Can I just fill a 14 gallon rubbermaid with soil?

greenghost420

greenghost420

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too bad you already filled it up. you could have thrown an air pump in the bottom under some hydroton. also it was said but use the lid it works perfect! i got 4 going in a tote right now hitting the stretch. shits gonna be DEEEEEZALLLLL lol good luck...what strains?
 
FootballFirst

FootballFirst

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greenghost420 said:
too bad you already filled it up. you could have thrown an air pump in the bottom under some hydroton. also it was said but use the lid it works perfect! i got 4 going in a tote right now hitting the stretch. shits gonna be DEEEEEZALLLLL lol good luck...what strains?
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i've done hydro before. it's too high maintenance. I'm looking to grow so I can just........

 
TheSnake

TheSnake

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Weed likes total saturation, then total dry. Without holes, the bottom will NEVER dry out. Think rain Forrest, then when it becomes a desert, turn that bitch back into a rain Forrest. lol
 
TheSnake

TheSnake

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Another great thing about large pots with soil, is the ability to leave for days on end without watering even in hellish conditions. The water takes longer and longer to evaporate the more soil its contained within.
 
Dr.King

Dr.King

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FootballFirst said:
I'm having a heck of a time trying to find a drip tray for a 14 gallon rubbermaid container before I drill holes in it for drainage. The question is, what do drainage holes do other than allowing the extra water left in the catch tray to be absorbed over time? Can I get away without putting drainage holes in my rubbermaid and just let it thoroughly dry out in between waterings?
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Why not just buy some 10 or 20 gallon smart pots that already have millions of micro drain holes in them? They are fairly cheap as well. Just my thought. Be safe and live life everyone.
 
lilroach

lilroach

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I've done my own side-by-side comparison between smart pots and containers, and while I didn't see bigger plants or better yields, I did see my soil seem to be consistently the right moisture. I have not tried the 30 gal variety, but will assume the same results would happen. It's almost impossible to over-water with a smart pot.
 
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