Here is a banana tree that I bought at a local flea market
that cost $4.00 And sense I put it in this Gurgle Garden it has grown so much that I will
transfer it from a 2 1/2 gallon container to a 10 gallon container to see how large I can
grow this thing.
It has been growing one leaf every three days.
I am using 2 ten gallon containers that cost $4.00 apiece that
should last about a year before they crack.
Drill holes in the bottom of the top container through the
bottom container so the water will drain.
Drill a larger hole at the edge for the 1/4 inch air hose.
I put this 3/4 PVC riser in the bottom nutrient container to
help hold the weight of the top container with the banana tree. It serves no other purpose
than that.
It doesn't matter what shape you make the riser as long as
it's the right height. And drill a few small holes in the top and bottom so it wont float
in the nutrient solution container.
Use plastic ties to tie the 1/4 " hose together. It's the same
design as this drawing,
It will take 10 gallons of grow rocks to fill this bitch. I
have to find a cheaper medium.
I wonder when I get to pick some bananas. Probably in a few
years.
A $5.00 air pump is all you need to power this garden. You can
also use a submersible pump to which I have had to do when my air pump broke. They aren't
as reliable as submersible pump.