How much growing media do you need for this planter? I purchased planter online from Kmart much cheaper but don't think it includes grow media.
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It says 1.5 cubic feet, but I think I put in a little more than that. A 2 cubic foot bag would do it.
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Premium garden mix from a nursery or home center. The soil should be loamy and drain well. Regular "dirt" would compact over the growing season. Plan on spending about $15.
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Chief, I really don't know.... I checked the bag over from top to bottom and it doesn't say anywhere that it is made, packaged, or sold at..... But I will tell you this.... I have tried several different types and they suck bad...... You get lots and lots of tiny little balls that roll out of your planting pot.... You see I use this as my growing media because I grow by straight Hydroponics using a circulating system using no soil (dirt) what so ever. The "Plantit" brand is now the only one that I will order...... Don't get me wrong cause they have "tiny balls" too, which is stupid and asinine and a way to rip money off you, but the "Plantit" Brand is no where as bad as the other suckers with "their tiny little balls"!!!!!! TIP::; Don't care where or who you get them from, if you are using Hydroponics then you had better wash the hell out of them and get the ten pounds of dark brown powder off of them or they will clog up your hydroponic items. To use these as a only grow median you have to have constant running water (chemicals) because it holds no water as Rock Wool does.... Hope some of this helps..... Roy.
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I have two of these, and if I remember correctly, I bought a yard of soil (cheaper than many bags of soil from Lowes) and it filled them both and I had a full wheelbarrow left. So, ha;f a yard of soil should be plenty. I would recommend a mix if you are in an area where the topsoil is high in clay, or it can pack down when you have a raised bed type planting. Any other questions feel free to ask, I have lots of raised rock beds/these/and other root pouch containers !!
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When it comes in you will need to put it together. Easy enough by just sliding pieces into place. Then you can add your soil and seeds as you wish. This is a very simple way to start gardening. Good Luck!
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I had landscapers put mine together and fill with topsoil because I have disabilities. They said they didn't recommend it on cement unless you stapled very heavy weight plastic to the inside to prevent soil loss and you'd have to make sure you got plastic that wouldn't have chemicals in it that could leech into your plants. I put mine in the yard, on the grass, and had good luck with them and I have 6 beds. Make sure you get good quality top soil -- I had a yard of it delivered from a local supplier and it was great, black dirt with no stones or stems in it. My landscaper said it was about the best dirt he'd seen and it was under $75 delivered. I hope this helps you decide how you will proceed. I had landscapers put mine together and fill with topsoil because I have disabilities. They said they didn't recommend it on cement unless you stapled very heavy weight plastic to the inside to prevent soil loss and you'd have to make sure you got plastic that wouldn't have chemicals in it that could leech into your plants. I put mine in the yard, on the grass, and had good luck with them and I have 6 beds. Make sure you get good quality top soil -- I had a yard of it delivered from a local supplier and it was great, black dirt with no stones or stems in it. My landscaper said it was about... » Read More I had landscapers put mine together and fill with topsoil because I have disabilities. They said they didn't recommend it on cement unless you stapled very heavy weight plastic to the inside to prevent soil loss and you'd have to make sure you got plastic that wouldn't have chemicals in it that could leech into your plants. I put mine in the yard, on the grass, and had good luck with them and I have 6 beds. Make sure you get good quality top soil -- I had a yard of it delivered from a local supplier and it was great, black dirt with no stones or stems in it. My landscaper said it was about the best dirt he'd seen and it was under $75 delivered. I hope this helps you decide how you will proceed. « Show Less
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This kit comes with all of the "hardware" you need except for lighting. Here are the items you'd need to buy to 'round out' this system if all you have right now is the seeds you wish to grow:-Lighting system (unless you're growing in sunlight)-Hydroton or Growstone hydroponic media-Hydroponic plant nutrients-pH test and adjust kit
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I would like to ask the same question as well. The title suggests set of two. Do you get two planters or one?
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That all depends on what plant and what stage of growth your in... I would use a nutrient mixture which included the kelp for root growth at around 200ppm during vegetative growth...
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Mine came with 10 plants, and I repotted all of them (big ones by themselves, smaller ones two-per a pot). I used Miracle Grow, and so far so good.
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hello, i have just start last year but all my plants have died, need more info on all before i try again, will need to build a shack to warm up and maintain temperature for plants through the seasons, and which lights to use, set pots, hoses, and water ph. all this has to be learned first. hope this helps. as for floragro i never really got the results because my plants froze, i used a tds meter with a ph tester to get the correct amount of fertilizer to water. look on internet and and find tds uses. hope this helps.
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I used an AeroGrow set, (which has very small amt of growing medium) but I imagine you could use small pots, or even seed growing kits/egg cartons, just to begin growing the seeds. When approx 2-3 inches transplant to larger pots and/or outside if the weather is agreeable.
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I can just tell you that I have a planter that is about 20 sq ft and I used about 3 packets. So u will probably need 6 times that.
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If you don't like this one I found this on EBAY not to sure if it works or not BUT it might be something people might like to get around GMO http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smart-Garden-Aquaponics-System-Hydroponic-Agricultural-Aquaculture-/111121833855?pt=US_Hydroponics&hash=item19df609f7f... Or just buy a used one and use what ever type of seeds and fertilizers you want...
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There are options to buy just the box or buy it with the fertilizer etc. I just bought the soil & fertilizer at my local nursery.
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Honestly, I looked for 2 footers at home depot and they did not have any. I have been seed starting for 10 years, and have always bought from hydrofarm.
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I had the same question when I bought it. It's a misprint. Too bad for them, it no doubt affects sales. The actual depth is 12". It's quite a nice planter. I found similar ones at Home depot for less $$$ that work just as well.