Plastic vs smart pots (completed experiment)

[steezyd]

So I experimented with a Grow using plastic and smart pots...and I'm glad I did. First off all plants had same nutrient regiment and were the same size going into flower(18 inches). But the plants in plastic finished up slightly taller (30-32 inches) while the smart pot plants finished at about 28.

The smart pots also use slightly more water then plastic, thus increasing the amount of time it takes to dry out...thus making it a slight pain in the ass to hand water because everything is on a different schedule, lol.

I'll post the finished pictures tomorrow.

steezyd Reviewed by steezyd on 06-13-2012. Plastic vs smart pots (completed experiment) So I experimented with a Grow using plastic and smart pots...and I'm glad I did. First off all plants had same nutrient regiment and were the same size going into flower(18 inches). But the plants in plastic finished up slightly taller (30-32 inches) while the smart pot plants finished at about 28. The smart pots also use slightly more water then plastic, thus increasing the amount of time it takes to dry out...thus making it a slight pain in the ass to hand water because everything is on a Rating: 5

[steezyd]

Top are Plastic and the Bottom is smart, Id say i got "at least a half ounce-21 grams more from the smart pot plants.
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[PhatJay]

I was in the hydro shop the other day to pick up some bits n pieces and was really tempted to buy one of these to try it out and I didn't! Like you I hand water and thought they might be a pain in the ass. I guess I am gonna have to try one now.

[steezyd]

I would def go all smart pots. It's only bad if you mix the plastic and smart.