Pumice & custom fabric raised bed

SouthernSoil*

Well-Known Member
Hey everyone,

Im starting off my 2nd grow and would like ask would this pumice ( Japanese Hyuga Bonsai Pumice ) and its size at 3-6mm ( 0.1181 ″ - 0.1969 ″ ) suffice for aeration ?

Looks more like this




Used for bonsai's and the only place i can find locally sourcing it.

Other options are leca/clay aggregates and a good quality perlite.

I was also thinking of making a custom fabric raised bed for my 2x2x3 tent so i can save height to get a better canopy as i want to do a quick 250w grow for some bud while i get my 10 gallons sorted for my 600w 3x3 cab. I could also then use the raised bed for a mother or two and my clones.

So if i make a raised bed thats 15" long x 15" wide x 7.8" High ( totals just over 8 gallons ) would this be ideal to support life or should i just go for a normal 7/10 gallon fabric pot & just train the hell out of the lady ?

Any suggestions will be highly appreciated. Thank you all
 

ShLUbY

Well-Known Member
Hey everyone,

Im starting off my 2nd grow and would like ask would this pumice ( Japanese Hyuga Bonsai Pumice ) and its size at 3-6mm ( 0.1181 ″ - 0.1969 ″ ) suffice for aeration ?

Looks more like this




Used for bonsai's and the only place i can find locally sourcing it.

Other options are leca/clay aggregates and a good quality perlite.

I was also thinking of making a custom fabric raised bed for my 2x2x3 tent so i can save height to get a better canopy as i want to do a quick 250w grow for some bud while i get my 10 gallons sorted for my 600w 3x3 cab. I could also then use the raised bed for a mother or two and my clones.

So if i make a raised bed thats 15" long x 15" wide x 7.8" High ( totals just over 8 gallons ) would this be ideal to support life or should i just go for a normal 7/10 gallon fabric pot & just train the hell out of the lady ?

Any suggestions will be highly appreciated. Thank you all
the pumice will be fine, i'd prefer the 3-6mm size
 

Booyah!

Well-Known Member
I prefer Pumice to Perilite in my soil mix because it doesn't crush or float to the top and wash away in the rain. I get it in bulk at a farm supply store in my area.
 

SouthernSoil*

Well-Known Member
I prefer Pumice to Perilite in my soil mix because it doesn't crush or float to the top and wash away in the rain. I get it in bulk at a farm supply store in my area.
Heard alot of good things about it aswell, pretty much why i am sticking to it and paying a prem price !
 

Booyah!

Well-Known Member
Might wanna shop around your area a bit if you are paying such a premium. It's about the same price as Perilite where I'm at. Farm supply stores should carry it. It's just a bulk product where I'm at. No name brand. I'd call around.

The bonsai guys have some of the best soil mixes around because their plants have to sit in the same pot for decades.
 

SouthernSoil*

Well-Known Member
Might wanna shop around your area a bit if you are paying such a premium. It's about the same price as Perilite where I'm at. Farm supply stores should carry it. It's just a bulk product where I'm at. No name brand. I'd call around.

The bonsai guys have some of the best soil mixes around because their plants have to sit in the same pot for decades.
I do indeed have to find a cheaper bulkier solution but i thought hey ill get away with 20 gallons of soil for one grow. I also purchased imported German peat from the same company which i think should be perfectly fine aswell ? its a mix of 60% black peat and 40% sphagnum white peat.

Yeah they definitely do use top notch product.
 
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