Hydroponic Tomato Nutrients | Measuring, Mixing, Tank System and Growing Tips

[@derekgore1268]

Couple of hints: 1/ If you mix in your acid to your stock water before adding in your nutrients you will probably only need about half of the acid you are using now. All due to ion chemistry which I won't get into now. Just ensure your plants are not hit with too low a pH between adding your acid & adding your nutrients. 2/ Always add your calcium nitrate to your stock water before adding in your Hydrogrow. Again, it is all to do with ion chemistry reactions, but swapping around the order of adding your 2 separate nutrient solutions to your stock tank will result in less calcium coming out of solution over the next couple of days. Don't just take my word for it, try it & see for yourself :) 3/ Use a short stiff hair broom instead of PVC pipe to mix up your nutrients. Really easy! Keep up the entertaining vids!

[@atomizer2665]

If calcium is precipitating out of solution you should switch the ph down from phosphoric to nitric acid.

[@gloriouspopemantom373]

Hmm, interesting, Started using MasterBlend and everyone keeps saying mix the CalNit last. Will have to give your way a go, thanks.

[@derekgore1268]

@@gloriouspopemantom373 Yes, I know most people (& even Masterblend) say to mix the calcium nitrate last, however it is the calcium that reacts with the trace elements to then form an insoluble mixture of compounds in the bottom of your nutrient tank. If you mix the calcium nitrate first, the calcium levels are no longer concentrated & so they won't react with such vigor when you later add the trace elements.

[@chrisjowaisas95]

@@derekgore1268 When there are A and B powders when you buy nutrients, is one of the powders only calcium nitrate?

[@chrisreynolds7482]

@@chrisjowaisas95 if it is the Masterblend the second part should be the CalNitrate. The first part has the rest of the nutrients with epson salt already mixed together. It should be labeled to state what it is. CalNitrate is typically small lightweight white balls.

[@tstreveable]

I love the Wright State sweatshirt. It brings back memories of growing up in Dayton, OH.

[@HomegrownPassion]

I'm glad you love the sweatshirt! It’s always nice to have pieces that bring back fond memories. Dayton has such a rich history! I loved going to school there

[@stuartholden2652]

Ya'll should get one of those stirrers that's used for paint it would stir your nutrients in better and faster. Just found your channel a few days ago so far I've loved every one so far. Keep up the great work.

[@elyzensshuffledancemix2095]

Love you girls, keep up the good work and smile! ♥️

[@mther123]

Excellent video. MAM, DAD, and Daughter are great precision greenhouse growers

[@micmike]

I look at you and I see your Mothers Smile but, when I look at your Mom I see your smile. Isn't that ust wonderful? Thanks for sharing your Greenhouse activities, we very much enjoy watching your content. Don't forget to create a "why we built a greenhouse and how we did that" video!

[@das250250]

Your farm looks fantastic and you seem like a lovely family , good fortunes to you and your work.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! You too!

[@tomgatum4330]

Just found this channel... awesome and all the details i need to start are available. You guys are doing great.. cheers from Sarawak Malaysia

[@HomegrownPassion]

So glad you found us. Lots of videos to help you. Reach out if you have any questions. Thanks for your support.

[@donskin9795]

Nice video! I do my Dutch buckets pretty much the same way except I use Masterblend, calcium nitrate and epson salt. I also recirculate my nutrients. Thanks.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks! That sounds great and nice you recirculate. How long do you go between tank changes?

[@donskin9795]

I replenish my reservoirs as needed and usually do a complete change at 6 weeks. My little greenhouse is not heated so I use a aquarium heater in each of my two reservoirs. You guys run a very neat greenhouse.

[@maniachnani4951]

I have no questions yet, but I want to say that you & your mom are beautiful ❤. Keep up the amazing work, looking forward to learn more.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! I've been working on the greenhouse build video 😊💚

[@1jw298]

Amish country is awesome! The furniture is a little pricey but everything they have is top notch quality.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Very true! All hardwood and none of that fake stuff. We like going to a store while we are there called Lehman's Hardware. They have really cool stuff like wood burning stoves, old fashioned toys and oil lamps.

[@Adj19888]

best channel in the world , never stop i luv u guys

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you so much! Comments like this keep us motivated 💚

[@MrRATMAN250]

Man i luv this channel i like how you explain everything Cheer's from Australia

[@CriticoolHit]

This was incredibly wholesome.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Glad you like!!

[@tz6323]

wow, I wish I saw your video earlier. I want build one in australia too. nice videos and very detailed. thank you so much.

[@TaddyDigest]

Nice Love the setup

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks! It is a nice work environment 💚

[@raedaaalqasim6967]

Hi Katy, Hi Devon, I preper my own stock solution and it doing very well. The EC for tomatoes 2.5 is peefect also cucumber doing fine. Also I"m using filttered water (100 ppm)

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hi that sounds great! It is very nice and easy to grow cucumbers and tomatoes together since they can have the same solution.

[@Inko03]

Thank you for another great video. Can you please, show us how greenhouse winter heating system work and which type of grow lights used?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Of course! We are currently planning a technical tour video with my dad soon. He designed the heating system. We only have fluorescent grow lights over the nursery. The lights over the rest of the greenhouse are just so we can see to work when it's dark.

[@fatsafdavidarandong9849]

You guys are such an inspiration

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you...thanks for the support!

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

Hi devon. Nice crop and dutch bucket system

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks! I saw your bean post. They look really good and I'm excited for ours to be ready. How have things been over there? Hopefully no more bad storms.

[@tommy..980]

Hi Devon tuned in to watch your video and see you’re beautiful smile!!!☺️☺️

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! Hope you are doing well 💚😊🍅

[@brunoromeo9610]

Beautifull one and beautifull work

[@brunoromeo9610]

@@HomegrownPassion beautifull lady and beautifull work

[@rejaulislamfahim]

Wow really so beautiful grin house vary good job

[@oby-1607]

One of our dog's names is Petunia. Can't wait to see a market video. Thank you.

[@HomegrownPassion]

That's a lovely name! I'm looking forward to making market videos.

[@WaltWendler]

That is one clean operation.

[@sinatriapanduadhiyatma8586]

My name pandu from Indonesia, i always support you Devon,

[@robiog1]

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacobgarner9685]

This is the first video I found of you guys and I'm impressed with your setup. Where are you based out of? You mentioned yoder and amish country, would you be talking about the amish community in Yoder, KS? If so, I'm not too far from there and would love to come visit your greenhouse

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you very much! We are in Ohio between Cleveland and Columbus. There is very large Amish community 30 minutes from us. It a fun place to check out. Lots of good shops and old fashioned stores.

[@markovichglass]

I was curious as well. Being born in Lancaster, its known as amish country. And then I saw a Florida hat and got excited I could come visit. But your up north! Enjoyed the video.

[@raedaaalqasim6967]

Thank you Katy, thank you Devon

[@HomegrownPassion]

You are very welcome 🙏

[@sibusisopopo7428]

thank you very much guys really needed this video it was such great help

[@HomegrownPassion]

Glad to hear that! Thank you 🙏

[@denesemaxie7930]

Thanks for another awesome and informative video. 🥰

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes of course! Thank you 💚💚

[@InscoTV]

Hi Devon The high tunnel I built is almost ready to go. I was set the dutch buckets up first so this video is spot on Good Job! but 1 question How does the feed solution get back into the 100 gallon rubbermaid tank ? and do you pump it back? Yall just jump into the technical aspect because The next thing is the white grow trough's so that means I keep trying to see how it's made. it looks like 1 5/8 pipe stands and maybe 1 3/8 runners across the top. I bet your dad used the T connectors. Send me a message if you need a 20 ft hoop bender for you home greenhouse. It came fro bootstrap farmer. Oh and keep going I love this stuff. Mark

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you, Mark! The nutrients for the tomatoes are drain to waste. We adjust the timers so only a small amount drains out. We want just enough to saturate the medium plus a little run off so there isn't salt build up. I have just started putting together a construction video. It's going to show how we built the greenhouse and the NFT support structure. It's going to take some time putting it all together, but hopeful it will be helpful. Hope you have a great week and good luck with your buckets! - Devon

[@darisanshanger1616]

I am just soaking all this knowledge in!! It seems like the same nutrient mix for most things you grow.

[@HomegrownPassion]

There is so much to learn, we are still learning too! I have different recipes for the leafy greens and vine crops. They use almost the same nutrients, but different ratios,

[@darisanshanger1616]

@@HomegrownPassion thank you! Yes, I’m still on a postage stamp lot on Oahu, but my dream is to join you guys in that kind of life at some point :-)

[@_nayatra]

Wow...very useful information..can please share the details of nutrients given to the tomatos by stage wise...that means from the seedling stage to harvesting stage...

[@misterhide1979]

Hello dear Devon and Katy! Every day I look forward to your wonderful videos! You are fantastic! I have a question! Do you use tap water or osmotic water for Dutch buckets?

[@HomegrownPassion]

That's very nice, thank you! We use tap water, and it seems to be working fine. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! - Devon

[@Marian.Petrov.Hristov]

@@HomegrownPassion Hi sweety! you say that you use tap water, what is the EC of this water before you put the fertilizer, and how much do you put from (Potassium nitrate) in 100 galons tank (378 liters) Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@joehuddleston499]

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[@chickensrcool67]

Hello ladies , what is the potassium nitrate formula for Tomatoes after 3rd bunching? Thank you, keep up the great work!

[@1RISINGSON]

hi , i just started watching this channel and enjoy your smiles and attitudes. yes i am curious about this too. I would like to know more about this as well. thank you in advance.

[@lisaschreiber2893]

your parents are absolutely brilliant, with climate change getting far worse it will be people like them that will feed America.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks, and I agree! They’ve taught me so much. It’s nice to see more and more people interested in locally grown food.

[@skibsted123]

@@HomegrownPassion does it Pay off compared to traditional farming? I've seen a lot of pros and some cons, mostly about the energi consumtion costing too much. But thats mostly hydroponic systems that uses Led light which you guys dont use. (Sorry for spelling mistake. I'm from Danmark)

[@pearljameric]

Hello from Kentucky!

[@sukambroadband5130]

Hi Have been watching your videos since 1week very much impressed with the dedication towards hydroponics farming , I just purchased a piece of land for agriculture as a startup , I have no idea in agriculture after watching your videos i have got some positive thoughts on hydroponics. Got few quires please reply it will be helpful 1.Need to know the system you are using is NFT or DWC 2. which one tastes better soil farming or hydroponics 3. what it the size of your green house setup

[@HomegrownPassion]

Very good and I wish you luck! It is very fun. 1. We have an NFT system for the lettuce and the tomatoes are in a Dutch bucket system 2. I prefer hydroponic, no gritty dirt, less bitter lettuce. Also, Katy won first place at a tomato contest out of 50 with her "Beorange" hydroponic tomatoes 3. The greenhouse is 5000 square feet Thank you! 💚 -Devon

[@sukambroadband5130]

@@HomegrownPassion Thank you

[@greenplanetveteranfarms1864]

Hi ladies, Question, or sort of a question. I just got my first Crop King 10-36 system, and had a heck of a time building the table. I built it wrong by putting rails on the pole that the legs are attached to to, instead of on the legs themselves. Anyway, I fixed it. My question is, can you show me how the drain system is attached? I read the instruction's, but they do NOT do any justice in how it should look as I am trying to build it. Also, I am using to 100 gallon tub, do you think I should get the blue barrels for nutrients in the future? I'm using the Master Blend nutrients. I like how you mom mixes the nutrients separately, I'll start doing that. Love you guy's channel, keep up the great work!

[@HomegrownPassion]

I will have to look into that. Not sure how it is supposed to drain. Do you have a container to catch discharge then recirculate?

[@lakhvindersingh6250]

Nice Love the setup ❤❤❤❤🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@ChrisG-om9uy]

Thanks Devon & Kathy.. 👍👍👍

[@HomegrownPassion]

You are very welcome😊

[@jamesmock2109]

@@HomegrownPassion are you selling those tomatoes

[@thetinkering5943]

Beautiful setup! What strength fertilizer do you use for your pole beans?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! We use the same fertilizer for the beans as we do for the tomatoes. We actually started them off with the lettuce formula, but they are on the tomato one now because we have tomatoes in some dutch buckets that share their same line.

[@thetinkering5943]

@@HomegrownPassion Thank you! I'm going to try some ancient Native America beans in hydroponics and see how they do.

[@d-b9845]

I will like to start by saying that your channel is so educative and that you both are doing amazing job. I have new interest in farming and naive to Aquaponic and hydroponic farming. I wish I can visit your farm to have a first hand look at the setup, ask questions important to me like costs involved, production capacity(especially for tomatoes). Thanks for all y'all do!

[@rockbourgon5550]

Love your videos from Canada ! How do you recirculate your dutch bucket water if your drain line is laying on the floor ? Thanks

[@HomegrownPassion]

we don't. the bato buckets are drain to waste. we watch the discharge very closely and make sure we only give the plants just enough, so we don't have a lot of wasted nutrient water.

[@summerbreezefarm]

Hi Katy! Great video Devon! Cucumber question, Do you prune your cucumber plants for fruit growth promotion? Thanks for sharing. :)

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hi! Thank you so much! We prune them a bit, but sometimes they go a little crazy if Katy gets busy. I'm hoping to help out more this year now that my boys are getting bigger. We do clip off the first set of young cucumbers before they grow too much to get a bigger crop down the line.

[@AmjadAli-vz1ph]

Hi niece very informative vedio can we use this solution in normal soil?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hi yes hydroponic nutrients can be used in soil. It is good to flush with normal water once a week or so to clear out any salt buildup.

[@DigiMannen]

I always buffer water PH to 6.1-6.3 first. Then I dissolve the NPK 4-18-38 with water and add to tank. Then I dissolve Epsom salt and add to tank. Then dissolve the Calcium Nitrate and add to tank, then measure PH again and buffer to 6.1-6-3. Then measure EC to target 2.6.2-8 for mature plants or 3.2-3-3 for young plants.

[@bahaaalaagmail]

Higher EC for young plants?

[@nonolnol9332]

What is your bato bucket setting, recirculating or drain to waste? Really enjoy your videos, awesome

[@HomegrownPassion]

Drain to waste

[@Mister.Doodler]

Would love to visit your farm

[@platinomnom2549]

Hi 😊 Lovely channel 💚 subscribed today :D Im starting a small indoor lettuce and wheatgrass farm. Im completely new to this. May i ask: -In hydroponics how do the roots get oxygenated? Would it be better to use fog misters or bubble stones will suffice? -What nutrients do lettuces/wheatgrass need in the water? Do all plants require common nutrients but some need added special nutrients?

[@jamesramos815]

Hi, EC is always 2.3 from beginning till end? Ty!

[@johndoe-uf9pu]

one more question, where did you find the filters?

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

Looks like a interesting video I'll be watching the rest later. Just subscribed.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Awesome! Thank you and let me know if you have any questions 💚

[@FensterfarmGreenhouse]

Hey Katy, where do you get your chelated iron? The stuff I’m getting is pricy. The pump in the 100 gallon tank looks like a utility pump instead of a sump? Where to you get your (timers and those bulb filters) and how many Dutch Buckets do they supply nutrients to with the pressure that comes from a 1/3 hp pump? I am in the process for revamping my system and I may try that instead of using the pool pumps that I currently have in that house. Chuck

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hi Chuck. The iron I get is expensive too and haven't had any luck finding a cheaper alternative. Let me know if you find any thing. The timers are from Amazon, and there are 88 Dutch buckets in my system. The pump is going on 7 years old and does a good job. -Katy

[@atomizer2665]

@@HomegrownPassion I pay the equivalent of $27.50 US for 1kg of 11% DTPA, not sure how that compares but it goes a fair way.

[@Lisas4us]

@@atomizer2665 And there is also a biodegradable EDTA,. But I personally would approach the problem in a different way. A solution for hydroponics or dutch bucket needs just 3 components. 1. Kristalon, 2. Calcinit, 3. Epso Top. The

[@atomizer2665]

@@Lisas4us You must be growing something other than tomatoes because kristalon brown at 0.25g/L wont meet their nutritional demands :)

[@bartendersunny1]

When you mix the nutrients for the nfts, do the other veggies do well on the lettuce formula? Like the cabbages and fennel?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes, they do. Anything I have grown in the NFT channels does well. The only nutrients that are different are the plants in the Bato Buckets (Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, green beans etc. are using a modified vine crop formula. My next video is going to be on nutrients.

[@deannaschroeder19601]

Where do you buy your bato buckets and bobbins? Just found your channel and would like to grow hydroponic for my family.

[@HomegrownPassion]

CropKing. Give them a call and let them know we sent you and they will take great care of you. they also have a website

[@danielshaw4847]

You mentioned you adjust the nutrients after the tomato gets it's 3rd flower cluster. I am using the Master blend mix 4-18-38. I am wondering if you have any experience with this and any recommended nutrient adjustments after flower to get the best harvest. I am currently doing the kratky method and starting to set up Dutch bucket system. Mixed at 2g-1g-2g per gallon.Using the same mix ratio for lettuce and peppers as well. Would love your input. Thanks for the content you share.

[@HomegrownPassion]

I'll see if Nate can answer your question

[@TexasGrown1978]

I noticed that when your getting water together for the initial dilution I think you mentioned "warm water" is that correct? If yes does it help the mixing the dilute? I haven't tried doing that but it makes sense to me rather trying to do the same in cold water. Good job

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes, warm water helps the dissolve. we also fill the barrels and let them sit a few hours to disburse chlorine. (We have tap water)

[@jameshannosh]

Very beautiful hydro farm! 😍🤑🥰

[@rewa_fragt]

Hi, very fine video! A big help for me. But one question: What do you change at nutrient formula when tomatoes etc. are fruiting? Regards from Germany

[@tomnorthup7042]

Really enjoy your channel. Do you have problems with cucumber pollination? I use a camel hair brush. Is there a better way or a plant that works in the greenhouse? Thanks!!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks, Tom! We have self pollinating cucumbers, and they do pretty well. The variety is called Tyra. We do have to pollinate the tomatoes and we use an old electric toothbrush.

[@tomnorthup7042]

@@HomegrownPassion Awesome, thank you. I raise Rebelski and Sun gold, they seem to self pollinate well, think it might be the circulation fans. Thanks Again!!

[@SavingBees57]

Do you recycle the drain water from the Bato buckets back through the system or do you discharge it to the drain? Thank you for the videos.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Of course! It is discharged to the drain. We try to set the timers so only a small amount is actually drained out.

[@divinebliss3087]

Will the PVC leach toxins? Much appreciate your suggestion. Thank you.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Not that I know of. The question has come up before, but we looked into to it and asked the manufactures and everyone has said no leaching from PVC.

[@18psutton]

Amazing and so good of you to share..can I ask was it trial and error with mixing and with the leaf vegetables adding iron.did you get advice .im asking because what you and your family have done and are doing in such a short time is amazing especially all the success your having .love the video again thankyou so much for all your effort it has such an uplifting affect as well as being informative..take care devon and love to the family from over the pond 😆 paul x

[@HomegrownPassion]

It was a mixture of trial and error, research and advice. We appreciate that! We all have fun trying different things and seeing what works best. I'm glad to get the postive review, it means a lot. Take care too! Thanks, Paul 💚😊

[@terrantula7733]

Hey Devon! Don't known if it was said before but at what ppm/ec does your mom put the cucumbers at? and does she add anything to it as they grow? Also what variety are they? Thanks for all the great information! I love hydroponics and want to have my own greenhouse someday growing this way. Also being women in the industry is so inspiring!!🥰🥰

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks, Tara! She grows the cucumbers right along with the tomatoes so they are at 2.3 - 2.5 ec. If she doesn't have tomatoes going, she gives the cucumbers the lettuce formula, and they do fine on that too. I also would love to have my own greenhouse, just a small hobby one for the yard. I hope you can get yours soon! 💚

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

hi devon, is this master blend?

[@khmernewkh-bk3xv]

I am from Cambodia, I am really need these job and skills

[@HomegrownPassion]

Study hard and you can do it... Good luck!!

[@twobears1224]

Devon do you have a video on the simple timers?? Like the timer in this video.. i,am guessing it,s a progressive timer..on so long every so often. your greenhouse has diffrent systems and timers and i,am kinda confused. I,am thinking the bato buckets are on the simple timer and run off the black stock tanks where the channels run off the big tank set in the ground and the blue tank system??

[@brunoromeo9610]

Hello what nutrients you added to you plant as lettuce or tomatoes thabks you

[@firdavsrahmonzoda6220]

Thanks for pretty cool video. Greeting from Tajikistan:))

[@drewp8046]

Yes.. question. why do you string the cucumber up?

[@eyesboy507]

hi,how long to change it?

[@michaelpye5972]

So interesting. What is the formula of the Hydrogrow?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks! I'm going to give you the link to the Hydrogrow. It has every thing that is in it plus the percentages. www.cropking.com/catalog/nutrients-nutrients-and-additives/hydro-gro-vine-crops

[@michaelpye5972]

@@HomegrownPassion Thanks Devon

[@modestobacktoneck]

How do you get the water that drains from the dutch buckets that are sitting on the ground back to the nutrition tub? Are they on some kind of pump, or is there a slope to your concrete?

[@HomegrownPassion]

the greenhouse was built with a 6% slope they sit on a pipe. Check out the other videos on bato buckets and you can see how they are set up.

[@samersarah957]

Hi Ma’am! First I want to thank you about your sharing nice video. Question: Is it worth like to start like your project and how how much it cost? Thankfully.🌷

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes, absolutely Dont know costs now since we built this 9 years ago

[@meelaapjoshi8298]

Nice setup

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you 🙏

[@strobi0001]

What is your opinion on flushing the system occasionally? Booklets states as it's a must but I just feel like a business driven advice or just if you can't troubleshoot start over. Have you ever flushed the system?

[@HomegrownPassion]

We do flush to remove salt buildup in the system. We try and monitor the plant sucess and let that determine what needs to be done with the nutrient solution.

[@bobbyu6926]

How do you pollinate your plants?

[@HomegrownPassion]

we use an electric toothbrush for the tomatoes everything else is self-pollinating.

[@maheramer7523]

Hi ! Teacher Devon i v watched this vedio. So knowledgeable Love from Pakistan ❤

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks 🙏 We are very glad to share information. 💚

[@hisdailyministry7605]

I love your video. Thanks for sharing this. From malaysia

[@HomegrownPassion]

Of course and thank you so much! 💚

[@fareshij317]

please let me know what fertiliser materials your are using?

[@trailsendfarm141]

I have a "First Time" Dutch Bucket System and am having a BOAT LOAD of problems. My PH is between 550-680 all the time. BUT, by TDS seems to be off by a lot, I mixed the Nutrients Master Blend. at 2grm per gal, Calcium Nitrate at .8grm per gal and epsom salts at 1.2grm per gal. I have a 34 Gal Sump and am mixing 80 grm of M.B., 25 grm of C. N. and 40grm of Epsom salts. All my tomatoes. Zucchini and Cucumbers are wilting. What am I doing WRONG? Thanks,

[@JaredHonsvick]

I have a super small (3 plants) tomato Dutch bucket system in my basement under a grow light. I did the first set up following your recommended nutrients but here I am 3 weeks later and my nutrients read the same on my ec meter. Do I just keep using the water until the ec drops? So I need to add more or change out the water? I don’t see any algae growth currently.

[@HomegrownPassion]

I'm not sure i would just watch growth make sure no yellowing. our ec changes up or down all depending on uptake from plants. if there rowing well just let them go I would say

[@weboman855]

Hello there I would like to get a better understanding on the ventura setup just off of the pump... is it a homemade or store bought item. Can you send me some links please?

[@HomegrownPassion]

homemade very easy to do. if you need help let me know

[@timleathers869]

Where are you guys located?

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Do you utilize Epsom Salt?

[@HomegrownPassion]

yes that is part of the mix

[@Hugo_Overthere]

I like laying over the vining plants as they get too tall. It takes planning to move the hanging twine.

[@HomegrownPassion]

true.

[@deborahlopez7147]

What other plants can you use the tomatoe nutrient mix? I hate to think you have to make a separate mixture for each of the plants

[@HomegrownPassion]

We only use two nutrient solutions. The lettuce formula for the NFT system and the tomato vine crop formula for the tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and peppers.

[@momon5858]

Hi, how often do you completely change the nutrient solution with that size of reservoir?

[@HomegrownPassion]

The reservoir is 1200 gallons, and we monitor the salt in solution to determine when we need to do a nutrient water change. But I would say every 6-7 weeks. We keep the water and use it in our high tunnel.

[@momon5858]

Thank you. I have a 200 gallon tank that I drain once I topped fresh water of same amount. I live in tropical country and lettuce are drinking water like crazy. I may be unecessarily draining usable nutrients. I learn a lot from your channel

[@alex46215]

Have you ever tried the Masterblend Tomato Fertilizer on your crops?

[@HomegrownPassion]

No we haven't. What's your thoughts on it?

[@alex46215]

@@HomegrownPassion Well our Hydroponics Company is located in the Caribbean, we use different formations of the Masterblend NPK ferts for different crops. From what we have seen so far with other ferts used, it provided the best results. Their 4-18-38 line is ideal for tomato and other fruiting crops.

[@teac117]

NPK for the two prods are relatively close. FWIW, Masterblend can get a bit dinky on the K too like HydroGro. I too have to supplement potassium.

[@atomizer2665]

@@teac117 Its par for the course with tomato, you have to alter the N/K ratio for different growth stages whatever happens. Typically its just a case of altering the amount of calcium nitrate and potassium nitrate in the formulation. Potassium chloride (KCl) is also used in some situations

[@chickensrcool67]

Ladies what is the ratio for potassium nitrate for tomatoes? Please and thank you from Oklahoma USA!

[@HomegrownPassion]

I'll have to look at our formula, we put in about 3 oz into our mix. I will touch on this in an upcoming video.

[@RoderickNess-lw9cr]

Where do you acquire your fertilizer what company

[@HomegrownPassion]

CropKing sells us our nutrients. Let them know we sent you and they will take great care of you

[@fidzanikilibe9066]

hi when do you start pruning the leaves on your tomatoes, what tips can you share. I'm having a challenge in that some of my tomatoes start ripening when they are still small - any tips on this? thanks

[@HomegrownPassion]

We always prune the suckers and start pruning the leaves when they get bigger and start putting out some good clusters. I'm going to make a whole video on pruning, supporting the clusters, pollinating and leaning and lowering. What are the day and night temperatures? I will ask Katy if she has any suggestions.

[@fidzanikilibe9066]

@@HomegrownPassion Hi, does get very hot here, at the moment we're in summer (28-35 Degrees Celsius)

[@fidzanikilibe9066]

@@HomegrownPassion what is your EC before and after increasing the Calcium when the clusters get bigger? Thanks.

[@fidzanikilibe9066]

Oops i meant to say Potassium nitrate

[@muhammadusmanafzal5244]

Does your water pump (in nutrient water) run continuously 24/7 or there is specific time intervals that you use to manage water supply?

[@HomegrownPassion]

in the hydroponic system it runs 24/7

[@TravelDiariesMalayalam]

Very informative .... Respect from india

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you!

[@retiredlogman]

I have found soaking the screen filters in a dilute bleach solution cleans with the least effort. All new filter are now disc with a black housing, much less algae growth and a longer interval between cleaning.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Ok I'm trying that, thank you! There was still a bit of build up on the screens even after the vinegar. We like the disc filter better too.

[@justicemagagane5737]

do u use the same measurement and same nutrients for bell peppers and cucumbers?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Bell peppers are in the high tunnel and run on the Dosatron system which is using 20-20-20...cukes are running on a vine crop formula...off hand i don't remember the analysis

[@justicemagagane5737]

@@HomegrownPassion can you guys make a video for that too cause i dont understand what you said

[@edrosamond6139]

I have a question that concerns growing tomatoes in a dutch bucket system our tomatoes are at a height of 7-8 feet we've had blooms and good growth early on at the lower levels of the plants. We prune and maintain our plants twice a week. problem we are having is very few blooms and no production on the upper levels of the plants. Should we cut the tops of our plants to encourage more blooms and production? any suggestion would be appreciated.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Make sure you take off suckers and leave just one stalk. Pollinate everyday

[@jayocampo6812]

Wonderful greenhouse, i have a simple question is it possible to have this kind of set up here in the Philippines? Thank you and God Bless. 😊

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you so much! It definitely possible. Have you heard of J&Gs backyard lettuce? He builds hydroponic systems, is very nice, has great videos, always responds to comments and is in the Philippines. Here's the channel link. God Bless 💚 kzbin.info/door/pMEOePmyqxki3OpX_ZAU6w

[@jayocampo6812]

@@HomegrownPassion i saw some of his videos they were awesome too, i thought your set-up is different from his hahaha! Thank you for your quick response appreciate it much, love from the Philippines! 🥰

[@jeffschmidt8491]

Where did you get your pH controller at

[@HomegrownPassion]

I'm pretty sure it is from CropKing, but I'll have to ask Katy.

[@xDEATH4SIGHTx]

Im trying to grow purple bok choy in a hydro kit, I have floragrow, florabloom and floramicro. I'm testing the water with my PPM and PH (5-6) Monitor seems ok. But the leaves shrivle up and sometimes the tip dry up... im soo lost, could heat be the issue?

[@HomegrownPassion]

ill look into that...thank you