Does anyone add a layer of hydroton to the top and the bottom of ther pots (3-5 gallon)? I heard that this will keep the top layer moist and keep the coco from draining out of the bottom. Also is 3-5 gallon pot from clone to big of a container in coco to start out with? Does anyone use perfect pot (bags) with coco? last but not least what type of drainage systems (to waste) are the easiest using 3-5 gallon pots and hand watering. Thanks appreciate all the help in anvance.
i use 2 gal. pots, no hydroton. but ive heard of this several times. if ur only doing a couple of plants than you could give it a try, but try at least one plant with plain coco... i doubt you will see any difference in the end result.
my coco drains fine just by its self and i reuse the coco, and have alot of plants, so the hydroton seemed like more trouble than its worth, but i would be really interested in hearing the results of a side by side experiment.
drain to waste.
i got 16" raised tables, with the standard trays sitting on top. i built the tables so could fit 3 gallon buckets under the tables/trays, i use tubing tacked to the bottom of tables, so i can put the buckets where they are easy to access. I water and come back a hour later to empty the buckets by hand. when i do my final flush at the end of harvest, i must stay in the room on standby to empty the buckets or they overflow, besides that it is pretty easy.
my friend is luck enough to be able to drain straight into a shower drain, which would be even easier. one down side is that he doesnt ever know what % of run off he has.
dont know anyone using perfect pots, sorry.
