Huge Monster Cauliflower with Dutch Bucket Hydroponics

[@brendaadams666]

It just broke my heart when you guys stopped doing videos, I felt like I lost two friends. You make a good team and I'm doing a happy dance to see you back. Loves❤

[@danhurd4824]

I had the same sentiment when I saw this vid. Glad you are back brother.

[@shaggyrumplenutz1610]

I want to say that I have learned more about hydroponics watching your videos than I have in any other videos on KZbin, books, articles, websites, or seminars at conferences. I am a teacher and I have used what I learned from you to introduce a number of students to this science/art. Thank you so much for everything.

[@paulh2606]

I used MHP's dutch bucket videos to grow four varieties of tomatoes on 25 buckets. I was fortunate to be given some greenhouse space on a family nursery in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The owner of the nursery told me again today that he is impressed with the production. Four households get to eat great tomatoes and there is plenty to give away to friends and to sell to nursery visitors. I am in the process of doubling tomato capacity with an objective of having year round tomatoes for the nursery to sell to the public. Everybody wins in a deal like this. I am at a loss for words to adequately thank MHP Gardener and Chris, the nursery owner. It has been an awesome experience and only made better in this "shutdown" environment because it has given meaning to our days to be able to share the concepts with others.

[@wmluna381]

Paul, that is very cool. Thanks for sharing. What types of tomatoes are you having this great success with?

[@jmjolnir]

Thx for posting, just seeing u posted this morning made my day! It means a lot to a lot of people especially now! Thx again

[@mhpgardener]

You're welcome, glad it helped. Bobby

[@judyrosy]

I started my hydroponic system about 7 years ago thanks to you...and it's still going great. I just use buckets (with baskets on top) and totes (with lids with holes for net cups)....but I don't use the pump system. I just fill containers with nutrient solution (no pearlite) and then add an air stone. I guess it's the kratky method with added air stone. No need to have a reservoir or growing medium if you use net cups/river pebbles or even gravel. Much cheaper.

[@markmarquardt8016]

Your video on the long line going to the food bank moved me to tears. I have shared that video with a dozen people and it is starting to go viral. Great job.

[@swishair]

Bobbie, you just made my day. glad to find you back. I started my system 3 years ago with all of your ideas, we really did well. I learned so much from you and your videos. Please keep them coming. We had our first problem with our tomatoes this year, blossom drop. we replaced our plastic with 6 mil and didn't take into the extreme heat that it produced. Lesson learned for next year. that you again and be blessed.

[@bobrojapistole4426]

You have tought me so much about solid food production farming I cant thank u enough. I setup a Dutch bucket at my family friends house who is wheelchair bound and this is great. Takes so much stress out people's lives having this going in the yard. Brings so much health happiness and a good positive thing in a tough time . Not needing to stand in a line, excessive store travel...money saved... the more we the people garden around the neighborhood and eat or own...literally it slows oil consumption...reduces war...promotes healthiness...reduves pressure on 3rd world countries selling too much of there food supply to n. America..reduces need for people to leave there own countries. Brings balance everywhere. Godbless

[@MisterBlueSky68]

Bobby, so glad to see you airing another video. Always looking forward to the next one. Keep up the good work. Barry from Georgia

[@thomasnuzzo3815]

I have been working with Hydroponics, designing my own systems and constantly fabricating new systems for well over two decades now and you sir still amaze me lol Nice work! I work at a hydroponic store part time and I have shared your videos with some of my customers that are just starting out in the world of Hydroponics thank you for what you do.

[@mikeavon3246]

Nice to see you again! I watched all your hydroponic videos from 5 years ago. It's what started me on my hydroponic journey and I've been growing ever since. Thanks for all your info. It's been a tremendous help.

[@mhpgardener]

Looks like a cauliflower on steroids, lol. But, no steroids here, just Masterblend fertilizer, Calcium Nitrate, and Epsom Salt. Ya'll gotta try this.

[@stumpbumpers]

mhpgardener That’s a great harvest. Still waiting on my Masterblend order to arrive. Been busy with new ground and haven’t gotten the high tunnels back up yet. With this wind today, I’m glad I haven’t. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@mhpgardener]

Thank you very much. Bobby

[@daleberry7537]

What are the NPK values for growing calliflower. That is amazing. I have watched all your hydroponic videos, but still have some problems with a few plants.

[@mhpgardener]

Pouring rain here, on already wet ground. But looks dry for the next several days so might be able to finish planting. I think you'll be happy with the Masterblend, I know I am. Bobby

[@oddopops1327]

@@daleberry7537 4-18-38 look up MasterBlend 4-18-38 Tomato & Vegetable Fertilizer

[@KatePiotrowski]

You are one of my favourite content creators on all of KZbin. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and even more so showing us the process!

[@henryford1160]

Polish beauty

[@cathyc8989]

It's nice to see you posting again and showing people the hydroponics again.

[@timothybondy2436]

Hope you are okay, have not seen a new video in a couple of years.....would love to see more of your work. God bless.

[@phyllisatkinson4401]

I pray he's ok. I also have learned so much and have many questions❤️

[@mperez122109]

I just started watching your videos this spring and you gave me the confidence to try this. It has only been 5 weeks and I just can’t believe how easy it was to set up and the results are amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@garymorris2574]

Thank you for what you are doing I grew up with outdoor gardening and am really enjoying your dutch bucket and Kratky videos

[@flanikent]

Miss all your videos. Good to see you filming again. I still go back and watch all the old videos. Keep up the great! work!

[@jimmaholder2874]

My husband and I enjoy watching your videoes very much! We were so glad to see a new one come along. We are ponic newbies. We just started a few buckets and my husband built us a grow tower for the kitchen!! Thanks for all the information and bless you!

[@johnjay6935]

Good to see ya back MHP... you’re keeping America 👍 god bless.

[@gabbysgoods827]

WOW 😳!!! That is absolutely awesome 👏!!! That cauliflower is huge and enormous cauliflower!!!

[@SandyGrace_FeatheredFriends]

Awesome, just awesome. That cauliflower was certainly ginormous....

[@FunnyLittleHoneyFarm]

Man! I am glad to see you back! All of my adventures in hydroponics started out with your dutch bucket tomato videos!

[@cindymegrey8050]

I have watched all of your hydroponic videos and have learned a great deal. Thank you for your expertise. Already have some seedlings started and about ready to plant in my buckets and floating raft. As a previous viewer posted your information is so important right now and fresh fruits and vegetables without having to go to the grocery store is the best way to go. Thanks again.

[@rosseryn8216]

Good to see you back!

[@Vmaster005]

Love you MHP one of the best Gardeners on You Tube!

[@Huy0035]

Im glad to see you have returned. Its like seeing light during eternal darkness.

[@bearclawwed]

A sincere thanks for your videos. Found them a few years ago and have been using my Dutch bucket system ever since.

[@johngolding4229]

Just getting over back fusion. Whoop! Found your 2012 dutch bucket I’d seen 8 yrs ago. I have buckets and going for it. Thanks again for the new Videos and the time it takes to make. Looking for more. 👍🏼

[@imashton]

Best Dutch Bucket channel on KZbin, real, to the point, full stop

[@mhpgardener]

Thank you kindly.

[@phil36135]

You made my day, so glad to See you back.The caluflower is amazing, Ive got to try it.Thanks

[@mhpgardener]

Hey Phil, been awhile. Hope you're doing well over there, good to hear from so many of the long time youtubers. Bobby

[@scottkinder7728]

So So So happy to see you back!!!

[@johnfurr8779]

Wow I am glad that I saw this video. I was thinking of how to create media beds for radishes, green onions, garlic chives, beets and even baby carrot varieties... a large mixing tub is the easiest and least expensive option. Thanks so much.

[@MySocialExperiments]

I absolutely love your videos. You have been my biggest inspiration for building a garden. Thank you so much for all the hard work you do. It's really beautiful to see someone put so much soul and work into something they love. You make it easy for us to love it too. God bless you.

[@mhpgardener]

Thank you for the kind words, very much appreciated. Bobby

[@byrontuttle3545]

glad u are back bobby we missed u brother

[@yaman773]

Thank you so much for your videos! You've inspired me to start my own system. Instead of using an entire paint strainer for each bucket, have you considered just covering the inner pvc elbow with a cut piece of a paint strainer? That way you could use one strainer for a bunch of buckets.

[@chuckitaway466]

Thats what i thought but if it clogs at that point the water cant get out

[@zpoedog]

So glad you are back!

[@LiveAboard]

I've missed you!! Good to see you are still growing!

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

Wow! That’s just incredible!

[@snelsonj74]

I just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. They are great and really helped me get started. Thank you so very much for giving your time, knowledge, and experience.

[@pamrakes474]

So glad to see you back

[@BenjasUberHobby]

That cauliflower is GREAT!!!! Thanks for sharing! I hope to see a lot more of your gardening videos. You have inspired me. I follow you suggestion on hydroponic solution and went with Master blend a while back. You were the one that pushed me over the edge to just buy the solution and get gardening! It is great and I have no regrets! Please keep making your videos and keep inspiring other to garden. Thank you!!!

[@mhpgardener]

Good to hear the Masterblend worked well for you. It's the only hydroponic fertilizer that I use, period. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I have some ideas for more videos, just a matter of available time. We have a lot of things going on right now. Thanks, Bobby

[@BenjasUberHobby]

@@mhpgardener Thanks for responding :) and I can't wait to see what you are up to next!

[@lkhbhydroponic6858]

You are an amazing grower. Thanks buddy

[@buynsell365]

Excellent !!!! I just got into a situation where I can start trying your bucket approach. Can't wait to get started.

[@growindoors365]

Thats awesome! Huge big old head of Cauli. Love it.

[@quilterinthewoods62]

Bobby so glad you are making vids and I hope Imstillworkin will join in with you! I am just amazed at what you all can grow. I sure do miss you both, and I hope you are all back for awhile. Keep Lookin Up!

[@mhpgardener]

I'm gonna do my best to post more often. We both have a lot of material, but it just takes so much time to do the filming and editing. Thank you, Bobby

[@carolynmoody9460]

Oooooh so happy to see you again hope you keep posting.. blessings

[@ctech01]

OMG. Bobby, your the BOSS, don't tell your wife,,, She's still working.... Thank You,,, You are teaching America to FEED it's self. I can't wait for the next video, keep um coming.

[@mhpgardener]

LOL, thanks for making me smile. Bobby

[@truthbetold2611]

Bobby, your videos are better than Hollywood comedies. Thank you for your inspiring and entertaining messages. You're awesome : )

[@mhpgardener]

LOL, thank you kindly. Bobby

[@oldman9164]

Amazing ..I love the stuff pickled with jalapenos and carrots .

[@apriljoamy]

WOOOOOHOOOOOO. Now THAT'S a cauliflower. How would you recommend growing root vegetables? Carrots, onions, potatos, turnips etc.

[@alanprine3668]

That’s awesome. And what a great idea to use a mixing trough.

[@legendoflongbrew]

So glad you're Back!! Thank you for such great videos

[@RhodeToPrepping]

Oh my! Just beautiful! Do you notice growing season being shorter? I tried cauliflower once in a raised bed and got some the size of a regular canning jar lid and multiple football sized. Awesome!

[@tommyjones751]

Glad to see u back!

[@totalclinicsolutions9379]

Nice Cauliflower, thanks for sharing.

[@demosthenes8389]

OMG so glad you are back! Love your videos buddy!

[@indiaspellbound9169]

Greta to see you posting back again ! Your videos have helped a lot. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@obduliocerceno4984]

Hey heyday Bobby you are back! Glad to see you again Maestro. Hi from Panamá 🇵🇦

[@mhpgardener]

Howdy from southside Virginia ! Bobby

[@harryhatz5137]

Great to see a video from you. Missed your videos. Copied alot of your techniques and they all are working. Thank you

[@mhpgardener]

Thanks Harry, that's good to hear. Bobby

[@markmowbray11]

great to see you creating again.

[@welllazvdo2216]

That cauliflower is huge omg haha so beautiful!

[@meshao3806]

This is AMAZING! Never heard of this before and will go thru ALL VIDEOS! Loved the “BIG, BAD, BODACIOUS!”

[@mhpgardener]

I was surprised too, never knew a cauliflower could get so big. Thanks, Bobby

[@rlbgardener6465]

Hey Bobby great to see on the tube again hope to see more soon.

[@genehaga7477]

MHP I sure enjoy your you tube videos. I am trying hydroponics on a very small scale, but it is fun just growing things. Appreciate your efforts.

[@2ladyhomesteadershodge898]

Wow! I can't wait until I have saved enough money to build me a high tunnel green house. I just planted my cauliflower last week. I am growing snowball that were started from seed in soil blocks. Congratulations! And good job! Vivian Ann on the side of the mountain in northeast Tennessee

[@FatherOfTheParty]

Just love you content, Bobby, I know how hard it is to create this kind of quality video and really appreciate your willingness to share your wisdom on this subject. Thank you!

[@mhpgardener]

You're welcome Paul. It does take some work, but it can be very rewarding. Knowing folks appreciate the effort really helps.

[@RobotDad]

Thank you!!!! I'm in the category you described, know about it but haven't tried it yet. I am going to get set up over the summer with the hopes of a fall crop in Tucson, AZ Looking forward to many more of your videos.

[@1crazynordlander]

Nice to see you again Bobby! I thought you had quit making videos. I see I am still subbed. I clicked the bell so I would get notified. I just planted 20 dutch bucket tomato plants this past Friday. They are doing well. Kevin

[@tomkneeland2638]

Wow, that is amazing. Can't wait for the weather to warm up to get our buckets and containers out...

[@mhpgardener]

Thanks. Had a couple of inches of rain today, ground is a muddy mess. And forecast is for overnight temps in upper 30's middle of next week. Come on Summer ! Bobby

[@twistedpost1066]

Amazing Bobby! So glad you are back. As Always love your video!!

[@mhpgardener]

Thank you kindly, Bobby

[@brucehayes5111]

Sure is nice to hear from you again. I'm an old codger that is enjoying this dutch bucket system. Mine is outside and having to adjust for that. Maybe I coax sweetie pie into a small greenhouse next year. I suppose you are using Masterblen

[@mhpgardener]

Yes sir, the only hydroponic fertilizer I use is Masterblend, plus the Calcium Nitrate and Epsom Salt required to form a complete nutrient mix. Thanks, Bobby

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

That is shonuff a Monster Cauliflower! Awesome job done Mr. Bobby! Stay safe over there!

[@mhpgardener]

Thank you sir, doing my best. Bobby

[@oddopops1327]

Great Video! Congrats! 😊

[@Junzar56]

I am sold! Talk about amazing!

[@ThisisHowieDewitt777]

Glad to see a new post, We miss you, Lord will'in you'll make more

[@northshoregirl72]

Lord have mercy is right! I am new to hydroponics and have been video hopping and love this vid! So thankful for all the great content out there. Subscribed!

[@mhpgardener]

Glad it was helpful! Thx.

[@cindybonem494]

That is a monster cauliflower I can hardly wait for more videos, I hope that you and Susan are doing well.

[@scottkuppers]

WOWZA that is one huge cauliflower!

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

You're the hydroponics King! Been watching your videos for years and you've set the standard. Now I'd like to see y'all eat that big thing! Have a califlower party and make a homemade dip. 🤗

[@mhpgardener]

I have to do this again and invite all the youtubers over for a cauliflower party..... and maybe some homemade wine tasting ! That would be fun. Thanks, Bobby

[@DaveDanchuk]

Definitely going to add this to my list for my next growing season. Might even try one indoors. Cheers!

[@Walt1119]

Great to see another video Bobby! I planted one to try in the GH this year in a dutch bucket, but I'm afraid I planted it too late, now it's getting warm so the heat will probably do it in here in central fl. Thanks so much for posting this, will definitely more of these this fall!!!! Looking forward to more videos from you, keep up the great work!!! w.

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

You can’t argue with results like that! Klaus

[@billygarfield5520]

Great video!

[@iwanttogotohawaii11]

So nice to see you again!

[@mhpgardener]

Thank you kindly. Bobby

[@charlesroberts9675]

Wow, thanks for sharing, really enjoy your work.

[@02121978able]

Wow very good👍 results🙏👏

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

Glad to see ya. Nice Job.

[@davidmyers7048]

Hi Bobby, another great video of a job well done. i finally built my dutch bucket system this year. I copied your system and have 20 buckets and a 50 gallon tank. Everything is doing very well but I have a question. Right now my plants are going through 50 gallons every 4 days, do I still use the same formula for my tomatoes every time I fill it or can I cut back some some things. Thanks for the help you've given in the past and welcome back

[@mhpgardener]

What I do occasionally is give the plants plain water, especially when it's extremely warm and they are using up so much solution. I'm not much on trying to maintain an exact ph or ppm, so I'll give the plants what I think they need at any given time. Much like people who are sweating and just want something to drink, I'll do the same with plants. Remember, you can go days without food. But going without water is a big problem. Hope that helps, Bobby

[@LawandaFinch]

That was amazing Cauliflower! I eat a lot of cauliflower. I need to try this!

[@edsmith8441]

Very nice head of cauliflower. Thank you for the video!

[@mhpgardener]

Much appreciated, Bobby

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

I’ve grown them that large almost every summer here in Alaska with soil and microbes 🤷‍♂️. Cooler weather is what cauliflower like. I put a net over them early season to prevent the cabbage moths from laying eggs.

[@lloydwagoner5511]

Can you please tell us your zone, when you planted and harvested. Great video it sure would be nice to see your cauliflower steaks cooked because we are all wanting to do the same thing.

[@ashsurvive]

Thanks you are back again Great valuable information. I am from India. Kindly explain how the roots get oxygen in a floating raft system when the roots are always submerged in water {without air stones}

[@robertjarrell5195]

Hey old friend. So glad you are still going strong. Sonny Jarrell Mississippi

[@mhpgardener]

Yes indeed, I'm still alive and kicking. Bobby

[@wileymacknally7999]

That’s a big one for sure, did you mix the master blend the same as tomatoes or the lettuce for that?

[@RG_sssSMOKING]

Thanks Bobby, your videos are the best.

[@mhpgardener]

Thank you, I do my best. Bobby

[@Magnus_E]

ahhaha you were standing in front of it the whole time! hahah :D Thank you for you work, Sir.

[@nancyword3814]

Informative and FUN!! Thanks so much!!!

[@demk818]

Thank you for posting videos. Can you please give me more details on how you mix and how much makes of everything