A lot of positive comments from beginners here. Sorry to rain on the parade. The beauty of the Kratky method is that you set it and forget it. That means to start off with enough nutrient solution capacity to allow plants to grow to maturity. Lettuce, depending on the type, takes 3 to 6 liters (quarts) of nutrient solution to do that. This person with their coke cans, milk cartons, mason jars and other tiny containers will be working their butts off refilling the containers. Those styrofoam coolers are a good option because they are deep enough to hold a lot of the nutrient solution and feed a few plants out. I use 13 liter containers that holds 10 liters, because I want the nutrient level just above the bottom of my netcup when I set it. That is enough to see 3 netcups with 3 seeds each to the end for my cut and come again lettuce, although I do not cut, I pick the outer leaves. Other plants take more water nutrient solution for their life. To me, a tomato or cucumber is just not practical with the Kratky method. They are thirsty plants and live a long time, so other methods of hydroponics are more practical. I am using autopots for tomatoes. I also recommend a video from mhpgardener to see his dutch bucket setup.
@wakamoli82482 күн бұрын
Any root holding medium such as soil, sand, perlite, sponge, and etc is just a plant support, the key is plants access to nutrient that's why hydroponics is like giving plants an IV treatment of nutrients they don't have fight for their food so there's less energy for faster growth or production. I do hydroponics all of the time and friends are amazed how fast they grow.
@jovelinacruz-z3q3 күн бұрын
I loved this! Very creative ideas!!!
@odiedelossantos-ihako4 күн бұрын
hi Bro where you buy this media? round is good and more colors
@hettiephillips77784 күн бұрын
That's so awesome! I love it
@susannemarieschuster39746 күн бұрын
Is there a reason why you add them on that order and not combine all together?
@susannemarieschuster39746 күн бұрын
Do you need yo prune that drastically
@RTWood51317 күн бұрын
Thanks for your videos. I never thought to grow Kratky outside but it looks very simple I will do it this years. It is so hot where I live. This seems like the almost no work should work. Thanks so much this is amazing
@cindynihart47887 күн бұрын
What is your growing zone? Leaving out in zone 5/6 over winter wouldnt have the nice green growth. It would be dead.
@traciharrington31537 күн бұрын
Wonderful demonstration on how to get started! Thank you very much for putting yourself out there to show us beginners on a variety of no to low cost equipment. You have a new subscriber!❤❤
@CesarRivera-oc8fj8 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Grateful_Grannie8 күн бұрын
It’s a very cool full build video. Split screens & fast forward are entertaining, but difficult, (for me at least), to follow. My learning style benefits from verbal instructions & normal speed pace. That said, if watch a few times, think I could get it. Best design I’ve seen for aeroponic tower. No electricity on my site, so likely sticking to the kratky bucket tower, which is totally awesome as well. Looking at doing it in pretty pots with wood circles for lid/bases. If had electricity, this tower build would be great. Put on a planter caddy to rotate for sun. Really great project. 👍👍👍
@AlienLivesMatter8 күн бұрын
Friend
@dowlinggodin5559 күн бұрын
Where did you get your boxes from?
@jerrisneedle86839 күн бұрын
Im so excited to see this. I have hope as a beginner gardener😂. I have 1 bulb of garlic rooting in water because I was afraid to do more than one, but you made it look so easy and hopeful. Thank you!
@SrutiAktar-k2q10 күн бұрын
Can you tell me what are 6he nutrients u mix in the water?
@willyberm114411 күн бұрын
No necesitas oxigenar el agua nunca ?
@willyberm114411 күн бұрын
No queda bien cuando partes el vídeo en tres
@luisquedas12 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this excellent video! It's a fantastic approach to reusing resources and making our plants more sustainable. I have a question, as I’m just starting out in this area: do you need to periodically review the solution to ensure the water contains all the nutrients necessary for the plants to grow?
@maggief109513 күн бұрын
Beautiful
@tammytamz304614 күн бұрын
Awesome!
@kathleendavis200816 күн бұрын
Love how u try different things!
@rosegriffis212919 күн бұрын
Wow so cool!!!
@MaineGalVal19 күн бұрын
I'm new to learning about hydroponics. Doesn't the rain dilute the solution? Do you have an overflow hole in case there's too much rain?
@stefkobre19 күн бұрын
Great video...can u tell me is same nutrition for salad,onion?
@Flying_Doodle_Homestead19 күн бұрын
Perfect! I use 5gal totes to grow almost everything in. This works out well for me to make up nutrient water as I go. Would you change the concentration any for leafy greens and herbs?
@davidniroshan21 күн бұрын
Your videos are worthy for subscribing as a garden lover/business enthusiast
@TwoLittleBums23 күн бұрын
Just wow !!! Wonderful !!! Thanks for sharing this knowledge to the world ❤🎉
@melaniereed721724 күн бұрын
I would like to watch your video, but the triple screens make me dizzy.
@willyberm114425 күн бұрын
Buen video pero eso de partir l pantalla en tres no queda bien
@sonnyagot804526 күн бұрын
I think it would be better to cut the sides of the plastic bottles to give the carrots more room to grow wider and thicker.
@Bee_Cathy26 күн бұрын
I'm trying this. Onions did terrible in the dirt for me. Thank you for your detailed video.
@dominquesanders955128 күн бұрын
Just what I was looking for. Thank you!!
@susanskommesa354329 күн бұрын
This was a very fun idea. I'd love to see larger imagery that may be accomplished by a single image full screen rather than 3 images.
@gem9535Ай бұрын
I cannot tell you how this changes the game from me.
@gem9535Ай бұрын
“Please show garlic, please show garlic, please show-HECK YEAH!!!”
@CatnessLovesDrunkKoalaАй бұрын
Beautiful. It turned out so good.
@Cc679_63Ай бұрын
MY CHILD NOOOOOO!!!
@lgchinadragonАй бұрын
How do you not have the calcium nitrate and magnesium sulfate react to form calcium sulfate? Doesn't it just precipitate out and cancel the fertilizing effects?
@sumathisatardekar4612Ай бұрын
Best video, step by step,detailed, believable, short
@occultmamaАй бұрын
Thank you for this!
@belleomalley1022Ай бұрын
What a brilliant accessible channel you have here!! Keep on keeping on!! What wonderful work youre doing!
@Miss11779Ай бұрын
Wow!!!! I finally found information I feel like I can follow along and recreate myself! Thank you! 😊🖤
@tripudium17Ай бұрын
You are so creative, thanks for sharing your ideas! ❤
@Vision4thepeopleАй бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@bartverboom6612Ай бұрын
Oke.. I still am wondering.. I thought an onion was a two year grob.
@AmandahugginkizzАй бұрын
I jst leave then onbthe counter for like weeks and they sprout inside the tomato its crazy