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shizzletrizzle · 07-03-2006, 11:33 PM

Any disadvantages? I'm thinking about a bigger version.
(https://www.earthbox.co.uk/NewEarthBox/UofFInfo.asp)

1TWISTEDTRUCKER · 07-04-2006, 06:53 PM

shiz,i have not used mine for mj yet.but igave it to my mom and she has 3 eggpllants growing in it its too soon to talk about yields,but the plants are doing great so far.pretty simple maint.just fill the rez.till watter comes out the weep hole.

Suby · 07-05-2006, 05:16 PM

Well it doesn't look like anything you can't make yourself, I don't think the main principle behing this design will work well for pot plants.
This system keeps a portion of the soil immersed in water so the medium draws water by capilary action from the bottom tub, I've found MJ likes to dry out slightly between waterings and doesn't like "wet feet".
The other problem I see is with this "timed release" fertilizer wich by the way is not organic, MJ requires similar ferts than say tomatoes but MJ requires varying ratios of ferts for different stages, it can cause problems when say would like to flush your plants before harvesting.

Dutch grow boxes use similar principles but with a practical application towards MJ, if you want me to I can post instructions for a good DIY design that's cheap and proven efficient.

Sub's

bbudd · 07-05-2006, 05:36 PM

I for one would like to see the plans for the DIY grow box you mentioned

Suby · 07-06-2006, 07:30 AM

Ok I see I've roused your curiosity BBudd, I'll post a writeup on this sometime this weekend, work is a bitch, I just got home @ 11pm.

Sub's

shizzletrizzle · 07-06-2006, 11:15 PM

Thanks Suby, can't wait.

I share some of your thoughts about the earthbox in the configuration they describe not being ideal for pot. Esspecially the granular fert thing(which i have seen in organic), not working. Instead I was thinking to use some enriched soil with extra perlite for veg, and then fert from the top down just a couple times during flower to boost the K.

As far as wet feet, the system actually doesnt keep any soil in water it has a resevoir at the bottom where the taproot goes, and the roots grow in the soil above. The water from the resevoir evaporates and wicks up through the soil, then it hits a layer of plastic and stops at the topsoil, which saves a lot of water, so i'm thinking that if I'm using a well aerated mix, the plant will not drown because it will only be the taproot that is always in water thus allowing air to always circulate and the plant to drink whenever it wants. or would it be too soggy? anyone have any experience?

shizzletrizzle · 07-22-2006, 04:43 AM

bumpt

01-14-2007, 08:40 PM

I was looking at their site today and wanted try it out, so I searched on this site for feedback. I would rather build something, lets see that DIY design mentioned above? highst

Suby · 01-14-2007, 08:54 PM

Holly shit, I never made good on this did I.
It just pop up on my radar today.
I won't have pics but I'll roll it for yall.

S

HILLBILLY 420 · 07-17-2007, 04:41 AM

Just to let everyone know the earth boxes are get for mj, been using them inside and out for years get yield tasting organics I use foxfarm with them I like them because the size they can be moved around alot under a 1000hps.!!!BUY ONE they are the shit for real!!!!

07-03-2006, 11:33 PM	#1
shizzletrizzle New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 20	EarthBox Any disadvantages? I'm thinking about a bigger version. (https://www.earthbox.co.uk/NewEarthBox/UofFInfo.asp)
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1TWISTEDTRUCKER Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Matrix, living The Dabbing Life Posts: 3,496	shiz,i have not used mine for mj yet.but igave it to my mom and she has 3 eggpllants growing in it its too soon to talk about yields,but the plants are doing great so far.pretty simple maint.just fill the rez.till watter comes out the weep hole. __________________ A country boy can survive
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07-05-2006, 05:16 PM	#3
Suby AWD Aficianado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the healing arms of planet love. Posts: 2,435	Well it doesn't look like anything you can't make yourself, I don't think the main principle behing this design will work well for pot plants. This system keeps a portion of the soil immersed in water so the medium draws water by capilary action from the bottom tub, I've found MJ likes to dry out slightly between waterings and doesn't like "wet feet". The other problem I see is with this "timed release" fertilizer wich by the way is not organic, MJ requires similar ferts than say tomatoes but MJ requires varying ratios of ferts for different stages, it can cause problems when say would like to flush your plants before harvesting. Dutch grow boxes use similar principles but with a practical application towards MJ, if you want me to I can post instructions for a good DIY design that's cheap and proven efficient. Sub's __________________ Organic Fanatic Collective Suby's Kitchen The "Beer" Fridge ~Pimp Your Organic Fertilizer~
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07-05-2006, 05:36 PM	#4
bbudd Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 47	grow box I for one would like to see the plans for the DIY grow box you mentioned
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07-06-2006, 07:30 AM	#5
Suby AWD Aficianado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the healing arms of planet love. Posts: 2,435	Ok I see I've roused your curiosity BBudd, I'll post a writeup on this sometime this weekend, work is a bitch, I just got home @ 11pm. Sub's __________________ Organic Fanatic Collective Suby's Kitchen The "Beer" Fridge ~Pimp Your Organic Fertilizer~
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07-06-2006, 11:15 PM	#6
shizzletrizzle New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 20	Thanks Suby, can't wait. I share some of your thoughts about the earthbox in the configuration they describe not being ideal for pot. Esspecially the granular fert thing(which i have seen in organic), not working. Instead I was thinking to use some enriched soil with extra perlite for veg, and then fert from the top down just a couple times during flower to boost the K. As far as wet feet, the system actually doesnt keep any soil in water it has a resevoir at the bottom where the taproot goes, and the roots grow in the soil above. The water from the resevoir evaporates and wicks up through the soil, then it hits a layer of plastic and stops at the topsoil, which saves a lot of water, so i'm thinking that if I'm using a well aerated mix, the plant will not drown because it will only be the taproot that is always in water thus allowing air to always circulate and the plant to drink whenever it wants. or would it be too soggy? anyone have any experience?
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07-22-2006, 04:43 AM	#7
shizzletrizzle New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 20	bumpt
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01-14-2007, 08:40 PM	#8
DJ_highst_ Guest Posts: n/a	I was looking at their site today and wanted try it out, so I searched on this site for feedback. I would rather build something, lets see that DIY design mentioned above? highst
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01-14-2007, 08:54 PM	#9
Suby AWD Aficianado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the healing arms of planet love. Posts: 2,435	Holly shit, I never made good on this did I. It just pop up on my radar today. I won't have pics but I'll roll it for yall. S __________________ Organic Fanatic Collective Suby's Kitchen The "Beer" Fridge ~Pimp Your Organic Fertilizer~
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07-17-2007, 04:41 AM	#10
HILLBILLY 420 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 232	Just to let everyone know the earth boxes are get for mj, been using them inside and out for years get yield tasting organics I use foxfarm with them I like them because the size they can be moved around alot under a 1000hps.!!!BUY ONE they are the shit for real!!!!
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