I really like your use of alternative methods and materials! This one makes a lot of sense! The stores produce lots of these which keeps the cost down, and the recycled part just makes things all the better! Good job Opie!
I was online shopping for grow bags and a light bulb came on. I noticed that the grow bags look just like the recycling bags that I keep in the trunk and never use. I wondered if I can use those to grow my vegetables so I search for a video and bam here is your video, so thank you very much. I will be using my recycling bags. finally I can get them out of the trunk of my car 😂
A new idea I had just this week... I added thin grow lights to the bottom part of my window blinds. Now I have a window garden happening where I originally got barely any light. . ☺️
7:08 What a fantastic idea!! I was literally looking all over the internet for a cheap way to get started container gardening!! Whoop! Whoop! Yea! This is a fantastic idea to be able to mail seeds to a friend and help them get started. They would only need to get dirt and water. Thanks!!
I just bought a couple of the collapsible square containers at Dollar tree. The ones that are flimsy and are for closets. They come in different sizes. 1.25. I'm anxious to give them a try this year. Great video! We all need to grow food and save money.
Darn I thought I was the first genius to think of this haha! I am actually somewhat new to gardening and have been trying to think of more cost friend alternatives like this. I was thinking of seeing what I can come up with using a a canvas throw cloth I never ended up needing to use when I painted my living room. I'm not sure how well canvas material will hold up but I have some scrap wood I can use for structural support. And earlier I was going through my closets and under the beds trying to get a donation pile going and I have a couple of old suitcases I was going to donate ....just your standard fabric zip up suitcase on wheels with the extending handle.....and I thought hey....I think I can make that work actually!! I'm a renter and only have a small narrow porch/deck I'm working with and a small little pathway with some stairs that I'm going to have to get real creative with! Videos like these are motivating and fun!!
Oppe - That is brillant! Cheap is good when it works. I am now thinking of all the trade shows and vendors that give away those bags. Free is even better. I drive by trash piles every week with kiddie pools lying in them. Keep the ideas coming! Thanks for the inspiration.
Yes, it works quite well. I prefer to grow in a garden bed for better production but if you are limited on space or want to grow fingerling potatoes the grow bags work well.
I used mine this last growing season, two different supermarket chains, one of these perished in about 5 months and the other perished as well but not as fast, only 1 growing season out of these bags, they were ok till i decided to move them then the handles ripped off at the join, so now this season Im going to try the make your own type with weed mat.. cheers
I was trying to sell my puppy penit is great for climbing things. Instead of selling it I've used it for fencing but noe I'm going to use it for peas and vine types like cucumbers and beans. This is my first year where I have the time to be consistent so I'm starting from seed. I watch a wide variety of videos from my grow zone around the world because I want to have a nice variety that is imported here. I'm having a good time with it. Thanks for the video! Your now in my memory bank forever🌄
Outstanding, I learned a lot. I have about 50 pepper plants which I really need to put into bigger grow pots and this is a great alternative to the more expensive plastic planters. Plus I love the idea of putting them in those kiddie pools! Cheers from Ottawa, Canada🍁
Here in Washington state all the Walmart stores have discontinued carrying their reusable fabric grocery bags. The reusable bags you buy at Fred Meyer or Safeway to take your groceries home in are sealed to make them waterproof. While you could use them by punching holes in the bottom, you don't get the air pruning effect that you get with the Walnart bags or commercially made fabric grow bags. I recently purchased some 7 gallon commercial grow bags off of Amazon, and they are made from a much heavier material than the Walmart bags, which should make them last for several years. I recently bought a 10 pack of them on Amazon for $13.99, and they came with a decorative rainbow pattern printed on them. I'll be uskng them mainly to grow my herb garden in and some smaller varieties of peppers like cayenne, and small bush tomatoes like Early Girl Bush and Better Bush tomatoes.
Good idea!! An I was about to buy a sewing machine to make grow bags out off weed mats but now I’ll jus go to Walmart haha an save money an not pay for a sewing machine 😇thanks for sharing 🤙
@@magdaelmougi4159 No. These bags are permeable so water flows right through them. It also allows air to easily reach the roots. This will increase growth and health considerably. 🙂
We need a 20 gallon bot, half a garbage can plastic does well Wal Mart stopped selling larger reusable bags but mine come in at about 4 gallons. I am in El Paso so resources a a bit dicey Mate. There also is a way to use large cheap tote to hod bags for new seeders so our frequent high winds do not tear them up
I should have worded it differently. I actually meant "air pruning". It's where the roots run to the edge of the grow bag and stop versus growing around and around becoming root bound. The bags are breathable so the plants know to stop growing roots when they reach the outer edge of the bag just as they would in nature. It makes for a far healthier root system and vigorous growth overall. Give it a try!
Exactly. They work great too. I came across some giant bags that hold at least twice as much. Now I'm just trying to figure out what I should grow in them.
why ? Corona should not be a issue with bags, put them in the sun , then flip, or in the dryer??? The virus is killed by sun light, and you can spray them with lysol, lysol should not hurt plants just spraying bags---- the virus can only live on surfaces a short time. if you wanted you could soak them in a bath of dawn, lift them up , let them dry outside, they are then virus free . Why would they have virus?
idk if prices have much changed with the times, but i just bought 90 ten gallon grow bags for 80 dollars. considering how much more volume they have, i'd say thats a better price than those bags
Awesome info buddy. I will have to see if our wally world has those. Might make a tater grow bag out of a couple to see what happens. Happy 4th my friend!
These are made of woven polypropylene. It's generally a plastic material that is made from recycled bottles etc. If you can pour water into the bag and it drains completely, that should work just fine.
Are these the kind that feel kinda woven plasticy on the outside or more like a woven material bag? At my grocery store they have both. I have never seen the smart pots in person so I am not sure which ones to be looking for. Thanks for the great tip
This will vary greatly depending on they type and variety of plants. General rule of thumb would be one large tomato plant or two pepper (capsicum) plants per bag. Most seed companies will offer descriptions of the plant characteristics. From there you will have to make the determination. Good luck and happy gardening!!
Yes. I can fit more soil in a standard reusable shopping bag than I can fit in a five gallon bucket. As long as you have a way to stake and keep your plants upright, the bags will work great.
@@BrewCityGardener th-cam.com/video/l-3wGA6GxAE/w-d-xo.html Check this out especially towards the end. Dyes and Hyper accumlator plants are interesting to weigh in on
But Wait...great ideas I've done same years ago but friendly thought-idea and especially for organic growers the kiddie pools may have cancer chemicals in them-most likely do for sure? but ...plastic pots may have/had as well depending on source of origin/materials etc. things like bpa and mildew/ultraviolet/stuff in the plastic which heat will release into the water and up into your plants not good- dont allow your kids or pets to garden drink hose water for this reason kiddie pool probably fine for ornamentals but not for eating or smoking(medical cannabis?) plant materials etc
Great question. It will depend on where you get your reusable shopping bag. The average Walmart type of bag is about 6 gallons or 20 liters. Have a great week!
That's the beauty of the air-pruning effect. It allows for great growth in limited space. These bags will fit more soil than a 5 gallon bucket. If you look into my tomato bucket system you will see that you can grow some tremendous tomato plants in a small space. As long as you support the plants with cages or poles, they will grow very well in these bags.
Walmart has taken a very totalitarian approach lately and will only sell "essential goods",.....whatever that means. You can still find them at most local grocery chains. You can also find them on Ebay and Amazon but they will be slightly more expensive. Good luck!
Try Facebook marketplace or ask on Facebook if any of your frienda have some to get rid of. I got a handful from a friend who had way too many and just wanted to get rid of them.
This varies greatly from region to region. Some localities are "more free" than others. Even if you cannot find reusable bags locally, you can usually find them at online retailers and resale/auction sites. There are several listings on eBay and Amazon that are comparable. Good luck and happy gardening!
Alright alright alright nice very nice plants looking amazing great setup everything looking beautiful I'm loving it I just subscribe like and hit the bell check me out as well and do the same I would really appreciate it bless up nuff respect cheers and growers luv
Thx for your sharing. We are a manufacturer in Guangzhou China, with a 20-year history of producing smart pots , factory directly sales.Please contact us if you need it.
I really like your use of alternative methods and materials! This one makes a lot of sense! The stores produce lots of these which keeps the cost down, and the recycled part just makes things all the better! Good job Opie!
I just got 10 grow bags off Amazon for $8 delivered to my door. Making it not only cheaper but more convenient to get grow bags LOL
It depends on circumstances. Whats amazons cost to have them today?
Many already have these bags and they are not hard to obtain for free en masse.
Instablaster...
I was online shopping for grow bags and a light bulb came on. I noticed that the grow bags look just like the recycling bags that I keep in the trunk and never use. I wondered if I can use those to grow my vegetables so I search for a video and bam here is your video, so thank you very much. I will be using my recycling bags. finally I can get them out of the trunk of my car 😂
I'm so glad I watched this before leaving . I was literally about to spend 60 bucks on a handful of "grow bags ". What a brilliant idea
A new idea I had just this week... I added thin grow lights to the bottom part of my window blinds. Now I have a window garden happening where I originally got barely any light. . ☺️
could you share the link where you bought your grow light?
7:08 What a fantastic idea!! I was literally looking all over the internet for a cheap way to get started container gardening!! Whoop! Whoop! Yea! This is a fantastic idea to be able to mail seeds to a friend and help them get started. They would only need to get dirt and water. Thanks!!
Thank you! I am on a pension and this idea is brilliant!
Yep, my wife is grabbing me 20 of them as we speak. $0.50 at my local Walmart👍😎
I just bought a couple of the collapsible square containers at Dollar tree. The ones that are flimsy and are for closets. They come in different sizes. 1.25. I'm anxious to give them a try this year. Great video! We all need to grow food and save money.
Darn I thought I was the first genius to think of this haha! I am actually somewhat new to gardening and have been trying to think of more cost friend alternatives like this. I was thinking of seeing what I can come up with using a a canvas throw cloth I never ended up needing to use when I painted my living room. I'm not sure how well canvas material will hold up but I have some scrap wood I can use for structural support. And earlier I was going through my closets and under the beds trying to get a donation pile going and I have a couple of old suitcases I was going to donate ....just your standard fabric zip up suitcase on wheels with the extending handle.....and I thought hey....I think I can make that work actually!! I'm a renter and only have a small narrow porch/deck I'm working with and a small little pathway with some stairs that I'm going to have to get real creative with! Videos like these are motivating and fun!!
Brilliant! Thank you! Starting a garden can be financially intimidating, but idea is encouraging. Thank you so much!
Oppe - That is brillant! Cheap is good when it works. I am now thinking of all the trade shows and vendors that give away those bags. Free is even better. I drive by trash piles every week with kiddie pools lying in them. Keep the ideas coming! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hey, with 7 kids I have no choice but to be cheap....lol.
However, you're correct; cheap is good when it works. Glad I could give you some ideas!
@@BrewCityGardener I've always wanted to try growing potatoes in grow bags like the Brits do a lot. Have you had any success doing that?
Yes, it works quite well. I prefer to grow in a garden bed for better production but if you are limited on space or want to grow fingerling potatoes the grow bags work well.
I grew potatoes in these bags it was fantastic!
I used mine this last growing season, two different supermarket chains, one of these perished in about 5 months and the other perished as well but not as fast, only 1 growing season out of these bags, they were ok till i decided to move them then the handles ripped off at the join, so now this season Im going to try the make your own type with weed mat.. cheers
I should also mention I live in BNew Zealand...
I was trying to sell my puppy penit is great for climbing things. Instead of selling it I've used it for fencing but noe I'm going to use it for peas and vine types like cucumbers and beans.
This is my first year where I have the time to be consistent so I'm starting from seed. I watch a wide variety of videos from my grow zone around the world because I want to have a nice variety that is imported here. I'm having a good time with it. Thanks for the video! Your now in my memory bank forever🌄
Cheers!
Happy Gardening 🙂
Yes this is great! I saw this as a substitute but was afraid of the longevity, thank you so much sir
Best advice on TH-cam, don’t know why the likes don’t match views.
Outstanding, I learned a lot. I have about 50 pepper plants which I really need to put into bigger grow pots and this is a great alternative to the more expensive plastic planters. Plus I love the idea of putting them in those kiddie pools! Cheers from Ottawa, Canada🍁
I live in El Paso, getting anything is off amazon. I do not like being there but this is from heaven Bless you
Thanks for the idea have been able to grow my family's kale all summer long.
going to try grow some hot peppers with this. thanks for the tip
I know I'm late to the show butn BIG thank you...was about to shell out $$$ when my hall closet & trunk are chockd full. 😊
I'm on my way to pick some up. Great idea!!!👍
Tried it on two of them . They rotted the first year. Grow bags have lasted me several years and still holding together.
Dang, this was extremely helpful! Thank you!
I came up with this idea a few days ago and just decided to check if someone also :) Decision made.
Here in Washington state all the Walmart stores have discontinued carrying their reusable fabric grocery bags. The reusable bags you buy at Fred Meyer or Safeway to take your groceries home in are sealed to make them waterproof. While you could use them by punching holes in the bottom, you don't get the air pruning effect that you get with the Walnart bags or commercially made fabric grow bags. I recently purchased some 7 gallon commercial grow bags off of Amazon, and they are made from a much heavier material than the Walmart bags, which should make them last for several years. I recently bought a 10 pack of them on Amazon for $13.99, and they came with a decorative rainbow pattern printed on them. I'll be uskng them mainly to grow my herb garden in and some smaller varieties of peppers like cayenne, and small bush tomatoes like Early Girl Bush and Better Bush tomatoes.
Love it! Thanks, I was just getting ready to buy some on Amazon
I just started gardening and this is so smart! Thank you. I just subscribed haha
Thank you!
I was wondering about this and now you have proven it. Thanks man!
Very smart thinking Oppe! Nice grow bags at a fraction of the price.😃
Have a great Independence Day!!
That's right! Thanks, GDP!
You guys have an awesome Independence Day as well! Enjoy!
Thank you for saving me $$$$ with this idea for my tomaroe plants.
Ac infinity bags are the best. Id rather know my bags aren't going to fall apart when i pick them up. Gorilla bags also are really really good
I used my old feed bags for grow bags this year. Will find out how well they work.
The pool is such a good idea
Yes, I've been looking out for an update. 🙂🌿
Happy Independence Day!
How well did feed bags work?
Great cost saving tips. I can see things are looking well for you
Good idea!! An I was about to buy a sewing machine to make grow bags out off weed mats but now I’ll jus go to Walmart haha an save money an not pay for a sewing machine 😇thanks for sharing 🤙
Nice! I have a bunch of these already.
Brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing. I will definitely give this a try!
I bought mine for .50 Made of recycled plastic bottles. Great grow bag!
Thanks for sharing this incredible idea but my question is do you have to make hols in the bottom of the bags for drainage?
@@magdaelmougi4159 No. These bags are permeable so water flows right through them. It also allows air to easily reach the roots. This will increase growth and health considerably. 🙂
Great cheap resources! Have a safe Independence Day!
Rob
Yes sir!
Thank you and you do the same!
Wondering if I can grow sugar baby watermelon plant in a reusable bag? I found some at Dollar Tree I believe should be about the same..
We need a 20 gallon bot, half a garbage can plastic does well Wal Mart stopped selling larger reusable bags but mine come in at about 4 gallons. I am in El Paso so resources a a bit dicey Mate. There also is a way to use large cheap tote to hod bags for new seeders so our frequent high winds do not tear them up
Excellent! You've saved me so many hours of sewing my own bags.
What does "self-pruning bag" mean?
I should have worded it differently. I actually meant "air pruning". It's where the roots run to the edge of the grow bag and stop versus growing around and around becoming root bound. The bags are breathable so the plants know to stop growing roots when they reach the outer edge of the bag just as they would in nature. It makes for a far healthier root system and vigorous growth overall. Give it a try!
Did you find any and if ypu did where becuse my walmart doesn't sell them becuse of covid
Aldi sells them and some are a little larger but shorter and wider.
Love these tips.
heck yeah buddy, those are the same dang thing but way cheaper!
Exactly. They work great too. I came across some giant bags that hold at least twice as much. Now I'm just trying to figure out what I should grow in them.
@@BrewCityGardener FROM WERE? I WANT TO MAKE A SWEET POTATO BAG- ON THE CHEAP
@@lonniep44 You can find all different colors and sizes on ebay. Many different big box stores offer them for online order as well. :-)
If you can catch it on sale or clearance, tjmaxx can the bags as low as .30 -.50 per bag or 1.00 for two pack.
Great tips! Thanks!
Thank you! Now I found a better use of those reusable bags that I cannot use due to corona virus.
why ? Corona should not be a issue with bags, put them in the sun , then flip, or in the dryer??? The virus is killed by sun light, and you can spray them with lysol, lysol should not hurt plants just spraying bags---- the virus can only live on surfaces a short time. if you wanted you could soak them in a bath of dawn, lift them up , let them dry outside, they are then virus free . Why would they have virus?
idk if prices have much changed with the times, but i just bought 90 ten gallon grow bags for 80 dollars. considering how much more volume they have, i'd say thats a better price than those bags
@@corwinbrown9410 Are they fabric/air pruning bags? If so, that's a fantastic price.
I have seen them, but you have to watch which you get. Some have plastic lining which makes them waterproof so they wont leak
You could punch holes in them
Thanks for the great idea 💡
Thanks for sharing this ❤
my only concern is the dye ,
Great idea.
You are the best!!
Awesome info buddy. I will have to see if our wally world has those. Might make a tater grow bag out of a couple to see what happens. Happy 4th my friend!
Happy 4th to you. God bless.
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO 👏👏
Fantastic thank you so much
Thank you
Thanks!
Thanks 🌷
I just ran across this video. Looks like a great idea! 1 question mine are pretty plastic looking. Are the ones you used kind of plastic?
These are made of woven polypropylene. It's generally a plastic material that is made from recycled bottles etc. If you can pour water into the bag and it drains completely, that should work just fine.
Are these the kind that feel kinda woven plasticy on the outside or more like a woven material bag? At my grocery store they have both. I have never seen the smart pots in person so I am not sure which ones to be looking for. Thanks for the great tip
They are a woven material. They allow air and water to freely pass through the material while keeping the soil in. Good question!
WHO HAS BIGGER BAGS, NOW I WANT SPECIAL COLORS LOL LOVE IT, I HAVE A SPOT THAT GETS THE MOST SUN LIGHT, AND WE ARE NOT READY TO REMODEL THERE.
IKEA.
For health reasons, I do my best to do organic gardening. Does anyone know if these bags contain BPA or other harmful chemicals?
My thoughts exactly
th-cam.com/video/l-3wGA6GxAE/w-d-xo.html watch until the end.
I'm kind of new to gardening. How would I know how many plants I could put in per bag? Thanks for a great idea.
This will vary greatly depending on they type and variety of plants. General rule of thumb would be one large tomato plant or two pepper (capsicum) plants per bag. Most seed companies will offer descriptions of the plant characteristics. From there you will have to make the determination. Good luck and happy gardening!!
I've been thinking of doing this but looking for huge ones like 10 gallons
I'm going to try old pillowcases I was about to throw in the trash
How did that work for you?
@@marlajames7677 not great. No structure to support the weight of dirt, water etc. I ended up buying grow bags from Amazon. They were cheap and sturdy
Is that a big enough container for indeterminate tomatoes?
Yes. I can fit more soil in a standard reusable shopping bag than I can fit in a five gallon bucket. As long as you have a way to stake and keep your plants upright, the bags will work great.
Do u poke holes in the bag
No. These bags are made of woven polypropylene. They allow for drainage and provide the air pruning effect without any modification.
Well now walmart us about to start selling their bags for more ! Lol
Does the plastic leak in the plants?
No. This material is the same used in many other commercial grow bags. Thanks for asking!
@@BrewCityGardener th-cam.com/video/l-3wGA6GxAE/w-d-xo.html
Check this out especially towards the end. Dyes and Hyper accumlator plants are interesting to weigh in on
But Wait...great ideas I've done same years ago
but friendly thought-idea
and especially for organic growers
the kiddie pools may have cancer chemicals in them-most likely do for sure?
but ...plastic pots may have/had as well depending on source of origin/materials etc.
things like
bpa and mildew/ultraviolet/stuff in the plastic which heat will release into the water and up into your plants
not good-
dont allow your kids or pets to garden drink hose water for this reason
kiddie pool probably fine for ornamentals
but not for eating or smoking(medical cannabis?) plant materials etc
What size are the grow bags?
Great question. It will depend on where you get your reusable shopping bag. The average Walmart type of bag is about 6 gallons or 20 liters. Have a great week!
Will they limit the size of your plant?
That's the beauty of the air-pruning effect. It allows for great growth in limited space. These bags will fit more soil than a 5 gallon bucket. If you look into my tomato bucket system you will see that you can grow some tremendous tomato plants in a small space. As long as you support the plants with cages or poles, they will grow very well in these bags.
Can we buy these online I can't find them on walmart site
Walmart has taken a very totalitarian approach lately and will only sell "essential goods",.....whatever that means. You can still find them at most local grocery chains. You can also find them on Ebay and Amazon but they will be slightly more expensive. Good luck!
Try Facebook marketplace or ask on Facebook if any of your frienda have some to get rid of. I got a handful from a friend who had way too many and just wanted to get rid of them.
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10 grow bags for $8 on Amazon is cheaper than your store bags
Would this work for weed?
Growing cannabis is very similar to growing tomatoes. These bags work great for tomatoes so I think you could easily use these to grow your medicine.
IKEA bags y’all. 1 dollar. Tote bags.
I am for anything cheaper!
Exactly!
Happy Independence Day!
In Ukraine such ecobags in stores cost a fortune ((
Does anyone not hear how dis man pronounced “onion” ONYUNG 🤣😭
If only they didn't stop selling them?
This varies greatly from region to region. Some localities are "more free" than others. Even if you cannot find reusable bags locally, you can usually find them at online retailers and resale/auction sites. There are several listings on eBay and Amazon that are comparable.
Good luck and happy gardening!
Alright alright alright nice very nice plants looking amazing great setup everything looking beautiful I'm loving it I just subscribe like and hit the bell check me out as well and do the same I would really appreciate it bless up nuff respect cheers and growers luv
Hey, thanks Monarch!
That's a really nice grow show you have going on there as well. Reminds me of one of my previous lives... :-)
Sorry but those don't last.
They'll break and make a mess.
Yeah, nobody gonna recycle that old used up bag, lol!
Now chemicals from goofy logo end up in your food.
You are brainwashed into over paying for the same thing
Thx for your sharing. We are a manufacturer in Guangzhou China, with a 20-year history of producing smart pots , factory directly sales.Please contact us if you need it.
I have seen them, but you have to watch which you get. Some have plastic lining which makes them waterproof so they wont leak
and some AREN'T UV STABILIZED and fall apart and add 'micro-plastics' into the soil (and, ultimately, I imagine, into your veges grown for food)
@@ireneb3433 i do not doubt that happens... good thing is they are finding critters/bacteria i have read that eat and digest it.
Great ideas! Thanks !!
Thank you