DIY Hydroponics Garden Tower Build | Less than $150

Working and spending more time at home has recently gotten me more interested in gardening and growing my own vegetables. It has also been a pretty expensive past-time given the amount of materials, soil, and water needed to upkeep and grow a garden.
I looked into cheaper alternatives and started learning more about hydroponics, however, that in itself is also pretty expensive to start. I figured I could build my own hydroponics system on my own for much cheaper.
This is part one of a short series where I start my very first attempt at a hydroponics garden build.
PVC Cutting Template is now available on my website clohofficial.com/ in the downloads sections.
List of materials (not including tools):
Charlotte Pipe PVC Pipe 4-in 10-ft - $18.45
Charlotte Pipe 1/2-in x 10-ft - $2.96
5-Gallon Plastic General Bucket - $3.75
4.25-in Drain Cover - $16.68
4 In. PVC Drain Cap - $2.48
4-in x 4-in Dia Schedule 40 Coupling - $2.91
1/2-in x 1/2-in dia Adapter Adapter PVC Fitting $0.55
4-in x 4-in Dia Schedule 40 Adapter - $8.48
4-in x 4-in Dia Schedule 40 Adapter - $6.48
Yokgrass 800GPH Submersible Pump(3000L/H) - $21.99
Garden 50 Pack Lightweight Economy Net Pot Cups - $8.95
Pure Coconut Coir Netted Pellets 42mm (100 pack) - $23.99
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[@Arterexius]

A bit late here, but please use a mask when heating up PVC and _always_ do it outside. PVC will release Chlorine gas when heated up, which, if inhaled, will liquify your lungs, making you drown in the residue from what used to be your lungs. PVC stands for Poly Vinyl Chloride. Always use a mask and be outside, when heating plastics. Always. It's the same reason why Laser cutters _must_ have ventilation that leads through an air filter, before being vented outside and away from the building. Other than that, good video and lots of great tips :)

[@Treebard]

Thanks for the safety tip! Safety first, my dad always said! 🙂

[@Arterexius]

@@Treebard No problem :) Remember a respirator with gas filters attached :)

[@busynessy798]

Would you still need a mask if you heat up PVC outside ? What kind of mask would I need ?

[@Arterexius]

@@busynessy798 It may not be strictly necessary outside, but I'd still wear one. Better be safe than sorry. As for the type of mask, I'd say you should get a respirator mask with changeable filters and the filters need to be gas filtration filters. They're usually marked with both a brown and yellow color band. The yellow band protects against hydrogen chloride, which would most likely also be expelled from heating/melting PVC, as most plastics are made of long chains of hydrocarbons with other chemicals attached. Hydrocarbons are essentially long chains of carbon, with hydrogen attached at the ends. Add Chloride to it and we get PVC, but we also get an increased chance of releasing hydrogen chloride when heated up, as heat breaks the chemical bonds between the molecules that make up the material. Here's a guide on how to choose the best suited gas mask filters, with a color code walkthrough: www.bugoutbagbuilder.com/blog/best-gas-mask-filters-2019

[@busynessy798]

@@Arterexius thank a lot :)

[@robertmiller8210]

Outstanding! As a retired automotive mechanical designer I have to say you did very well. Your design meets all criteria for a great design! It's inexpensive, light weight and easy to assemble. And for the bonus round, it's attractive in design. Nice work, my hats off to you!

[@bmcgc1960]

Good job. A few suggestions. Cut your 1/2" near the top and use a coupler to reattach the 1/2" and use that lip to hold your diffuser in place, eliminating the need for the extra 4" pieces. There are several pumps that will fit inside the 4" allowing you to drop the pipe all the way to the bottom of the bucket. That will put the weight of the garden on the ground vs the lid. Drill holes in the bottom of the 4" to allow water flow.

[@scottrowe533]

Hi, Chris - This is the first of your videos I've watched, and wanted to let you know how impressed I am with your design/construction abilities, as well as your informative (but not boring or dumb) narration skills. This is a really superior DIY tutorial for constructing a hydroponic grow tower and you should be proud of the final product. I hope you will do a follow-up video, once your first vegetables and herbs have been harvested, with more refinements and suggestions for others interested in building the same sort of setup. Thank you again, and I'll be watching. Take care. 👏💯👍

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks Scott. Appreciate the feedback and support. I have posted 2 more videos, but need to post some follow-ups on actual growth results.

[@flowzerr4550]

Barely In to the video you said the "diameter of the 4" pipe is xxx", but pretty sure you meant circumference by the motion of your finger, & the fact that the diameter of a 4" pipe should be 4". Hope the rest of the video is more accurate or things could get pretty wild!

[@flowzerr4550]

Oops! You did it again! Diameter means the measurement across the circle at the widest point. Circumference is the measurement around the circle.

[@alisterrebelo9013]

@@flowzerr4550 you need to chill. The people watching this are not babies and we can understand what he means.

[@TheSingingCelebrant]

DUDE this was amazing and what I love is how down to earth you are no BS just what's needed. Very very well done indeed and even more so that you are trying to reach out and help people who are struggling with enormous food price hikes recently (2022).So, from me all the way over the other side of the pond Thank You sincerely Chris P.S. you could save a small fortune by growing Stinging nettles and or similar and make your own fertiliser at near Zero Cost

[@ChrisLoh]

Yes. Home grown food and Hydroponics is definitely a good solution for the current economic challenges we are facing. I had never heard of Stinging Nettles, but just looked it up as I was curious what that plant was. First time hearing about them and not even sure if the seeds are available to grow, but interested in trying. Thanks Aindre!

[@donk.5730]

@@ChrisLoh Hi Chris, great video. Yes, Stinging nettles is also an excellent healing herb. You will find a lot of info. on it , doing a search on it. Thank you for sharing. No hype, all facts and down-to -earth. Cheers, dk/

[@billyandrew]

Nettle tea stinks to high heaven! 😂 You're better fermenting it...less smell, more compact for storing and keeps for at least a year, maybe longer, I've never tried, just making enough to get me through Spring, when I ferment a fresh batch.

[@tosundance]

I totally agree. No stupid banter. Well done.

[@SparklyPixieDust1]

Agree. 1st video on this subject that I can follow & understand!

[@MegaMemimo]

Chris, thanks for a super "how to" video. Your hydroponic design system works brilliantly. I now grow a variety of "food plants" with great success and also added orchid plants. I have marvellous results thanks to this video you made. 10/10

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks. Wow. You grew orchids in your system? Those are incredibly difficult plants to grow. I just started growing Orchids in the ground and didnt think they could be grown using a hydroponic system. I may try it out in a horizontal design, but may need some advice

[@jeffw8057]

Thanks so much for demonstrating how to make the 2" pot openings on the 4" PVC pipe. I've seen the end result many times...just never actually saw how they were formed. Nice job!

[@kaitymcclary8839]

I would love to see how this turned out, or any updated changes you may have made if necessary. This looks amazing, so much more sustainable than using soil as far as water consumption goes; thank you for sharing!

[@rafaelmolina123]

You're a modern day hero buddy. Great job. Thank you so much. It looks so pretty, innovative, space saving, cost efficient and not too complicated to build. True job well done 👍

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks. The 2nd build was better and Im hoping the 3rd build will be even better this coming season

[@DC-8-8-8-]

@@ChrisLoh awesome job. You helped me tremendously with this video. 🤗

[@russeleo3723]

Thank you so much. Where cam I find the template? Ls let me know. Thx

[@amberhaynes8933]

I'm going through the same thing! I've babied my plants for over a month and got nowhere then yesterday I started watching about these towers! I can't wait to make mine,so far this one seems the best, thanks!

[@jimlambrick4642]

I started my first efforts with hydroponics over 40 years ago. The only information came out of books from the library and even that was scarce hard to find info never mind sorting/finding out the nutrients and lights. So great to have this kind of stuff on utube and internet which makes it much easier to understand. My first system was a flood tank and drain system which actually is still a good way to do larger plants like tomatoes. I can see the tower working really well for strawberry and smaller plants. One bit of advice... keep track of the PH of the nutrient solution. A slight acid level is best, not too much though. I change the nutrient/water solution about every 2 or 3 weeks.

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks. Yep. At first I didnt pay attention to PH level at all, which is critical for some plants. Some like lettuce grew fine without managing PH and/or without adding any nutrients. Fruiting vegetables though, like you mentioned, need a lot of close maintenance for both nutrients and PH.

[@jabocjacob7064]

I’m a hydroponics grower and one thing I’ll recommend is adding some sort of beneficial bacteria like hydroguard. Running the pumps all the time keeps your level of dissolved o2 high, but it also generates a lot of heat. Things can get pretty funky when your water goes above 24° (75°). Also, black buckets keep light out, which keeps algae out. Great build 👍

[@weemanclan9877]

Do you think growing cannabis hydroponics will give more flower ? And grow faster ?

[@jabocjacob7064]

@@weemanclan9877 it absolutely will, but only in a well dialed system with excellent lighting.

[@Silence-of-touch]

Jacob, do you have tips on hydroponic growing in hot climates (southern Spain) out doors as heat is gonna be a big factor. Thanks

[@jabocjacob7064]

@@Silence-of-touch if you dig a hole, and bury a plastic trash can up to the lid it will help a lot with high temps while outside. You’re essentially using a geothermal effect to keep the temps down. Adding some sort of reflective material like aluminum foil or white paint to the lid will help as well. (Just make sure it’s as light proof as possible)

[@mawi1172]

Good reminder of black. ❤️❤️❤️

[@1948tc]

You have taught me so very much ! And yes those other towers are very expensive ! And the way you built it is fantastic ! I am a disabled vietnam veteran but I love to build new things ! Thank you so very. Much !

[@hoythompson8399]

I wondered how you were going to make the individual pod "pockets"! Amazing! I built a solar powered hydroponics lettuce garden on my balcony using buckets, aquarium pumps and pvc rain gutters - I just sat my pods right in the gutters. Now that I've seen how you made your verticle grow tunes, I'll try it. Thank you.

[@JFH52]

I really like the idea of a shower drain cover to disperse the water!

[@captaindred342]

It's pretty pricey compared to cheap 3/8" hose and sprinkler fittings from a hydroponic store. 18 bucks for that shower drain? This is already pricey with an oversized pump and the 1/2" pvc to just spray water like a garden hose with no attachment on the end. I think if you do it this way the shower drain would really be necessary though. You don't need one if you run a normal 3/8" hydroponics hose with a T-connector, a cross piece and two sprinkler fittings.

[@xx3astmanxx928]

@@captaindred342 lmao yeah if you're buying Oatey I suppose. Plenty of off brand shit around here for like $3-4 for a drain baffle

[@captaindred342]

@@xx3astmanxx928 that's still way pricier for a less elegant solution. the parts I mentioned cost pennies a piece at any decent gardening store lol 😆

[@1StudMuff1n]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for actually showing the process of a home build instead of flaunting your already home made set up. I subscribed. If people want other people to use better and less harmful methods to the environment they should share the information like you did and not push product and charge people to buy into an expensive new lifestyle

[@cindygordon7745]

Wow, this is SUCH a great video! You give just the right amount of detail but don't make it boring - thank you!!!

[@ChrisLoh]

Wow, thank you!

[@universityinstructorj.p.sm5360]

My 7 year old was fascinated while I was watching this. Spectacular.

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks!

[@bmit4u]

Great build. I would use a food-grade pipe. The one you use is designed for sewer (check the red writing on your pipes). Not all PVC pipes are food grade, and many come with a coating that is not safe. Also, heating PVC results in degraded molecular structure, causing it to leach and be absorbed by the roots of whatever you are growing.

[@chrisretired5379]

Thank You, Bart ! I wondered just that, which plastic pipes could be dangerous to grow food 👍👍

[@Drat_67]

ONLY in California!

[@jamesolelo4406]

Put a plastic layer where theyvhave melted so it is not in contact with water. What is considered food grade pipe? I already had a hard time finding a food grade bucket

[@croatiandirter]

How to recognize food grade pipes? What should we look for.

[@Drat_67]

@A Keenan Well its only shit if you call it shit. maybe its fertilizer

[@Winky4u]

Thanks for uploading this video. Your simple way of explaining has made me excited to make one myself. I'm not done yet, but the project is coming along nicely. I use a small 13 gallon mortar tub as a water reservoir and I made the lid for this myself from plywood. I make the tower itself from a PVC tube of 31.5 cm (12.4 inch) in diameter.

[@SuperMacDaddy66]

Very good video, especially for a first time project. A few suggestions; The temperature needs to be at least 60 F for germination. Consider using a timer on your pump. The plants need some "dry" time to avoid overwatering issues. Try running the pump for 3 minutes then a 5 minute break. I think your 1st time design was well thought out and your presentation was thorough.

[@jeffw8057]

This is an NFT hydroponic method...and should be running continuously be design. DO NOT turn the water flow off. Root rot is not an issue with this design...excess water will drain away due to gravity. If the pump is turned off...the root tips will dry very quickly and die. Additionally, this dead material will flush over the rest of your crop causing weak growth throughout.

[@SKRIBBLESHEET]

I can't tell you how refreshing it is to watch a video where the host can actually speak without a million cuts. Great info. Thanks.

[@ChrisLoh]

Continuously working on the quality. Thanks!

[@russellroedema4637]

Have you considered putting the bucket of the completed unit into a ceramic container? The ceramic is sturdy and heavy so the unit will not topple over as the plants grow. Plus, they can be very attractive.

[@julieoliver8170]

This was very well done and very very very well edited. You get to all the points and didn't waist time on needless chatter like most. You should have a great career on editing people's content.

[@sjponce8507]

This is amazing! I almost bought me a Gardyn... but you've inspired me to make my own build and save $$. Thanks for sharing and look forward to your follow up!

[@ChrisLoh]

Yea. I found those to be expensive as well. Lettuce did great in this DIY build. The follow up video will be up soon. Just finishing some edits

[@billyandrew]

Only criticism would be poor camera coverage of the assembly of the upper part of the tower, understandable, considering you were constricted by height, however, laying it prone on the workbench with the camera covering it from above, as you put it together, prior to hoisting it in the bucket reservoir, would have worked out fine. Algae is a problem with white buckets, incidently, as the pump and the requisite allowance of sunshine generate heat, so appropriate treatment or more frequent recycling of the water might likely be required . Overall, you done a great job and thanks for uploading!

[@CyberSERT]

Very cool. How about an update? Show us your grow-op!

[@ChrisLoh]

coming soon. Will be posted after the holidays

[@Gobrian44]

Can’t wait!

[@ChrisLoh]

@@Gobrian44 update should be up next week

[@drerodz]

Absolutely mind blowing idea! Excited for the update

[@ChrisLoh]

@@drerodz Thanks. Update has been posted!

[@BrendaBodwin]

Hydro is handy, and works well for small space, and in the north for winters, as we have here. But I have NEVER had a hydro grown vegetable that tastes as good as dirt grown. Hydro has much less flavor. But, we do both, because the nutritional value is still there, and in winter months, fresh hydro, is much better than canned or frozen only. Its also much less expensive than the grocery store, for what is mostly hydro or hot house grown food anyway. May as well grow your own, save money, and control what is used in & on your food. This is a genius build. I hope people with the tools and skills to do this a tially try it. I paid a fortune for my units. Thank you for sharing you skills a d knowledge. 👏👏👏👏

[@savindratiwari1636]

Hello Bro, As i can see in ur youtube channel, This video has the maximum leads and many viewers also want to see these type of videos from you. So focus on this niche and help people from your talent to install this kind of cool farming alternatives as this method can save a lot of money. Eagerly waiting for Part 2 of this video.

[@TheZinminjr]

Excellent build and hack of Tower Garden which costs $500! Wow - and as a cheaper alternative to the liquid nutrient : you can buy Master Blend - dry along with Calcium Nitrate for about $25 (pick up bag some Epsom salt at store: $10) and this will produce roughly 1,000 gallons of nutrient solution ; when I first bought hydroponic nutrient solution it was Root Farm I think and about $20 bottle each part a and part b and you ran out of one before the other and they produced a fraction of the total gallons. The ratio for Master Blend is 2:2:1 grams per gallon 2N : 2P : 1: K Best of luck and subscribed cause this was the best video ever I might try it!

[@hydrogreen1111]

Great insights. I started up two towers here in Japan I bought from a small outfit in Ohio that 3D prints their towers. Bit pricey but wanted a nice aesthetic design for inside the house. I am using a solution developed in Japan that increases plant growth upwards of 20-30 percent in addition to whatever plant nutrient is used. The next towers I will try to source the material and build myself.

[@ChrisLoh]

do you have a link? Maybe I'll check out and see what can be done without needing to 3D print.

[@JaredLaswell]

Is it worth it to buy a 3D printer? What about a rental? Not sure what size you'd need but you could rent one for a bit and pump out a bunch of parts.

[@hydrogreen1111]

@@JaredLaswell I was thinking of various options. I found the guy who has provided all of his plans and different types of 3D printers that are available. It's an intriguing idea to start 3D printing towers but the drawback is time. For one tower with one 3D printer could take a week or more to print out.

[@ChrisLoh]

@@JaredLaswell Im not sure. Maybe? It would definitely allow you to create more custom and better designed Tower and fixtures though.

[@auntbealovesyou]

The point of the exercise is to rationalize buying more tools...said the woman who has 3D printer on her shopping list.

[@zachmiller9175]

Projects like this are why I keep a 3/4" thick stone tile on my workbench, much more comfortable than working on the floor.

[@peterlohnes1]

You can solve your wobbly tube by doing christmas tree style: if you have another support about 4 inches down from the top of the bucket, the 2 in combo should provide stability. The more the two are spaced out, the more stability. And the water in the bucket should be enough to keep it anchored,

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks for the tip! I solved the stability issue by incorporating the base from my 4-tower build, but definitely another great solution to consider!

[@xskycamefalling6455]

@@ChrisLoh seems like you could pass the 4" pipe through the lid drill holes in the sides of pvc that are going to be covered in bucket then use an adheasive to attach a coupler to the bottom of the res

[@ojSimpson-g8f]

but the grinch may take it instead of the tree and change chistmas forever...?

[@debbieinitaly]

I for one LOVE that you are gifted and heeding the call to help others! Bless you sir! I AM going to grow food and I’m older than the dirt I’ll use to container grow. Lol 😂

[@tcalzuolo]

hi i Would love the template. Amazing work, and thank you for simplifying this process.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

Hello Chris! I love your design, and it looks cool as well as functional. You were using a three gallon bucket in the video, but a five gallon bucket would add even more stability and reservoir capacity. In fact, I might use a 2-layer lid, to add more stability yet. The big tube will just go thru the top lid, which acts as a brace, and down to the inner lid (maybe your 3-gal size lid, otherwise a 2nd 5-gal lid cut down to sit about 5-6 inches below the top lid) which will be set up just like you did it. The inner lid doesn’t need to really seal to the bucket anyhow, unless the whole program gets tipped over. The pump pressures the water, regardless of the seal of either lid onto the bucket.

[@richardcherry664]

I built one with solar panel and I used miracle grow and Epson salt...grows great...made it three years ago.

[@ChrisLoh]

Would love to see a video if you have one!

[@smile4menow222]

Would love more details!!!

[@atomizer2665]

Miracle grow contains no calcium or nitrate because its formulated for soil.

[@blippityblahblah]

Can I just say how amazing that would be as a decorative post full of annuals 🌸💐🌹🌺🌷🌷❤

[@natehanson9566]

Would love to see a part 2 and how the plants did! Great build!

[@jamess1787]

Ditto

[@ChrisLoh]

Video is being edited now. I hope to post it along with a 4-tower build after the holidays

[@mathewrtaylor]

@@ChrisLoh Came here to say the same thing!

[@ChrisLoh]

@@mathewrtaylor Thanks. Follow up video should be up by next week

[@anoniem012]

@@ChrisLoh Link please.

[@allenchase3987]

Chris this is now 2 years old. I just found your KZbin site. Great work I will continue watching.

[@danielarnephie3852]

This is so awesome! I'm going to try this can you upload the template for cutting please? Thanks and I hope you keep doing more videos

[@akuiori]

i think it'd probably be a good idea to align the seam of the guide to the writing on the pvc to keep the guide consistent. ill have to make one and try it for myself. thanks for the vid.

[@melraab6857]

I would like to obtain a copy of your template. After watching part 2, it is obvious your attention to detail is noteworthy. Will gladly pay for the template.

[@ChrisLoh]

The updated template will be available in the next couple of weeks. I can't imagine charging for it though. I'll mention the link in my next video as well as update this video description when its ready and available for download.

[@mjohnson9104]

I used the 4” pvc but the fittings at the bottom double your cost. A $7 food grade bucket with a cover is more cost effective. Link them with clear tubing near the bottom for the water return. I’m finishing a two tower setup tomorrow hopefully. About $150 for 2, 5’ towers. Nice build.

[@ttelander6663]

Do u you have the details on your supplies

[@KainFeathermore]

This is very informative and the steps are easy to understand. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us :)

[@zhilahaghbin4766]

OMG, Chris, you are so smart and inspiring, , so talented, thanks a billion for sharing this video, it makes all those companies selling same system for near 10K a fool and I hope people like you make this affordable and part of our everyday life, you also got smart audience like Jacob below who contributed useful info, hooked on your videos from now on, thanks

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks Zhila. I agree that companies charge some outrageous prices for these hydroponic systems and Im constantly trying to find ways on improving the design. With the way prices continue to increase on produce, water, and gardening materials, this seemed like the most affordable way to grow and produce my own vegetables and fruit. Thanks a million for the support and yes I am lucky to have some great input from people who have seen my videos in helping me to refine the design!

[@azpaulers]

Any luck with the template? This is very informative but a lot of people are going to screw it up with out the right spacing. This is an amazing video and I appreciate you taking the time to be so detailed.

[@ChrisLoh]

I'll upload a template this spring with the 3rd build. I figured I'd reduce the number of pod holes to increase the spacing giving the pods and roots more room

[@dianesutherland6610]

I would like to begin by saying great video; I have learned alot from it since I'm a new comer in the hydroponic growing. You spoke slowly & clearly with lots of details as you went along. You also made it so people can save tons of money. Lord knows we need to stretch that buck further & further now a days. Thank you for taking the time with us. K🙂ODOS!!!

[@ChrisLoh]

Awesome, thank you! I will admit though, PVC prices have gone up as well, so I am exploring additional more affordable solutions. I will share updates soon

[@scotheman]

Awesome build! Thank you for making this video!

[@Mracelocates]

Marker 22:11 install a fitting in the bottom of the bucket and lower the tower all the way to the base. Use weed stop fabric to keep the fish out of pump and let her rip!! Very nice ideas for shur!

[@dorcasbockelman2392]

Chris Loh you might want to consider getting a timer so plug your pump into. I haven't used a hydroponic tower before but I imagine you don't want to run the water all the time. Just a thought. Great video! I have been wondering if I could build one and you make it look easy, so I'm going to give it a try. Thanks!

[@augustadanner3937]

I do love the way you designed the pod holders. tks for your help.

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks!

[@jackofalltrades12]

I would love to get a copy of the template you made.

[@abelnegasi1828]

Great job, and it's so interesting. I'm thinking of building my own hydroponics tower, and your DIY advice and cost-effective technique are truly helpful. Thank you so much.

[@TheJdecker11]

Thanks for sharing this. I live in a townhouse and built one this weekend for a grow tent I keep in my home office. The cool factor is eleven! I think the controlled environment wil help yield.

[@floydbertagnolli944]

Good stuff! Thx! (Small detail: 4” is the “diameter”, the straight distance through the pipe; the distance “around” the entire pipe is the circumference.”)

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks! My mistake

[@mstchiefa7892]

This was very detailed and well explained and organised. Great video

[@geocast6010]

Very well done. Your design was flawless and your method to create spouts was very creative!

[@Sonex1542]

It's garbage. This will never work. RES is too small.

[@jh4209]

It also isn’t his design; it’s a identical design in every way including measurements, stencil, and the retaining rings he adds later on for the planter cups in his next video. You can see he literally commented in the original guy’s video 😂 Another KZbinr named Pentai Kota87 released his video a year before this guy, and this person is acting like he designed every aspect without giving credit.. such a joke. At least the original KZbinr has 3 million views or so. This is straight up sleazy..

[@ex_yz]

super sick, love how the bottle worked, so simple and easy. I plan on making one of these but i think i will do it in 2ft ft sections which all have something like your metal drain to spread the water evenly all the way down instead of just at the top. great build, well done!

[@NandiniGupta1]

This is very impressive and so easy thank you for sharing!!! With the food shortages and housing crisis this is actually a fantastic idea more ppl should experiment with

[@Itried20takennames]

These are great, but are mostly for small leafy greens, and could be a great salad green or herb set-up.

[@rosenoah2469]

YES I'M INTERESTED IN PURCHASING TOWER GARDENS. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE MORE

[@ChrisLoh]

Hopefully soon!

[@dubcindub15]

@19:31 Fingers fingers move your fingers!!!!!! Ah man if the drill jumped or slipped you were in for a hospital visit! Great video anyway, very expandable too. If you had a nice sized pond you could have a number of the towers around it with strawberries, herbs, salad leaves, nice flowers etc. If there's fish in the pond then their poop could help fertilize the tower feed water too like vertical aquaponics.

[@DDavis-u9g]

I had a thought on how you could sell this set up to ship. Take your 4 inch pipe from Lowe's and make them each 2 feet long. But the Lowes pipe has one end that's bigger. Take that 5 inches or so of big end cut it off and then cut it in half and use those pieces to join together the 2' pieces to make a 4' piece. Have all your other parts for the base with the set up. You can probably find a sleeve or two, whatever is needed to divide your 1/2" water flow, into shorter pieces to put together also. Then you have materials that will fit in a shippable box. Just a thought.

[@ermakers1297]

I have built similar towers. Certain greens do awesome in them. Chard was incredible. Lettuce did very well. Strawberries did really well although I found the berries to have less flavor. Spinach bolted immediately. Kale never prospered.

[@ChrisLoh]

Salads and lettuce do amazing for me as well. Kale and Herbs also did really well. I havent tried strawberries. I also did try tomatoes (cherry) and they started to develop fruit, however they were smaller in size then the one's i planted in my raised bed.

[@mikejones4308]

Just watched, great video. I didn't read all the comments, but a way to dissipate the heat added to the water would be to dig a long trough in the ground to just below the frostline (Google for your location) where soil temp is a constant 55F, and use thin-walled pvc down and back through the trough to use as a heat-sink. Of course, cover the pvc with the dug up soil. Basis of geothermal heating and cooling. I don't know for sure, but perhaps the higher cost of kits may be due to a higher cost for food grade plastic. Research on cost of food grade materials vs big box materials may show a large difference. I probably would research if the non-food-grade plastic has a potential for leaching into the vegetables, also if the fertilizer can breakdown the plastic. A float valve hooked up to a water line would keep the water level automatically. I would also put inline between float valve and water source a venturi fertilizer injector. Painting tower black and then white makes a lot of sense. I like set-and-forget.

[@ChrisLoh]

All great points. Because I live in Texas digging holes is a pain. I was thinking about building a greenhouse to help regulate temperature a bit. As for cost - everything is more expensive now, however, I am experimenting with a modular 3D printed tower, however that is also cost preventative for a lot of people. For me though, It is a cheaper solution that will also allow me to mass produce the towers and ensure the material is food grade. Thanks for the idea for the float valve - definitely something Im considering for a larger system.

[@Provid]

This is the coolest hydroponic garden idea I've seen. So cool!

[@lynneb.3935]

Jaboc, you did a terrific job in both the design and with this video (so easy to understand - THANK YOU). I only wish I had access to a saw like that - I'm an old lady :') in an apartment complex so it's impossible for me to get/use one. I really love this, though.

[@simppinto6841]

The design came out perfectly beautiful

[@Imwright720]

Glue a fitting on the bottom of your bucket so it supports the pipe. Hot glue would work. I’ve had a huge garden both soil, krateky and hydroponics. Soil are the best for taste in my opinion especially with tomatoes. I’ve recorded growth rates and because soil requires you to water enough many people think hydro systems grow faster. It’s really just lack of skill. I don’t see any difference in growth but prepackaged hydro is simple for most people as anybody can be successful.

[@ktrump5882]

Awesome video dude.!!! You're very clear in your explanation. Great tone. A really enjoyable video. We're going to try this. Blessings

[@barbarastefani254]

I think I could secure this to the roof of the greenhouse thank you so much for this video

[@callam8170]

I've been looking for a video like this for some time. Thanks and hats off to you for the build quality 👌

[@ChrisLoh]

Thank You!

[@matlerat1642]

A random, awkward smile every few sentences would make this way more watchable, love your work

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks for the advice. Still awkward in front of a camera!

[@matlerat1642]

@@ChrisLoh aren't we all?❤️

[@W00t57]

Thanks so much for sharing! I'm working on a similar design, combining a few concepts for an indoor modern look.

[@hant1609]

Thank you thank you thank you. Im gonna make one for my mom.

[@ChrisLoh]

Excellent. Let me know how it turns out

[@foddy2030]

Thank you for creating this video!

[@KVAR42]

Thanks Chris! Just getting into this myself. Looking forward to seeing how this works out!! All the best!

[@Hehe-wy7vw]

This is awesome!!! I will ask my husband to help! Thank you

[@MoonlightLobster]

This is a great tutorial. Probably the best one ive seen

[@Drat_67]

Ok at 12:40 you SHOULD ALWAYS keep stuff your cutting firmly against the back fence ,you dont have to clamp everything but things can catch on that saw and jump and the you can only count to 8 or 9. lol 20:31 PVC cement won't stick to those buckets so use 100% silicone . I do like the idea and the way you made the ports on the PVC also for all to know that is thin wall PVC NOT sch 40 nice first build .

[@macrumpton]

It seems like it might be easier to make a jig on the saw for the line/cut positioning instead of marking every cut. I think you will also get a lot of evaporation using those cups instead something that offers a better seal around the growing medium.

[@mikeworth313]

It’s like liquid ponics just need to cut your own pots around the bottom looks like he knows his stuff…

[@LDuke-pc7kq]

Thank you! Wanted to see how this model was made and if it worked, Great job :) !

[@canalrebelle5655]

Thanks for the share, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS !! i'll try it at home , you got yourself a new subscriber. Blessings. ✌❤

[@IstiakUddinAhmed]

you are genius bro ... watching it from Bangladesh

[@Rob_65]

Great build and anyone interested should definitely watch your second video. That video has some great improvement and I will build one similar to that one. Yes ... the drawing template is best made from transparent material. Instead of explaining that you did not have anything else at hand, you should have told us you used this because this way it is easier for us to see - as if you suffer for your subscribers 🤣

[@zoainat100]

Good job, Chris....Will you please share with us the slotting drawing sheet measurements of the Pipe,

[@pavlingenchev167]

Hallo, I’m very excited about this video. Thank you very much for this video. For a long time I looked an explanations like this.

[@nickkelly8795]

Great video , this is a great project for everyone to try, you should be proud of your self sharing your idea ,

[@12345680033]

Well done, Chris!!!

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks Dauren!

[@csiwele617]

this was fun to watch. thanks 🙂

[@kasunamarasinghe2993]

Dude. This is simply amazing. And thank you all for the tips to find tune this project. Cheers

[@milcahjanebieles9586]

I'm salivating for those equipments 🤤

[@1cariyoung]

You could fill the bottle with water and freeze it to help the PVC cool.

[@tyronbartorillo92]

I'd recommend safety glasses and a dust mask when cutting plastics. You don't want to breath in dust particles! Apart from that, great job.

[@owenwaith3460]

you are very thorough in your explanation and it's very important, thanks for your post I will try this

[@ChrisLoh]

Thanks. Let me know how it turns out

[@lyndelwilliams2653]

Thanks again. Please send a print out of materials used to build this. I’m also interested in seeing and possibly purchasing the updated colorful version coming.

[@saviourmadeit]

this is really a great innovative project i am planning to modify it with a embedded system to do all monitoring and evaluation automatically

[@stephanieculp2161]

Looks like a great build- my way of keeping it heavier would probably be to add some quick cement to the bottom of a larger bucket rather than building a base!

[@ChrisLoh]

Yea. That is good advice. I used sandbags and pavers :)

[@rynobritz3901]

Great video and well built system that is easy and afordable and easy to start a diy project for beginners