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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. | ||
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It has been growing one leaf every three days. | ||
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I am using 2 ten gallon containers that cost $4.00 apiece that should last about a year before they crack. | ||
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Drill holes in the bottom of the top container through the bottom container so the water will drain. | ||
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Drill a larger hole at the edge for the 1/4 inch air hose. | ||
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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. | ||
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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. | ||
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Use plastic ties to tie the 1/4 " hose together. It's the same design as this drawing, |  |
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It will take 10 gallons of grow rocks to fill this bitch. I have to find a cheaper medium. | ||
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I wonder when I get to pick some bananas. Probably in a few years. | ||
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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. | ||
