SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

Got 10 grow box's on the way. I am using an amended ffof mix. I added 1/2 cup garden tone and 1/2 plant tone and about 1 cup prilled lime and 1/2cup oyster shell per bag to add some extra nutes in to start. Last batch in 5 gal buckets started to drift in PH to the 6 range or maybe a little less. Was thinking it may have been the sulfur in the tones.
I plan on using the mix for a base and filling in with 1/2ffof and 1/2 happy frog for around the new roots of the replant.
Any suggestions or things I should watch for since I'm using them for the first time?

http://www.agardenpatch.com/#ordernow

Thanks in advance for any info or tips.
 
Sips came in fed ex last night. Planted today. May cover the tops and add airstones when they go into flower in 2 weeks.
 

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Got some roots poking thru. they look to be getting air trimmed. When I put in the airstones I think the roots will grow into the reservior. What ph should you add nutes to the res? Should I just shoot for 6.3? Seems hydroponics uses a lower ph to make it available to the roots? I added amended soil but it'll never take them thru to finish.

So should I start flowering with adding in ph'd nutes around 6 at hydroponics range or keep it at 6.5ph and it'll get uptake when it hits the soil. Could the roots still drink water at 6.5 in water?
 
Hmmmmm, think I’m gonna jump on the sip bandwagon. Took a few days to read the 64 pages. Sure like what I saw. Grow boxes it is!!! What’s the best place to get some in Canada? Close to the Kootenays would be awesome!!!
 
I built mine using a 3 gallon bucket inside of a 5 gallon bucket and 4" pvc for a wick... 1 1/2" for the filler tube..
Already had everything so it was free... Just finishing my first run and am pleased with the results.. So easy!
 
Thanks guys!! I saw all the diy’s, and they were awesome. I’m gonna certainly give it a try at making some, but I would like to buy a few of the grow boxes anyways.
 
kkt3 said:
Hmmmmm, think I’m gonna jump on the sip bandwagon. Took a few days to read the 64 pages. Sure like what I saw. Grow boxes it is!!! What’s the best place to get some in Canada? Close to the Kootenays would be awesome!!!
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I would try to answer your question, but each time I do I get distracted by the woman on the bicycle... damn, what was I saying?
 
I hear ya. We like to mountain bike and when I found that pic I couldn’t keep my eyes off of it!!!
 
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