Growing in recycle store bags

[Sir Puffs Alot]

I am currently trying to grow a few plants for as little a cost to me as possible, this is why for space sake and to save about 5$ a bucket, I would like to try to grow in nothing more then good soil, held by a plastic bag, so basically I would like to grow in a ordinary store plastic bag that you bring your groceries in. Now first of , can I use these to plant in and number two , do I have to treat them with anything so they don’t release toxins or anything in my soil. Thanks guys and have a wonderful day!

 

[Sir Puffs Alot]

I also plan to buy a 600 watt ballast and a 600 watt hps bulb later on this week , I was wondering since I’m very cheap and can buy a reflector or venting for this system , if I could just point 2 oscillating fans at the rig and make a reflector with bent aluminum. I’m currently using 2 48” double fluorescent with ecoplant bulbs for the vegetation stage.

 

[bombbudpuffa]

You know you can buy plastic grow bags for something like 50 cent a piece right? Imo, grocery bags aren't going to be sturdy eneough. You'll bust apart your root ball everytime you move them.

 

[Sir Puffs Alot]

The potential bag rips are not my primary concerns, I just want to know if anything aside from the bags ripping apart that could happen due to using old store bags.



PS: the point of this is to use as less money as possible , 50 cents busts my budget

 

[bombbudpuffa]

You'd be better off with milk jugs or 2 liter coke bottles than grocery bags imo. I don't see grocery bags working. It's not tears i'm talking about. The bag won't stay upright filled with dirt and I don't see how you could have good drainage with those.

 

[TheEnhancementSmoker]

If you really want to go that route, why not just buy a bag of soil, and plant directly into that? I've seen tomatoes grown that way.

But seriously, if you are spending the money for a 600 lamp, go buy some cheapo 5 gallon buckets or something. You are spending a good deal of money for the lamp, but cheaping out on everything else???? Come on, man.

That's like people who do nothing but a whole bunch of serious engine modifications to their car, and don't beefen up the suspension, transmission, etc.

 

[bombbudpuffa]

why not just buy a bag of soil, and plant directly into that?

That is a very good idea ES. I've never thought about that. It would probably work like a charm.

 

[cadlakmike1]

Also the plastic bags you get from the grocery store are very thin and transparent, the roots will be exposed to a lot of light.

 

[groworganic]

you should go to your local garden/landscape center and ask them if they have some leftover pots they arent using. I used to work at one of these and they always had thousands of used, cheap plastic pots that were going to waste! I don't pay for pots anymore, you should give it a shot!

 

[Hick]

you should go to your local garden/landscape center and ask them if they have some leftover pots they arent using. I used to work at one of these and they always had thousands of used, cheap plastic pots that were going to waste! I don't pay for pots anymore, you should give it a shot!

excellent!!....

 

[The Hemp Goddess]

I think that most of us try to save money on our grows and understand what being on a budget means. However, you have to know where you can cut corners and where you can't. I don't mean to offend you, but if 50 cent grow bags are going to break your budget, maybe you should find another "hobby".

 

[KushmasterJ]

I think that most of us try to save money on our grows and understand what being on a budget means. However, you have to know where you can cut corners and where you can't. I don't mean to offend you, but if 50 cent grow bags are going to break your budget, maybe you should find another "hobby".

Word :joint4:

 

[Sir Puffs Alot]

Great tip man , free pots are omw !

 

[4u2sm0ke]

i use grow bags and i pay 10 cents each..and I agree with Hemp God..this is not a CHEAP hobby..you get what you put in my friend..I know trying to stay cheap is good..but your grows will show it..spend you christmas money you get from Mom and Dad..buy yourself a Nice Christmas presents..you will thank me later..KEEP M GREEN..