1 swamp + 32gallon trashcan x 20 = ?
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still2big
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Nice! Good idea using so much lime! Going to be some acidity to deal with.. Definately check on them to make sure they're getting the water they need....
Can't wait to see the growth explode...
Thanks man, im hoping like hell it was enough lime.
I'd say use a bit less on some of them to determine what works best.. 4 cups should be plenty and may be way too much... I don't grow in those conditions though... 1-2 cups sounds closer to me... I use a small single handfull... Probably a quarter to a half cup at the most for natural clay soil holes 2-2.5 ft diameter is what I do... 
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BigTex
Holy Crap...Still2big I remember talking to you awhile back about your grow back before you started. Man I gotta hand it to ya, I thought this guy doesn't know how much work he's in for, but you did it. You are one dedicated SOB! I'm pretty impressed that you are accomplishing such an combersome undertaking as this. I'm curious as to the cost of so many grow supplies if you don't mind my asking? And do you do all the work yourself? As I scanned through your pics I couldn't help but notice one thing. Does it get hot in your area? Containers can get hot and one good way to keep em cool is to partially bury them. I'm guessing that probably wouldn't work well in a wet spot because they would take on too much water and not enough air. Just my .02. I'm anxious to see how things go for you. Good luck
great idea bro, no animals will be able to touch these... unless bullwinkle stumbles upon em lol
still2big
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Holy Crap...Still2big I remember talking to you awhile back about your grow back before you started. Man I gotta hand it to ya, I thought this guy doesn't know how much work he's in for, but you did it. You are one dedicated SOB! I'm pretty impressed that you are accomplishing such an combersome undertaking as this. I'm curious as to the cost of so many grow supplies if you don't mind my asking? And do you do all the work yourself? As I scanned through your pics I couldn't help but notice one thing. Does it get hot in your area? Containers can get hot and one good way to keep em cool is to partially bury them. I'm guessing that probably wouldn't work well in a wet spot because they would take on too much water and not enough air. Just my .02. I'm anxious to see how things go for you. Good luck
Hey bro, yeah I remember talking to you back during the planing stages of all this. I was hoping you would find this. As far as cost 20 of those bags was like $150 so once the other 10 go out that will be $300. The trashcans, had I got them all at walmart would have been $10 each. I ended up having to buy some from Lowes and those were $12 each. Other than that just the TR ferts and the lime. I should be able to get out of the season with a $700 investment or under.
I do all the work myself too. As far as the container heat goes. I was worried about that too. Couple weeks ago the temps where in the high 80s, sunny as hell so i went out and checked the one 32 i already had out there. The outside was hot to the touch from the sun. I only had to dig down about 6inches and it was nice, very cool soil.
Im sure ill learn a whole lot this year so keep an eye on this one man...
still2big
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I definitely share your "Cowboy Up!" attitude, lol. I have too many low hanging tree/bush branches on the trail to carry more than one bag myself but I fill a backpack with a lil over half a bag too. My 'burg is more dense so I put em in "holes" cut into the surrounding vegetation.
Try a couple ropes to the handles to keep em from getting blown/knocked over. Anchor to stakes or trees. Have you tested your water? Peace and good growin'!!
Try a couple ropes to the handles to keep em from getting blown/knocked over. Anchor to stakes or trees. Have you tested your water? Peace and good growin'!!
still2big
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Im hoping having the bottoms wet all the time come the rainy/windy season will be enough. We will see. There isnt any water to test yet but soon enough...
Well the babies, half anyway, are in their new home. Leaving for the next 5 days which sucks ass. Looks like they should get at least 8hrs of direct sunlight per day. Pics when i get back
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fatcat666
the swamp guides ive read reccomend 5-10 lbs of lime per 3.8cuft of soil. take from that what u will
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DownSouthSage
Nevermind!I see on the first page my answer!
In my humble opinion i think 32 gallons of soil is an overkill. You simply dont need that much soil i promise. Secondly since your not burrying your containers the roots will dry out super fast this summer. No way u will be able to keep up with the waterings. Black garbage cans in the hot sun all day will do nothing but bad for your roots and moisture level. Good luck.
still2big
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Tell ya what, you tell me what you would have done and ill do one container that way and we will see what happens...deal?
Frostynugz
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This is shaping up to be an outdoor grow of epic proportions. Best wishes man
Nugz
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dude theres nothing wrong with giving your plants all the room they could ever use!!! im sure he could have done them in 5 gal buckets if he wanted to ive seen it done with great results. with the size container hes using, theres slim chence they will ever become root bound and with the cubic feet of soil, it will stay plenty cool inside unlike a 5 gal that needs to be watered at least once a week. these 32 gal girls will be monsters with huge root systems, and that means very large plants. your doing a great job, and im honestly jeolus i dont have a spot i can hide trash barrels or thats all i would grow in. -bluebuds
still2big
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Hell maybe he does know what he is talking about. This is my first grow in a swamp. We will see what he says about what he would do and ill put him one out there.
Budporn, this room got cut today!! No more indoor for a few months THANK GOD!!!!
Yall have a good week, be back sunday...
Budporn, this room got cut today!! No more indoor for a few months THANK GOD!!!!
Yall have a good week, be back sunday...
