Easiest DWC Hydroponic System

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Ronald Kleinman

Ronald Kleinman

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@jimato01
@jimato01 10 жыл бұрын
This is the simplest & cheapest hydro system on the internet and gets my vote for the best garden related video on You Tube. Thanks to you, Ron I'll be making this to grow my plants this year.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 10 жыл бұрын
Many thanks James! It's always nice to get excellent comments like yours - makes the time spent well worth the effort. Thanks again and good luck with your system, let me know if you need any more info.
@jimato01
@jimato01 10 жыл бұрын
Ronald Kleinman You're very welcome, I truly meant it. My planing now includes 5 buckets for tomatoes, cucumbers & melon. I also want to add a separate container for some bell peppers and another container for lettuce & herbs. My only question involves the fertilizer you use & at what point in time or EC do you change the solution ? Many thanks, Jim
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 10 жыл бұрын
James Kerwin Check out the level control video I just posted - it helps for multiple bucket systems - as long as the same nutrient is used. I usually use Botanicare Pro Blend plus grow and bloom. I run up to 1500 ppm as the plants grow and then switch to bloom as flowers develop. I have run up to close to 2,000 ppm as fruit develops - change both solutions about once a month. Good luck - there are a lot of people using this system now and it seems to work great. Thanks for the comment James!
@carlmcgee3602
@carlmcgee3602 3 жыл бұрын
Older video, but the content is awesome. Has inspired me to take the leap and try hydroponics from soil.
@jparks8808
@jparks8808 12 жыл бұрын
After hours of research, and many yet to go, just wanted to drop a note of appreciation for the simple, easy to understand, to-the point video. Happy hydro!
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brendan! One of the people that uses this system called me a f'ing genius. I told him that statement was a tad over the top! I stumbled on this by many years of experiments looking for the simplest way to grow plants. This works! The adapter is just getting hoses that fit into each other from 1/4" ID (inside diameter) to 1/2" ID. The grommet, elbow, bucket and net basket came from the local hydro shop, hoses from Home Depot. Lowe's buckets work well too. Cheap to buy assembled too.
@harrythompson6854
@harrythompson6854 4 жыл бұрын
Rescue tape should connect almost any dissimilar diameters of tubing. That's what I use for tricky situations, doesn't leak. www.amazon.com/Rescue-Tape-Self-fusing-Silicone-Clamshell/dp/B001JT0ET8/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&hvadid=78202819559992&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=rescue+tape&qid=1595032261&sr=8-3&tag=mh0b-20
@dannyboy42223
@dannyboy42223 9 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thanks Ronald! I'm trying on my current kratky beans as even though it works well, the top roots tend to dry out. I'm hoping that besides the extra oxygen in the water, the bubbles popping will keep the upper roots a little bit more moist and keep it humid in the bucket...all without airstones. Thanks again!
@luiseduardogomezdearandaju1225
@luiseduardogomezdearandaju1225 12 жыл бұрын
Indeed, a very simple way to supercharge your growing rates. Deep Water Culture is very quickly becoming America's favorite way of growing hydroponically, and this makes perfect sense considering it is arguably the most cost-effective way of growing. I can assure you compared to top feed drip hydro systems, you'll save yourself a lot of time cleaning up clogged sprinklers. Not exactly a problem you'll ever have in a DWC.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
You speak the truth! I have used demineralized water and it is considerably better than most well water and a little better than most tap water so growth is better with demineralized water for sure. The problem, at least with a large hydro garden, is expense - so if you get decent results form tap water it is considerably cheaper to use than making and using purified water. Thanks for the comment and looking forward to your video!
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
I change my nutrient solution about once a month - seems to work ok. But, in between changes, I just add water through the growing medium and add nutrient through the tube - that has worked great so far and I have been doing it for a couple of years now.
@brummell76
@brummell76 12 жыл бұрын
It's not weed, sure if you follow the water level that he is doing, then ya.... there is some issue's. Every plant is different. This guy is my hero and much respect for teaching me how to make a cheap and affordable system. Yet this Video serves it's purpose with no flaws.
@YVONNERILEY
@YVONNERILEY 11 жыл бұрын
Wow what an amazing sight! I was looking into how to treat spider mites and somehow found you? Really impressed and glad I did. Thank you
@larsonb33
@larsonb33 11 жыл бұрын
I know you are growing veggies but this is like my sweet grandpa teaching me how to grow my pot better:)
@TomHutchinson5
@TomHutchinson5 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron. Tomatoes and basil look great.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 9 жыл бұрын
+Tom Hutchinson - you are welcome Tom! Thanks for watching my videos!
@joebuzzell7506
@joebuzzell7506 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the guide very informative took me a second on the filter thing. Reminds me of the first day learning how to break down a weapon. Now I can build some decent winter crops indoors at the local soup kitchen ;)
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 10 жыл бұрын
Only if they have decent lighting in the kitchen - thanks for watching!
@BCBrownBooks
@BCBrownBooks 12 жыл бұрын
This was simple and straightforward. I believe even someone who is all thumbs like I am could do this amount of construction. Thank you! Do you prefer/recommend a particular nutrient to add to the water?
@PhilLesh69
@PhilLesh69 12 жыл бұрын
If you use compost tea instead of commercial fertilizer in a DWC system, you'll get incredible results for very little expense. The best thing about DWC, especially if it recirculates (even within a single bucket) is it is much harder to burn your roots, and you can use the nute solution much longer than in other hydro methods. Some people only change solution once, when going from veg to flower/fruit, or run at higher ppms, like over 1500 ppm.
@user1887ar
@user1887ar 12 жыл бұрын
Aunque suene exagerado, tu video me dio mucha informacion. Muchas gracias!
@zacelz9130
@zacelz9130 10 жыл бұрын
Can you grow plants from seeds with this system? Would I have to use a smaller net pot? I guess what I'm asking is how do you plant seeds in this awesome bucket system? Thanks for the video!
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 13 жыл бұрын
@STINGRAY88888 Thanks stingray! There was a typo in the text but that shows I am not perfect! The system turns out to be the best I have used, proves that you can do successful hydroponic gardening without spending big bucks. Most of all, thanks for turning me on to the Gynura plant - I believe it has helped change my metabolism which is an incredible thing - especially at my age! I have lost over 20 pounds in a shade less than three months - shades of Joe Namath! I will keep you updated.
@brendanisdead
@brendanisdead 11 жыл бұрын
Could you please explain the air tube adapter you have there? Are you going from 1/4 to 1/2 inch? What are the tube diameters that you are using? I love the fact that you don't need to use an airstone that way. One tube to add and remove nutrients, and also to check nute levels and add air to your bucket. Brilliant!!!
@lx86420
@lx86420 13 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. The whole time i thought i needed to buy big ass totes n cut holes buy trays, pumps, tubes and other parts. This looks fairly simple. My question is still the light? What kind if light for indoor growth? Thanx. Kool vid.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
Excellent suggestion! I am trying a pump on a timer to see what effect the elimination of a few hours of air a day may have on the plants - I will definitely check it out the effect. Many thanks for the comment and for watching my videos!
@FenderGibsonWashburn
@FenderGibsonWashburn 13 жыл бұрын
It's great to see a new video from you Ron. I would have to agree, DWC is the easiest. I guess i'm partial to slightly more complicated systems only because I like to fiddle with things. Knowing your history, you're no stranger to fun and interesting designs. I've been slacking this year working more with self watering container gardening. I actually don't have any hydroponic systems going at this time but it's good to see you do. Do you still use the same email address?
@STINGRAY88888
@STINGRAY88888 13 жыл бұрын
Very nice video Ron, Love that Gynura Procumbens... Nice system for small investment.
@slowpoke692
@slowpoke692 8 жыл бұрын
I just took a air hose and taped it into a circle, so it would sit in the bottom of my bucket with about 2 inches around the out side. I used a 1/32 drill bit and put holes in the tube circle an inch apart. Then I buried it in potting soil and water. I wished I had a little sand to mix with it. Basically made mud. With the tube coming out of the top of the pail I hooked to a manifold from my air pump. I did 4 of the 15 seedlings I had, (that was all the air fitting I could find or I would have done more) They are, after 3 days, 2 inches taller and their stocks are twice the size as the rest of the seedlings. I'm also considering mixing in diapers, because I'm not there to water all the time.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 8 жыл бұрын
+slowpoke692 Nice going! You should make a video of your process. Thanks for watching my videos!
@Altair0101
@Altair0101 12 жыл бұрын
RWCLEIMAN, I have a few questions: 1. Do you change the reserve water? if you do, how often you change it? if you don't, how often you disolve or add fertilizer? 2. It's ok if I change the leca stone for a common stone or rice husk? I WOULD REALLY APRECIATE YOUR HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
I doubt if there would be much difference in the results between either method. I have gotten excellent results with tomatoes growing in hydro and soil. I like growing hydroponically because you have more control of plant growth. I believe that the type of fertilizer used and controlling the growing environment are the main things to look at for optimal growth.
@backdraft808
@backdraft808 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the video. Very well thought out system.
@Koloherides
@Koloherides 6 жыл бұрын
Bravo. Sold. Keep it simple, appreciate this great video
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 13 жыл бұрын
@The1234cadillac I just use a small, standard sized pump for one bucket, a double output pump for two and so on. You can get a large air pump with a outlet manifold to feed 10 buckets if desired.
@jenniferleavitt6909
@jenniferleavitt6909 9 жыл бұрын
Ronald Kleinman...AKA RonMan! Rocks!!! PEacE Love and Tomatoes Jen
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 9 жыл бұрын
Lovin' you too Jen! This is the one I was talking about kzbin.info/door/WZ7ZCa-Gumfm6W3f02Jcrg Anxiously awaiting pictures of Colorado abode!
@babyBmaj
@babyBmaj 12 жыл бұрын
GREAT video, i have a question however... i see that the roots are touching the water and recieving nutients that way... how do you start the plants? im just assuming that a seedling wouldnt be able to reach the water..
@yun514
@yun514 12 жыл бұрын
wow this is what i need to grow tomato for this summer
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
I use different nutrients but on of my favorites is Botanicare ProGrow and ProBloom. Great stuff!
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
We tried it - it works great!
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
That adapter is just another piece of hose. You just get hoses that fit into each other and reduce from 1/2" to 1/4". They have all the hoses you need at Home Depot - experiment and you will find the right combination. On the newest system we've reduced the main hose to 3/8" ID, a piece of 3/8" OD hose (the black piece you saw) fits inside and the 1/4" air tube fits inside that one. Good luck!
@harrythompson6854
@harrythompson6854 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, great idea on the 5 gallon buckets. Are they FDA food grade?
@nereidapr1
@nereidapr1 10 жыл бұрын
great video. Been looking for information since I started my first one and seeing which way is best. Thanks
@doctoreden
@doctoreden 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation
@scottbw12
@scottbw12 12 жыл бұрын
your voice sounds like bubbles, nice video, simple and directive.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 13 жыл бұрын
@steveeb1269 Yes - I have three busboy trays operating in my garage for the Winter growing herbs - I will do a video on it soon. The only thing different , other than the shape, is I extended the air tube to the center of the container. Good luck - this works great. There is nothing better than the KISS method!
@-ShootTheGlass-
@-ShootTheGlass- 9 жыл бұрын
Very easy system. How important is the Dissolved Solids count , or is pH more important to monitor? Thanks for your efforts.
@hakalugie4u
@hakalugie4u 12 жыл бұрын
thankyou thats a nice setup you got going to try for sum habrenero peppers
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
Constant raw air supply tends to keep the water temp cool enough - I use a seedling heat mat during the winter in my unheated green house. A lot of people are using this set-up now, so far so good! Thanks for the comment.
@JAM-zb2vh
@JAM-zb2vh 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I am going to try this in my DWC grow for weed this winter.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
You can get pumps that have several outlets. They sell an 8 pack of those bucket systems with an 8 outlet pump.
@rebel7332
@rebel7332 11 жыл бұрын
Thanx, this was a really great video.
@jasonherek5551
@jasonherek5551 11 жыл бұрын
This is a very cool and cheap DWC setup! I was wondering, at the end of the video you said you can have as many as you have air tubes for? So how many air pumps do you need really? If I had 15 plants would I need 15 pumps?
@carloskasimu5236
@carloskasimu5236 12 жыл бұрын
can u explain how you can put more than one bucket in a recirculating system together.with air stones and pump. the video is nice.thanx
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
@Rugs420 No, soil would eventually be washed away. I usually use Hydroton (expanded clay aggregate) or Growstones (recycled glass product). I have also used Hydroton mixed with rockwool cubes - that works as well. That was good question - thanks for asking!
@DrKeggs99
@DrKeggs99 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Very well done.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thanks for watching!
@ThePULSEstep
@ThePULSEstep 12 жыл бұрын
Simple and effective, I like it
@muteemehdi873
@muteemehdi873 10 жыл бұрын
Hi Ronald! Your video are very impressive. And you explain real well. I am planning to grow tomatoes in your DWC style ;-) So just a few questions. 1. Do you change your nutrient for this DWC tomato? If so how often. 2. Does your air pump remain working 24x7 or you give any rest time? 3. Do you maintain any certain water level or fills up when the bucket goes almost empty? 4. How often you water an in production tomato plant for the this variety? 5. If I plan to grow two tomatoes plants in one 5 gallon bucket what do you think will that work?
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 10 жыл бұрын
Hi Mutee, Thanks for watching my video! Here's the answers to your questions: 1. I change the nutrient about every month. 2. I run the pump 24/7 but some people turn it off a night. 3. I maintain the level at th ebottom of the net basket until there are plenty of roots - then you can let get lower but never empty. 4. I water more often as the plant gets bigger because it uses more water. 5. I have grown two plants in a bucket but it gets crowded - one will give you plenty of tomatoes. Thanks again and good luck!
@muteemehdi873
@muteemehdi873 10 жыл бұрын
Ronald Kleinman Thank you so much for your prompt response. God bless you always.
@muteemehdi873
@muteemehdi873 10 жыл бұрын
Mutee Mehdi Sorry a few more advise required from you. 1. When should tomatoes be introduced to hydroponics nutrients. (2 weeks after sprout? And nutirent strength should be 500 ppm or more at the start?) 2. What should be the nutrient ppm in the start and their changing cycle once they get mature.
@muteemehdi873
@muteemehdi873 10 жыл бұрын
Ronald Kleinman Sorry a few more advise required from you. 1. When should tomatoes be introduced to hydroponics nutrients. (2 weeks after sprout? And nutirent strength should be 500 ppm or more at the start?) 2. What should be the nutrient ppm in the start and their changing cycle once they get mature.
8 жыл бұрын
Hello Ronald Kleinman I loved your video would like to know if and only air and water or use tanbem fertilizers and the pump has to be connected day and night from now I thank you
@21beachhead
@21beachhead 11 жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you for the video. Do you use an air-stone inside the bucket? Or is the aid supply just out of the 1/2" elbow? Getting ready to build one! Thanks!
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Just about any nutrient will work in this system. As you probably noticed, I like to keep things simple ('cause I'm lazy!) so I use a single part nutrient from Botanicare - mainly, Pure Blend Grow and Pure Blend Bloom.
@Belloftheball
@Belloftheball 12 жыл бұрын
great video! Do you use an airstone?You never mentioned one and does the water get hot when the temp is high,does that affect the plants.Thank you.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 13 жыл бұрын
@MrBuckguy92 Why, thank you - thank you very much! Always nice to get positive feedback.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 13 жыл бұрын
@101AOK Yes - just let run 24/7 and the roots get plenty of air and will not rot. Replace the nutrient solution at least once a month and add one cap of hydrogen peroxide and about 4 drops of Super thrive or a vitamin supplement to the nutrient and make sure the nutrient solution is kept up towards the middle of the net basket. These systems are extremely simple and work unbelievably well - all 4 of my set-ups like this are kicking butt! Thanks for the good comment.
@rosanegron6629
@rosanegron6629 11 жыл бұрын
It cannot get any easier and I am inspired to one myself since it seems so easy. Question where do I get a meter like the one this video and what type of nutrient you used?
@RIQGEE3
@RIQGEE3 11 жыл бұрын
That would depend on how strong your pump is. A standard air pump used for a 10 gallon fish aquarium would do fine for four or five 5 gallon buckets.
@HomeGrownVeg
@HomeGrownVeg 9 жыл бұрын
Hello Ronald I have had some good results with inexpensive Ex cut flower water buckets planting and growing potatoes, carrots, leeks and beans etc in them. I grow these outdoors on my Patio. Is a Deep Water Culture Bucket System suitable for using outdoors? I was thinking that rain could be an issue.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 9 жыл бұрын
DWC buckets work great outdoors - I have used them under this same setup I used to experiment with these wick systems at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJy1fauopMyHj68 A transparent structure shielding the plants and the buckets from the rain is a must. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@HomeGrownVeg
@HomeGrownVeg 9 жыл бұрын
Ronald Kleinman Thanks for your reply. I am a bit stuffed for space so building a structure is out and I have no undercover area where I could set up the buckets so I guess I will have to give DWC a miss.
@roakes56
@roakes56 10 жыл бұрын
Ron, thanks for your videos. My only question is about keeping the system cool in the heat of the summer. I would like to try this but it would have to be on my back porch. Here i Louisiana, the summers are blazing hot and the humidity makes them that much worse. Without investing in a chiller or being on "bottle duty" to add bottles of frozen water to keep the temperature of the water/nutrient res down, do you think there is any chance of having success with a small DWC system? Any advice? Thanks in advance for your answer.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 10 жыл бұрын
A friend started 4 of these bucket systems outside in Arizona. It worked fantastic in the Spring but, as the weather heated up, the plants started to suffer. In my area, Seattle, you can use these outside without any problem - as long as the water temp doesn't get above 80 degrees F, it does fine. Also, using them inside usually isn't a problem either. Unfortunately, in hot areas, if you can't use DWC unless there is a way to keep the temperature low enough to keep the roots relatively cool. There are chillers you can adapt to larger DWC reservoirs but it would be hard to adapt to the buckets. You would almost have to do your "bottle duty" thing or surround the buckets with cooler water to keep the plants alive. Sorry I can't give you happy advice on this item!
@brendanisdead
@brendanisdead 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply! I checked out your site looking for which hoses to get to make the adapter. I saw the preassembled DWC buckets you have there...and the tube has some sort of black nozzle looking thing at the top. It looks like you can just plug your 1/4" air hose right into it. I already have all of my elbows and grommets, is there any way I can just buy that adapter? If not...do you remember the exact sizes you used to make your own? Thanks again! I'm done with airstones.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
You are right - it is easy! Usually the simplest way is not only less expensive but also more effective. On person remarked that air stones producing those "micro bubbles" are necessary to maximize growth - that is total BS - plant's roots love raw air and plenty of it! Thanks for the comment!
@saintwolf69
@saintwolf69 9 жыл бұрын
I did enjoy it. I liked your basil. :)
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 9 жыл бұрын
I am glad you liked it - thanks for watching!
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
No. A pH of 6.3 is considered optimal for most plants to receive the proper balance of nutrients whether in a bucket system or in the ground. I usually control pH for acid loving plants between 5.5 and 6.5
@dkroen17
@dkroen17 10 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love the simplicity. What kind of nutrients do you use? Thanks, David
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 10 жыл бұрын
Using Botanicare Pro Blend Plus at present but there are a lot of good brands out there that work fine. Just make sure it is for hydroponics so all the trace minerals are present. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching!
@dpauls15243
@dpauls15243 4 жыл бұрын
pro tip, algae will grow in clear tubing if you let light hit hit. For more casual gardeners, just get dark tubes
@jimmydillinger2716
@jimmydillinger2716 6 жыл бұрын
You should have used a step drill bit. It made it way easy for me.
@thinkyourright
@thinkyourright 13 жыл бұрын
not a word about cost!! And today money is tight for a lot of ppl
@101AOK
@101AOK 13 жыл бұрын
So you can just let it bubble and no Fld&Drain? I saw a solar powered airpump but forgot the site. Do you know of one? THANKS for the vid.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
@420shamanhealer Thank you - I am glad you see some value in this simple system. I have done many experiments in hydroponics the past 30 years; so far, this is the easiest that works better than anything else I have used.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
Actually, aquaponics is a very productive, worthwhile venture but considerably more expensive and more work that the simple DWC bucket system you saw in this video.You definitely have the added benefit of providing healthy, toxin-free fish as well as veggies.You do need to add water to your system and the 10 x the yield is a very optimistic! The DWC bucket system is a great introduction to hydro and you can continue from there. I'm working on a "Keep it Simple" aquaponic system now -stay tuned!
@noriegalbert
@noriegalbert 12 жыл бұрын
Wow this was a perfect video it's what I was looking for thank you .
@hindugoat2302
@hindugoat2302 10 жыл бұрын
the air stone is essential... the benefit of DWC is increased dissolved oxygen to the root mass. Air stones usually made from compressed sand break the air up into tiny bubbles that are easily absorbed into the water. You cant just blow air through a tube and make bubbles, you would get a fraction of the oxygen dissolving into the water, the large bubbles mostly float straight to the top. do a side by side comparison and measure the dissolved oxygen levels...
@sushiyamaster989
@sushiyamaster989 5 жыл бұрын
I know this is ancient but NO. Air stones are not nearly fine enough to be absorbed properly in the water. Disruption of the water surface interacting with the air is what it's about. Ever see a foaming pump in a managed pond or lake? You will see waterfalls and pumps moving a d splashing water. Air stones are great at disrupting the waters surface mixing oxygen in. You certainly aren't injecting the water with oxygen atleast not with anything available at your hydroponics or pet store.
@steveeb1269
@steveeb1269 13 жыл бұрын
@rwkleinman ok, great. i,ll be looking forward to seeing your new vid. and you answered my next question, i was going to ask ; if i could use a shorter tank, cause i dont want a tall tank. i see a lot use the big tall totes. so actually if i use bus trays; it would be shallow water culture? i have never used dwc , i have always done either wick or flood systems , and have over 100 of all different types of self watering planters. thanks for all your help.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 13 жыл бұрын
@MrBuckguy92 Great! No matter how complicated some folks try to make hydroponic gardening systems - the simplest always seems to work best. Thanks for the excellent comment!
@tomtran2655
@tomtran2655 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I am a beginner, will you please tell me about nutrients and where to buy them? I went to Home Depot, Lowe's, and Walmart, asking for "nutrients for hydroponics", but they don't carry them. I appreciate it
@o00oZu1o00o
@o00oZu1o00o 12 жыл бұрын
very interesting. Do you have data on the comparison between hempy buckets and DWC, and did you try to run a DWC with an oxydator instead of an airpump, that's an experiment I'm scheduling for september. U sound very knowlegeable of DWC, so that's why I ask you...I search the forums for these subjects also.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! It's working great for me - hope it works for you too!
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
@fragton7 Right - no air stone! The water and roots get plenty of good air without the stone. Of course, one "expert" told me it won't work as well without the stones but I have proven otherwise. So far, everyone that uses this system is having excellent results. Thanks for the comment!
@101AOK
@101AOK 13 жыл бұрын
You ROCK and I don't mean CLAY rocks...oh, well maybe lol....thanks for the reply too.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Carlos. You can make the bucket system as complicated as you want but I like individual control without the unnecessary expense of air stones. That's the beauty of DWC systems - you can add just about anything you want to try or you can keep it very simple and it still works!
@kamakazi5554
@kamakazi5554 11 жыл бұрын
nice vid Ron , if I have plants in dirt for two months can you switch them to dwc?,or should I just clone?
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. - Great comment!
@carr60ick
@carr60ick 12 жыл бұрын
Do you need to run the air pump continuously....through the night?
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 13 жыл бұрын
@thinkyourright Thanks for the comment! Except for maybe a bucket of dirt - this is probably the cheapest active system you can get. One bucket, one net basket, a 5 gal bucket, a cheap air pump and some hose. I can just about guarantee that the plant in the bucket system will grow faster than in the dirt system.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
Drain once a month through drain tube. Refill with tap water through the grow medium and drain again. This rinses out the grow medium. Replace with new nutrient solution. You can use expended nutrient solution on outside plants. No need to clean inside of bucket till after harvest. Grow for it! Thanks for the comment.
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 12 жыл бұрын
Thanks - I feel hugged!
@8enzloc
@8enzloc 13 жыл бұрын
so i have a hole bunch of bagseed i wana germinate it put some plants in my bac yard and grow some indoor anything i should know with the outdoor?
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 13 жыл бұрын
@lx86420 Thanks for the comment! I use T5 fluorescent lighting for indoor veg growth for low light-energy plants like greens and herbs and run the TDS of between 500 to 1,000 depending on plant size. pH generally around 6.5.
@TheSean2020
@TheSean2020 12 жыл бұрын
can you tel me a fue things.. i am a soil grower but want 2 try out a dwc system but don't no 2 much about it only 1 or 2 things.. like do i need the water at a sertin temp and how meany times a day shoud it be fed for and how long.. if you could let me no thanks and nice vid keep them coming
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
You should be able to keep roots covered with water as long as there is plenty of air (O2) in the solution. I usually run my water level starting at the bottom of the net basket then replenish when it gets 4 to 5 inches lower. I've used several different brands of nutrients - presently using Botanicare Pro blend which works pretty good. There are a lot of really good nutrient choices out there now - probably too many! Thanks for watching my videos!
@seannoble8948
@seannoble8948 6 жыл бұрын
Lovely tomatoes!
@RealistIAMThe
@RealistIAMThe 11 жыл бұрын
IM Confused. How Do u change the water out and how often... would u have to clean the bucket when adding a different kind of nutrient or add new water when adding nutrients
@dust7241
@dust7241 11 жыл бұрын
I just lost 2 tomatoe plants, I think because I kept the water level to high, had you ever had this problem? Also what do you use to feed your tomatoes? My tomatoes are in the deep water culture system.
@Metqa
@Metqa 11 жыл бұрын
I could do this with a decorative planter right? I bought some blow molded planters, and so long as the net cup fits in top and I have a hose that goes down to an air stone, since the planter is water tight, I should be able to do this right?
@actont
@actont 11 жыл бұрын
How do you Check the water level?...or test the PH and PPM daily without taking the lid off every day to do so?.....also, If you were to grow from seed and put them ins ponges..would you not have o wet he sponges on a daily basis or they would dry up?
@yeminacci
@yeminacci 11 жыл бұрын
how long do you run dwc hydroponics for? i was experimenting with marigold flowers and did it for 12 hours on, so i was running my aquarium air pump for 12 hours when lights were on, then turned pump off when lights went off. is this correct?
@rwkleinman
@rwkleinman 11 жыл бұрын
I'm using the buckets both inside and outside. For inside, I use T-5 fluorescent lights which work really well. A big part of my growing is done in a lean-to greenhouse where I use t-5's as supplemental lighting during the early Spring. Thanks for watching my videos!
@jaketheKMX
@jaketheKMX 12 жыл бұрын
How do you maintain the temp in buckets? great vids ;)
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