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title: "I’m really interested in trying out Pon. The Lechuza pots seem really…"
description: "I’m really interested in trying out Pon. The Lechuza pots seem really expensive though. Can I use any self watering container or is there a major advantage to…"
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community: "Hydroponics & Semi-hydroponics"
author: "MudSkipper Jnr"
published: "2024-05-13T12:30:23.409615Z"
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# I’m really interested in trying out Pon. The Lechuza pots seem really…

_Posted by MudSkipper Jnr on 2024-05-13_

I’m really interested in trying out Pon.  
The Lechuza pots seem really expensive though. Can I use any self watering container or is there a major advantage to using theirs?

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## 2 comments

### FriendofVeg commented on 2024-06-14

You can totally diy. There are some nice examples on the leca addict website.

### Lili Bird commented on 2024-06-17

I’m also starting my Pon journey, I just found some cheaper pots on Amazon that does the same as the Lechuza ones.

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