Raising pots. . . with what??

[Tokesome]

Hi folks, I want to lift my 3 gallon pots 2-4 inches off the nft trays that they sit on so I can fit wicks to the bottoms of the pots to assist drainage. I`ve got 15 to raise and wondering what I can use that will be a consistent hieght and easy to use.

What have you used in the past or use now?

I`m looking for a good cheap safe way of raising my pots off of the drain tray, any helpful suggestions would be handy.

Thanks, Toke

 

[Bigbillyboy05]

plastic video casette covers : ), you know you got an old collection of them, throw away the fuckin tapes and use the covers, exactly 1 inch each im sure. perfect rectangle, plastic, sturdy, and of course FREE!

 

[kannubis]

lego's or the plastic garden edging roll stuff rolled into a circle & stapled

 

[Tokesome]

Video cassette boxes, perfect! But I aint got any unfortunately.

I dont have leggo. Garden edging roll, what`s that made of?

Thanks for the suggestions, keep them coming please.

Toke ;-)

 

[greenatik]

hit up the dollar store and get tupperware

 

[dr-dank]

I buy irrigation pipe at hemp depot. I beleive its 4" diamater, and the stuff I have it white on the outside. 6 bucs for 9 feet or such. Then take a hacksaw and cut to the lenth you need. I run 1.5G pots and sit on top of 6" tall lengths w/no issue, but have to watch for tipping. Use one on each corner of a large pot.

No rot, no worries, and cheap.

regards

 

[Littleleaf]

I buy irrigation pipe at hemp depot. I beleive its 4" diamater, and the stuff I have it white on the outside. 6 bucs for 9 feet or such. Then take a hacksaw and cut to the lenth you need. I run 1.5G pots and sit on top of 6" tall lengths w/no issue, but have to watch for tipping. Use one on each corner of a large pot.

No rot, no worries, and cheap.

regards

Best idea! You can screw them into a triangle that way it will be stable.

 

[rabid]

Try to find the trays that bakeries use for delivery to stores. The most common size is 3' x 3' but I've also seen 2' x 2', 2' x 3' etc. They are 3"-4" high and very strong plastic. They look similar to a milk or egg crate (diamond-mesh pattern).

I've got 9 x 3 gallon smart pots sitting on a 3' x 3' tray right now--keeps the pot bottoms off the floor and the runoff drains right thru into flat trays...

 

[stonedar]

2X4's set on bricks. don't use salt treated boards

 

[habeeb]

start getting creative man,

I've used: books, duct tape, temp gauges, dvd cases, wood blocks, other pots flipped, picture frames, cups, wire spool, shoe boxes, socks once, bottle tops, cd cases, small carboard boxes..... ........


have fun

 

[buddin_904]

wood blocks immediately come to mind

4x4x1 sections.....at least 3....maybe 4 or more with bigger pots

 

[*mistress*]

1 - 4x8 sheet of 1/2"-1" rigid styrofoam insulation. ~10 coins.
cut, shape & stack in desired config.
strong, re-usable, inert, scalable.
used as raisers in kbs/tree gardens.

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showpost.php?p=2380668&postcount=47

enjoy your garden!

 

[buddin_904]

hit up the dollar store and get tupperware

i really really like this one too

 

[CannaCompulsory]

i really really like this one too

That is good, if you can find them cheap. Ive used large plastic totes that you can find most place cheap. Just cut the bottoms off, flip them upside-down and you have nice waterproof platforms.

 

[medi-useA]

Plaster of paris, in a mold to the right shape...let it dry...than dip it in liquid rubber to seal...

muA

 

[rabid]

Have a look here:

http://www.alisonhandling.com/plastic_boxes/products_57.html

These are the bread crates I'm talking about. Most stores just give 'em away if you ask...