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DIY SIP BUCKET

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LEARN - SHARE - GROW

SUPPLIES) - 1 x 5 Gallon Bucket
                    - 1x 5 Gallon Planter 
                    - 1X Solo cup or 3.5" netcup
                    - 1x PVC Pipe 18" long (I use 1" pipe for easy fill)
STEP 1) Cut 3.5" hole in center of planter for wicking point!!!
STEP 2) Slide Wicking point into hole and Slide Planter into bucket as shown
STEP 3) Drill the right size hole for the fill tube you have chosen
STEP 4) Place Fill tube into newly drilled hole and pack wicking point with Coco / Peat                   or a mixture of both
STEP 5) FILL with TLO Soil and Quality Organic Amendments and let it rock!!!
               As a side note: add plastic, mulch, or cover crops to the top soil to reduce                         evaporation and increase overall results. 
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