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The following contains step-by-step instructions for the construction of a self watering osmotic plant container. To construct this planter the following materials will be needed: Plastic bottle: 16oz water bottles
work great. You can even use the larger 2 liter soda bottles.
Assembly:
1. Cut the bottle into two pieces. Make
sure that the bottom is taller than the length of the portion of bottle
that is narrow.
2. Check the fit of your bottle. It should
look like the photo below. The spout of the bottle should be an inch or
two above the bottom of the bottle.
3. Cut a strip of material from your sock long enough to travel down the side of the top half of the bottle, through the spout, and into the bottom where the water will be stored.
 4. Fill the container with soil. Keep the
sock wick against the side of the container for a visual check to make
sure the water is travelling up the wick from the water basin.
For further instructions on planting seeds in this container return to the 'Weedy Socks & Tread Activity'. |
