i just don't understand why it is still so hard to find the stuff to buy. I remember talking about being interested in using Growpito with Autopots like 2 years ago in one of the threads that was culled because the test run failed. I have kept on the look out for my usual buying channels and still have yet to ever see it on them. I just wish the product was accessible because it really does seem to fix a lot of issues of running with pure Coco and hydroton like I have been.
Grow Mediums Growpito + AutoPots
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The basic issue is a mix of shipping and lack of distributors. You may contact your local hydro shops to get stock or message me directly. We've returned to the forum and we will be taking orders very soon.
I'm at the end of the 4th week for a GrowPito/AutoPots grow using the Easy2Grow 2.2 gallon pots in a 2 ft x 4 ft tent.
The lighting is 4 autocobs from cobshop.net, and the high humidity recommendations of the VPD chart are being followed.
I was worried that pH and ppm in the storage reservoir might not match those of the fluid in the tiny Aquavalve controlled reservoir.
But they do exactly so far, eliminating the need to check the small autopot reservoir.
The strains are RocBud PurpleScoops (Left) and PassionPunch (Right).
My next worry is whether the 2.2 gallon pots cause health issues.
The lighting is 4 autocobs from cobshop.net, and the high humidity recommendations of the VPD chart are being followed.
I was worried that pH and ppm in the storage reservoir might not match those of the fluid in the tiny Aquavalve controlled reservoir.
But they do exactly so far, eliminating the need to check the small autopot reservoir.
The strains are RocBud PurpleScoops (Left) and PassionPunch (Right).
My next worry is whether the 2.2 gallon pots cause health issues.
I think 2.2 gal is plenty big enough.
Because having roots able to access only a small amount of water seems to be working well, I'm going to also do a small DWC-AutoPot semi-comparison grow.
Instead of the two 2.2 gallon autopots I'll be giving 2 dwc plants 2.5 gallons each in a half-filled 10 gallon reservoir with a float valve to simulate part of what AquaValve does. The top tan bucket is the storage reservoir, and the empty bottom tan bucket is present only to lift the top bucket.
One worry is that roots will incapacitate the float valve inside the plant reservoir, but I've got access to the float valve to free it of roots if needed.
It might also be difficult to keep the external storage reservoir with the same pH and ppm as the plant reservoir.
But I'm hoping that I can "lead" the plant reservoir by anticipating how it will change storage reservoir conditions, if it does.
In other words, I'm trying a hydro version that I hope will be simpler and at least as effective as AutoPots.
Disregard the large black sump pump, the dirt plant, and the red-topped sprouter.
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