SIP Club - Getting Hydro/Coco Results In A Soil Based Medium

[Fudo Myoo]

LOL What does that smell like ?

Hard to tell yet. There’s 5 different kinds in the room.

 

[Carcass]

There’s 5 different kinds in the room.

So, it just smells awesome..

 

[Fudo Myoo]

So, it just smells awesome..

Yeah, pretty much.

 

[TerpsNThyme]

Morning folks. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom growers out there. I checked on this girl this morning and noticed the leaves drooping and some green stuff growing in the cup. Soil doesn’t feel or look super wet but I dumped out the reservoir just in case. I’m using promix hp and mega crop. 1g in a gallon of water. Any thoughts on what may be going on

 

[Azimuth]

The "green stuff growing in the cup" is algae and grows on and around wet media exposed to light. Not super harmful but better if you don't have it.

The bigger issue is that the roots don't like light so you should try to cover your set-up with something. I use a cup-in-a-cup with the outer one being opaque, but your cut off soda bottle would make that challenging. Maybe make a sleeve out of a yellow maining envelope or something that you could slide that whole set up in and out of? Just don't make it super tight. Or too loose since the idea is to block the light.

The droop is from too wet, too early. It hasn't "caught" yet. These containers develop a different type of root than a wet/dry cycle container will, and that takes time to develop. You can either tough it out and continue doing what you're doing and it'll work it out on its own in 10-15 days, or give it less water for a bit while it converts it's roots which would be faster. If it's an auto I'd definitely go with the latter approach. If it's a photo then grower's choice.

Either way, plant color looks pretty good so you're off to a good start.

 

[TerpsNThyme]

The "green stuff growing in the cup" is algae and grows in and around wet media exposed to light. Not super harmful but better if you don't have it.

The bigger issue is that the roots don't like light so you should try to cover your set-up with something. I use a cup-in-a-cup with the outer one being opaque, but your cut off soda bottle would make that challenging. Maybe make a sleeve out of a yellow maining envelope or something that you could slide that whole set up in and out of? Just don't make it super tight. Or too loose since the idea is to block the light.

The droop is from too wet, too early. It hasn't "caught" yet. These containers develop a different type of root than a wet/dry cycle container will, and that takes time to develop. You can either tough it out and continue doing what you're doing and it'll work it out on its own in 10-15 days, or give it less water for a bit while it converts it's roots which would be faster. If it's an auto I'd definitely go with the latter approach. If it's a photo then grower's choice.

Either way, plant color looks pretty good so you're off to a good start.

Thanks az. I’ll rig something today. Maybe add some tape or something around the reservoir to block the light.

 

[Carcass]

She does look a bit puffy- maybe just keep about 1/4" of water in the rez till her roots adapt..
after she dries out for a day or so...

 

[Carcass]

One more time:

Do it!

I Got 'er done, @Azi!

I started with this last week...a (I think/apx.) 25 gallon plastic planter, and an aluminum dome from an old 80's lamp

I got the aluminum dome drilled full o' holes....

Note to self: Wear a glove next time, you dumbass!
I Probably should of de-burred those holes...they're a bit sharp...

So here's what's in there:
I plugged the big hole on top with the top portion of a plastic Folgers Coffee jar and lid (the red part)

The rez holds 3 gallons..

Now, to make it mobile.. since I'll only be moving this one around on bricks or concrete, I opted for a Harbor Freight furniture dolly...(hard plastic wheels)
If I were moving it on the lawn, I'd of built some of @BeezLuiz ' nice plant movers...but, on the concrete, this will do the trick...

And, we don't want it falling off of the dolly...

And there ya go- just add dirt and water

I picked up 2x 32L bags of locally sourced organic, buffered soil, with no added nutes, so, as soon as I figure out what I'm going to grow in there, I'll have a 4th plant going...
She'll get started on Grow Dots, then RxBlend, probably...

Thanks for looking.
and keep on Sippin!

 

[InTheShed]

I Got 'er done, @Azi!
I started with this last week...a (I think/apx.) 25 gallon plastic planter, and an aluminum dome from an old 80's lamp
And there ya go- just add dirt and water

Looks amazing if dangerous in there, and ouch! Can't wait to see it produce.

 

[Bode]

Highya SO,

Great job with the SIP build! And yes, you should deburr the drill holes! The tub looks pretty big! shuld make for a nice sized outdoor grow! Happy Smokin'

 

[Carcass]

I will wear some gloves when I pack the soil into that one...

 

[Papa OG]

I will wear some gloves when I pack the soil into that one...

Look ma... No hands!

 

[Carcass]

Highya SO,

Ha! You flatter me, Bode!

And yes, you should deburr the drill holes!

I sure should have...but it's all together now, so...

I will wear some gloves when I pack the soil into that one...

Funny- I poked a hole in my hand today with one of my new sticks- those buggers are sharp!
Kind of a stoner moment thing...

Look ma... No hands!

Or, better yet, no cuts!

 

[Papa OG]

Ha! You flatter me, Bode!

I sure should have...but it's all together now, so...

Funny- I poked a hole in my hand today with one of my new sticks- those buggers are sharp!
Kind of a stoner moment thing...

Or, better yet, no cuts!

Hah. Blood sweat and tears baby! A little piece of me with every plant.

 

[Carcass]

My Dad used to say "If you haven't lost a little hide, you haven't done an honest days work"...

But, he also cut his finger off on a radial arm saw, so maybe not the best advice..?

 

[Papa OG]

My Dad used to say "If you haven't lost a little hide, you haven't done an honest days work"...

But, he also cut his finger off on a radial arm saw, so maybe not the best advice..?

You live and you learn. That shi hurt. Betcha he didn't do it again.

 

[Carcass]

Betcha he didn't do it again.

He did not!
I, however, cut my finger off at work a few years later- same finger, middle one, right hand...
They sewed it back on, so it's all good now...jeez, that was like 45 years ago..

 

[Papa OG]

He did not!
I, however, cut my finger off at work a few years later- same finger, middle one, right hand...
They sewed it back on, so it's all good now...jeez, that was like 45 years ago..

Like father like son. You both lived and learned, that shi hurt. You still got 9.5 good ones left

 

[Fudo Myoo]

Hey can Terpinator or Recharge be put in the reservoir? I’m top dressing and water from the top only every 2 weeks. Anyone?

 

[StoneOtter]

Hey can Terpinator or Recharge be put in the reservoir? I’m top dressing and water from the top only every 2 weeks. Anyone?

I've added Recharge a couple of times in past SIP grows no problems. Not every two weeks though. Terpinator burns my plants in my LOS.