Growing using ziplock gallon bags

[Zayah]

So a friend of mine and I were talking today and he mentioned how he grew had grown his in a ziplock gallon bag, the whole time looking for a gallon size pot and I never once thought of using the the ziplock bags I have in the kitchen. Benefit is you are able to see the rootzone, (which I’m really looking forward to seeing if it works like I’m thinking about) also when transplanting again you just have to rip the bag.

Has anyone else tried this, what were your results ? I’m very curious to know.

 

[Manchester2020]

So a friend of mine and I were talking today and he mentioned how he grew had grown his in a ziplock gallon bag, the whole time looking for a gallon size pot and I never once thought of using the the ziplock bags I have in the kitchen. Benefit is you are able to see the rootzone, (which I’m really looking forward to seeing if it works like I’m thinking about) also when transplanting again you just have to rip the bag.

Has anyone else tried this, what were your results ? I’m very curious to know.

If you can get that to work I would love to see the process would be great being able to watch the root system grow

 

[Stormblessed]

Should b interesting, but u should but it in something so the light doesn’t hurt the roots, and make sure to have some drainage as wellbest of luck

 

[r0am1ng st0ner]

My first thought is you want some drainage holes at the bottom and the roots may not like the light on the dirt but try it let us know, sounds like fun

Edit I was late and repeated the advice above but didn't see until now lol

 

[Auggie]

Why?

 

[r0am1ng st0ner]

Should b interesting, but u should but it in something so the light doesn’t hurt the roots, and make sure to have some drainage as wellbest of luck

I like that plan lol

 

[Stormblessed]

Why what? Lol

 

[Stormblessed]

Why use a gallon bag probably, now that I think about it lol m, valid question

 

[Auggie]

Why what? Lol

Well, why a lot of things, really,
but ... on topic ...
Why torment and torture a perfectly loving cannabis plant by putting it in a baggie?
What did she do to you?

 

[r0am1ng st0ner]

@Auggie hey I mean if you enjoy reinventing the wheel lol.
But I also agree that a pot of any type will do you better then ziploc, Plus just slide the dirt and plant out the pot once you know she has enough root to hold the dirt together and you can see where you at

 

[013]

Roots love oxygen but cannot be exposed to light long term, just like smart pots air prune their roots - I think a clear or translucent container will basically light prune the roots.

Ultimately the majority of folks here who start their seedlings in clear plastic cups also use a dark cup as a sleeve to block light.

 

[Canadadoes]

The ziplock challenge? Anyone? No?

 

[Stormblessed]

If I owned any soil or coco I would b in lol

 

[r0am1ng st0ner]

The ziplock challenge? Anyone? No?

Am I allowed to modify the Ziploc or are we talking stock

 

[Buds Buddy]

The ziplock challenge? Anyone? No?

No Thanks. It's a losing battle. Too much Humidity for 1. Roots don't like light for 2. And very poor air circulation to the roots for 3. Want more reasons or will this do ?

 

[Buds Buddy]

Am I allowed to modify the Ziploc or are we talking stock

Yeah, maybe if you get a paper punch & fill it full of holes & paint it black. Oh ... the baggie version of the Air Pot ... lol.

 

[r0am1ng st0ner]

Yeah, maybe if you get a paper punch & fill it full of holes & paint it black. Oh ... the baggie version of the Air Pot ... lol.

Literally exactly what was in my head word for word even the paper punch

 

[r0am1ng st0ner]

Yeah, maybe if you get a paper punch & fill it full of holes & paint it black. Oh ... the baggie version of the Air Pot ... lol.

Like idk if the OP wants to be able to reuse the Ziplocs after or naw??

@Zayah this is how one would grow in a ziploc if you are hell bent on trying (what I quoted from BudsBunny)

 

[Pennywise]

Actually Lembatoast who was one of 420 Mags old G’s started plants in grocery bags and garbage bags. Lembatoast is the one who created the strain UD that several of are growing. Toast was an old hippy from the 60’s living in SoCal.

 

[Buds Buddy]

Actually Lembatoast who was one of 420 Mags old G’s started plants in grocery bags and garbage bags. Lembatoast is the one who created the strain UD that several of are growing. Toast was an old hippy from the 60’s living in SoCal.

I'll bet they weren't clear. They do sell plastic grow bags but they are full of small holes & they are black. I just can't see doing it in a zip lock.