Wicking Pots
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- Build you own wicking pots using a PVC sheet, PVC pipe, drain sleeve, grommet, weedblock, and a Lowes round plastic bin. Easy assembly, easy to clean. Enjoy!
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This is the most complicated wicking bucket I've ever seen
Looks like a complicated solution to a simple problem.
Best wicking pots I have eve seen!
You can do the same thing with two identical 5 gallon buckets. One sits inside the other. The outer one is the reservoir, the inner one is the planting bucket. Place the overflow hole in the reservoir bucket right below the bottom of the inner bucket. Install a hole in the center of the bottom of the inner bucket to hold the wicking cup and additional 1/8” - 1/4” holes to allow extra water to drip through to the reservoir and flow our the overflow. The overflow also provides that needed air space between the water and the growing medium so roots don’t stay in a “wet feet” situation. The overflow also allows you to monitor when you have fully filled the reservoir. You can paint the buckets to extend their use as plastic becomes brittle over time in the sun.
I tried 5 gallon buckets before, but they didn't hold enough water.
@@rickmorenojr You could take your current design and add another pipe coming in from the side with a float valve, then run the pipe to a manifold fed off of a main reservoir (as long as you don't need to move your buckets). This way you add water and nutrients to a central reservoir and each bucket will self-water as needed, all you need to do is top off the reservoir periodically.
@@rickmorenojr So you complain about the 2 5 gallon buckets system-What about somebody criticize your system to your tubs. It is expensive and parts that you don't need. You probably are hurt by their remarks. People use that system for a reason. They may have no yard or live in an apartment--the only way to grow a garden. I know people who use this system for years and they love it. I use it for 2yrs and I have no complaints. So I will make a deal--DON'T CRITICIZE MY SYSTEM and I WILL NOT CRITICIZE YOUR SYSTEM.
Beautifully done and great engineering, but way too complicated for me.
Your Ideas looks like is something that would last for years. Great work I myself going to try it. Thank for sharing
My goodness, you made this really complicated. You don't need half of the materials/labor you used. You don't need the sock, you don't need the drainage PVC, and you don't even need the extra holes or notches on the 4 inch PVC. Trust me... water will find its way in and out of all parts of your setup without all the extra help. You can cut your expenses in half.
You're probably right. But, I only made the four pots, and been using them for several years now. Thanks for the comment.
Ken can you please make a short video. We all like to learn & improve. Thx mate
@@AndreAndFriends The gentleman on this video was already kind enough to provide you with the video. Just eliminate the parts I mentioned and you will be alright.
Yes, the price of PVC four years ago versus 2024 prices. They are insane!!!
Instead of homemade bug blocker I used a small piece of steel wool stuffed in hole.
Here is how to do it: 8 tubs delivered from walmart for $42.15. Drill hole about 3" from bottom. Fill to hole with wood chips. fill with dirt. Same result, no work, no pipe.
I'd be afraid of to much acid from the wood
The problem is the wood biodegrades. You must elevate the soil 1 inch above the drain hole in order for the soil to remain dry enough not to rot the plant roots.
Thank you. Good camera angles, excellent lighting, good sound, nicely paced and scripted, very informative. Many a YT'er could learn a lot from you.
Thanks!
Really nice but just a touch more complicated than need be 😄
It may be a tad over-engineered but, as an engineer, I like it.
You made it more complicated than it had to be. I’d guess you have an engineering mind. There are much simpler methods for turning these pots into wicking pots. I left my drains open and lizards set up camp in them. Bugs have never really been a problem from that end. Interesting solution.
You should really mass produce this. I'd certainly buy it because I'm not doing this.
Engineer approved. Some people don’t get that many people just like to build things, even if it is overly complicated and more expensive than need be 😅. I personally love it. Plenty of great ideas here and well thought out
Completely agree. He didn't say this was inexpensive nor fast. There are a ton of those already out here. I love the detail and the instructions, including the intro diagram. The only thing that would set this completely over the top would be project list. Well done, Ricardo, and thank you.
$300 and 2 weeks later....
Gotta be a cheaper and easier way....
@@davebryant8050 Me or the author?
I tried MANY different combinations of planters. Some work ok and others not so much.
One of the better ones was a cheap laundry basket planter. Costs less than $5 to make, including the oil drain pan (new) from walmart.
Got the benefit of air pruning and subirrigation both.
Unfortunately those still do not hold enough soil for a tomato plant to thrive like I want them to.
But bush greens exploded with growth and production.
Tried grow bags, 80L ones, limited or no results.
Tried potato grow bags, same problem.
Tried 5 gal customized ones and those did OK.
Tried different kinds of bagged potting mixes - little to no benefit.
This year I cooked last years potting soils to ensure no pathogens, bugs, or weed seeds.
Too early to tell right now.
Tried IV drip bags for drip irrigation - waste of money.
BEST watering solution I found was those 5 gal refillable plastic water jugs for water cooler dispenser (not the flimsy cheap on the shelf ones at Walmart either).
Used a build coring bit, drilled a hole in the ground, filled the bottle, inverted it and placed into the hole.
Water lasted a week. About 3-4 days when the weather is roasting hot outside.
Tried long neck wine bottles in the same setup for different plants. Those generally worked OK.
Tried water crystals with little benefit.
I made two new subirrigated planters - 20 gal each but with the tubing in the bottom, they only hold about 15 gal. Using those for tomato plants.
Cost me about $40 each to make too.
Doesn't count the Happy Frog and Black Kow manure I put in them. Everything for those is all new.
Now if the dang weather would stop getting cold....
I’ve seen a lot of self watering containers, but yours is the most professional, you must be a plumber? Thank you for the video
I liked your idea to support the perforate divider with the center support. I am using cut drain tile standing vertically. I cover both ends of the drain tile with garden cloth and fasten the garden cloth with zip ties. I use plant bases for my dividers. I drill holes in the plant bases to allow water flow. I use two plastic plant containers as my wicking cup. I drill holes in both containers to allow water flow to the wicking cups. The first cup supports the divider. The second cup holds the wicking soil. I too use garden cloth to separate the soil from the water. I am continuing to look for grommets for the overflow hole.
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To keep the weed block from letting soil get by the sides of the container, cut an old water hose to length. Make a circle, and place in the container to hold the weed block against the sides.
Thank you very much.... I am trying it out
connect them all w a half inch pipe 2 inches from bottom n connect to a control bucket with a float valve n connect to a big barrel reservoir so you only have to fill the barrel. make sure all buckets are level to eachother
an awesome idea I build a raised beds last year in something like that idea for draining the beds did a misting on the raised beds put it on a timer can change when I can water the beds wish I had the time this year to build more raised beds some time getting more imported then the beds this year have to tear down the drywall in one of the shops building found bees in the walls they are honey bees I was told they made money if I would be nice and remove them safely the beekeeper said what he paid me for the bees I should be able to put in insulation this year and re-drywall the building too and have some cash lift over to boot
never had the cash at the time to put insulation in a couple of the building never plan on fully heating the build when it was built was used for the boats and RV trailers I had.
Nice design, but way too complicated and time consuming. Many cheaper and simpler designs out there, but nice video.
Wow that's very intricate, this is professionally done.
Por qué no nos vendes el producto nomás para armar ya que algunos no tenemos tiempo de ir a conseguir las partes ..en caso de que vendas el paquete completo nomás para armar yo soy tu primer cliente
Good video. It looks like you used pvc water pipe, not conduit as you keep saying. 🤷🏻♂️
He said use your favorite soil, but it has to be a large amount of peat moss for the wicking capability.....just for extra info...
True indeed. And if you're buying from the box store or garden center you need potting Mix, not potting Soil, for a wicking system. Great video!
Just one thing I don't like.
Those pots are too cheap, they won't last two years of Florida's sun. Best to get pvc 55 gallons barrels and cut them in half. They usually cost $15-$20 ÷ 2= $10 each pots and you will have a 10 years plus solid pot for about $3 more.
That's a great idea.
U gor lots on your plate.
5 tomatoes $15 .wicking pot $65 and 4 hours of work..
Luckily, I grow many more that just 5 tomatoes. :) And the pot can be re-used for many years. It's a solution that works for me.
Try a bushel of tomatoes or more
@@rickmorenojr Lets face it. If we added up what it cost to grow veggies. We probably would be shocked at the cost !!
@@rickmorenojr From all the negative comments. I have decided. No matter what you 'or anybody, that makes a video does. There will be those who find fault. You could be giving away thousand dollar bills, and someone would be critical!
These are expensive to make, but your math is way off. As people mentioned you get a whole bush, and for years to come. Secondly you are getting organic, and guaranteed certified organic by yourself. The market has fraudsters selling organics. This is cheaper than hydrophonics and it will be my next year project.
Stop thinking so hard. Simplify!
Really really awesome and much appreciated video thanks brother!🙏🏻
It's a lot of work for me.but thanks for sharing, you are so creative.
Great design using the 4 inch pvc , sock and retention rings for the wick. I used the Lowes tubs last year but had a problem with the plastic becoming brittle from sun exposure in only one season. The other problem I had was over time an odor developed indicating bacteria build up in my reservoir. Any thoughts on the cause of the odor and what to do about it?
Had the same problem and I flushed 4-5 gallon of water through it and problem solved
Oh, I SO wish I'd have watched this before making mine! I used large pipes at the bottom, but my containers were pretty tapered. So I had to precisely hand cut all of this stuff, and the whole thing is still messier than this. You did it so well!
Muy buen sistema sería saludable indicar este mensaje en español no entiende inglés gracias
I used socked drainage pipe, then sand as the wicking medium, black poly pipe for the overflow and refill works well, not as much water in the reservoir as this one though but less work - a 16 mm hole fits a 13 mm poly pipe connector just fine with a tap from a hammer. I put a bit of silicon around the connector to make sure it is water tight and a bit of fly screen over the connector on the outside to stop bugs living in it tie it off with a zip tie and a bit of weed mat tied off on the inside to stop soil washing out - not as neat as these ones but OK
Well you go Dedicated Gardner! A bit too much work for me but it is extremely creative!
So over engineered
Best version I have seen like the way you did the fittings on the bottom with the two rings and sock ! 100 % . Its mechanically sound and well thought out .
Thanks, I've tried el-cheapo versions, only to replace them every year or so. I wanted something that would easily be cleaned and reused.
I like this because I can leave my plants for a weekend and not have to worry. Thanks for you're time and details. My goal it to try a smaller tray style of this now. Sweet
I just failed this class lol
This is perfection. I have to live with it, my wife. Everything has to be perfect. Good job.
I had to laugh. I admit I may be that wife 😂 Trust me, you making this for your wife won more points than a necklace for us types 😉
U should sell kits without the bucket. I would pick one up
Nice design, looks like it works great. Now add some redworms in the system and you will have a nice ecosystem. I put worms in all my plants. I also put them in my microgreen trays, I have trays that I have cut 30 times using the same soil over and over. It solves all the mold problems and saves me a ton of money. Thanks for sharing
Ideally you need to be covering the top of your SIP with a garbage bag or some form of cover so a mycelium mat can form. You keep the lower reservoir inoculated with EM-1 or LABS, and the top layer is a straight fungal mat which creates a perfect balance of fungi and bacteria in the medium
Like a pro man. Well done. By far the best I have seen in terms of presentation. I am still trying to simplify the method though.
Thanks for such an innovative idea that does not allow any water borne insects to breed and last but not least a worry free vacation.
Wow...... really a great video
Yea this all great but what thickness pvc sheet? what size garden pot? what type of soil?
The Best I have seen so far ....I use cheap school socks.
Cheap Harbor Freight microfiber towels cut into strips work great for cheap as well, I use them in 5 gallon bucket wicking systems and they've done well so far.
These are nice. I'm sure you already know that the design doesn't have to be so involved, but there's nothing wrong with you creating something that looks professional.
Interesting pots. 🤔
Remember, that reservoir will become stagnant and anaerobic. Keep lactobacillus in there to keep it probiotic.
Great idea though remember with the introduction of Lactobacillus in the reservoir he would be required to change out the nutrients more often as lactobacillus is usually dependent on certain micronutrients. Usually plants like tomatoes really depend on those micronutrients as well. If you do your research there are nutrient brands that can survive in anaerobic conditions even in hot temps with minimal ph drift.
Have the idea go into production. I’d buy a few!
This is an interesting design. But I could not invest that much of My time of doing this.
Then buy EarthBox. Same principle.
I really like that this design will last forever once built. I plan to use it but will use fine screen aluminum mesh (normally used for bug screens or eave vents) for the filters, it lasts forever, never rust. I will also add an overflow hole in the side immediately under the false bottom for two reasons: 1) indicate water level by outflow when filling and 2) let out excess water that might accumulate above the false bottom during heavy rain (important to prevent root rot).
this will be more expensive than buying a bunch of tomatoes
HAHAH Yeah but you can use this every year for the rest of your life. :P
thans, its very interesting
I've got some 5 gallon buckets and planters that. Going to start in a similar way, I'll send you the result/process video when I complete them. Your video helped me change my design.
Is there written instructions w/diagram illistrations and parts list available? If so, could you provide a link so I can print a copy? It sure would be nice. I would love to give it to my non-gardening husband so he could help me build one or more of these for my tomato plants. Thanks.
Can you provide a list of materials and where to get them, please? Also great video.
This is crazy....you could probably spend less by just purchasing whatever it is you would grow in these expensive totes instead of doing all rhis nonsense. The whole idea is to do it frugally.
Horses for courses Carl, for the do it yourself er its more on what other ideas people have to make the same thing that you Carl would rather go buy . Half of the plumbing parts most people with a home have in the garage.Who the hell wants to buy when you can grow your own ?
OMG, this is an advanced wicking system. Have you considered selling the system already made?
Dozens (maybe hundreds) of these wicking container videos on youtube; that said, I think yours may be the best...
Looks good, I want to try something like this! Do you ever hook up the overflow from one pot to another?
How thick is the pvc sheet? Any idea what might be strong enough if I cannot find the sheeting?
Food grade plastic is a good idea. Be sure. Thanks for your ideas
Very nice.
On my to do list list.
I subscribed.
Thank you for sharing.
Great demonstration on making a wicking pot !! Thank you so much for your video !! Very well explained !! Regards Ron!! Tasmania Australia!! 👍🤠
Way too complicated build. Much easier way to do this. But you did make some nice tubs.
A Great tutorial and well designed though a bit involved in the construction plan. Do you have a video months later when the plants are growing and in full production? Thanks for posting! S. Carolina
Excellent video a model of how to do it. Like the way you did address the great height of the filling tubes above the soil. "a inch" no my man an inch :¬) Try Grammarly
Thanks. Since how rains works why watering from above is worst? This solution will keep the soil always wet/humid, is this good for all plants?
Great idea for creating the pot, thanks for sharing to us such amazing skills in gardening .
Many many thanks
You are doing very well..
Nice video, but you over spent on material especially the plumbing material. Other videos are right on the money.
Best tutorial in self watering pots!! I might make it a little less complicated but this is clearly the ideal pot 👨🌾💪
Hi, just found your channel and have subscribed, nice job with the pots 🤓👍🤓.
nice work and thanks for sharing
Great info and very clearly presented. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada.
Awesome idea!! Am looking forward to building my own thanks to your in depth instructive video! Also subscribed to your channel and looking forward to your next video upload!
Best drought solution. Everyone including ag should be using.
Title should be semi advanced wik pots
Excellently planned...PERFECT....keep the good work always...Congratulation for this excellent configuration
They will use it on Mars in the future
Hola como estas , es posible realizar este mismo video en español o con subtitulos , muchas gracias
Great job and clear instructions.
Pls explain idea for making this seperation.
and the cost too
Polyethylene is better for food than Pvc, right?
Thanks, great video.
You have the golden fingers , great job!!! Thanks)
I think if I were going to do this, the only difference would be stuffing the sock with perlite instead of soil. My soil this year was always wet, and I think that's why my tomatoes got fungal diseases so early. I don't know if the perlite would necessarily help, but it might.
Way too complicated just to make a pot....
Maybe you should just do your knitting 😫
Great ideas and very neat finish
Man, you're a lifesaver. I like to grow over the summer, but we like to take off too. I was looking for a way for plants to stay watered for more than a few days. Thanks for the tutorial. Im making these tomorrow.
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Excellent video many thanks from
a airstone in the bucket would be a awesome way to keep the water oxygenated the water stays in movent beter for the plants especially for the roots
Excellent suggestion.
thank you
very nice. Thanks for the vid!
Excellent idea, thank you so much.
Very Good..thx
Looks great. You should market those!
Thank you