardy

also, seriously consider growing garlic. Garlic is super easy to grow and taste amazing.

Look into setting up a wicking bed with totes

Ive had my roots out of the water for 2-3 hrs during a few rez changes due to upgrades w/o issues, aslong as the roots werent crunchy dry, they should bounce back, but it may stunt them a bit.

The net pots I use clip onto the bucket much like the lid does, and they are a ton more sturdier than having to cut out a standard lid to fit an insert. I was able to pick mine up at my local gardening store in the hydroponics section or amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Lip-Bucket-Basket-Container/dp/B0049XIIGC

Hope you make it to harvest duder, good luck out there.

Not at all! Here are the links:

2" : https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00R71FGYU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title

4" : https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QZG1P02?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title

6" : https://www.greenhousemegastore.com/containers-trays/plant-pots/belden-magnum-square-pot

The 2" and 6" ones are pretty sturdy, but the 4" pots have a much thinner platic. They work very well in my trays and they've never broken, but just something to keep in mind. I personally like the flexibility, as it makes repotting without damaging the plant very easy. I didnt like it at first because they felt flimsy

My bill is about 137 a month including house activities (no tv, xbox, ps3, so really just cooking and house lights, id say grow makes up about 85% of my bill)

1/4 hp chiller,
5kbtu ac,
1k lumatek,
2 x 600ish gph water pumps,
LED ufo,
4 bulb 4ft t5

This will produce between 400-750 grams depending on strain, grower experience, environement etc.

If youre in this for the profit (not knockin ya at all!) then look into these: http://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLBBAG5X8-5-Gallon-Hash-Bag-Extractor/dp/B006C6NY3Q

I have a set and love them, good quality for the price. These will allow you to turn your sweet leaf trim into more profit as bubble hash.

They're super easy to grow. Put a seed in each of these and put them all in one of these filled 1" full of water

And keep in a warm and sunny place. Them transfer to pots and put in a sunny window :)

You can buy the seeds online too :D

Upvote for the Ozarks! My gf and I just got back from a camping trip on the Jacks Fork River in the Missouri Ozarks. We go down there multiple times every year for floats and fishing. Simply breathtaking.

I used smart pots last year. I learned it's hard (read: impossible) to over-water them if your soil drains well. It's great when we get too much rain but a chore when you have to remember daily supplemental watering during dry spells. I'm currently still using smart pot's big bag bed. It's pretty nifty if you want a raised bed that is removable.

Zone 9B (Orlando)

I've been using some smaller fabric pots for about a year now. They're great because they're lightweight and flexible! However, I've noticed a lot of... either moss or mold on the outside of them as things have been heating up this year. My plants are all outside and I water them every day, so it may be that I am keeping them so wet (I'm doing flowering plants), maybe your herbs will do better?

I'm barely a novice gardener so I'm not sure what could be done to prevent this, or if it's not common and I just messed up! But that has been my experience with fabric planters so far. All the reviews on Amazon said they had no trouble with mold so I went for it! It might just be how often I water my plants/letting them sit in the rain/the extreme sunlight they receive on my very very sunny balcony.

Good luck!!

EDIT: Here are the pots I got: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B013JFHMNK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm not familiar with growing pumpkin so I'm not sure about that. But you can buy these for the tomatoes and jalapenos: 247Garden 5-Pack 15 Gallon Grow Bags/Aeration Fabric Pots w/Handles (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JFHMQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_o8W0Cb3CCPTGM

15 gal would be a good size for tomatoes, and 5 or 10 gal for peppers (I'm not sure on size for peppers, I hope someone who knows can confirm a good size in this post).

I'm also not familiar with spinach, but if they are able to grow in rather shallow containers (like 6 inches in height), then you can find cheap rectangular planters at the dollar store. They also have round pots that are up to 12" in height. If you go to their baskets section, you can find bigger containers. Just be sure to drill or poke holes at the bottom. Hope that helps!

Try Smart Pots! They work great, you can put them anywhere, they don't damage anything, and they're easy to fold up and store during winter and when you move!

As a renter, these are the best!

Might as well get these net pots that you can just place on top of your bucket so you dont have to worry about making one and risking light leaks.

Might need tubing for the air pump, not sure if it comes with the pump or you didn't include it in the post, but I'd go with black instead of clear.

Also, get yourself some cal-mag with those nutrients. I just started my first DWC grow too but I also bought Canna Rhizotonic and liquid silicon to go with the nutrients at the suggestion of a few on this sub.

If you want to get reallllllly in depth on full spectrum LED's, this site has a lot of information on it and their list of best panels to go with, even though I didn't go with any of them and just got the Mars 300 anyway.
And don't forget your trichome scope!

I have two sugar pumpkin seedlings, about 5 inches apart, in a six-inch-deep mound. They're doing well and I'd like to keep them both, but do they need more space to make it work? They're in a Big Bag Bed filled with Black Gold organic potting mix. I have two cowpea plants and a zucchini plant in the same bed, all of which are doing well also. It seems like there's room to maneuver.

All of the above were grown from seed. I'm really, really new at this, so any tips/advice/snark will be appreciated.

Congratulations! you're a big girl now! It's so liberating to live on your own. I miss it.

Plants are a great item to have around the house. Something like this is low maintenance and appealing to look at. :)

I get to keep them in the bags! I got them from amazon, they're specifically made to grow potatoes, so there is a little flap to check on the roots and get them out! They make cheaper ones without the flap. The nice thing about them is that they're easily to fold up and put away when the growing season is over.

My whole garden is on my balcony, so I understand needing to make the most out of the space. My FAVORITE thing are these planters but they're pretty spendy. I also have a couple of these (if you're interested, wait until the price drops to $25, it happens all the time, only suckers pay $40) which I'm going to use for my flowers and tomatoes once they're big enough. If I had unlimited funds for my garden I would totally buy a vertical stacker and a mobile garden, plus like a million of these pots to go around my balcony!

Here is some info on my grows/setups to help you figure it out.

• I grew in a 5x5 tent and three autos filled that thing up as seen here: http://imgur.com/3VASBvL
  
  
• I used a 600w HPS light and it certainly did the trick. I think it would have been fine with 4 had there been enough room.
  
  
• You can buy 5 gallon lids with net pots built into them: https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Lip-Bucket-Basket-Container/dp/B0049XIIGC
  
  
• Here is a bucket I made: http://imgur.com/6IzCwdr - 1 5 gallon Bucket with a small hole near the top to run an air tube and connect to an airstone. I also drilled a hole into the bottom the bucket and installed a [rubber grommet] (http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/images/grommets/large_grommets.jpg) and [90 degree elbow] (http://www.idealvac.com/files/images/Elbow_90_1-1-2inch_1.jpg) to attach that sight tube. Then I covered it in Gorllia Tape to help prevent algae growth.

They do! I don't have much to say about them right now since I bought them a week ago based on other recommendations. So far, so good though! They're much sturdier than I had anticipated.

They are called SmartGrow pots. Everyone on Amazon swears by them. They have a great range of sizes, I just wanted something large enough to give the sprouts a chance to become true trees.

I use them. Here is my container garden. I'll be buying 20 more for my hot peppers.

I like them a lot. I would definitely recommend them. I buy mine from Amazon and with free shipping from amazon prime, I get 5 for about $9.

Sure, here ya go! It’s pretty affordable and has held up all the plants wonderfully!

1-2 year old trees usually aren't ready for a bonsai pot yet and should be planted in a larger training pot or the ground.

If you want to buy bonsai pots online, you'll spend more on shipping than the actual pot. Try looking up a local bonsai club or convention. Sometimes a local artist making pots is the best bang for your buck, or they'll sell used pots for a good price.

Edit: If you're just talking about training pots instead of clay bonsai pots. These bulb pans are my favorite. You can also get pond baskets or grow bags

It's a bit more traditional, but I purchased this one from Amazon and like it a lot. It holds quite a few plants, and you can customize how it's assembled to some extent. It's decent quality and the assembly took about 10 minutes tops.

I have mine on bamboo shelves (from amazon, they are slatted). The shelves are light and easy to move around!

https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Customizable-Bathroom-Shelving-UBCB93Y/dp/B01G6QZ7KO/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=bamboo+shelves&qid=1562171698&s=gateway&sr=8-7

These keep my nice bookshelves from getting ruined and they’re easy to move outside when it’s warm. Plus it’s not terribly expensive!

Pot/Planter

Soil / Perlite mix (70/30)

Nutrients

pH test kit

Lights

Should be around ~$100 and good for 1 medium plant or 2 small plants.

I spent like 30 minutes on that list for y'all newbs. When you could have just gone through the sidebar and/or used the search function. Somebody better upvote me.

Save yourself some money....
http://www.amazon.com/Wide-Lip-Bucket-Basket-Container/dp/B0049XIIGC/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1412521544&sr=1-1&keywords=net+pot+bucket+lid

Bubbleponics is essentially Deep Water Culture. The more air the more effective and fast growth you will see.

This one isn't as wide, but it's on Amazon: Leisure Season PS6117 7-Tier Plant Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHOFBSI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5bONxbZNKR9N9

If bamboo is ok this one is way cheaper:
Songmics 100% Bamboo Customizable Utility Shelf Multifunctional Bathroom Shelf Plant Display Stand 9-Tier Storage Rack Shelving Unit UBCB93Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6QZ7KO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_idONxbY02JPAQ

At least this will give you some keywords to look for! :)

Amazon. It came with a tray and the individual hexes fit together perfectly. You can get a smaller, I think 4 hex version?

This is the one I got

Would a 3 gallon Smart Pot be a suitable size for growing this ficus? The pot it’s in now is 8” wide, smart pot is 10” wide, 7.5” height. I plan to leave it in the smart pot for at least two years.

Exactly. I got them from Amazon. They are bigger than I expected but they are pretty cool.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071H53T9V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HvN2AbJFNQQP9

I also bought some cubicle wall hooks to use with them as the ones it comes with are for walls.

I've been using Big Bag Beds with great results. They are on their second season and have survived one flood.
http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Pots-Big-Fabric-Raised/dp/B007BVKDZI/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1427347315&sr=1-1&keywords=Big+bag+bed

Amazon It's really quite small so eventually they'll need to be moved (if I don't kill them before that, lol), but it works perfectly for now.

Edit: fixed link

This is what I've done since launch and it's been great. I bought two of these from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/TENSION-INDOOR-PLANT-POLE-ADJUSTABLE/dp/B008937EIG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=floor+to+ceiling+rod+plants&qid=1557162518&s=gateway&sr=8-1) since the rods holding the plants are optional attachments though there are cheaper options out there too.

here's the US Amazon link

I am adding this to my wish list! So cute!

Lol whoops ignore that last post. Thought u meant the soil for some reason.

You mean the pots or the U stakes?

These are the 7 gallon fabric pots I have been using for a long time now. Much cheaper than name brand smart pots. Was kind of tough to find a big enough runoff tray for them. But I did find some (14" I think) and they're super heavy duty and will last multiple grows.

https://www.amazon.com/247Garden-5-Pack-Gallon-Aeration-Handles/dp/B013JFHMNK/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1526047196&sr=1-4&keywords=7+gallon+fabric+pot

And these are the stakes I use.

https://www.amazon.com/GardenMate-100-Pack-ANTI-RUST-HEAVY-DUTY-Galvanized/dp/B00PQL7JJ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526047250&sr=8-2&keywords=u+stake

That bag of stakes will last you a VERY long time. They're also nice for putting the strain name on.

Not OP, but I've seen the shelf on amazon before (or at least a similar one.) It's really pretty!

Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Songmics-Customizable-Bathroom-Shelving-UBCB93Y/dp/B01G6QZ7KO/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1518323351&sr=8-11&keywords=bamboo+shelf

Used about an ounce of dried trim from my GG#4 harvest. Dried Overnight.

Pretty happy with the results given I only paid $30 for the bags.
If anyone is looking for the specific brand I used it's this one

>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006C6NY3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_UXGpxbH6X6YMH

Honestly, that price seems pretty high to me. I get 100 2” square pots on amazon for $20.
100 2" Inch pots for Starting seedlings 2" square Durable Reusable Plastic Starter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R71FGYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tXIVBbJ8V7M3Q

I forgot to ask what size. Here is a 5-pack of 7 gallon smart pots for $8.95. You should be able to hunt around Amazon and find different sizes with comparable prices if you need something bigger or smaller. Cheers!


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JFHMNK/ref=asc_df_B013JFHMNK5188235/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B013JFHMNK&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193142362025&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=785766314031095339&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033371&hvtargid=pla-307774400319

In case anyone's interested:

Space tote parts:


135W UFO

2x LED Strips

2x 23gal Totes

2x 120mm fans

Mylar film

3gal fabric pot


Grow method:


Using /u/santacabrera's soil grow guide as a baseline

Vision Northern Lights Autoflower

94 days from sprout, 99 from seed

Fox Farms Happy Frog Soil

Lights 24/7

Fox Farms Trio Nutrients

Advanced Nutrients Hobbyist Growers Bundle supplments

Black strap molasses supplement

*6.5pH water, 1 gal every 2 days once in flowering


EDIT: Here's the ghettote http://imgur.com/a/wlMil

I think they’re easy! Last year was my first year trying.

I got a seed potato sampler from Annie’s: https://www.anniesheirloomseeds.com/annies-heirloom-potato-sampler-may-delivery/


I just got a catalog from High Mowing, and will probably try their varieties this year. https://www.highmowingseeds.com/vegetables/potatoes.html



The patio ones I did were in cloth grow bags: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JM3JSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bQO2DbXGJ9K51


I used some soil/compost mix that I had delivered for filling beds, but I’m sure a standard bagged potting mix would be perfectly fine. Plant the potatoes in 6 inches of soil (probably with the bag scrunched down for light to get in), then as the potato plant grows, add solid so only a few inches of greens are exposed. Make sure the tubers stay covered - this will cause the potatoes to turn green, which will make you sick. That doesn’t make all the potatoes bad, just the green ones.

So- it isn’t going to be cheaper than buying store potatoes. $10 gets you a ton of potatoes at Costco. But you get a potato that you literally cannot buy at the store. These are incredibly tasty.

Well you could do something like a Shepard's crook with a base or something like this https://www.amazon.com/TENSION-INDOOR-PLANT-POLE-ADJUSTABLE/dp/B008937EIG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=plant+hanger+stand+indoor&qid=1571352302&sprefix=plant+hanger+stand&sr=8-4

Ice water extraction is pretty easy. You can get a set of 7 bags for $26 and the only other things you'll need are ice, water, 5 gallon bucket, wooden spoon and flower.

Proper trimming and branch management...grow it upwards not outwards

Look into a DWC bucket system, they make 5 gal bucket lids that are hydroponic planters...Found on Amazon. Some even have a built in tomato / pepper cage that's about 3 ft tall.


Just need a power source for an aquarium air/bubble pump and some sun or T5 lamps. Even an Apt balcony works

As far as lights go, I have seen amazing results with these while growing coral (Aquarium). For 130 bucks an 8 lamp t5 High Output fixture that has a broad color range is a steal


here's a link to the overall DWC system (Deep Water Culture)

LINK

These are the ones I bought. Absolutely zero complaints and the quality is obvious. They go 220 micron (work bag) to 190, 160, 120, 90, 73, 45, and 25.

Oil definitely looks good! Let me know how it works out :)

Look the same to me, and thanks for the link, I'm probably going to get these for my next grow, they're even cheaper and look the same but have handles and good reviews.

You say you built it but it looks like a carbon copy of this (plant stand)[https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Display-Storage-Outdoor-96x95x25Cm/dp/B076QB2P7N/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=wooden+plant+stand&qid=1563058607&s=gateway&sr=8-11] that is being sold on amazon.

A few things:

• Those are 5 gal buckets, not 10-gal.
  
• Coco is essentially a hydroponic medium, so you need to keep your pH lower... 5.5 - 6.2 is good. Shoot for 5.8.
  
  
• As others have mentioned, I would definitely consider a smaller container. By the time those roots fill out those buckets, your plants are going to WILDLY overgrow the space you have. 3-gal fabric pots will be plenty big.
  
  
• Perlite will help drainage and aeration some, but LOTS of growers run straight coco, without perlite. It's not absolutely necessary.

This website has all the info you're going to need for your jade plant.


You can start a new plant from each one of those leaves if you wanted to. To do that, I would cut off a leaf at its base, apply a root starter, and then plant it in a succulent mix soil. A little plant should pop up within two weeks. However, if you're already seeing new growth just plant that Larry into some soil like /u/dirtyhippielady said.

Jade plants are absolute tanks so I have little doubt she'll survive. Always err on the side of too little water when it comes to Jades though, they don't need much. If you're worried about drainage I would recommend a smart pot. Cheers🍻

Least year I was In the same position I tried growing for the first time and ended up growing 5 lbs of some low mids. I then went to Amazon and bought some bubble bags for hash for $30 (best $30 I've ever spent imo) https://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLBBAG5X8-5-Gallon-Extractor-Waterproof/dp/B006C6NY3Q your return will be around 15% if done correctly. Water and ice is all that's needed and you are gonna feel really nice with zips of hash on deck

Amazon... it's always Amazon, haha!

• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JM3JSA/ref=twister_B00YQ3XS2Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
  
• https://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-00613-Indoor-Humidity-Monitor/dp/B0013BKDO8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479603509&sr=8-3&keywords=hygrometer+digital
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Analog-Hygrometer-by-Western-Humidor/dp/B00JXOKPT0/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479603593&sr=1-3&keywords=hygrometer
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-1080-Non-contact-Thermometer/dp/B00DMI632G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479603650&sr=8-3&keywords=infrared+thermometer
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Sago-Brothers-Pruning-Scissors-Trimmer/dp/B00P0FK7W6/ref=sr_1_13?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1479603711&sr=1-13&keywords=bonsai+tools
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Softgrip-Micro-Tip-Pruning-Snip/dp/B00004SD76/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1479603768&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=fiskers+tirmmers
  
  Some of my favorite things.
  

Thanks! I found them on Amazon here.

I dont recconend hydro if you suck at keeping plants alive dude. Buy any 5 gallon bucket plus the following...

Net Pot:

https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Lip-Bucket-Basket-Container/dp/B0049XIIGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543448234&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=5+gallon+bucket+net+pot&dpPl=1&dpID=41OyuQEug2L&ref=plSrch

Air Pump

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004PB8SRM/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1543448287&sr=8-6&keywords=air+pump+aquarium&dpPl=1&dpID=51GDMPD2gDL&ref=plSrch

Air stones


https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Stone-Cylinder-Aquarium-Hydroponics/dp/B01MV5C1I4/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1543448415&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=air+stones&dpPl=1&dpID=61kdxK4TwKL&ref=plSrch

Air hose

https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Airline-Aquariums-Terrariums-Hydroponics/dp/B079DFWLX4/ref=pd_aw_fbt_86_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01HBSU9EA&pd_rd_r=1ef20a78-f367-11e8-b5ba-5dfed4e35b83&pd_rd_w=ry8W3&pd_rd_wg=odzaM&pf_rd_i=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=b98fa1a4-6e6e-4981-835c-7fb29e0f4dd2&pf_rd_r=XE7EVET4QSQ7P0K5GKH5&pf_rd_s=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=XE7EVET4QSQ7P0K5GKH5&th=1

And then buy some hydroton or some other medium, maybe rapid rooters or some rockwool cubes to sprout in. Set up is very cheap and easy.

https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Pots-12100-Fabric-Raised/dp/B007BVKDZI?th=1

I just found these. I haven't heard of them before. I wish it wasn't already mid-April. I wonder if it's too late to get some...

How long have you had yours? How long do they last?

E: https://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLGROWBAG15X5-Plant-Bag-15-Gallon/dp/B01LW87YZ7/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=cloth%2Braised%2Bbed&qid=1555697040&s=gateway&sr=8-11&th=1

I think that is closer to what you meant.

Good ol' Amazon Rachel's 7.5CM Ball Shape Sets Sucuulent Cactus Plant Pots Flower Pots Planters Containers Window Boxes With Bamboo Tray Set of 4 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072LBJ3JT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ygmkDbAYABK61

Someone else mentioned it in your other post, but using your roof as a small garden would help take some of the heat load and provide you with some veggies if you're into that type of labor.

A few of these or something similar would probably suffice for the project.

It’s really really easy and the bags are cheapish for what you get out of it.

These and a couple 20lb bags of ice and stir.

iPower GLBBAG5X8 Bubble Hash Bag, 5-Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006C6NY3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VoyEDbEBK181S

I was more talking of this. You put it on the bottom, around your pot in a "O" shape. Should be enough to heat your bucket.
I recommande you to take this pots for a better handling and to let the roots breath.

I have a bunch of these:

Smart Pots Big Bag Bed Fabric Raised Bed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007BVKDZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BsDPybRZ43WFQ

I also have many 25 gallon containers.

I might do raised beds next year, however for now I want to stick to large containers.

"Loose butthole" haha ok you watch too much TV.

Anyway, local nursery in Portland is where I get mine, but anyone selling vegetable starts and that type of thing should have crappy 4 inch pots for sale or even giving them away. I haven't actually had to buy them in years since once you have them they last forever, but I know my local hydro store sells the small ones for 39 or 45 cents...they look like this but a bit bigger. Those ones are 24 cents but you have to buy way too many online to make it worth it.

Yes everyone runs into bumps, you just want to learn from other people's mistakes...even with having hundreds of growers helping you, you will still run into unexpected shit--that's why you want to at least do the easy stuff correctly right away, it will save you time and get you a lot more product in the end, kid! Mistakes in the first couple weeks will fuck your shit up a lot more than mistakes in the last 3 weeks.

I found it HERE on AMAZON:

https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Customizable-Bathroom-Shelving-UBCB93Y/dp/B01G6QZ7KO/ref=sr_1_7?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549168625&sr=1-7&keywords=Plant+Stands

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076QB2P7N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5NNGDbKCAQJ3K

Thank you!

Here you go! This one’s a set of four like in the picture, they also sell sets of two matching colored planters.

I showes him one very similar on amazon and then he designed it and built it from scratch. Here's a similar one on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Display-Storage-Outdoor-96x95x25Cm/dp/B076QB2P7N/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=plant+shelf&qid=1566662094&s=gateway&sr=8-15

Here's a shopping list for my current set-up. It's an extra small closet grow, but that's what i have to work with. You don't have to get exactly everything on this list, but you can use this for reference for your own grow!
Ill be running 1 plant at a time for now, with this set up.

Clip On Circulation Fan 6" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000U9V47E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0mcDzb5826MEE

Ventech 440 CFM Exhaust Fan + Carbon Filter

5 Gallon Fabric Pot - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JUOWB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_heETkTRSPOD2a

Programmable Digital Timer Switch - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P7RUGVO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_TTN7XnzIpVnyA

pH Calibration Solution - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1MQWK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_ahEtLDQTKcR5g

Digital PH Meter - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8JU4TY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_NarNtEHiZIMNP

130w Cheap-o LED (TEMPORARY) -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MPY7YC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_bffmoa2zDlCSm

2x2x4 Grow Tent - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCHXUVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_qa9gCG2RwnFzZ

Seaweed Extract 11% - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NCWOEU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dIcDzb4SDP9RY

Thermometer/Humidity Meter - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XTPTG1J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_dtVvdguE18m3E

I don't much get the raised beds. Why not eliminate the cost of the wood and just build up the soil the same height over the entire area you have the raised beds? Soil is cheaper than cedar in my area.

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I moved to an area that does not have good soil, so I was forced to explore options. I opted for air pots instead of raised beds. A 7 gallon bag will hold 2-3 tomato plants. Filled with organic soil, I'm at $6 per bag. It was 1/2 the cost of a raised bed. I'm also plan to move in less than 2 years, and these will travel with me much easier than a raised bed.

Something like this - https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Premium-Thichkened-Non-woven-Aeration/dp/B00TF9E4UO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1524860567&sr=8-9&keywords=non+woven+pots

looks like this one - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076QB2P7N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5NNGDbKCAQJ3K?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

That's roughly 1.93 gal volume for your pot. I would consider something like http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JUOWB2/ref=s9_simh_gw_p86_d0_i1?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=1JE5RBZ72WT91ZGBRMGB&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=439659db-41fa-4a3b-8e0f-31b9d08e4568&pf_rd_i=desktop.

Found it on Amazon. Not bad price at all, especially considering they include the bamboo drainage tray.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LBJ3JT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pLEyCbGHZSB4N

Amazon! here you go!

From amazon! link

I bought these on amazon

Not really, this is year number 2. I put each plant in a 5 gallon grow bag. I just didn't know if they were going to produce flowers this year since I haven't added fertilizer . Somehow two more have popped up away from the bags so it has spread quite a bit. I'm also finally getting some Gulf Fritillary caterpillers!

Easiest method would be to use a grow bag

A more difficult approach is to have a separate grow bed for just mint. Otherwise, the roots will take over your system.

7 gallons! 13 inches in diameter. These puppies: https://www.amazon.com/247Garden-5-Pack-Gallon-Aeration-Handles/dp/B013JFHMNK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499599241&sr=8-3&keywords=7+gallon+smart+pot

I think the shelf is this one?
SONGMICS Bamboo Customizable Plant Stand Shelf Flower Pots Holder Display Rack Utility Shelf Bathroom Rack 9-Tier Storage Rack Shelving Unit UBCB93Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6QZ7KO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EY3VBbX5B7X8R

These? 100 Seed Starting 2" square Durable Reusable Plastic Pots black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R71FGYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_.9m3wbBB0A06C

Here it is without the affiliate link

I found one on Amazon! Last time I looked, there weren’t any.

https://www.amazon.com/Planters-Hanging-Terrariums-Container-Diameter/dp/B071H53T9V

this?

• A bucket
  
• A lid
  
• Clay pebbles
  
• Air pump
  
• Rockwool cubes
  
• Nutrients
  
• Ph control kit

May I suggest : https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Premium-Thichkened-Non-woven-Aeration/dp/B00TF9E9PY?th=1

Yea I've been looking at them.

I make bubble hash with all of mine. These are the bags i have. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006C6NY3Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'd avoid the root farm fabric pots -- they're overpriced. The 1.5Gal (small) costs $8, and the large is $13. Check out Amazon. You can get a 5-pack of 3 gal fabric pots with handles from Amazon for $16, and 5-pack of 5gal for $20.

Unfortunately, looks like they may have sold out of the 3gal and 5gal bags. I made my purchase a couple of weeks ago. They still have the 5-gal bags in beige, though, here.

Yes, i'm using Vivosun 3 gallon fabric pots. I LSTd as so far as I Scrogd, no tying down at all but toped 2-3 times a plant.

Hex Pots
, Square Pot

And the small round ones are just recycled K-Cup pods!

Be warned, though; the bamboo trays will rot if you let excess water pool and sit...^I'm^totally^not^speaking^from^personal^experience...

Bought it here. https://smile.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Customizable-Bathroom-Shelving-UBCB93Y/dp/B01G6QZ7KO/

I'm having some frustration right now because my bigger plants don't fit