why not use concrete? You can make areated concrete forms to replace the wood that will last 100+ years.

New Subscriber here. Very nice and thorough presentation. I just bought three galvanized steel beds that are 17" tall. Can these be converted to self-watering beds per your plans? Thnx!

Some novice questions here. How do you know when to fill the reservoir? Do you replace the wicking potting soil lets say every couple years?

If you want your raise bed too last . Apply roof patch over the entire inside. Then place black garden fabric over the entire inside.This will prevent wood rot . If this is a wood box use a pvc pipe(s) though the bottom to drain water away from the bottom of the box. Happy gardening

This was very interesting. Thank you for making a video like this after 9 years. Those are the best kind!

Hello. What a beautiful video. Thanks a lot. I did not know the first method. Does this propogation relates to all flower seeds, like lupin, violet, aquilegia, cosmos, etc?

Does it need sunlight for lettuce in tissue?

Wow, I did not know that P. incarnata could be invasive. I am in the UK growing Cooltropics hybrids P. incarnata (May Pop hybrid) and P. Snowstar in containers. I bought the plants in July 2024 and both Passion fruits are (claimed to be hardy down to -15°C) and are suitable cross pollinators to get edible fruits.

Love your video. I live in Puerto Rico and it's high humidity and lots of rain most months. In the summer it can get really hot and potentially no rain for a week or so. My issue would be this filling up from times that there is everyday rain or torrential downpours for a few days. Would love any suggestions for those that have more rainy seasons.

Great Idea. First video but .... new subscriber I want to learn about this methodology.

Very informative, clear and concise. Thank you!

I have a question. As a commercial soilless strawberry grower, I’m planning to use supplemental lighting for winter production. Can I use only red COB LEDs? It seems they also emit some far-red light."

You are a great teacher. I also appreciate your homemade, frugal ideas that everyone can afford.

do you have any videos about your pvc piping you have on top? Good one about the SIP, thanks, I appreciated it.

Im a little late to the conversation, but I wanted to add this note... Recently, I've been helping a friend build a deck on his place. For any of the wood that was structurial - if it had been cut, our county inspector (code inforcement) required the cut ends to be treated with a penatrating sealent. This was especially important for the post (non-ground contact - concrete piers with hangers). The chemicals have changed drastically over the years (to be easier on the environment), but at the cost of less servicable life out of the structure. Thanks for the great info on this - now its on my to-do list as we rework our growing spaces for this next season (once the ice melts).

If any good ? The diods is what matters.

1:57 wipe on mineral oil to restore brittle lining

Which light to use? 🤔

@Albopepper I asked this manufacturer phlizon for their ppd and was kicked off a forum.

Can I use 100mm PVC pipe instead of 100mm drainage duct? Will there be any difference?

Had been watching some construction diy where sips are structural insulated panels - foam attached to plywood, and thought it was going to be a way of creating a moisture barrier. Ooops

For the base, it is generally considered better to offset the large and small pieces, called a brick or running bond pattern. There might be a significant price difference, but the life cycle will probably be better still if the bottom material is extended all the way to the top in one piece. That will keep moisture from wicking between the two pieces. Nice treatment of the top edge. If you made it a bit wider, it would probably be more useful as well.

Great video & nice long term review!

Deserves a like and a subscription,👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Thank you, great to know this channel.

Good experiment

Nice technique with the double bucket

I'm using pallet-collars and pallets, set on cobblestones as a foundation. Pondliner over the edge. 10 years and counting.

i wonder if it could change fruits or berries properties depending on this, might be tastier or larger or growing faster as you would like, could be interesting, do a large scale study, 50 spectrums of light, berries, identical dna, adjust hte mineral content of the soil in each

bro try more spectrums of light, more samples and see if you can't adjust the nutrient contents of the soil to see if the light epigenetically activates different nutrient requirements

Thanks for the long-term update.

May pops wrinkle when ripe. The pulp is mushy and ywllowish when ripen.

How did you determine your wicking mixture? My club is designing their own SIP and we want to reduce the vermiculite used as it is the most expensive material.

Hey i just found ur channel, and im impressed :) can u test the greenception light i think its the x series in wich u can regulate 2 spectrums veg and flow (2 chanel dimming), should be interesting for the effiency when u can let the lights out which u dont need for the growstate. And why sanlight is not in the test?

So what brand does everyone recommend?

Wonderful knowledge that I am expecting to get!! Thank you!

3 outdoor wood preservation methods I've been using- 1-Bartop epoxy. Is $$$ but seems to work well resisting elements-I'm in rainy South USA. First fully in elements test only been 6 months, though. Worried that it might trap moisture in wood, but havent seen evidence of it yet 2-BLO Used for years, works ok, not great, but ok. Is a little $, but not too bad, especially when use w/half min spirits or Dent al 3 Used cooking oil. Only used short time 6 months but seems great. Is cheap, good resistance. Tried it after people online were saying its great and they'd used it for years. Obv only good for stuff you wont touch much, it never really dries out.

Great info, new subscriber. Thanks

I use the composite deck boards as my raised bed sides. They will outlast me.

Do you have any experience with yellow passionflower? I’m interested in getting something to duke it out with my neighbor’s escaped english ivy, and yellow and incarnata are my two native varieties, but I can’t find anything about the relative “aggression” or whether the yellow passionfruit is worth eating

I think instead of making square beds I will find plastic containers and frame them in. To make a square container water proof seems like way extra

@7:18 in nine years we're going to be hearing "Ok, this time, there is no way...." :P

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Thank you!

How do you know when and how much to water ?

On my third try fighting tree roots I eventually built my raised bed a foot off the ground with a side open under the bed so the roots would have to climb in the air to the planter and I could spray Round up or bleach under the planter to stop the roots.

But what is SIP an acronym for?😊

You did an excellent job explaining to a beginner!

this is very helpful to see! i'm debating buying a maypop, but i'm definitely a little worried about the aggressive/invasive behaviour it displays. has anyone had success growing it in a container, like a large grow bag? i live in an area that hovers between zones 5b/6a, so i was hoping growing it in a container would let me overwinter it indoors. i'd love to know if anyone's succeeded in growing maypop in a container and kept it from growing out of control, while not negatively impacting its fruiting potential.

Excellent experience base information. Thank you!