Question 1

I just purchased your vertical grower.  Where can i find the detailed plans for the detailed plans for the different systems that you suggested?

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Thanks for purchasing my handmade tower. I only have instructions for the solo bucket mount. If you send me a direct message on Amazon, I can reply back with the photos and instructions.

Question 2

What can you grow in here without clogging issues?

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Ideally, the towers are placed directly above your sump tank and keep the bottom end of the tube open. As the plants grow bigger, the roots grow longer and eventually get exposed at the bottom end of the tube. You may need to routinely cut those roots every couple of months or so. With this setup, I am able to successfully grow Lettuce, Basil, Parsley, Cilantro, Strawberries, Bok Choi, Pak Choi, and more veggies. The bottom line is roots are roots and if you let them grow wildly without maintenance, they will eventually clog any kind of pipe.

Question 3

What is needed to securely mount this tower on a 5 gallon bucket?  Picture of attachment to bucket would be appreciated!  Thanks!

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I drilled a 4" hole in a standard gamma lid. The gamma lid has 4 twist handle lifts which provide more support. Add 4 stainless steel bolts about an inch up from the bottom of the pipe. Slight twist and push down hard to insert into the gamma lid hole, making sure the 4 bolts are spaced evenly between the lid handle lifts. Add 100% silicone caulking to top of lid around the 4 inch pipe. You're then good to go! I can't add a picture to a comment. But I have done this twice with 100% success. You'll need a 4 inch hole saw and auger for it and a power drill. Take your time, put drill in slow mode, when drilling the 4" hole in the lid. The HDPE plastic (hopefully you're smart enough to use a food safe bucket and lid to hold your RO water) cuts easily.

Question 4

Do the plants need to move or can they yield vegetables in the grow tower

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There's no need to move them. Aeroponic mist cable is a great idea. I tried to run a 1/2" PVC with 360 degrees misters (about 8-10 misters should be enough) connected to a pump and I'm getting great results.

PVC Vertical Grow Tower Add-on for Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Aquaponics System + 2" Net Pots + Adjustable Steel Hanging Chain Made in USA (4-Feet (16 Holes), PVC Natural White)

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