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Originally Posted by ChefBertMor
This going to be a SIP container. So I will have a 4 gal reservoir underneath a 3-1-1 mix of pine bark Pro Mix HP and perlite.
I'm planning to use Texas Tomato Food for fertilizer. I don't know enough about Chemgro or Floranova or Masterblend to use them. TTF just seems a lot easier. I'm just a backyard hobbyist, I don't have the time money or space to get that sophisticated.
There are several strategies out there regarding wicking with microfiber or cotton vs baskets filled with soil less mix, holes vs no holes in the shelf, aeration holes in the sibe above the shelf, with or without overflow holes beneath the shelf! How to decide
Two summers go I did ok with, don't laugh, gallon milk jugs as a reservoir and just packed in the mix into the corners. I actually got quite a few real large Cherokee Purples and Red Zebra's. I want to ramp it up a it up this year and add a bunch of peppers'
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Please,why a 4 gallon reservoir? That is more than EB uses for 2 plants. I think the extra gallon should be put to use with potting mix and nutrients. With a 3 gallon and 2 plants, I only need to add water every 3 days.