Has anyone done alternative bags with any type of success? This would be with 6 or 3 gallon Octopots, not the micro versions people are using.
Its about 2.5" shorter than the Rocket sleeve, which is, I think 1" shorter than the OG sleeve. Would there be enough depth for the needed moisture gradient?
As you probably know, there’s a controversy over the importance of the grow bag height in Octos, Classic or the micros. OctoChris, the inventor maintained that the tall bags were essential, but in practice growers have used tall, short and in between with great success.
I don’t know of anyone using the Hydro Wick they way you propose but I can’t see why it wouldn’t work.
Howza bout you do a side by side comparison grow and answer a bunch of questions for us?
I will definitely do that! Just not right now, LOL.
Committed to the grow I’m starting this weekend. Always possible in the next grow or two. I might even start the 2x2 tent and change plans in that one and do a "shorty"grow.
An idea I’ve been thinking about since last night is doing a grow in the 2x2 tent and taking a couple clones and started them in the 2x4 so they are both on equal ground.
Definitely going to try a grow with this or another fabric pot. I may try a few different fabric pots thru Amazon to see if any are taller in particular.
A bit taller by 1". and a tad bit narrower. Only thing is, no reinforced holes for training. I like the holes. I use the holes (yes I said that in my head after I typed it, yet it remains).
There was some discussion about pot size in the octo thread. Right around post 800.
There was also some discussion about rolling down the grow sleeves elsewhere in the thread but I couldn’t find it (and I was just reading about it a couple days ago). Iirc I believe some people said something about leaving a height of 9” when you roll the bags down but I’m not 100% sure. I haven’t used the octo pots myself. They definitely pique my interest though.
the tall bag short bag i read was a gravity down wicking up thing. the media in the smaller bag is wetter. more air at the roots in the taller bag. i do not see a line out small res i wonder about the solution getting warm.
I’m using a different bag on one of my octopot and plan on switching them all. It a rain science grow bags PVC type mesh. It night and day comparing the root mass from the RS to the rocket bag so much more. And there a lot more durable than the rocket sleeve. I just cut a x in the middle and put the hydro wick in fits perfect. Easier to fill the soil also as they hold them self up
I’ll check that one out! Thanks for the heads up. Are you doing a grow journal for that one on OG?
Also, are you using the 5 or 7 gallon bag?
How would you say harvest is compared to rocket sleeve?
I’m using the 7 but want to see the dimensions on the 5 gal cause I’d rather use that. I may make my own it wouldn’t be hard to sew a few up. Yeah all my stuff on the greenbee thread. I don’t mention it much just a trial I was doing but I’m going to switch all eventually. I’ll post some pictures in a few of the bag.
Yeah those are newer. It been awhile since I’ve been on there site. They cost a little more than the fabric bags but will last 10 times longer there very durable and 100 times easier to clean than the rocket bags
Octopot OG Sleeve: Measures 10.5 Inches Diameter 20 Inches Tall/High
Octopot Rocket Sleeve: Supposedly 1.5" wider and 1" shorter than standard sleeve. So 12" Diameter x 18/19ish Tall - CONFIRMED BY MY PHOTO the Rocket Sleeve Just Under 14" tall
To cover up the seam between Hydro Wick and Reservoir, need 11-12" wide. Hydro-Wick is just shy of 11" diameter.
Based on this information, I think I’ll try the 7G Autoflower Bag at 12" Diam x 15" Tall. Best Dimensions I’ve seen yet.
If you check out the (listed) dimensions, the Rainscience 7 Gallon Tall/Autoflower Bag is 1" Narrower and 2.5" taller than your standard bag.
That one may go in my 2x2 burner tent! Give me an extra inch or three of clearance to the lamp.
I think the Octopot sleeves measurements include the flap at the bottom and folding over. In actual use, once hydro-wick and media is inserted they are shorter than the advertised dimensions.
A bit misleading…
