Air pots

[Stunned]

I'v heard alot of good things about these
Has anyone used them for coco?
The pots sure are open at the bottom
Looks like it will get tons of air
Also looks good for draining
Anyone with ideas about this chime in

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• Stunned
• May 16, 2018

 

[gr865]

Haven't used the but many do.
Use Smart Pots here.
GR

 

[MickFoster]

I run coco and use the 1ltr air pot for the first two weeks, then transplant to 9.2ltr airpots. The root system they produce is unbelievable. Fungus gnats can be a problem - I cover my large air pots with panty hose to prevent them from getting in the holes and laying eggs.

 

[Bilbobudkin420]

Was jus askin @Duggan about air pots!. Does any1 else think they would be a mess come watering time?

 

[Bucudinkydow]

If using coco as the op queried, it's recommended to water to waste to avoid salt build up that could result in nutrient lockout. So, yes, without an appropriate catchment system it can definitely be a bit messy in airpots or smart pots.

 

[Blew Hiller]

Look for @newty ...she uses these.

 

[newty]

Hiiii! You called?? Lol

Airpots are the best and I use them in full coco. I’ve started a couple with soil outside too!

Just a heads up from experience...that pot looks to be put together backwards. The big spouts should be facing inside and it will be far less messy for you

 

[Blew Hiller]

Hiiii! You called?? Lol. Airpots are the best and I use them in full coco. I’ve started a couple with soil outside too! Just a heads up from experience...that pot looks to be put together backwards. The big spouts should be facing inside and it will be far less messy for you

Knew @newty could help!

 

[newty]

They typically drain out the bottom so you will need a catch tray. Also the top has 2 or 3 rows of no spouts that’s how to tell the top from the bottom.

If they are coming out the sides too much, you likely have it on backwards

I only water to run off once a week but I know the weight of my plants dry and wet so I’d say I water almost to run off daily with full coco.

 

[Blew Hiller]

Are any of these air-pot manufacturers 420 sponsors? Just looked at prices and they vary....

 

[newty]

Not that I’m aware of? I used to buy them on amazon, then I found them waaaay cheaper at my local hydro store. 3G 4.98$ 5G 7.98

Can’t go wrong there!

 

[Blew Hiller]

Not that I’m aware of? I used to buy them on amazon, then I found them waaaay cheaper at my local hydro store. 3G 4.98$ 5G 7.98 ...Can’t go wrong there!

Yeah, I was smh @ $20 per....

 

[gr865]

If using coco as the op queried, it's recommended to water to waste to avoid salt build up that could result in nutrient lockout. So, yes, without an appropriate catchment system it can definitely be a bit messy in airpots or smart pots.

You are correct that it has can be a mess but with a proper catchment it is a damn good way to grow. IMHO,

 

[gr865]

I run coco and use the 1ltr air pot for the first two weeks, then transplant to 9.2ltr airpots. The root system they produce is unbelievable. Fungus gnats can be a problem - I cover my large air pots with panty hose to prevent them from getting in the holes and laying eggs.

Fungal Gnats, hate them Alien bastards!
That's a great Idea for the airpots. I run smart pots with coco DTW and use a layer of the small Growstones which are made of glass on top of the coco and on top of that I put a layer of clay pebbles to hold everything in place.
This works well and also aids in water distribution from my irrigation system.

 

[MickFoster]

Just a heads up from experience...that pot looks to be put together backwards. The big spouts should be facing inside and it will be far less messy for you

I disagree - he has the air pot assembled correctly. The protrusions with the holes should be facing out - according to the manufacturer. I've been using them for years. I use hydro halos to feed - it distributes the solution evenly and it doesn't come out the side holes.

 

[MickFoster]

Pop up advertising is very irritating.

 

[newty]

Hmmm interesting. I’ll keep doing it my way as directed.

Cheers

 

[newty]

Sorry I meant to add that mine are not the brand name airpots so I use them as directed.

 

[DragonsFire]

I know a guy using them to grow Hot Peppers, loves them.

 

[TurboBucket]

I've been running the ones I was playing with that way. I will be trying them @newty 's way the next time I use them.