This is innovative, but intensive and limited-it only grows one plant
try this-a large rectangular tub/lid. a cheap laundry basket, one large used bath towel, two old holey tee shirts-
Rubbermaid(or similar) tub with lid. Laundry basket(with holes)-flip the basket so it fits upside down into the tub-cut as needed. drill at least 4 holes at the level of the basket in the tub to allow for drainage. Cut the towel into 4" strips-hang down into the basket holes so they contact the tub bottom. Add 1-1/4" PVC tube into the corner so it sticks above the lip of the tub. Cover with the old tee shirts. Fill the cavity with potting mix/dirt. Add Dolomitic lime/fertilizer(Espoma) in a cross pattern on top. Use soup can heated to melt 4 holes in the tub lid(plus the hole for the pvc pipe) Position 4 plants through the lid holes and pack down. Fill the tub with water through the pvc pipe till the water runs out of the drain holes. Plant your peppers,squash,tomatoes, etc into the soil through the holes in the tub lid--fill with water as needed through the pvc pipe--usually no more than once/week-excess will run out the drain holes
This is innovative, but intensive and limited-it only grows one plant
try this-a large rectangular tub/lid. a cheap laundry basket, one large used bath towel, two old holey tee shirts-
Rubbermaid(or similar) tub with lid. Laundry basket(with holes)-flip the basket so it fits upside down into the tub-cut as needed. drill at least 4 holes at the level of the basket in the tub to allow for drainage. Cut the towel into 4" strips-hang down into the basket holes so they contact the tub bottom. Add 1-1/4" PVC tube into the corner so it sticks above the lip of the tub. Cover with the old tee shirts. Fill the cavity with potting mix/dirt. Add Dolomitic lime/fertilizer(Espoma) in a cross pattern on top. Use soup can heated to melt 4 holes in the tub lid(plus the hole for the pvc pipe) Position 4 plants through the lid holes and pack down. Fill the tub with water through the pvc pipe till the water runs out of the drain holes. Plant your peppers,squash,tomatoes, etc into the soil through the holes in the tub lid--fill with water as needed through the pvc pipe--usually no more than once/week-excess will run out the drain holes