best ebb and flow container for table?

[esc0bar]

for ebb and flow hydroponic tables what is the best pot to use in the table? i thought net pots with pond liner over the top was how it was done but someone told me that they need to be suspended and the bottom of the net pot can't touch the table.. there are also seperate containers that i coudl get that dont have holes in the sides like net pots but the bottom has holes in it so i guess the roots arent supposed to grow out of that..what do you guys use?

esc0bar Reviewed by esc0bar on 12-06-2007. best ebb and flow container for table? for ebb and flow hydroponic tables what is the best pot to use in the table? i thought net pots with pond liner over the top was how it was done but someone told me that they need to be suspended and the bottom of the net pot can't touch the table.. there are also seperate containers that i coudl get that dont have holes in the sides like net pots but the bottom has holes in it so i guess the roots arent supposed to grow out of that..what do you guys use? Rating: 5

[SpaceNeedle]

You can use net pots on a table no problems. The roots may have trouble coming out the bottom, but they will come out from the sides. The problem is the roots that grow out the sides will end up getting damaged from the sun if they have no protection. You can either drape a sheet over the table letting the plants stick out and thereby protecting those roots, or dump some hydroton on the table between the pots. These will float up with the water, and after it drains, will protect the roots by settling on top of them.

SN