New Grower Fabric Pot Nightmares !!

[Nabzter]

Plastic wrap the stuff people wrap food up with is what I've started doing so you can poor it on fast and heavy it only comes out the bottom portion of the pot I'll take some pictures when I can to show you what I mean.

Nice suggestion however that kind of defeats the objective the pots being breathable. I think I may try stone/pebbles in the top as I have a bg but just never got round to using them.

 

[Nabzter]

We're not missing the point Nabzter, this is the nature of the pot and the material used for it. It's literally breathable fabric from top to bottom. Water slowly on the very side of the pot and you're going to see water dribble. Water slowly in the middle, and it's less likely to come out the side. Water fast anywhere in the pot and you're likely going to see it overflow. @olderthandirt nailed it with the small amount to start, that gives the water a path/channel to follow when you do the next round. Ever water really, really dry soil before? Goes EVERYWHERE on the top, because there's nothing absorbed in yet. Water a bit in the middle though, let it soak for a minute, and problem solved.

I grow with multiple pots (3 and 5 gallon) in fabric pots and simply don't have that issue. I'm not trying to be pointed here, I just think you're rushing based on how you've described your method.

Thanks hobbes however if you read my initial post you will see that the whole point is I don't really have the time or patience anymore to water slowly especially when I find the difference between these and plastic pots aren't that significant. I have been using these pots for years now and know how to use them (water slowly in small quantities). But was just asking if anybody has found alternative methods.

Please just read the initial post !!

 

[Son of Hobbes]

Thanks hobbes however if you read my initial post you will see that the whole point is I don't really have the time or patience anymore to water slowly especially when I find the difference between these and plastic pots aren't that significant. I have been using these pots for years now and know how to use them (water slowly in small quantities). But was just asking if anybody has found alternative methods.

I hear ya buddy, I just don't think you're going to find the fix that you're looking for without defeating the purpose of the fabric pot. Kind of the nature of the beast.

Nice suggestion however that kind of defeats the objective the pots being breathable. I think I may try stone/pebbles in the top as I have a bg but just never got round to using them.

I've tried hydroton top-dressed in the pots, it can still flow out the sides if done too quick. But hey man, give it a shot. My expectations are certainly going to be different than yours, and if you see a difference that's noticeable, than maybe it'd be worth it!

 

[AutoFox]

Nice suggestion however that kind of defeats the objective the pots being breathable. I think I may try stone/pebbles in the top as I have a bg but just never got round to using them.

The wrap doesn't go all the way down the sides and I believe it still allows a lot of air movement. It kinda like this picture it's not one of mine but similar to what I'm talking about. The sleeve on the outside of the pot

 

[Nabzter]

I hear ya buddy, I just don't think you're going to find the fix that you're looking for without defeating the purpose of the fabric pot. Kind of the nature of the beast.



I've tried hydroton top-dressed in the pots, it can still flow out the sides if done too quick. But hey man, give it a shot. My expectations are certainly going to be different than yours, and if you see a difference that's noticeable, than maybe it'd be worth it!

Thanks broski, I didn't think I would find a solution and just thought I would stimulate some conversation and got the desired result.

But you did hit the nail on the head my issue is purely down to my impatience

To be fair I think I did exaggerate the loss of water a little. It is more a little trickle from the sides but this causes me issues with humidity if not cleaned up it is left to evaporate and could be and invite for the dreaded rot !!

Much love

 

[Nabzter]

The wrap doesn't go all the way down the sides and I believe it still allows a lot of air movement. It kinda like this picture it's not one of mine but similar to what I'm talking about. The sleeve on the outside of the pot View attachment 635465

Nice I can see what you mean

 

[Ozone69]

Could use the RootTrapper pots. Same kind of fabric but they have that plastic liner around the outside so when the water leaks it hides it from sight (think it's supposed to help with slower evaporation as well...but that's just the official line).

 

[Son of Hobbes]

Could use the RootTrapper pots. Same kind of fabric but they have that plastic liner around the outside so when the water leaks it hides it from sight (think it's supposed to help with slower evaporation as well...but that's just the official line).

Have you tried them? I've heard about them but not sure if I've seen them in action before.

 

[Nabzter]

Could use the RootTrapper pots. Same kind of fabric but they have that plastic liner around the outside so when the water leaks it hides it from sight (think it's supposed to help with slower evaporation as well...but that's just the official line).

I need to look into those for sure

 

[Ozone69]

Couldn't find it, but someone posted up a trick somewhere they use with the plastic Airpots. When filling the pot they form the soil into a kind of bowl so the water pools toward the middle. During the initial pour, when the dried top crust keeps the water from soaking in right away it helps pool it on top. Depending on just how fast you want to water, it might help. Sorry I couldn't find the post(s) to reference.