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Originally Posted by hseeng
Anyone recommend or against using self-watering planters
Plan was to pot up 2 banana plants that are in 14” pots to 18” pots
When adding more soil, the plan is to use PRO-MIX Organic Vegetable & Herb Mix (what I have on hand) and then add 30% perlite to it.
However, on the bottom of pot in the SIP area the plan was to add a 15% vermiculite to the mix for wicking and add about 1.5”-2” of soil at the bottom only.
I haven't used a SIP yet and have 2 of them on hand...
Thoughts?
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Not a fan of self watering containers for large plants but I know they are popular.
A large plant will require more daily water than the resevoir will hold.
It will work for small plants and veggies and herbs because the water draw is minimal.
I do have and use Earth Box type self waterers for other grows and I find the plants will be underwatered much of the time.
And again many folks love the self watering pots because it suites their needs.
Instead I have found large saucers under the containers work the best for my situation.
My larger containers that are in the 10-24 gal range sit in saucers.
When the plant is actively growing in the summer they will use every drop of water in the saucer.
Go ahead and give your self waterers a go for the season and see if you like them.