Smart Pots

[Clackamas Coot]

LMAO

LMAO

Excuse me if i'm wrong but what do smart pots have to do with organic soil? and why is this a sticky?

"product plug" Cough bullshit cough

ghettochild

Because this thread was started 2+ years ago and after reading your usual drivel and spittle, I went back and reviewed the first 5 pages of this thread and re-read all of the posts contained in those pages.

My 2nd post was praising the Air Pot product and over the next 3 pages I praised the Air Pot over the SmartPot technology.

Not much of a 'product plug' eh? I was wondering why my commission check hadn't arrived and I would guess that they read my posts praising the Air Pot product over theirs, eh?

There go's this week's pack of butts and a six-pack of beer. Damn!

Tell you what, Ass Clown - I'll make you a deal, mkay?

You quit questioning my integrity and I'll refrain from exposing you for the dimwit, mindless clown that you obviously are, okay? Keep in mind that often in life and especially in an 'online venue' it's better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth/type some drivel and confirm the deal.

And as to the 'why' one would want the maximum amount of oxygen to a soil's root zone is WAY beyond you're comprehension. Finish up your advanced studies there in Butt Crack and once you get a valid GED diploma perhaps you will come back and fill in the details on your water-colored dreams.

Thanks for sharing regardless.

CC

 

[someotherguy]

i told him that comments like that wouldn't win him any
friends, lol, although i doubt he'll 'get it'.

anyway, i also read those first 5 pages and was convinced,
so much so that i bought me some Air-Pots last week!

thanks for all the work you've done and for sharing it
with us, some may not appreciate it but many of us do.

peace, SOG

 

[Stuff]

I have a question. I will be using 3 gallon Smart Pots. Due to the fact that moving them while watering, from what I have read, can possibly be detrimental to tearing roots... I thought this might work...:

If I placed the 3 gallon Smart Pots into 3 gallon plastic containers, would it still be able to air prune? The 3 gallon plastic can act as a buffer/stabilizer so I don't disturb the roots while moving to water the plant. There wouldn't be any soil between the Smart Pot and the plastic container, so air will still be able to prune the roots. This could also allow it to hold water for maybe a day longer than usual?

Or should I place the 3 gallon Smart Pots into 5 plastic containers so there is more space/air flow around the Smart Pot

Is this possible/logical or am I defeating the purpose of the Smart Pot?

 

[Clackamas Coot]

I read every page of this thread before commenting, why so many assumptions ... Wondering why a thread titled SMART POTS is in the organic soil thread. I mean there is a moderator/admin in here no?

Try reading more.

It certainly couldn't hurt and will (obviously) help.

Thanks for sharing regardless.

CC

 

[someotherguy]

I read every page of this thread before commenting, why so many assumptions ... Wondering why a thread titled SMART POTS is in the organic soil thread. I mean there is a moderator/admin in here no?

you familiar with the word 'disingenuous'?

fact is, you asked a question only a noob would ask,
or someone who hadn't bothered to read the thread,
then, you added an insult to the original poster, so,
you trying to say you weren't being intentionally
provocative?

and now you pretend to be a victim, misunderstood by
all, hence my question to you.

you earn respect by showing respect.

SOG

 

[Dave Coulier]

I have a question. I will be using 3 gallon Smart Pots. Due to the fact that moving them while watering, from what I have read, can possibly be detrimental to tearing roots... I thought this might work...:

If I placed the 3 gallon Smart Pots into 3 gallon plastic containers, would it still be able to air prune? The 3 gallon plastic can act as a buffer/stabilizer so I don't disturb the roots while moving to water the plant. There wouldn't be any soil between the Smart Pot and the plastic container, so air will still be able to prune the roots. This could also allow it to hold water for maybe a day longer than usual?

Or should I place the 3 gallon Smart Pots into 5 plastic containers so there is more space/air flow around the Smart Pot

Is this possible/logical or am I defeating the purpose of the Smart Pot?

Ive never heard of roots tearing when moving around these pots, but I also haven't read this entire thread. I move my ladies all the time and haven't noticed any problems.

How would one know they've had roots tear anyway? Is someone inspecting their root system after each time they handle the bags?

I think you are being overly cautious, and I wouldn't bother with the plastic containers.

 

[chef]

Plants love their roots disturbed, torn ends, cut ends, air pruned...not a lot of difference.
Moving them also breaks up compacted soil, aerating the rootzone & easing their expansion.

Don't beat the guano out of'em, but a bit rough is fine, even beneficial...

my2

 

[Stuff]

Ive never heard of roots tearing when moving around these pots, but I also haven't read this entire thread. I move my ladies all the time and haven't noticed any problems.

How would one know they've had roots tear anyway? Is someone inspecting their root system after each time they handle the bags?

I think you are being overly cautious, and I wouldn't bother with the plastic containers.

I've read in other post that you can HEAR the roots tearing away from the sides when picked up. I can't say that info was FACTUAL, that's why I decided to ask about tearing. Didn't know if it could cause unwated stress.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[Stuff]

I read every page of this thread before commenting, why so many assumptions ... Wondering why a thread titled SMART POTS is in the organic soil thread. I mean there is a moderator/admin in here no?

DUDE, what is your bag!!? Who gives a FLYING FUCK what thread it's in? Are you THAT lonely that you have to cause an argument over what section the thread is in?

Go get some pussy for the first time will ya'? It'll take your mind off the smaller, more trivial things in life.

 

[airphat36]

DUDE, what is your bag!!? Who gives a FLYING FUCK what thread it's in? Are you THAT lonely that you have to cause an argument over what section the thread is in?

Go get some pussy for the first time will ya'? It'll take your mind off the smaller, more trivial things in life.

Chill out and smoke somthin yo.

I dont think he was trying to start an arguement. He makes a valid point as you could easily use these pots for a soiless grow with chem nutes.

The mods actually do usually care what section a thread goes in, as it can make the site more user friendly. People point it out all the time. No reason to take offense.

 

[Hammerhead]

I thought smart pots are made organically no?

 

[airphat36]

These Air-Pots are just what I need to super charge my perpetual harvest. Currently I veg four weeks then going eight weeks flower in 3.5 gallon "hempy" buckets with coco and organics. Intead I could veg with the Air-Pot then transplant strait into 5 gallon hempy buckets.

I just cant decide if the 1 gallon will be large enough to veg six plants four weeks under 600W in a 3.5' x 3.5' or if I need to move up to the 3 gallon. They flower under 1KW in a 4' x 4.5' space so they can get pretty big.

 

[Zendo]

I've read in other post that you can HEAR the roots tearing away from the sides when picked up. I can't say that info was FACTUAL, that's why I decided to ask about tearing. Didn't know if it could cause unwated stress.

Thanks for the reply.

I can say that I've used both smart pot and root pot brands and moved them around quite a bit, with no problems at all.

At first, I put them into milk crates, as I was worried about the same thing...now, I don't bother...Never noticed any difference.

Peace.

 

[Zendo]

I read every page of this thread before commenting, why so many assumptions ... Wondering why a thread titled SMART POTS is in the organic soil thread. I mean there is a moderator/admin in here no?

again...and please read slowly so you can understand...

"if you really can't understand why a thread that was started years ago about smart pots when they were just coming onto the 'cannabis scene' from the tree industry,(which CC was just trying to share with the community) which then turned into a complete thread about roots, air pruning, and the MANY different styles and brands available , is important to organic gardeners,and so made into a sticky.. then maybe you are hanging out in the wrong threads.."

There are also stickys on compost tumblers, lacto bacilli cultures, compost tea brewers..all of which are not 'organic soil' but are important to us 'organic growers'..

get over your stupid rant that nobody but you gives a $hit about, and move on.. You are turning an informative thread into your own personal cry baby rant, and it's going nowhere.end it.

 

[EatMoGrass]

I read every page of this thread before commenting, why so many assumptions ... Wondering why a thread titled SMART POTS is in the organic soil thread. I mean there is a moderator/admin in here no?

Go fill your Smart Pots with Hydroton and start a thread in the hydro forum. Then you can leave this thread alone and we can get back to business.

It doesn't matter what medium you choose to use in your Smart Pots, but here in this section of the site we choose to use living organic soil.

 

[ghettochild]

SO again. I've read the whole thread all i'm asking is that it is more clearly labeled...

How about :AIR PRUNING ROOTS organically (still doesn't belong in organic soil thread but its a step in the right direction.)

that would kind of make sense to be in an organic soil thread.
And would help new members to find specific information properly. Remember we are dealing with stoners whose sense of logic and egos are quite frail. I don't want to perpetuate the silly notion that stoners are lazy or dumb I mean if a thread is mislabeled its a simple fix right? Why all the name calling and accusations still. I came in here asking a question not picking a fight so for all you people who can't handle that please; stop the name calling and assumptions. Is this how you greet new members with lifetimes of information to offer into your site?

I know you are all better then that.


Now to be an asshole i'll prove my point again.

(i just filled a smart pot with lava rocks and miracle grow and gave it a 10-10-10 fertilizer feed. Let the organic soil smart pot growing begin! Oh wait smart pots aren't organic and they aren't soil. So what part of a container choice is organic soil? Will my roots only be pruned if i use sea kelp and guano?You cannot correlate a natural process with a soil choice. The smart pot will prune using non organic or organic soil... or no soil. So this thread is clearly mis-fucking labeled.


here is my organic soil. (this does not look like a smart pot to me)


I understand clearly the purpose of the thread YIPPEE for the great information. Thanks clack coot!

anyone ahead of time who wants to talk shit rather then answer valid points ahead of time FUCK YOU. This site is here to discuss not fling shit when you can't comprehend a persons perspective.

and no i will not put down the joint.

 

[drinky_crow7]

I just switched to smart pots. I grow in one of those tent things temporarily for now. I wanted to take advantage of the breathability, if you will, of the pots. I rigged up these small tables & vent fresh air to the middle under my entire grow. Check it out:

I don't have it in the pic but I use a duct booster from home depot to push the air under everything. I have noticed a huge difference in health & vigor in my plants. Nothing like those 300gal ones though hahaha.

 

[Dignan]

Maybe Vonforne should remove his Super Silver Haze grow thread from the Organic Soil forum since SSH can be grown using synthetic ferts just as easily as using organic methods.

Or the compost tumbler thread, since people who grow with Scotts fertilizers also can use compost.

Or the Virtues of Dolomite Lime thread, since synth growers use lime, too.

There is nothing inherently organic about SSH, compost tumblers or dolo lime.

[sarcasm switch returned to OFF position.]

 

[Dave Coulier]

I just switched to smart pots. I grow in one of those tent things temporarily for now. I wanted to take advantage of the breathability, if you will, of the pots. I rigged up these small tables & vent fresh air to the middle under my entire grow. Check it out:

I don't have it in the pic but I use a duct booster from home depot to push the air under everything. I have noticed a huge difference in health & vigor in my plants. Nothing like those 300gal ones though hahaha.

Nice looking floor setup you have there. Glad to see someone else doing it. I meant to do it for this grow, but well I got lazy and didn't want to make something 8 x 4 like you have. Next time around, Ill definitely be doing it.

 

[jump117]

What is your favourite height/diameter % ratio plz?