Pots with holes on bottom....drill side holes too?
Hello, I currently potted up a few plants s/h. The pots have about 5 holes on the bottom and I have them sitting in a small round tray with about 1" of fertilizer mix drained into the bottom. Is it recommened to also drill holes in the pot about an 1" up from the bottom on the pot too? Thanks
edit. the title should say pots, not trays. |
Hi jimbo :) Welcome to Orchidboard :cheer:
We'd love to hear more about what you're growing...if you'd like to introduce yourself, we have a special forum for that :dance: Check out our Introductions - Break The Ice forum...your new friends would like to say hello :clap: As for your question, I don't personally follow the S/H regimen but I'm pretty sure the holes are only one the sides, not on the bottom. :scratchhead: For a ton of useful information, check out Ray Barkalow's site: Welcome to First Rays Orchids Hope to see you around the board :D |
Yes, for s/h culture your holes should be on the side so that the pot creates a reservoir of water at the bottom.
|
Well, the pot drains out of the bottom into a 3" tall drip tray that it is sitting in. I fill it enough so it creates a 1" high resevoir inside the pot and drip tray. I am not sure though if I should put a hole or 2 in the side of the pot to maybe help with airflow?
If I can snap a picture I will so you can see what I mean. I also have other plants in single pots with the 2 hole sont he side that create the resevoir inside the pot only with no drip tray. The reason I am doing it this way is because I have a bunch of these pots and I didnt want to waste them......they look like these http://www.gothicarchgreenhouses.com/HG_724425.jpg sitting in something like this http://www.astonparts.co.uk/acatalog/drip.tray.jpg |
I have a couple regular pots like yours sitting in containers it seems to work fine , could add the holes in the sides , I use a soldering iron , don't know how much it helps with air flow but wont hurt .. Gin
|
1) Don't bother with the holes in the side.
2) You're simply using an external reservoir, rather than in internal one. 3) Don't put more than one plant in a tray, as that nutrient bath is a great way to share plant pathogens. |
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
The open spaces in between particles is sufficient, as long as the particles are large enough, say, over 8mm or so. Most LECA is an 8-16 cut.
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:00 PM. |
3.8.9
Search Engine Optimisation provided by
DragonByte SEO v2.0.37 (Lite) -
vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.