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[slim420]

I just heard recently and it makes sense, a fabric pot will cause more humidity in the grow space. Humidity is a problem for me here sometimes and I’d rather not buy a dehumidifier. What’s the second best option to a fabric pot for growing without using an auto water system.

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[ohigho_terp_queen]

Great question! You’re spot on about fabric pots contributing to higher humidity — they allow for increased evaporation due to their breathable material, which is awesome for root aeration but not ideal if you’re battling humidity. If you’re looking for a solid alternative without an auto-watering system, consider air pots or plastic pots with heavy perlite content.

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[smokythebear]

I have no problems.. and I exclusively use them

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[blackhillsgrower]

Adding more perlite. Fabric pots went in the trash for me when I had to dehumidify 1.5 gallons of water a day out of my grow room. No Bueno.

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[smokythebear]

im not sure where your located … but i just tied my tents to house duct and my ac automatically de humidifies my space. when my humidifiers kick on i simply close it a little till i get the right mix

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[smokythebear]

and im in a very high humidity area of ohio

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[slim420]

Im in ohio as well but I live with family and i dont always have control of when the ac is on and they like the windows being open which causes higher humidity

• This reply was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by  slim420.

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[sleep84]

I’m in ohio too ugh

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[Thickems]

Grassroots makes a fabric pot with inner side liner, can help from sides evaporating out.

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[Unknown Member]

This🔝

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[melonfarmer]

You can also wrap the outside of non-lined fabric pots with pallet wrap.

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[mrtimbobway]

I feel like it also depends on the size of your grow space and the size of the fabric pots you want to use. Honesty I’d still give them a try. They work great, are not too expensive, and if you follow proper watering and leaf removal techniques, your humidity might be ok. At worst, you can reuse them outside next year as garden containers if you are able.

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[mrtimbobway]

Real Growers Real Buckets would also be a great option, or build your own if you are able. There are several videos about building self wicking buckets using two buckets…and a few other materials. They work really well! Better than fabric! And they are fun to build.

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[rollin-fattys]

I use the fabric pots and real buckets. I have high humidity in general that I battle with, so this was a worry for me too. I use 1 gallon in veg on a tray to grow system then run 8 real buckets in flower, transplanting is a pain in the ass because the roots bust right out of the fabric pots, I take a hacksaw blade and run it around the pot to cut the plant loose from it. set up works great and didn’t spike the humidity much higher than it already was.

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[jmystro]

The issue with fabric pots is they stay wet, allowing algae to grow. Plastic mesh pots like Rain Science Grow Bags are a better option. Mulch on the top of the pot will help prevent some evaporation but nothing beats a dehumidifier for removing moisture.

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[slim420]

I definitely might use these bc they have autoflower pots designed a bit taller so the tap root can shoot lower.

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