What's the best way to water when using grow bags?

[stinkbudd]

I picked up some Dirty Harry from Rushman. They are about a month old now and I did not realize how big these would get. They are getting so big. I don't have the room for a bunch of 5 gal buckets or pots so I ordered 5 gal grow bags. Buckets and pots have a lip on the bottom so the drain holes are not sitting directly on the floor which helps the water drain easier. I know grow bags have drain holes on the bottom but if they are sitting directly on the floor can they still drain properly? Is there a special technique to watering when using grow bags?

stinkbudd Reviewed by stinkbudd on 10-27-2007. What's the best way to water when using grow bags? I picked up some Dirty Harry from Rushman. They are about a month old now and I did not realize how big these would get. They are getting so big. I don't have the room for a bunch of 5 gal buckets or pots so I ordered 5 gal grow bags. Buckets and pots have a lip on the bottom so the drain holes are not sitting directly on the floor which helps the water drain easier. I know grow bags have drain holes on the bottom but if they are sitting directly on the floor can they still drain properly? Is Rating: 5

[mikeyjo]

Watering is the same as any container. Best to aerate, and do it only when needed until there is some runoff. Some like to add extra drainage holes but I havent found the need too.

Also, i find that air pockets form around the sides where water later escapes through. Topping off with some soil every few weeks helps.

[foxysox]

How to water grow bags:
Lightly.

Be careful that your soil mix has a LOT of drainage and the bags aren't sitting in trays- putting them up on a grate to ensure that runoff flows out freely is a good idea.