Choosing a Net Cup for Hydroponics

[@kiwisoup1]

Consider using foam discs on top to stop the light getting through in the case of 2inch net cups. You cut a slit to the middle so it wraps around the plant and helps stablish it. You can make these from cutting sheets of foam. You can also use a pool noodle, cutting slices from it.

[@offswitch1]

I wrap cover with tinfoil at base but don't touch the plant

[@corilou5273]

Sounds like Leonardo Dicaprio narrated this. Helpful, thank you.

[@baneverything5580]

I had good results overplanting romaine lettuce in a 3 1/2 inch cup. I have a tabletop grower that has two cups that size. I got four times the yield with 4 plants in one than with just one in the other. Still experimenting though. The light isn`t adjustable on these though and began burning the leaf tips so I started picking leaves early. Gonna try two buttercrunch lettuce plants next. These growers are unique and pump water from below through a top section so a lower water level below never affects water level on the roots.

[@UrbanWindowFarmer]

Cool concepts. Keep producing great hydroponics videos! 🌿🌵🥒🌾🌱🍃

[@josephwolf5952]

I love your videos and what you're doing. I have been growing a lot of peppers but have decided to move them outside and repurpose my grow rack. How does the spinach do in the 1.5 vs 2 inch net pots?

[@Name-js5uq]

Very informative nicely done, thanks

[@StickalissDynasty]

You are a hero thank you so much for these videos

[@markfjohnson]

Great video! I wondered why you recommended 1.5” net cups and others talked about 2”.

[@ayen7679]

I think 1.5” net cups are better for plants like lettuce which will be in the system for a shorter period of time. It’s also better to choose 1.5 if you will mass produce the lettuce because you will need less space.

[@hydrogreen1111]

Precisely what I have discovered. I broke many cups trying to pull basil roots out of the towers I use. Decided to grow just lettuce now. Seems you ned a variation of different sized holes depending on the number of growing spaces you have in your hydroponics systems and types of plants. I can see now where rectangular channels are probably the best setup.

[@timgoodliffe]

the 1.5 in links to a 50 mm netcup (around 2 in )

[@SimpleGreensHydroponics]

Yes, that number is the total width of the net cup including the lip. It is 1.5" diameter below the lip.

[@jeannieeaton83]

Which size would be for a 64 ounce mason jar?

[@andymaendel3120]

Great video, how far apart are your holes for maturing lettuce?

[@pattiesansone7451]

Hi can I grow one plant in a two plant reservoir ?

[@exhile3747]

thanks! 7;:14 summary

[@russreed7894]

Cool video. FYI to fill a 2'" net cup, they make larger rock wool so no light will get through.

[@SimpleGreensHydroponics]

Yes good point! I should've mentioned that. The reason we've avoided the 2" rockwool in the past is just due to the higher cost for a plant like lettuce with such high turnover, but it could be a great option for longer term plants.

[@eslamosamasaadfathallah2461]

what is the recommanded pvc pipe diameter to grow lettuce in case of 2 inches cup and 1.5 inches cup?

[@JOEYZ-nq2gn]

Don't know if it's much help to you now, but from what I've found a 3inch PVC pipe should be sufficient for a 2 inch net cup

[@robertod3226]

Great videos. Have you ever tried using a pool noodle instead of a net cup or other substrate in your setup? I'mvery new at this. I've seen people use this instead of rockwall. Your thoughts?

[@nicolea9863]

Not organic and can cause algae

[@SimpleGreensHydroponics]

The pool noodle still requires some way of starting the seeds beforehand, we've just gone with the net cups since they are simple.

[@JodBronson]

Good Info !!!

[@4toes1nose]

Thank you

[@joseboncalon]

2 inches diameter in the top or in bottom?

[@SimpleGreensHydroponics]

The net cup fits into a 2" diameter hole.

[@offswitch1]

I use 1 inch for lettuce. Tried 3 inch with tomato and peppers they start falling over and I have to tie to strings from ceiling. I just got 6 inch net pots today to try beef steak tomato's and peppers in 5 gallon bucket.

[@IRBry]

i’ve been growing like 15 years and this is first time i’ve heard it not pronounced hydro-ton

[@edgardiaz9783]

Gracias, me ayudaste muchísimo bro!!!

[@winnielane]

The Amazon link for the 1.5 net cups says 50mm. That is not 1.5 maybe 1.9 inches

[@SimpleGreensHydroponics]

Yes the 50 mm they mention is the outside of the rim. The diameter below the lip is 1.5 inches.

[@matthewslager8976]

I used a 1.5 hole saw and bought the 50mm net cups you recommended and they don’t sit flush in the holes at all I have to force them in.

[@nikushim6665]

Neoprene net cup collars are dirt cheap, like six bucks for a bag of 50.

[@TruthCeeker333]

👍

[@idjmic]

ha ha n/m found your other video :)

[@cartermartorello2582]

i got some 1.7 lol