Comments on: Build a 5 gallon self watering earthbox (Part II)

By: admin

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:52:16 +0000

I am very sorry that I did not get a chance to post part III of this. I had to move from my old property, and basically, my ‘parts’ for this got accidentally thrown away, and I have not had a chance to make a new setup. I still have it on my ‘to do’ list however.

By: drew

drew — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:54:38 +0000

@Kathleen
You can use “Drinking Water” PVC pipes.

Part 3:
Drill a hole on the OUTSIDE of the bucket near the top of the “bottom section.” This allows the excess water to escape w/o flooding your plants.
Fill with Potting MIX (not just soil, MIX).
Plant your plant according to its requirements.
Water half of reservoir capacity from the top, fill the rest from the PVC pipe.

By: kathleen madigan

kathleen madigan — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:07:40 +0000

How “hot” would PVC pipe have to get before emitting toxins?
Loved your article – thank you

By: NWindo

NWindo — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:55:49 +0000

Where’s part 3?

BTW, great DIY!

By: beverly bratton

beverly bratton — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:56:23 +0000

Has anyone you’ve heard of used liquid fertilizers in the water? Some irrigation systems are set up for liquid feeding. Thanks for the detailed and clear instructions.