SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

[CrunchBerries]

Thank you!!

Greenthumbs Probiotic thread has other designs and ideas also.

 

[GenericEnigma]

Hi! I would love to get the details of your SIP designs. I've tried a couple of times with not so great results. I requested to follow you on Instagram. Thank you!

Another SIP design is the wicking bed.

Living Soil Wicking Beds

I'm working a wicking bed, but am fascinated with all SIP styles and all plants grown in them. This is my fourth cannabis grow. Once I had the design in my head and materials gathered, it took roughly four hours to assemble.

www.rollitup.org

 

[CrunchBerries]

Another SIP design is the wicking bed.

Living Soil Wicking Beds

I'm working a wicking bed, but am fascinated with all SIP styles and all plants grown in them. This is my fourth cannabis grow. Once I had the design in my head and materials gathered, it took roughly four hours to assemble.

www.rollitup.org

I would advise against the use of the aluminum downspout material, as the aluminum will degrade and end up in your soil, food, etc. Corrugated drainage pipe would be a better alternative.

 

[GenericEnigma]

I would advise against the use of the aluminum downspout material, as the aluminum will degrade and end up in your soil, food, etc. Corrugated drainage pipe would be a better alternative.

I've been dragging my feet on pulling them apart to fully inspect everything after the grow. I should do so and post what I find. I will be firing them back up in a couple of months.

 

[myke]

I've been dragging my feet on pulling them apart to fully inspect everything after the grow. I should do so and post what I find. I will be firing them back up in a couple of months.

Seams a lot of us sip ers take the summer off.

 

[GenericEnigma]

Seams a lot of us sip ers take the summer off.

I kinda mess around with outdoor growing. Like I popped a few freebies to see what would happen. I found a decent one I'll try to do a four-clone grow from this fall (at least that's the plan currently).

But since I grow in a shop with no A/C, I can't fire up a light without it getting up past 90dF in the tent this time of year.

Got some hail damage a couple days ago.

 

[myke]

I kinda mess around with outdoor growing. Like I popped a few freebies to see what would happen. I found a decent one I'll try to do a four-clone grow from this fall (at least that's the plan currently).

But since I grow in a shop with no A/C, I can't fire up a light without it getting up past 90dF in the tent this time of year.

Got some hail damage a couple days ago.

I got one under my patio,doesnt get direct sun but its growing.More just for kicks,will start 12/12 shortly so I have some bud on it by end of August.

 

[Kayaganja]

Seams a lot of us sip ers take the summer off.

Some are just sipping outdoors

 

[LordEnki]

What's an adequate amount of air space between water and soil tub?
The way I have it now I might have 1/2 an inch maybe...

 

[weedstoner420]

What's an adequate amount of air space between water and soil tub?
The way I have it now I might have 1/2 an inch maybe...

1/2" should be plenty. I'd imagine as long as the main soil "bed" isn't in direct contact with water you're good

 

[LordEnki]

1/2" should be plenty. I'd imagine as long as the main soil "bed" isn't in direct contact with water you're good

Thanks... I wasn't sure how much was enough.

 

[LordEnki]

With about 1/2" air space between the top tub and water I'm left with a reservoir of 10ish liters or about 2.6 gallons. Hopefully thats enough water. I guess re-filling the reservoir every few days is better than the alternative.
I've got a while until my 1 gallons are ready for transplant, but I can't wait to try this SIP.
I only need to drill small holes in the bottom of the top tub and I think I'm good to go.
I have 2 seedlings started, so Im going to use a 10 gallon SIP for 1 plant and the other is going into a 10 gallon fabric pot with a Blumat Tropf Maxi.

 

[myke]

With about 1/2" air space between the top tub and water I'm left with a reservoir of 10ish liters or about 2.6 gallons. Hopefully thats enough water. I guess re-filling the reservoir every few days is better than the alternative.
I've got a while until my 1 gallons are ready for transplant, but I can't wait to try this SIP.
I only need to drill small holes in the bottom of the top tub and I think I'm good to go.
I have 2 seedlings started, so Im going to use a 10 gallon SIP for 1 plant and the other is going into a 10 gallon fabric pot with a Blumat Tropf Maxi.

10g of soil? Should be good,my first was a 10 worked well.Big plant needed refill every other day in mid flower.

 

[Hollatchaboy]

10g of soil? Should be good,my first was a 10 worked well.Big plant needed refill every other day in mid flower.View attachment 5161266

My earthbox has 7-8 gallons of soil, and a 2ish gallon res. I refill every other day mid flower. Seems about right

 

[myke]

My earthbox has 7-8 gallons of soil, and a 2ish gallon res. I refill every other day mid flower. Seems about right

Ya,Mine were about 2 gallons of water also.

 

[LordEnki]

10g of soil? Should be good,my first was a 10 worked well.Big plant needed refill every other day in mid flower.View attachment 5161266

Good to hear 2ish gallons in the reservoir will work. I dont mind filling water up.
yes, 10 gallons of soil. I've used the same 45 litre totes you have there, Myke.

 

[2cent]

Air injecting Sips,,, Yup it works, I am going to order a Fusion fish tank pump for 8 bucks delered on Ebay to go with my earthbox

Ye but the Fukien worms r dead too

 

[2cent]

Been through pages where is the guide to make one
I’m tryin to hook up 8 pots

 

[Tim Fox]

Ye but the Fukien worms r dead too

I.ended up not using air stones

 

[myke]

Sipping along.