Net pot alternatives

[njayjay]

Hi i was wondering what some proven alternatives to net pots are if u cant buy them for example normal pots with big holes in the bottom

Also i was wondering what is the smallest size pot for 5 gallon bubblebuckets you can use with large plants

peace

 

[jimmie]

they have these end caps for piping at home depot i use those 3,4,6 inch

 

[mpd]

I always used 6" net pots and they were adequate (barely) for 5-gallon DWC. I also tried the net pot lid approach that provides a net pot in an integral lid, though these have some issues - especially when it comes to taller plants with large buddage that tends to pull the lid over to one side.

Get the 6" pots and attach them with bolts to your lids and you'll be fine...

 

[buzzerd]

home made net pot

home made net pot

take a look at my thread here and it shows how to make your own net pots...http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=10322

and using a 6 in pot is about the right size in a 5gal bkt as the top of the warning label is 4 gal of water and that also turns out to be 1 in under the lid. It just so happens to work ot that way and a hell of a lot easier to do with an even amount of water for nuets....and try the dollar store i did find some really close net pots there all you would have to do is drill the bottom out good luck

 

[purpledomgoddes]

bag full of 32 oz. plastic cups from convinience/fast food-type store; or just use costco/local dollar/general store.

cheap soldering iron.

melt holes.

used same 32 oz cups for 9 yrs.

acquired bag of cups (50) for like 5 pieces of paper.

have used lava rock, coco, soil, hydroton, and used for aero, etc in them. durable.

hope this helps. enjoy your garden!