Adjusting the Watering Schedule in Dutch Bucket Hydroponics

I guess asked all the time about how often you should water your plants in a Dutch (Bato) Bucket Hydroponic system. In this video, I talk about how I adjust the timing based on the needs of the plant.

[@majettetv]

I pray that Bobby and family are doing ok! I really miss these videos! Give us a holler and let us know that the creek didn’t rise on ya!!

[@displacedtexan6114]

I second this.

[@norcoca]

Both his LLC's have been updated and active in 2022, so hopefully he and his family are doing well.

[@jgmanza]

I miss these videos too!!!

[@rarefruit2320]

We still miss ya Bobby.

[@DV-ol7vt]

Where ya at?

[@TheASTrader]

Hey Bobby! I hope you come back and make more videos this season. With food prices so high and the vegetable in the WH warning us of food shortages this year, America needs your combination of know-how and humor right about now. All the best!

[@libbyworkman1666]

Add my voice to those who are really missing Bobby and his videos, both the gardening ones and a magical winter wonderland he creates for people to enjoy. Bobby I hope you are OK I hope your wife is OK and I hope you will come back because you have so many friends online.

[@rarefruit2320]

❤

[@Drillerusa1]

Hey Bobby Hope you and your family are doing well. I just wanted to come over to your channel and thank you for all the wonderful videos you’ve made. As far as I’m concerned you are the king and the original Dutch bucket cratky method teacher and I tip my hat to you. I am a bit of a prepper and you’ve given me the confidence to know that my family and myself are not going to starve to death. I believe we’re headed for some pretty crazy times in the near future and the videos that you’ve made will save a lot of lives. Thank you again

[@Southern195]

I just found him while searching planting tomatoes!! Hope he’s ok!

[@rarefruit2320]

It’s been years since I seen or heard from Bobby. Thinking about him today. I hope all is well with him and his family. Hopefully he misses us one day and decides to drop by and maybe even make a new video for old times sake

[@rarefruit2320]

Hopefully he just disagrees with google’s business model and we find him somewhere someday

[@displacedtexan6114]

Hope you’re doing okay brother. Haven’t heard from you in a while. Stay blessed.

[@oncebefore3671]

We all are still waiting on your return. GOD Bless.

[@mjai9163]

Hope all is well...we miss you man!

[@cel729]

Bobby, miss watching your video, hope you and family are during well. I used and even adapt your ideals and the hydro mix will outstanding results dutch bucket, karkey method or grow straight in the dirt with hydro mix (438 bell peppers plants that year) talk about having friends, plus tomato, cabbage, lettuce head and loose leaf, all kinds of beans, hot peppers, other stuff to include houseplants. That was over 9 years ago and I see all the new videos less than 3 years ago and look just like you xplain (like you pronounced). Heck, I wouldn't be surprised to see you wearing a NASA uniform and transmitting back to earth "How to grow Space Station Matos.😂

[@oncebefore3671]

Many of us keep checking. Praying you are well. Will wait until you decide you will reappear. Just hope you are well.

[@mbv41]

Hello mhpgardner, I've been reflecting on the wealth of knowledge and inspiration I've gained from your wonderful gardening videos, particularly the ones about hydroponic tomatoes. Your videos have had a meaningful impact on my gardening journey and I find myself missing your enlightening new content. I do understand though, that priorities can shift and evolve. Wherever your focus is currently, I wholeheartedly hope it is bringing you joy and fulfillment. Your devoted audience patiently awaits any future insights you choose to share, but in the meantime, please know the existing content continues to be of great value. Wishing you the best in all your endeavors. "God bless. And Lord willing, I'll see you next time."

[@oncebefore3671]

Miss you as much today as a year ago. Waiting patiently for your possible return.

[@humblenobody]

Are you still around? Missing your great and fun video.

[@TheNCGardener]

Hey Bobby, miss your videos man. Always learned something from everyone of your videos. Miss you man! and your better half!

[@jamesraimondi3839]

God bless brother you have inspired me. Thanks

[@joelayalajr.realestatespec550]

Hi Bobby have enjoyed your videos.

[@YouMightBeCajanIf]

My father in law loves you. I am from Lafayette. Where you originally from. I listen to you everyday when he watches you. You have to be CAJAN!

[@shenanigans8apeach]

Hey man sure do hope to see a video soon. Really miss the kind informative videos. Best of wishes to you and yours.

[@mamajan99]

I love Bobby's playhouse! I have been using your fertilizer mix recipe ever since I saw it years ago. I am growing 6 buckets of plants in a small spare bedroom again this year. LED lights on a timer are cheap to buy and run. I saw 75watt floodlights for $5 each at Costco today! (Campari variety medium sized, sold at Sams and I get my free seeds out of them!) When the plants get near the ceiling I just lay down the vines, often over 20 feet long before spring. Not as many bugs inside... but spider mites snuck in this year. It's always somethin.

[@melpalmer7788]

Just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to change my greenhouse to a hydroponics system. Just planted my first peppers and tomatoes in my Dutch buckets. I hope you post more videos your such an amazing teacher. God Bless

[@WaterGirl49]

You guys need to make more. Videos we miss ya'll

[@rebecca6017]

Wasn’t going to garden this year but then I watched your videos. I’m now inspired. Hope you pop in for a short howdy so we know you and yours are healthy.

[@midwestkatie4]

We sure miss you and Susan. Hope you are doing well.

[@obduliocerceno4984]

From Panama 🇵🇦Missing you, dear Bobby.

[@avgrim7729]

Hey Bobby no videos for a year? Where you been?? Hope you're okay!!!

[@2ladyhomesteadershodge898]

Since I am off-grid, I hand water my plants. I just dunk a cup into the solution and pour it into the bucket...just the way you taught me about 7 ? Years ago. My handicapped daughter can take pride in the fact that she can roll her wheelchair from plant to plant and give them a drink. She says it makes the food taste better that she's eating because she helped. God Bless you. Vivian Ann on the side of the mountain in northeast Tennessee

[@mhpgardener]

Hey Viv, yes indeed, that's how I first started, watering by hand. If you have the time, it's a way to get the job done without electricity. That's cool that your daughter is able to do the watering, glad you girls are having success.

[@crystalgarrison5333]

I miss your videos and I really hope you come back soon. You have changed people's lives to help them provide for their families. Your videos was so helpful and informative.

[@bookofthomas]

Hey Mph so happy to watch your videos again,

[@neverwinterfarms]

You are one of two channels I let the commercials play all the way through. Glad to have you filming again! Cheers

[@markday8993]

Your videos are an inspiration to me. I really want to give dutch buckets a try. Thank you and God bless you

[@CherryHillFarm]

Glad to see you back making videos! You have taught me a ton about vegetable production. I started watching your channel about the time I started produce farming and have gleaned so much useful info. You inspired me to start my KZbin channel. Great video as always 👍 Keep the content coming.

[@joshrheault4321]

Love your videos. I only found them recently, but I hope you come back to this with some more videos. Take care.

[@robertmorenoa.2786]

En realidad extrañamos sus enseñanzas y sus Videos

[@papasgrogreens9054]

Bro! I'm so hooked on your videos, you do such a great job describing what needs to be done, thank you!

[@davidbush6482]

Oh, how nice it is to see you making videos again. I'm going to build a 30x16 greenhouse next spring and hopefully will try hydroponic gardening. God Bless you!

[@sumrica]

My goodness, 238k subscribers still! I'm sure we all miss your updates. But, appreciate this treasure of reference material you've left for us. Best wishes!

[@bowdsrocknrollcafe]

Beautiful matters Bobby , still got some seeds you sent me few years back , think ill give em a run in the spring , good to see you back on the channel , cheers , Bow...!!!

[@truthbetold2611]

Will you bless us with an update this year? Any new experiments in the last few years? Miss your garden and your humor.

[@erikbutler3450]

Has anyone heard if they are doing ok. Its been a while since we had any update

[@AgentWonderbread45]

Your plants always look amazing,you should be really proud of it all and im sure you are! take care!

[@williamcapes7772]

Merry Christmas to you and all those you care for Bobby. God Bless you with a fantastic 2021.

[@truthbetold2611]

Miss seeing you Bobby. America is strong because of people like you. Love everything you've shared. Thank you and God bless you : )

[@mrsmagandelatour]

I’m glad your back Bobby

[@annwithaplan9766]

Good to see another good video from you again. Thank you.

[@austinwilloughby3439]

Need more videos Bobby! Thanks so much! Miss you! Have a Blessed day!

[@welllazvdo2216]

Watching you is relaxing and pleasant for reasons.

[@rogerlikes]

Hi Bobby, I miss your videos. I hope you and your 2022 tomato crop of tomatoes are doing well. I know from some of my other youtube channels that you never know how you or your videos can affect other people. I am sure your videos have touched a lot of people and that is something you should be very proud of. Life is a journey and we never know where we are going to end up. Tonight I circled back and watched one of your videos. Thanks Man, Roger

[@firozosman]

Hey Bobby! Looking forward to your next post. Thanks and take care 👋🏼

[@danelmore7177]

Bobby I've watched most of your videos regarding hydroponic gardening, some multiple times. You are a very talented and humble person with a passion for gardening simply. Your simple explanations and easy to understand directions make it sure to succeed for anyone desiring to take on gardening without soil methods. I really appreciate your replies to viewers comments as well as follow-up videos covering progress and expanded explanations of garden projects. You'd make an excellent teacher! I hope you continue to pass along your knowledge for many years to come and I eagerly look forward to more of those videos. You really show us all it is not to difficult to attempt and succeed!! Best wishes! -Dan

[@juliefleming6165]

New Year's Blessings for 2022, in gratitude for 2021.

[@GrowYourHomesteadWithAngie]

I just found this channel. I started a channel 1.5 years ago with indoor hydroponics. I do cattle panel trellis gardens outside. Man I’m jealous of this grow! I hope the channel comes back at some point but have lots to catch up on :)

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

For some reason I wasn't getting your videos so I found you and am subscribing over and ringing the bell again. Man my mouth is watering at those maters! Good to see you again Bobby. See you later. Butch in Idaho

[@stumpbumpers]

Can’t wait to see what’s been going on! Hope you put up some new videos soon. We ordered a lot of seed. A trailer of lime waiting to be put out, by hand. Compost waiting for new beds to be made. Holding off on pulling the trigger on a few more caterpillar tunnels...we’ll get things started first. Seed trays going... ready for 2021🎉🥳😎 Hoping to set up Dutch buckets in a dedicated tunnel this year👍

[@MirchiBoy]

We grew our first cucumber plant this year and the pepper flowers finally turned in peppers. Great content friend. Thank you from NOVA

[@SIAngel979]

LIKE-

[@sfarberdavis9102]

Really miss your videos! Hope you are well. Any chance of you making more videos? I'm a Southern Virginia gardener so your information is so relevant. God Bless! Scott Dinwiddie County, VA.

[@windyloom2267]

Great ideas. You really helped me improve my gardening. Thank you so so much. Just thought I would mention that ground cherries and tomitillos love master blend. I grow them in the soil and use the lettuce ratios. God Bless You and your family.

[@chopsddy3]

Best advice you’ve given. If your observant, the plant will “tell you” whether it’s over fed, under fed, thirsty, drowning ,lacking in a certain nutrient ...ect. You can literally see when they are happy ,well fed and comfortable . Good one😁👍🇺🇸

[@novelalvaro3647]

Thanks, I'm inspired to start my first bucket system. Thank you.. God bless you... More power!

[@krllyy]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Thanks for all your vids.

[@johndoe-uf9pu]

good to see you back

[@mjai9163]

Hope all is well and the gardens are producing as they have been!

[@hiindandes]

Sure do miss your videos.

[@kaesch2770]

Love your videos! Could we see some more of the harvest and what you’re giving away? It’s all fun to watch. 😁

[@johnpollard744]

I missed you when you were gone. So glad you are back and killin it as usual.

[@mhpgardener]

Thank you sir.

[@Tim123ABC123]

Love the videos and we are getting ready to increase the size of our outside garden for next year, along with starting Dutch Buckets. Maybe for your next video you could go over the different varieties that you grow. That sure would be helpful to be able to start with the best varieties instead of hit or miss growing. Thanks.

[@IngintahuHidroponik]

Thank you uncle, your knowledge really inspired me, I started with indoor hydroponic system gardening God bless you : D

[@deadfred821]

Really? Just subscribed. Will check it out later on but looking forward to seeing your content…

[@lazyroo6734]

Your videos are so informative THANKS A MIL BROTHA

[@DrivingWithJake]

Love the videos! Hopefully see you make more again soon! :)

[@zednott]

one of the main channels i miss seeing videos from :( hope you and yours are doing well. best of luck to you in what ever you are doing now.

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

Merry Christmas my friends! God bless. Butch in Idaho.

[@carolynmoody9460]

great to see y'all.. Blessings

[@lappf]

Well, that's very kind of you. May God bless you for that!

[@ishmaelchibvuri]

I remember having an awesome Dutch bucket system because of your videos. Kudos to you for the great videos.

[@wts860]

Did you use ro water or tap?

[@legendfpv]

@@wts860 Tap is fine if you use masterblend

[@cruxamity]

As always, great content!

[@richgarden]

Hope to see more videos soon 🙏

[@christophe8489]

Thank you brother, great information, much appreciated

[@shutterspeedjb]

My wife and I travel a great deal, especially up and down the east coast. We have a small class C motorhome. Ive been gardening since I was old enough to help my grandfather in his garden way back when, like 1962. Ive watched all your videos from your earliest ones to your newest...most of them Ive watched several times. You're a great teacher and very down to earth, no pun intended. I have a question...Do you ever any of your followers come see your farm in person. If so, my wife and I would love to see it. Thanks for all your videos..

[@mhpgardener]

Hey John, we were actually planning an open house of sorts this year. But it wasn't meant to be. With the virus shutdown, everything has been postponed this year. We're still planning a big Christmas display, and that is open to the public if you'd like to come by.

[@shutterspeedjb]

@@mhpgardener thanks for taking your time to reply. Keep up your beautiful work.

[@IndoorHydroponix]

Bro. You inspired me to grow in ground and hydroponically. Why are you not posting? You have a gift man. Share it.

[@wolfie5125]

We have been looking for you do you still have your channel and are you ok? We can't find anything newer than a year ago.

[@theresabollman8061]

For sure Bobby and Susan do more work and more growing and harvesting for others than they do for themselves. God bless them!

[@thesmokewagon6302]

I definitely concur. Always loved watching Bobby and Susan.

[@theresabollman8061]

@@thesmokewagon6302 Havent seen much from them...are they still doing videos? I miss them.

[@thesmokewagon6302]

@@theresabollman8061 I dunno. I sent Bobby a real good message after he had quit making videos here while back. Between me and a few others... he kicked back ingear and made quiet a few. I got cross with KZbin and they axed my other account. Something along the lines of our political differences and such. Lol. Any way I used to fly under Texas CAT Manuals but that one is history. Bobby came back and I came back. started looking up my old favorites... him being one of them... I discovered he hasnt posted in nearly 5 months. Bobby values his family time and Im hoping he is just chilling with his family and will be back in a little bit.

[@theresabollman8061]

@@thesmokewagon6302 Thanks so much for your kind reply. I pray that whatever they are doing they are happy, healthy and super blessed. They are two of the kindest people I have ever known. Take care and stay healthy, happy and blessed, yourself! T.

[@thesmokewagon6302]

@@theresabollman8061 thank you mam and the same to you and yours.

[@20447Medic]

I built a system in the central valley of CA several years ago. I went with 30 min 3x/day. I ended with having to run 24/7 due to the heat. Daytime temps of 105-110 and nightime in the high 80's. I changed solution every 2 weeks and had a 55 gal reservior as a back up

[@debrabum]

Just discovered your videos. I see yall have quit for a while, but thanks for these you have. I need a lotta help with my gardening. Trying to get rid of raccoons right now. And Deer.

[@JipseeGirl]

MISS YOU!

[@jeffjackson9688]

Bobby , just saying you had promised to try to do more videos , and Susan said you need to step up. Not being critical but my wife and I get so much from you and Susan

[@dhollow175]

Hey Bobby, I have missed your videos. Where have you been? You are my favorite channel on all of KZbin

[@throwaway692]

Dude... aint heard from you in a while. You doin ok?

[@campfirejodi]

We miss you!!!

[@lunes-1]

Great video,keep it up!🇧🇮

[@foxdie6932]

What happened to him ? I miss his videos . Praying he and his family will be better.

[@edgotbait]

You coming back to KZbin ?

[@lvlndco]

That is an impressive batch of tomato plants!

[@asmrrelaxationtv8673]

Amazing Content. Thank You For sharing. have a nice day❤👍

[@horticultureandhomes]

Nice to see another video. You two should make them more often.

[@mhpgardener]

Hey there ! Really good to hear from you. Thanks for all your help over the years. I hope you're doing well. In regard to videos, there is never a shortage of content...just a shortage of time. There are so many things that I want and/or need to do, and the new ideas for projects never seems to end. One thing is certain, I'll never run out of things to do. ;)

[@horticultureandhomes]

@@mhpgardener Welcome to farmin'! Never have the time to twiddle your thumbs! Cold weather is always welcome for a break and planning for next season.

[@sheripapin5311]

As far as your celery goes, greenhouse celery will not be thick, juicy & tender, however you can cut & saute it or dehydrate it and it will be good to use for soup or casserole dishes. --Besides the celery seed. Thank you both for all of your helpful videos! You two do such a great job!

[@fedirsymons2116]

👋 👋

[@manuelyberthaaguirre9928]

That’s beautiful your personality that’s mean a lot to the plants, they know who love them, good job sr.

[@mhpgardener]

If you take care of your plants, your plants will take care of you. Thanks.

[@buhameamable]

Hello , What kind of tomato seeds do you use ?

[@hondosmith8234]

Hey Bobby I just started watching your videos right before your last one hope all is well with you (a fan friend).

[@mikedaniell213]

Where are you Bobby? Miss you. Since we lost Donald I really need your inspiration .

[@joeymeraz]

God bless you , my good man

[@mhpgardener]

Thank you kindly.

[@coincollectingfun]

Crushed the like and subscribe buttons! Excellent content!

[@RickMarshallMaps]

Thanks for the great information

[@rarefruit2320]

We still love and miss ya Bobby. Can you make a video about watching grass grow or anything else you can think of?

[@kevionPinkston]

this is your time to shine.

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Wow Wonderful Garden ~ Thank you for good sharing LIKE it My friend, have a good relationship 😊