I just bought 4 very similar pots from the hardware store. I wasn't sure about putting soil directly to the bottom so I added a layer of pea gravel first. I also used a cotton wick in 2 of the 4 holes to get more distribution of the water. I too use water soluble fertilizer in the water chamber. Happy planting!
Thanks for your review! I bought a smaller one of these pots for my daffodils as they were getting too large for the little pot they were in. Hopefully it'll stop them from drooping.
nice clean looking yard. Mine is a mess. My I-258 went from 16 inches to 6 feet in just one year. And full of unripe fruit right now. I got it from HarveyC.
5 gallon buckets go for $1 locally on offer up. Restaurants may even give them away after use. But the pots do look a lot better than 5 gallon buckets.
What's the material these are made of, and how do they hold up to UV? Have they lasted more than a season for you? Not that you can find them anymore at Target...
the constant supply of water has alot to do with it. Plus when we water in a regular pot alot of nutrients escape through the holes. The reservoir in these pots keep the nutrients in and the plants can continue to feed from it.
well that'd be quite dumb of you two considering the gravel won't wick the water up from the bottom. Soil won't fall through the slits due to compacting of the soil structure. A little soil may leak out, but even then, who cares? You?
It appears all of your plants are in containers. What I'd like to know is if they are watered via sub-irrigation, have you found a way of having it being automatically? How do they get watered when you go on vacation? I don't like to ask neighbors or friends.
just depends on the weather and how large the plant is. On really warm days every couple of days because a plant with a large root system can suck up a lot of water
The label on the pot says as little as once every two weeks. But as Ben said, it depends on the plant & weather. Basically water it when the water level gets low in the reservoir.
Hi..i bought a self watering pot from walmart also but mine doesn't have a spout like yours does..mine is totally closed from the bottom..i watered my plant and had to tip it over to let some water drup out..now I'm scared to over water it..can you give me some advice plz..was I supposed to try to break bottom off the pot?Or will I be ok?Thanks
I just bought 4 very similar pots from the hardware store. I wasn't sure about putting soil directly to the bottom so I added a layer of pea gravel first. I also used a cotton wick in 2 of the 4 holes to get more distribution of the water. I too use water soluble fertilizer in the water chamber. Happy planting!
Thanks for your review! I bought a smaller one of these pots for my daffodils as they were getting too large for the little pot they were in. Hopefully it'll stop them from drooping.
nice clean looking yard. Mine is a mess. My I-258 went from 16 inches to 6 feet in just one year. And full of unripe fruit right now. I got it from HarveyC.
I'm using the 7 gallon grow bags from Amazon. 20 bags for around ten bucks. My water is on the salty side so I want to wash out the salts.
5 gallon buckets go for $1 locally on offer up. Restaurants may even give them away after use. But the pots do look a lot better than 5 gallon buckets.
How does the watet wick up into the pot. Do you know how much fluod the tray holds?
Great video 🌴☘👏🏾
How do you know how much water to fill up in the bottom?
What's the material these are made of, and how do they hold up to UV? Have they lasted more than a season for you? Not that you can find them anymore at Target...
This video was very helpful, What ratio of soil mix would you recommend?
Where can I get fig cuttings in Kentucky?
Walmart has the 14" Green ones for $4. Why do you attribute that they work so well? I ordered 10.
the constant supply of water has alot to do with it. Plus when we water in a regular pot alot of nutrients escape through the holes. The reservoir in these pots keep the nutrients in and the plants can continue to feed from it.
Should you keep the reservoir constantly full of water?
yes in the summer, but not in the winter. Only when the plants are actively growing
What is the size in “ gallon “
What keeps the dirt from falling through the slits. I always added gravel in the bottom of my pots. Guess it old school. Thanks
I do too.
well that'd be quite dumb of you two considering the gravel won't wick the water up from the bottom. Soil won't fall through the slits due to compacting of the soil structure. A little soil may leak out, but even then, who cares? You?
It appears all of your plants are in containers. What I'd like to know is if they are watered via sub-irrigation, have you found a way of having it being automatically? How do they get watered when you go on vacation? I don't like to ask neighbors or friends.
i usually put a timer on a sprinkler for vacations. But this last yr I hired a helper to water my plants.
How do you keep mosquitos from setting up shop in there where the water is?
I have a koi pond so yeah... I just ignore em
What about mosquitos breeding in the reservoirs?
drink the water
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You didn't mention how frequently you need to water.
just depends on the weather and how large the plant is. On really warm days every couple of days because a plant with a large root system can suck up a lot of water
The label on the pot says as little as once every two weeks. But as Ben said, it depends on the plant & weather. Basically water it when the water level gets low in the reservoir.
I planted bell peppers in these and put a wash basin under it for extra available water water. I had plenty of peppers.
Hi..i bought a self watering pot from walmart also but mine doesn't have a spout like yours does..mine is totally closed from the bottom..i watered my plant and had to tip it over to let some water drup out..now I'm scared to over water it..can you give me some advice plz..was I supposed to try to break bottom off the pot?Or will I be ok?Thanks
Drill a hole in the side of the bucket at about three inches from the bottom. It will keep the water from overfilling the bucket.
@@nathanncohen793 wonderful..thanks alot😊
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Why the hell did he keep spinning the pot?
Agreed, it was beyond annoying and distracting.
😂 He could’ve at least used a turntable. Huh? 😂😂😂
Grating noise. Like fingernails on a blackboard