Excellent information. I like how you present the basic principles so they can be applied to almost any situation. I also like being frugal and using what I have. Thank you.
Thank you for your videos. I have some experience growing peppers indoors using soil and hydroponic nutrients. Now im going to try coco and wick watering. this is very helpful 👍👍
for my small plant setups I just use some 100% acrylic yard folded in half and put though the bottom hole of a pot and then put the pot in the top of a large jar sitting at the top with the yarn in the water/ferts in the jar below it. For larger plants I use a 1/2 to 1" wide poly craft felt for the wick.
Very enjoyable video Peter! I would not have thought of nylon as a wicking media. Maybe I am too stuck to the cotton wick generation? I wonder how many eyes you open to the world of possibilities by using so many different options for growing. Happy Gardening! -Bob...
Thanks for your question. You could start seeds/seedlings with a wicking system, but you might want to top water initially until some longer roots are developed. Hope this helps.
Hello Peter! I appreciate both your knowledge and your effort in making these videos. ie. the different camera angles and crisp sound Makes it so simple to understand and replicate. Question: Do you only feed it through the reservoir? meaning never feeding from top? Is this for temporary use, like for going on a short vacation or can you apply the wicking system for the whole growing season? Thanks! This is my 2nd attempt at gardening, 1st time was over a decade ago and not so successful. Hope to learn lot's this second time around with a big harvest :-)
Thanks for watching, and for the kind words! You can feed from the top, then switch to reservoir. Once switched, I would leave them feeding from the reservoir. It can be temporary or long term depending on plans for the plant. A larger, 4-5 gallon self watering container is another type of wicking system and will grow a large pepper plant. I have some videos showing those, and I use them every year. I'm planning to make a step by step video showing how to build one soon.
What material is the wicking rope made out of? Is it food grade? Don't want microplastics in your tomatoes. People have recommended polyester and vinyl. Are they safe?
Thanks for your comment. I recommend that you do the research for the material you decide to use. I wasn’t recommending a specific product, just sharing the method.
I've searched the whole wide web and found very little information. Cotton seems to rot and starts to stink in a couple months. Polyester and vinyl should in theory be safe for food stuff but the cords themselves are not rated food safe. Do you have any information or experience with any specific material?@@pepperdactyl
I was wondering where you get those black nursery pots like the one you used in this video? I was just looking for some today. I like the wicking idea. Thanks for the information. Have a good evening.
These are 3.5" x 5", and they have root channels. I got some of them from my local grow store, and some on Ebay, It looks like the ones I got are sold out, but here's page for reference. www.ebay.com/itm/80-ct-5-inch-x-3-5-inch-Large-Black-Greenhouse-Nursery-Pots/324061510116
Great tutorial and demonstration Peter, do you have a favorite way between the wicks in this video and the Howard Resh trays in your other video where moisture wicks directly up?
That Basil plant has the potting mix that it came in originally. I haven't tried with actual dirt, but for an inert well draining, non-fertilized, peat based potting mix, I'd keep the the same as the coco, but would adjust if needed.
A lot of different types of sponge, but it should work. If it's a household one, it might contain chemicals. The peat based sponges like AeroGarden use, as well as Root Riot, Rapid Rooter, etc... work great.
Excellent information. I like how you present the basic principles so they can be applied to almost any situation. I also like being frugal and using what I have. Thank you.
Thank you for your videos. I have some experience growing peppers indoors using soil and hydroponic nutrients. Now im going to try coco and wick watering. this is very helpful 👍👍
Another great vid Peter. I really enjoy the ones where you demonstrate growing systems. Well, I enjoy them all, lol.
Thanks, Jared!
Thank you so much, Peter! This is awesome!
Glad you like it!
for my small plant setups I just use some 100% acrylic yard folded in half and put though the bottom hole of a pot and then put the pot in the top of a large jar sitting at the top with the yarn in the water/ferts in the jar below it. For larger plants I use a 1/2 to 1" wide poly craft felt for the wick.
Love the concept 💖 💕 💓 💗 ❤️ I am going to try it out, thanks for the info 😀
I use round nursery pots as they fit in the top of the jars easier.
Very cool Peter. I forgot about the wicking system that you made a video of a long time ago. I need to try it out. Thanx for sharing.
Thanks, Mark.
Very enjoyable video Peter! I would not have thought of nylon as a wicking media. Maybe I am too stuck to the cotton wick generation? I wonder how many eyes you open to the world of possibilities by using so many different options for growing. Happy Gardening! -Bob...
Thanks, Bob!
I love your videos!
Thanks!
Great Vid Peter! Thanks for sharing! 👍
Thanks, Jeremy!
@Peter Stanley, Can you use this system to grow seedlings or do you need to start with a plant that has already started growing?
Thanks for your question. You could start seeds/seedlings with a wicking system, but you might want to top water initially until some longer roots are developed. Hope this helps.
Hello Peter!
I appreciate both your knowledge and your effort in making these videos. ie. the different camera angles and crisp sound
Makes it so simple to understand and replicate. Question: Do you only feed it through the reservoir? meaning never feeding from top?
Is this for temporary use, like for going on a short vacation or can you apply the wicking system for the whole growing season?
Thanks! This is my 2nd attempt at gardening, 1st time was over a decade ago and not so successful. Hope to learn lot's this second time around with a big harvest :-)
Thanks for watching, and for the kind words! You can feed from the top, then switch to reservoir. Once switched, I would leave them feeding from the reservoir. It can be temporary or long term depending on plans for the plant. A larger, 4-5 gallon self watering container is another type of wicking system and will grow a large pepper plant. I have some videos showing those, and I use them every year. I'm planning to make a step by step video showing how to build one soon.
@@pepperdactyl Thanks Peter, I will take a look at your older videos and look forward to the upcoming step by step video.
What material is the wicking rope made out of? Is it food grade? Don't want microplastics in your tomatoes. People have recommended polyester and vinyl. Are they safe?
Thanks for your comment. I recommend that you do the research for the material you decide to use. I wasn’t recommending a specific product, just sharing the method.
I've searched the whole wide web and found very little information. Cotton seems to rot and starts to stink in a couple months. Polyester and vinyl should in theory be safe for food stuff but the cords themselves are not rated food safe. Do you have any information or experience with any specific material?@@pepperdactyl
I was wondering where you get those black nursery pots like the one you used in this video? I was just looking for some today. I like the wicking idea. Thanks for the information. Have a good evening.
These are 3.5" x 5", and they have root channels. I got some of them from my local grow store, and some on Ebay, It looks like the ones I got are sold out, but here's page for reference. www.ebay.com/itm/80-ct-5-inch-x-3-5-inch-Large-Black-Greenhouse-Nursery-Pots/324061510116
@@pepperdactyl Thank You :-)
Can you just lay the rope across the top of the pots like a soaker hose? I'm looking for an in expensive way to water my 2x4 bed
Great tutorial and demonstration Peter, do you have a favorite way between the wicks in this video and the Howard Resh trays in your other video where moisture wicks directly up?
Getting the Resh trays dialed in was a little tricky, but it seemed to work well. It seems better suited for multiple plants at once too.
Like your diy vids 👍. Have you tried using soil with your wicking system instead of coco coir for peppers? Would probably have to use 1/4 strength?
That Basil plant has the potting mix that it came in originally. I haven't tried with actual dirt, but for an inert well draining, non-fertilized, peat based potting mix, I'd keep the the same as the coco, but would adjust if needed.
thank you!
Great Man thanks i am going to try it
Cool demo🐞🌶🐞
Thanks!
Nice!!!
thank you!!
great idea
Thanks
What about sponge, how effective is thst at wicking
A lot of different types of sponge, but it should work. If it's a household one, it might contain chemicals. The peat based sponges like AeroGarden use, as well as Root Riot, Rapid Rooter, etc... work great.