A Self Watering Rain Gutter Grow System

pinballlooking · 05-07-15, 11:05 AM

Ok I saw this idea researching aquaponics.
I love this idea using 5 gallon buckets it keeps you from bending over so much. Low weeds and self-watering very low cost. Make sure you use a RV lead free hose if you do self-watering.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRQzhFBCot4

pinballlooking · 05-07-15, 11:35 AM

I think a cover to keep mosquito out would be useful.

Daox · 05-08-15, 08:01 PM

Very cool and simple idea. I like it.

jeff5may · 08-26-15, 11:58 AM

This system is much like the auto pot system. The main difference, besides the obvious, is the fill valve. The auto pot system has a valve that lets the trough draw down mire before refill. With a clean water supply, these rigs are pretty much zero maintenance all grow season. Just add nutrients to the top when pruning or harvesting plants.

I have used a rig just like this for starting cuttings and seeds. I cut strips of xps to float in the gutters, then just cut holes in the xps the size of whatever. Works like magic.

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jeff5may Supreme EcoRenovator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: elizabethtown, ky, USA Posts: 2,431 Thanks: 431 Thanked 619 Times in 517 Posts	This system is much like the auto pot system. The main difference, besides the obvious, is the fill valve. The auto pot system has a valve that lets the trough draw down mire before refill. With a clean water supply, these rigs are pretty much zero maintenance all grow season. Just add nutrients to the top when pruning or harvesting plants. I have used a rig just like this for starting cuttings and seeds. I cut strips of xps to float in the gutters, then just cut holes in the xps the size of whatever. Works like magic.