Ebb/Flow Tray!....How Deep Is Your Love??

[Easy Roller]

I've been told that ganj plant's like a "DEEP" pot to allow max root growth.
I've got 2 big plastic boxs [both are 1metre squared]..the difference btween them is that one is a FOOT DEEP and the other is SIX INCH DEEP!


Is a SIX INCH Ebb/Flow tray too SHALLOW!???!!!??

All knowledgable opinions are very much appreciated and absorbed with gratfull joy!

Easy Roller Reviewed by Easy Roller on 01-01-2006. Ebb/Flow Tray!....How Deep Is Your Love?? :confused: I've been told that ganj plant's like a "DEEP" pot to allow max root growth. I've got 2 big plastic boxs ..the difference btween them is that one is a FOOT DEEP and the other is SIX INCH DEEP! Is a SIX INCH Ebb/Flow tray too SHALLOW!???!!!?? All knowledgable opinions are very much appreciated and absorbed with gratfull joy! Rating: 5

[Easy Roller]

Just thought I'd mention that these trays were in the hydro shop for silly money!!!
So I went to IKEA [those who are noneuropean might not know this place]

They sell the same sized tubs as kids toy boxs for about 7 FUCKING POUNDS STERLING!!!!!!!!!!!
the only difference is that they are not blck plastic but i don't care coz i'm inuslating my boxs against heat and light anyway!!! Go to IKEA and don't be ripped off by these super expensive grow shops!

[Gen]

I'm no expert. But if you don't grow 8 foot plants you should be ok with a shallower container. I've got an Ikea right down the street. Will be checking them out thanks.
I did find some nice wire drawers (like for closets) that sit on top of rubbermaids and will do a SOG with them. The drawers were only $3.50. I got some deeper ones at HomeDepot that were $15 each . I'm using them for lettuce right now to keep the birds away. I'm doing swc with a fountain pump. 6 inches is finefor that. Try it and tell us.

[Gen]

Ok forget that last post. The wire on the drawers on too close together. They do make great cover to keep the birds away.

[Garden Knowm]

6 inches is plenty deep enough for a hydro eb flow system.. will you be growing in pots or in rockwool?

have you installed the plumbing?

please post pics..

IKEA is world wide..

i love you

[Easy Roller]

lol Gen

Pics too come anon Knowm ...tommorrow in fact but only of my potted plants I haven't started the hydro room yet but am ready to go with all the nutes and pump andHPS etc!
Thanks all

[Easy Roller]

Not that I don't respsect the opinion of Garden Knowm!! Which I'm sure is a very learned and trustworthy opinion..It's just that I'm having difficulty excepting that 6 inch is a good enough depth for a flow tray!! I need to hear ZANDOR tell it...!
If 6 inches enough...then what is the minimum depth ? do the roots grow side ways instead of downwards??

[Garden Knowm]

ouch...
ahahahahha

i love you

hey i have an idea, why don't you ask your wife if 6 inches is enough?

i love you

[Garden Knowm]

hey easy

http://www.ahlgrows.com/hydrotrays.html

check it

and now you know

love is YOU

[turtle420]

Jesus! calm down people....