EarthBox SIP - Sub Irrigated Planter Reviews
★★★★★ 4.98 out of 5·170 verified reviews·48 with photos
David T.
I put 2 new earthboxes and half moon covers in my 3x3 tent. The tent looks neat and still had space for my heater. Can’t wait to see how these do after stepping up from 5-7 gallon pots.
Kevin S.
I like how easy it is to set up and how effective it is with the moisture retention. I would expect it to be perfect for peppers, which you can push to their limits with something like this. I did have to buy a 36mm to 46mm silicone rubber plug to plug up the irrigation tube.
I want all my plants to be growing in these going forward. I like how cheap grow bags are, but they don't compare.
Michael C.
The EarthBox will make any grower look like they have been growing since the womb. Like you came out with a shovel in your hand ready for the soil and a seed. The EarthBox is the equivalent of Living soil and hydroponics. It’s like growing onto a floating island with the roots tapped into the lake. Just look at these beautiful girlsssssss!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Jeremy for putting me onto this awesome awesome contraption. I don’t play either and I’m not a paid actor to say this kneeeevvaaaa. Just a regular dude growing Zah Zah staying loyal to the soil the B.A.S way. Thanks again Jeremy and the Build-A-Soil team. Yours truly CHINNationz GrowTent.
Curtis S.
The earth box makes it so much easier to focus on other things and have more for myself being since it does the majority of watering less headaches thanks
Michael
Love this kit. The EarthBox is a game changer. These are like having the best of living soil and the best of hydroponics. Its like having the forest floor with an underground river in a rectangular grow pot. You can see the growth side by side instantly
Chronic B.
Loved it so much I bought five more.
Ryan
Looks like it’s gonna be a great addition to my grow set up when I get a chance to use it
Derek H.
Follow what Jeremy tells you to do and the results will be amazing! can’t wait to see the finished product!!
Ken “. o. M. F. K.
I started with an Autoflower of gelato 33 indoors, a 2x7 closet under a 300 watt light back in Fall of '22.
The next spring, I was helping a friend with an indoor auto-flower grow using my EarthBox under 200w. Oops, I accidentally gave him a photo period. An award-winning strain of from Pride of the Lions seeds, Love Laughter, she grew to be about 7 ft tall and 10 ft across. Having a 5 month veg cycle was a bit excessive, as I prefer smaller plants. The "Build a Soil EarthBox Tech" powered through into flower. I gave a generous BaB top dressing with castings during flower and I had great results as documented on IG.
This year I decided to put a couple of melons in two of my EarthBox. It can be a challenge getting melons finished here in Western Oregon. I harvested my first watermelon in early August, looks like I'll have four or five more as we are entering September. Unfortunately, the doe and her fawns broke through the fencing and consumed the thriving cantaloupe. Next year I will have a better fence around that cantaloupe.
I'm a Believer in the power and versatility of an EarthBox!
Thank you Jeremy, for introducing me and so many others to this wonderful growing system. Tomatoes, peppers, chili, and melons to go with the beautiful dense nugs...
Thanks Jeremy!!
Michael P.
Makes watering your grow very easy. Great for beginners.
Mac S. S.
Great product. Thanks for turning me on to it. Very new to the whole process and first grow I didn’t help the plant lets say. With help from your staff this grow came out great. Thanks again
Josh
the ability to mound compost with craft blend and gnarly barley are giving me great results. Then with both bottom watering and small feeds in top watering with ferments getting mycelium growing with worms and watch life grow in these things while also see the effects on any plant that i have attempted yet.
I think i am getting carried away, as this year i planted 6 tomatoes in 3 earthboxes and 2 Zucchini in a fourth with some of the best zucchini i have grown, no more weird shaped zucchini from my none existent watering abilities this year.
Mark C.
I struggled with watering. At the time that was my weakest link. The box eliminated that struggle and allowed me to start producing top shelf medicine on a consistent basis. It's not an 'automated' system but it's damn close in many ways and allows for easy feeding from either the top or through the reservoir. I've run up to 7 consecutive quality runs with these before doing a dump and total reammend. For me they are perfect.
Wallace W.
These things are magical. It doesn’t matter if it’s indoors or outdoors. Absolutely worth the high price.
Jacob S.
I've been growin' for a few years now and this is the best in my opinion. I dont like fiddlin' with all the nute bottles like im Breaking Bad or somethin'. Put the soil in, pop the seed, add water and her watch'er SOAR!
Christopher B.
This thing is a true game changer. Literally takes all the guess work out of watering. I'll always them as far as I'm concerned. I just keep buying more and more.
Brendan
I ordered the bundle with soil nutrients and the wheels. I’ve only had it about a month so far but everything is working well and everything seems high quality.
Mark H.
The top feeding water reservoir allows you at least 3 days of not watering. My plants in the earth boxes look amazing.
Robert m.
Can wait to fill them up with 🪴 🌱 ❤️
Alan V.
Purchased 2- of them, plants seems to like them very much , I would like to see a slightly larger size maybe something in the 10 & 15 gallon sizes
Jason M.
Tomatoes love endless supply of water can't go wrong
George M.
Seems absolutely perfect......haven't used it yet but excited to.....seen the results on build a soil in the seasons.... definitely goin to invest in more
Scott S.
Im very happy with the quality of the product. I have 2 in use at the moment all is going well.
Stafford S.
I love earth boxes and air pots for my Grows. The Earth boxes outperformed the air pots.
Matthew
Earthbox other than 30gallon is the new way
Scott
I’ve bought 5 so far. That’s all I’m gonna say 😜 they rock!
Matthew L.
New to growing like this and what have I been missing
Boyd Brock J.
So far these plants are growing awesome in the earthbox's using the BOS way. Hats of to Build a Soil
Marshall S.
Love these earth boxes. So far they work very well. I did order the ecowitt deep soil meter to keep an eye on moisture.
Robert
This is the way to grow best for the plants they have the best access to nutrients without getting nute burn
CHRISTOPHER
The earthbox is a great way to grow if you’re starting out. It eliminates one of the hardest things to learn which is watering. This earth box is also known as a SIP Container. SIP Stands for Sub Irrigated Planter. I highly recommend this
Steven C.
I love these earth boxes for outdoor grows. Absolutely can't be beaten if you value your time spent manually watering. Personally, I would prefer to spending my time training, pruning, etc. so these are a game changer for me.
Christopher H.
These are awesome!! Can't say enough good things about earthboxes, they really grow strong and vigorous plants. Follow the advice on the youtube and wait until the plants start growing after transplant to fill the reservoir. Only fill the reservoir when it's dry. Coots take n' bake can be a little heavy for use in an earthbox, I ran three cycles with it, but it does better with an extra bit of aeration and peat vs all the compost of coots. BuildASoil Light, 3.0, or Dominion really work super well in an earthbox, want to make your own soil, try the 3.0 kit.
Pro Tip: You can put an aquavalve from autopot in the bottom and run the tube out the drain hole.
Fully automate the EarthBox!
Happy growing!!
Love this review!!! Thank you! Also we are working on an Ecowitt moisture meter to valve opener that could help trigger the autopot valve to fill the earthbox. Very cool share thanks Chris
Kyle B.
Only on week 2 of veg and I'm already blown away by the earthbox. Beyond convenient and can't wait to get a second one for next cycle.
Judd M.
I ordered 2 more as soon as I saw results from my first grow! Will never grow with out them . Highly recommend!
Alberto Diaz R.
Hands down the easiest and most effective growing method I have ever tried so far!
Will H.
4⭐️ , came as promised (no wheels listed but still a bummer). Growth has been good so far and very hands off especially since I placed it outside and there has been rain. Only filled reservoir one time and top watered at transplant in the 3 weeks since I have had this. Wish it was a little cheaper and the shipping was a bit costly but I am happy with the construction and hope it lasts a long time!
Blake
It was delivered in the time given. I got what i ordered and it works perfectly. I would strongly recommend this to all plant growers
Robert
Love this thing! Excited to see what I'm able to grow in it. About to run some tomatoes this summer in it for the first run. Looking forward to the journey! Durable THICK plastic. Doesn't flex at all completely filled with soil.
jason r s.
I plain on buying a couple more for me and my family
Manuel Sosa (.
These things work great as long as you watch the soil and don't water too much too soon. once the plant is established and mature a single plant can finish the reservoir in a day or two. amazing results with amazing terps.
shane b.
This box is pretty cool. I will say this is only my second time growing. The learning curve on organics in general is hard . Then moving from fabric pots to this is a big swing to. Again being a new grower, learning to feel the soil and finally see the well go dry for the first time(That took some sweating). But I like it.. The Earthbox does make life simple.
Dennis P.
Earth box for the win. Thanks BAS
Kayla L.
Absolutely love my earth box so much! We watched the video on how to set up up and it was super easy!
Robert M.
Bought one a couple months ago just to try it out. Going to be buying 2 or 3 more for my next round. Love the ease of use that comes along with the earthbox.
Robert
Love the earthbox sip and so do my plants.
Michael
I've bought so many of these I absolutely love them.
RJ L.
Can’t beat BAS customer service!
Elaine K.
This is the first time I'm using it so far I'm have good results with planter!!
I'll update my review at the end of season.
Scott G.
I have an officially sewed seed in it yet, but I’m all prepared. I got some strawberry milk and cookies Skywalker OG, auto flower, and some gummy bears. I’m about to put in there along with the city picker raised bed. I’m real happy with everything I’ve got from Bill Doyle and the knowledge from Jeremy‘s videos. Thank you so much for that. I’ll attach the video and a picture of a seed I found on the seat of a car I think it was the gumbo. I like to call this plant my omega since the legalization in Minnesota. It’s my first full growth start to finish I’ve been able to do I did almost killed this plant twice I overwatered it in the beginning to the point of lock where it was dying and then I decided to just transplant it to try to save it and then I ripped out like half the roots Just goes to show how resilient these plants are. I transplanted into build the soil light soil and the other half 3.0 so we could grow from the light into the 3.0 and it’s just flourished ever since it is a bit of a run but I’m gonna get a pretty good yield so I’m pretty happy and it looks just bomb. Thank you so much build the soil.