Fabric pots v normal plastic
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LadyZandra
Active Member
We always used plastic- thought the fabric ones were flimsy & hard to move or stake the plants...
HOWEVER: Now that we found a brand that is tougher and easier to work with- wouldn't use plastic in flower again unless we had to--
We DO still veg in plastic until 4-5 weeks-- then they go into 10-gallon fabric pots!
HOWEVER: Now that we found a brand that is tougher and easier to work with- wouldn't use plastic in flower again unless we had to--
We DO still veg in plastic until 4-5 weeks-- then they go into 10-gallon fabric pots!
thatboyis1uvakind
New Member
Smart pots....fabric....I'll never go back to plastic
blindbaby
Active Member
i just moved from 3 gal plastic, to 5 gal. so far, i have got about 3/4 of an oz more out of the 5's. i hear the fabric makes more roots, so i guess they really improve yeild. but how much, in your exp? thanks. im curious. also. i place my plastic pots on two 2x3s, over a tub, to water, feed, or flush, to catch the runoff. how do you deal with the runoff? are they strong enough to pick up and do the same?
thatboyis1uvakind
New Member
Not tougher to lst....
...just different...bigger healthier roots...equals bigger stronger healthier plants....I've done both and I'll never finish in plastic again.....say to move its not like u think.k like its a bag of soil....when I pick up my plants to move em its just like a block of soil..I wouldnt bang it or drop it or anything but its easy...and best ...or I wouldn't b doing it.
Galvatron
Well-Known Member
i just changed over to smart pots this grow and the one mother plant i had that grew in the smart pot is outgrowing the rest in plastic containers. the roots are growing right to the top of the soil. some are even popping up out of the soil and i had to add more to cover it up. it seems to be really promoting root growth and efficient use of the container space.
bottletoke
Well-Known Member
so whats the theory? why is it better? more air???
MeekMill
New Member
nice thanks
I have to agree
Yea it allows air to pass through the walls of the fabric but not let water just leak out madly, more airflow
Galvatron
Well-Known Member
theyll last for 2-3 runs max i think, not much more then that. but again its my first time using it so im just guessing. the fabric is strong and the bottom is thicker then the sides but i think the sewed seams would be the weakest link especially with the larger heavier pots.
Ganja.Farmer
Member
2-3 runs max huh? Thats weird. I've had some of mine since '09, thats definitely more than three runs, and they're still just fine. Do you really think you should be answering questions that you have no experience with?
dopedeeii
Well-Known Member
Fabric imo r better than plastic they air prune roots so never a root bound issue but i like the new plastic pots with all the holes every where they air prune root and provide great air flow be back with the exact name air_pots lol http://www.calgrowers.com/index.php...ref=AP3L&sid=z97za974rb625i46t0046jv10aw6g4ng
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