/r/SpaceBuckets
This subreddit is for anyone interested in Space Buckets, a DIY indoor garden with stacked 5gal buckets. Everyone is welcome!
This is the home of the Space Buckets movement: we are a community of DIY indoor gardeners with a knack for LEDs and bucket containers. Join our subreddit! Start here, and read the SB Manifesto.
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- Be patient! Remember we were all beginners at one point.
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- And finally: have bucket fun!
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Plant update
It has Been about 2 weeks since I took everyone’s advice, I haven’t touched the plants and have just let them grow as well as got them closer to the light.
What do you guys think?
21:43 UTC
🌌 🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌
What yall think?
20:27 UTC
Need one of these for a build
15:58 UTC
Controlling SpaceBucket Temperature
Hi, Im a newbie from south asia and we have a bit warm climate here (70-95F). Will I have to implement some other mechanisms to reduce the temperature other than an exhaust fan? Also could you recommend me some beginner friendly strains that will thrive in this temperature?
Thanks!! ❤️
14:07 UTC
Fresh germinated bag seed, first time, now it’s in total darkness, tomorrow i will get lights. Soil is from store ph 7. Please give me advice
00:07 UTC
Off colors, and twisting leaves, any advice?
Sour Diesel auto fem in happy frog potting soil. No nutes. Ph treated, filtered water. Only watering when the moisture meter is on the low side of good.
Stays around 78°. Humidity is a bit low at 40% (VT basement heading into winter, I'm going to struggle with humidity). I just turned off the main light, and misted the heck out of them. Waited an hour, and most was absorbed. Misted again, and when it's fully absorbed, I'll kick the main light back on.
Obviously I'm leaning towards humidity, but I am not very well versed at growing. I've had several successful runs using the Happy frog potting soil and no nutes, but I figured I'd ask the experts in case this is a deficiency. This is my first go at Sour Diesel.
22:19 UTC
First bucket progress/ Temp Questions pls help
So this is my first space bucket build and so far it’s been pretty fuggin fun making this thing. The light that I used is 300w and I’m wondering if i need another led strip on the side of the bucket or if the one thats on there is even doing anything lol also the light gets kinda hot on the back part that’s exposed and the area on the lid that it sits on. I’ve been able to leave the light on for an hour or 2 and check the temp inside while 2 of the fans are running (waiting on powerstrip lol) and it stays at a consistent 79-80 degrees so I’m not as concerned about internal temp as I am melting my lid off.. any comments about the whole setup would be appreciated! Pls lmk if I’ve made any major mistakes! Can’t wait to throw a plant in this thing and be a part of the community here💯
17:04 UTC
Weekly discussion refresh: clear your doubts, introduce yourself and post bucket stuff! Also: SB website updates
Bucket gardeners of the world! Welcome to the weekly sticky discussion thread. You can use it for general questions, and also for some casual bucket conversation.
14:17 UTC
Noobie here ! Need some feedback please
1st time grower here,needing some honest reviews. I'm growing a Royal Dwarf Auto, she germinated around the 11th of October, so she's 16 days in. I'm growing in a 80L bin, I wrapped the interior with a Survival blanket. The light is a cheap Aliexpress 40W grow light. I was focused on buying something very cheap, but I think I would have gone another path had I done more research… Seems to be working alright though. The soil is a veggie soil I had lying around, mixed with a "Monster Bud Mix" I bought from the seed supplier. Two cheap 5V USB fans for intake and outtake. I'm doing an 18/6 hr cycle. I had some issues keeping the temp at a 22-28°C (72-81°F) radius, so I'm keeping the lid open to get some additional fresh air in. I also had issues with humidity and some pest (I think it was gnats), I'm assuming that the soil is a bit heavy and retains water. I really Don't think I was overwatering. I sprayed some neem oil water and Added clay beads on top of the soil to suffocate the larvae. I seems to have worked very well. I also raised the pot to allow more airflow and to allow the top soil to dry better. I find the plant to look healthy now, but the grow speed seems to be on the low side. I didn't use any nutes yet because I didn't really wanted to spend too much on the grow and didn't want to make mistakes. I have some all purpose veggie fertilizer lying around but I'm not sure if it'll do more good than harm. Pease tell me what you think about the grow !
11:02 UTC
Week 6!
She’s getting there! Humidity dropped to like 30% today and my humidifier is still on the way, so hopefully it survives the next couple of days 😑
09:08 UTC
Research survey for self watering plant system
Hello, I'm planning on making a self watering plant system and would love to get some more feedback on the idea. Our group would greatly appreciate it if you were able to do this quick survey about self watering plant systems.
Some context is our idea is to create an advanced self-watering system for your plant that only waters your plant while the soil is dry. This will be achieved by incorporating a small soil moisture meter into your plant and only watering your plant once the soil is dry. The watering system will also be using a small water pump so the product is non-invasive and doesn't have to rely on placing the watering system above your plant like cheaper alternatives.
19:49 UTC
To infinity and beyond with my first SpaceBucket
Last week I assembled my first SpaceBucket! It was so fun to build (still in progress) and I'm very proud of myself doing this project. I reuse my old vermicompost boxes that was retired since last year and add some cables and electronics left over from past projects, I think I just bought a new soldering iron because mt old one was dead, I didn't spend a penny to make.
It fits like a glove, it already have drainage holes, have a nice lid to fix a quantum board, have a lot room inside, it's compact, it's stackable, it's modular, it's perfect.
I will paint it white inside, tuck the all the wiring, replace the fans into more powerful ones ... also want to buy more boxes to stack and raise the lights as the plants grow (actually this height is too low even with lights at minimum power, got some light burns on Day 1 on my seedlings).
02:21 UTC
Tips of leaves turning white
Not exactly sure what is causing this, any solutions?
00:23 UTC
15w 5000k LED or 42w 2700k CFL
I have 2 of each of these bulbs and was wondering which would be better for growing ( yes I have other lights in my grow setup)
21:12 UTC
Is this PH problem? Day 18.
07:19 UTC
30 day anniversary of my girl
We are facing some pest issues but it looks like she likes her home :)
22:18 UTC
Weekly discussion refresh: clear your doubts, introduce yourself and post bucket stuff! Also: SB website updates
Bucket gardeners of the world! Welcome to the weekly sticky discussion thread. You can use it for general questions, and also for some casual bucket conversation.
14:17 UTC
How tall is a finished 5 gal bucket system?
I’ve been looking into doing a small grow and something I’m having trouble figuring out is what the final dimensions of the common 5 gallon bucket configurations from floor to the top of the highest bucket.
I know it can vary when you start adding spacers but what’s the overall height of a minimum viable bucket system starting out? Not including any lights or stuff bolted onto the lid.
How tall does it end up by the end for those of you who add spacers as the plant grows?
00:51 UTC
What fan configuration to use for home made filter?
I am in the process of building a SpaceBucket with 2x 110L Totes on top of each other. The place where i am going to grow, a filter is a necessity. I went online, got a few ideas and came up with my filter that i wanted to build. The question now is, how do i set up my PC Fans.
I have 3x Fractal Aspect 12 PWM fans. They are 120mm and are rated to have a 56CFM at full RPM.
For now i don't know how to configure them. The ideas i have are as follow:
- Place 2 fans in series with 1 fan in parallel for the outlet and buy 1 fan for the inlet. (Increased air pressure and flow for filter)
- Place 2 fans in series for the outlet and use the other fan for the inlet. (Increased air pressure for filter)
- Place 2 fans in parallel for the outlet and use the other fan for the inlet. (Increased air flow for filter)
The issue being, i know that carbon filters and PC fans don't like each other that much. But this is the situation i have and need to make due.
Placing fans in series increases air pressure and placing them in parallel increases air flow. So I'm not sure what is the preferred route to go with this home made filter.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
07:34 UTC
Plant Help
transferred from natural light about 48 hours ago. topped before i put in and fertilized. any help? im running 70W of cfls
06:03 UTC
Update on the pepper grow!
Things are looking pretty good I think.
04:19 UTC