Hydroponic garden update

[@fredericksmith7418]

Looks great Brian you have really gone next level production and control . Good move this shows what can be done especially in Perth climate and taking in the problem with food security and Perth having less and less market gardens because of housing developments .

[@Brianshydroheaven]

Pretty much what you wrote Sir. I am aiming to teach people how to grow fresh healthy vegetables and fruits at home, even without a garden.

[@NickTheKing-c9e]

Good growth - plants look happy. What % shadecloth are you using?

[@Brianshydroheaven]

The poly weave cover I’m not sure of. I’m using 50% density shadecloth over the top of it as the weather has still been very hot in Perth. The industry standard is 50% density I believe. When I get home in May I’ll remove the shadecloth, and run without it during winter. Then once it warms up, I’m thinking to paint the poly tunnel with lime, and add the shadecloth over once the weather heats up. When I was working in a nursery we used to paint the tunnelhouses with lime in late spring, it fades and wears off over time. And by winter rains was gone. I’ll try that on this system. Thanks for stopping by. Best regards to you and your garden.

[@qpl88]

This looks great, Brian. What is that by called that you have holding up your nft? Where would you source it from?

[@Brianshydroheaven]

G’day Pablo I built the stands using 1” galvinised pipe and fencing clamps. I got the materials from a fencing supplier.

[@qpl88]

Thanks mate. I’ll try see if I can source any. I like how sturdy it looks

[@Brianshydroheaven]

@@qpl88 yes, will last forever, and can be dismantled and changed or moved.