How to make a self-watering pot easily!

Today I am showing you how to make your own self watering pot. I am a forgetful gardener and these self-watering pots have saved me from killing quite a few crops of food! I am reconditioning the soil in my pots at the moment, and thought this a good opportunity to show you how I made these great self-watering pots that I grow food in. I hope you enjoy.
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[@jeffcurrent5593]

Great video by the way! lol I found your channel with the video about 3 plants you always grow in pots. I can relate, I am renting but,soon moving to,1/2,acre,property. Cheers!

[@jacqsbackyard1562]

Thank you so much. It is soo good to finally be able to do things looking into the long term! 😁

[@susansnyder2420]

Thank you for this video. Years ago, I saw a similar video and made a self-watering pot using coconut fibers instead of scoria (much lighter!). Have you ever tried using them? (I bought the fiber in block form that breaks apart and absorbs water. Before putting it into the pot, I soaked the fibers in a bucket with water.) Your setup looks quite durable! Probably more durable than what I made.

[@jacqsbackyard1562]

No, I haven't used coconut fibre. I would be a bit concerned with a bigger pot that the weight of the soil would end up compacting down the coconut fibre, therefore reducing your water holding capacity. However, a mix of coconut fibre and scoria might be quite good!

[@jeffcurrent5593]

How do,you check the water level?

[@jacqsbackyard1562]

I just fill it once or twice a week (depends how hot it is)and fill until it starts to overflow. 😁

[@jeffcurrent5593]

@@jacqsbackyard1562 lol too simple - awesome!