AlboPepper - Drought Proof Urban Gardening's video: How to Build BETTER: Self Watering 5 Gallon Buckets DIY Wicking Planters

This improved self-watering Bucket system has a larger water reservoir without losing any soil capacity! It's an easy DIY garden project, perfect for urban or small-scale gardeners. 00:00 - Self Watering 5 Gallon Bucket Overview 00:36 - My Self Watering SIP Bucket Hack 01:01 - Material List: Self Watering 5 Gallon Bucket 01:26 - How to Build a Self Watering Wicking Bucket 02:07 - Filling SIP Bucket w/ Potting Soil & Fertilizer 02:22 - Transplanting Seedlings into Self Watering Buckets 02:50 - Where & What to Grow in a Self Watering Bucket Check my site for more tips: ► https://albopepper.com/self-watering-5-gallon-bucket-planter.php =================== RELEVANT LINKS ( # CommissionsEarned) =================== 5/8" Poly Derby Rope (wicking cord): ► https://amzn.to/3ySo3Y7 The wicking cord has worked extremely well in my 5 gallon buckets. It's easier to set up than using a wicking basket. And even if plant roots grow down the rope, it still works well at drawing up water. I bought mine from a local hardware store, but I also supplied a link for convenience. THE BEST SELF-WATERING BUCKET DESIGN: Some self-watering bucket designs only use a single bucket which is then partitioned into a potting mix section resting above a smaller water reservoir. Those designs can save you a couple dollars since you don't need a 2nd bucket. But they reduce the water storage capacity along with the available root zone. The double bucket SIPs allow for even larger plants while boosting hydration significantly. The hack shown in the video gives an even further boost, allowing you to have a much larger water reservoir (7 quarts). These wicking buckets are quite sturdy when filled with water. But the plants can get massive! If your crop is super tall and you tend neglect the water reservoir, you can maintain stability by adding a brick to the reservoir. I personally don't need to do it since I keep the reservoir fairly full. But if your garden is in a super windy area, you might decide to play it safe, especially once your plants start to explode. 😉 - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT: - - - - - - - - - W E B ➝ https://albopepper.com F B ➝ https://www.facebook.com/albopepper I G ➝ https://www.instagram.com/albopepper T E E S ➝ https://shop.spreadshirt.com/albopepper