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@@glengarritysr9997 on my bike. The rear storage spot is accessible. But a bit cumbersome to get to. But it does open and latch as it would normally. I don’t keep much in there. Especially when riding in a wet environment. The mud can make a mess when accessing the storage bin. Hope that helps. A flat non drop basket may make access easier. But at the loss of storage in the basket with out straps. Thanks for watching and commenting

If you can poor the water directly into the carafe - then I don’t see why you would need the pvc. So, from what I’m gathering, sounds like it should work. No issue. Happy Growing

@@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead thank you!

Thank you for watching and commenting. I’m glad the video was of use to you. Happy Growing

Thanks again for commenting. And watching. I have grown in solid colored buckets and these translucent ones. I haven’t seen much difference in plant growth and root ball size when compared directly using the same plants, soil, fertilizer, and watering methods. I know that often the light can cause issues with mold, root growth, etc. but I haven’t experience that yet with these buckets though. And I’m going on 4-5 years of using this particular set up. I really like the translucent buckets because I can easily see the water level and know when certain buckets may need more water than others from a distance. Happy Growing

Thanks for the recommendation. I would just worry about the burlap decomposing over time and what it would do at that point to the flow and movement of water and air. But I’m sure it could work. I haven’t had any issues with the holes becoming clogged as long as I use the right size drill bit and a quality potting mix. I have some blackberry plants in the same set up going on four years now. Do you know if burlap would last that long moist? Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

@@RockBottomRebootIRL I use a food saver brand - game saver silver edition. Been having it for years. So far it has always worked well. And the mason jar sealing attachments as well. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I’ll have to look that one up …. But earth box and emsco boxes were the inspiration. Thanks for watching and commenting.

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@@1time4younme happy to help. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

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Throw it away into the recycle bin. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

Happy I could help. Thank you for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

I love that method. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been using the hoss tools fruit tree watering hose with emitters on a timer. The little tube goes in the pvc. And covers well with a 20 oz bottle. One day I may build a bunch of bobbers. Just so many wicking tubs currently in use. Thanks for commenting and watching. Happy growing

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Eventually it dries out if you don’t keep up with the watering. But you want it to be soggy - allows for wicking and optimal plant growth. It’s essentially recreating what the ground has with its water table. Allow the plant to grow down to the moisture. Establishing a better root system and ideal conditions for best growth. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for asking

Thanks for watching and asking. Not if the holes are on the bottom. The water won’t stay in the bucket. And no wicking action will take place. It will act more like a standard grow pot and require usual amounts of watering. As well as fertilizer loss with each watering. Hope that helps. Happy Growing

@@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead thank you for responding

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Reusable for years to come. Biggest thing is how much sun they get. Like all plastics - UV exposure eventually does them in. As far as the soil goes - I refresh it season after season. I let whatever is in the container die fully. Remove that plant. Remove any fertilizer salts left over in the trenches that I had placed - doesn’t need to be done with organic fertilizers. I aerate the soil and break it up. Add new fertilizer. And plant new plant. Great results over and over again.

Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy I could be of value. Quite a few folks have been successful finding buckets free of charge. Most notably - pizza shops and other large volume single item eateries. Hope that helps. And hope you’re able to allocate some. Happy Growing.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’ve seen the wax before but have never personally tried it. Thank you for sharing your success. I’ll try it this coming spring. Happy Growing

Thanks for watching and commenting. I can almost grow them year round in 9a in a container. Which allows me to alter the amount of sunlight they get and help prevent them from heat scald. But every fall they grow great and freeze or dehydrate so well. So they are always on hand. Happy Growing

@@shelly-sun-energy thank you so much. I’m happy to help. Happy Growing this upcoming season.

@@spir5102 I find container grown plants do so much better compared to in ground plants when it comes to bugs. The elevation plus the slick sides prevents many pests from reaching the base of the plant. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

@@spir5102 thank you for watching and commenting. Happy to help.

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They love those buckets. Almost time to do it all over again here in my area. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’ve never had issues with mosquitos and the side holes - or at least to the extent where I’ve noticed them. But definitely on the fill tubes. I like using bottles over the fill tubes to keep evaporation down. And it allows me to squeeze my watering tubes in when needed. Caps are probably even better. Now that you say it, I can probably drill a hole and put watering tube in. And truly keep any and all mosquitos out. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

This set up definitely allows for the air gap. Average height of a gallon jug is 6 inches. So putting the hole at 5”. Will allow for a 1” air space and that air will allow for air pruning. The 1” air gap is pretty standard for most wicking tubs/builds. And as the plant uptakes the water. The air gap becomes larger. So it’s dynamic. When I do larger cattle protein tubs for wicking containers. The corrugated pipe is 4” in diameter. And I put the hole at 3”. Same concept. 1” air space. Hope that helps and makes sense. Give the method a try and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Thanks for asking. Happy Growing

@@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead thanks for the prompt reply! I'm still not understanding where you have the air gap for self pruning. The plant roots need to be in an air layer where they will stop their growth. The only air gap I see in this system is inside the milk jug. The plant roots can't get into the airspace in the jug.

@@andygold the holes at the top of the jug allow for air exchange. The roots will not extend beyond that level and into the jug where the air exist. That being said. The potting mix most adjacent to the jug dries out first. And that further promotes root growth down into the bucket in search of water. Hope that makes sense. There is no definitive layer of air. But more of a pocket of air. Helping promote root growth in other areas of the bucket.

The biggest pots I use are repurposed cattle protein tubs. If you have cattle or livestock in your area, these mineral/molasses tubs are fed over the winter. And many ranchers or farmers are looking to discard the tubs just prior to spring. If you don’t have access to that sort of tub, I recommend the 20 gallon or larger grow bags. They work well and hold up for a few years. Thanks for asking. Happy Growing

@@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead Thanks, i dont have that around here but i was thinking the big black plastic 55gal drums cut into halves should work good also and we have many in out area.

@@TimsCajunAdventures yep. That will work just fine. Ive used those drums for years. I always tried to get the food grade ones when possible.

No. They go off once the doors are closed. And turn on when doors opened. And on momentarily when remote unlocking. Hope that helps.

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Thanks for watching and commenting. Patty pan squash are so versatile. This is one of my families favorite way to use them. Enjoy your summer time treat.

Thank you for watching and commenting. Happy I could help. Happy Growing.

@@mlangfordoutdoor sure hadn’t. I’ve air layered figs and a few others. But never the persimmons. Surely it’s possible in first year wood/branches. Are you planning to give it a go?

@@AvrilA-l7z thanks you for watching and commenting. Glad I could help. Happy Growing

They definitely will work but will require more frequent watering. For me the 1/2 gallon works best for peppers. Since I keep them longer than just the spring season. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

I’ve never tried the mulch that deep. I usually just add a light layer on top to retain the moisture. But I’ll definitely give it a try. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

@@christophertaylor2464 thank you very much for watching, commenting, and the sub. Much appreciated.

@@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead no thank you for the info I have a lot of milk jugs and I have a lot of old PVC pipe and Walmart sells five gallon buckets in the paint section for less than five dollars. I spend a lot of time watering in the dry spells here in central Texas.

With the rack I have shown here. The light can still be seen through the mesh and below the rack. And you can still access the little rear storage container right below the light. Hope that helps.

@@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead yes that's what I was wanting to know the reverse light is in the exact position as the original brake light.

Thank you. I truly appreciate it. I have some videos I feel would be beneficial to record. And hope to be able to do just that and edit them soon. Happy Growing

In the early stages - when the plant was just transplanted. I will water from the top to help initiate its growing process. But after some time - a week or so. I try to avoid it. Because most bacteria and viruses for plants initiate from the surface soil. And watering from the top, will send it down to the roots. The bacterias get there from bird poop, bugs, etc. Additionally, watering down the tube only will also promote root growth down towards the water and encourage a strong and healthy plant. I pack it hard because I have seen how much it settles if you don’t. Potting mix will ultimately compact. But not enough to prevent water drainage through the medium. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

I leave it as high as possible - and even put mulch when it settles below the edge/rim of the bucket, in order to let rain roll off the top and out of the bucket, instead of down and in the bucket/jug. That way if I have fertilizer in the jug/reservoir, there is less of a chance to wash it out. And waste expensive fertilizer.

I’ve never tried that before. But sounds like it would be promising. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

Once the adjacent soil achieves complete saturation, the jug does and will hold water as a reservoir. Then as that soil dries. The water releases from the jug to achieve complete saturation up until the water is out/jug is empty. Effectively you are creating a water table very similar to the one below your feet. And it encourages root growth and development in much the same manner for the plants in the bucket. Potting mix (not potting soil) is such a loose medium. The water flows freely and the air movement and drying occurs rapidly. There isn’t really a mud like component ever created for long, if at all. Hope that helps. Give it a shot if you can. And I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Happy Growing

@@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead Thank you for the explanation! I realized in rewatching it that the big hole you cut out of the jug at 8:00 is not meant to be part of the system but, as you clearly described, "for demonstration purpose only".

The roots will continue into the level below the hole. About mid way down. Since the jug will at times have air in it, something called air pruning of the roots occurs. And this will encourage roots to grow against the bucket wall and down. Additionally, the air pruning will lengthen the time to a plant becoming root bound in the bucket. And I’m speaking of something like a fig tree. Persimmon tree. Black berry bush. Etc. something that will remain in the bucket for a few years or so. I have seen where some people will put river stones or other material inn the lower segment of the bucket. I myself however have never done that due to the added expense. Hope that helps. Happy growing.

Thank you!