[WelderDan]

Originally Posted by Maj.Cottonmouth

I do not see anything in the rules about res size. You could have a 5 gallon res you just have to keep the roots in the cup.

Please correct me if I am wrong but a person could hook a 16 oz party cup to drain to a res and top feed it as long as the roots stay inside the 16 oz cup.

I am down for a challenge, this is great timing for me. Now I just have to choose the seeds.

Outside the box thinking, I love it. This will kick ass.

I got lots of ideas. And two weeks to decide. Maybe multiple mediums... I'm getting ahead of myself.

[Midnight Rudy]

I'm in! Sounds fun. I'll have to run bag seeds, but I don't care.

[WelderDan]

Originally Posted by GP73LPC

would love to jump in the boat, but my current situation will not allow it

but in the future, look out, lol !!!

can you really use a 5 gallon rez with a 16 oz cup as long as the roots stay in the cup?

i am guessing root pruning is allowed

Maj. Cottonmouth makes a good point. If you put a lotta holes in the cup it would act like an air pot. Roots would air prune...

Possibilities are endless. Brain engaging. Shift into 5th gear...

[Maj.Cottonmouth]

Originally Posted by WelderDan

Maj. Cottonmouth makes a good point. If you put a lotta holes in the cup it would act like an air pot. Roots would air prune...

Possibilities are endless. Brain engaging. Shift into 5th gear...

I hear ya, I am thinking I could put several cups in a plastic tub with a drain back to a res and feed each cup with a 1/4 tube run down the inside, almost to the bottom and just let them overflow.

[WelderDan]

Originally Posted by Maj.Cottonmouth

I hear ya, I am thinking I could put several cups in a plastic tub with a drain back to a res and feed each cup with a 1/4 tube run down the inside, almost to the bottom and just let them overflow.

Most scientific experiments are done on a small scale first, then scaled up. This is a perfect proof-of-concept test for ideas.

I'm stoked.

[BubsNugs]

Sounds like a lot of fun . i mentioned this contest to a buddy of mine a couple days ago, this and the 1 sq/ft challenge both sound pretty groovy. I am a lil confused about the 4 week veg bit? isnt that asking for trouble with root bound issues??? Like someone allready mentioned??? Although I did think that perhaps one could have a "mellow" veg period with less light n low nutes and just ramp uup the goodies as she goes into flower??? Ahhh crap maybe i just gave away a winning straategy?!?! O well its all for funsies eh??

Peace

[Maj.Cottonmouth]

Word of warning, I grabbed a few of the red party cups I have and started making plans but looking at the bag they are 18 oz not 16 oz. Were Solo and Hefty brands.

[GP73LPC]

i love how people's minds are already planning some advantage, some edge, a little sumpin, sumpin, to get the perfect plant

this is fun shit here !!!!

[WelderDan]

Originally Posted by Maj.Cottonmouth

Word of warning, I grabbed a few of the red party cups I have and started making plans but looking at the bag they are 18 oz not 16 oz. Were Solo and Hefty brands.

I hear ya. I was like "I've already got cups!", but when I looked, they were 20 oz'ers. Crap...

[Maj.Cottonmouth]

Originally Posted by WelderDan

I hear ya. I was like "I've already got cups!", but when I looked, they were 20 oz'ers. Crap...

I am glad I checked, I was ready to order neoprene inserts for them