HYDROPONIC PROPAGATION Q&A

Answering a few questions we had from viewers on our propagation station in our Hydroponic Lettuce house.

[@snapfreshfarm796]

Every video is valuable! Thanks so much Spring Hill Farms

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Snap Fresh Farm Thank you so much! Thanks for watching! ☺

[@firatyildirim2288]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@suzanneweeks9610]

Another great video! We learn so much from you guys! Thank you!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Suzanne Weeks Thank you so much! It's so great to hear that these videos are of help. Thank you for watching! ☺ Patti

[@vernlb1759]

I can't get enough of your videos, I am from Saskatoon and can relate to your cold temps. You have an awesome operation, I have been growing my own plants since 1991 and just started a hydroponics setup. I think if your videos had existed back then, I would have a full blown Greenhouse operation. You guys are awesome in your sharing and excellent explanations. Is the Essential Plus 1-0-1 available in Canada. I can only find it in the U.S. Thanks again, every time I see your warehouses I want to come and see them. If we are ever in that neck of the woods we definitely will.Have a great season and Keep Growing

[@choconut74]

Thanks for sharing! Awesome video that was incredibly helpful. God bless!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Choconut Crab Thank you! I am so happy you found it helpful. Thanks for watching! ☺ Patti

[@TheOntarioGardener]

Thanks for sharing Patti. This all looks amazing!!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

TheOntarioGardener Thanks Jake! ☺

[@dxhydroponicgardening9906]

Thanks for all the great information. I will be adding a section for greens in my basement setup and I have been looking for some of this information. Thank You so much!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

DX Gardening We are so happy to be of help! Best of luck to you and your expansion! ☺ Patti

[@jameswilson7439]

I forgot you folks ar grate your videos are fantastic keep up the good work PLZ

[@jaspermanx215]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Jasper Manx You're welcome! thanks for watching! ☺

[@jamesdds]

Thanks for share you knowledge🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@krystof3]

Thanks so much for the video, Things are looking up..... hopefully the temperatures too! We started the pump and rails in our greenhouse yesterday, placed the first plants in the nursery rails, and seeded more Oasis. Thank you Thank you Thank you for all your help, support and advise....and Happy Birthday Wayne!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

krystof3 Thank you so much for the kind words! You two are going to rock this system with 4 little gems along side of you! I can't wait to see pics of your set up! ☺ Wayne says Thank you for the Birthday wish! 😉

[@50shadesofgreen]

Good day to you guys !! 👍👍😁😁 Thanks for sharing your Farm update and answering those all important questions 😁😁👍👍

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

50 shades of green Thanks for watching Simon! ☺

[@kjellsoderlund5405]

Thank u so much for sharing the info.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Kjell Söderlund Thank you so much for watching! ☺

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Awesome video folks! Thank you so much for taking the time to show everyone how y'all do your seeding from start to finish. You guys are the best!! Sure how all that snow leaves ya soon. Hope y'all have a great day! :-)

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

CB's Greenhouse and Garden Thanks CB! It feels great to help others out! You guys are the same with showing and explaining your awesome operation you have going on there. Yes, the snow will hopefully start leaving this weekend! THANK GOD! I can't take anymore of this! Lol Thanks for popping over! have a great weekend. .☺

[@alanprine3668]

You guys have such a nice setup.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Alan Prine Thank you Alan!

[@changingwindsfarm2087]

Neat video. Very informative!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Changing Winds Farm Thank you for watching!

[@C3Voyage]

You guys are the greens kings and queens. Very cool stuff up yonder! :O)

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Hydroponic Gardening & More with Brent Thank you so much Brent! ☺

[@marcclapton]

Thanks Patti!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Marc Clapton You're welcome Marc, thanks for watching!

[@jonesjl99]

Thanks for all of the info, it is very helpful in trying to get a system up and running. I do have a few questions if you have a moment. What do you do with the used Oasis cubes after you harvest? Do you always harvest multiple times from the same trays or just on occasion and how does that figure into your calculations for new starts?

[@XanderFreeman88]

Awesome Video! Very informative, curious how long the lights are on for ? And the flow rate into the propagation trays?

[@highergroundfarm7527]

You guys are certainly inspirational to even the old dirt farming guys too! I may just be hooked!! I have now built a test setup and we just planted our first Oasis tray tonight. I just had to watch this video again to make sure I was feeding the correct amount. Hopefully I will get some germination soon! I have 4 trays built and will have 4 more before they need to move into them. I do have a question about how you test the PH and EC of the tanks you have and the nutrients you are providing them I saw the video about the fertilizers you use, but didn't see how you actually test if the mix is the right combination. If I missed it an an earlier video, sorry for the repeat - I just don't remember seeing those testers. I need to try and get something that will help there and haven't really seen any that have great reviews on-line from other folks. Thanks in advance!!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

+Higher Ground Farm LLC Thank you so much for your kind words! "That means alot to us! We use a blue lab PH meter and a Blue lab Truncheon to measure the ec. PH should be anywhere from 5.8 -6.2 and ec should be anywhere from 1.1 - 1.3. I hope this helps! ☺ Thank you so much for watching and please feel free to ask all you want! We wish you all the best! ☺ Patti

[@highergroundfarm7527]

Thanks Patti! I'll give them a look later on today. Y'all have a beautiful place and setup and are great folks.

[@codybrucewilliams]

how did i miss this video???!!! lol, i asked you about your cubes this in a recent video (and you answered TY!) thinking you never showed this before. I need to search better! thanks again.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

I'm not sure, but super happy that you got your answer!😄

[@Mrsnufleupagus]

You folks are so nice to do vids that answer specific questions! Man does it look good in there! You Dominicans are over a foot tall:)))

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

A little dirt never hurt Thanks Ryan, we didn't have much help at the beginning so it feels great to be able to help others get going on their venture and knowing we will help in any way we can! Yes, it is Sooo beautiful in there and smells so great.. not as great as the dirt in my greenhouses but still great lol. Thanks for watching! ☺

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

A little dirt never hurt over a foot tall?!? That's awesome, I've got to start force feeding mine I guess! 😛

[@maryflynn8546]

Thank you for all your helpful videos! I have recently started growing in our new year round greenhouse and have a question regarding the Oasis cubes. I have found that the one inch cubes tip over in my channels as the plants mature. I have tried some net pots but still having some issues. Do you use one cube per channel opening or do you use more? I saw another video where a grower was using 4 of the one inch cubes as a larger cube that fit perfectly into his square opening Crop King channels. However, I am using the AmHydro channels, same as you. Thank you!

[@user-wn9mn1be4u]

great video

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

10 80 Thank you! ☺

[@nikitashkliar240]

Thanks a lot for such an informative video! Why do you use a t5 fluorescent bulbs? Is it because you made it before leds price decreased, or the reason in a small amount of UV?

[@davidnewton3064]

Great video and props to you for sharing tips on success with others. Would you mind telling me where you got the 4ft. white trays you use on your propagation station? Im working on a project and I need something like those.

[@thepeepingsprout2944]

This was an excellent video!!! Very thorough and helpful with great examples! I'll have to try those Oasis cubes, that looks like a great thing to use. We don't have a greenhouse of that size just yet but I'd like to move lettuce seedlings to the field...the oasis cubes can be planted straight into the ground?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

The Peeping Sprout Thank you! Yes we have had success planting the oasis rooted cubes into the ground. 😀 thanks for watching! ☺ Patti

[@bharathn759]

Great video guys. Do we really need the Essentials Plus nutrient for germination? Will it speed up the germination process or improve the percentage? Do we need the heat mats for germination, will it speed up germination? what if I just place it in natural heat/light?

[@greenergrass4479]

Thank you for sharing! How many arugula seeds you think you end up putting per cell and do you have a preferred variety?

[@lawrencecushshon8195]

Wayne I'm having trouble with my nutrients.I'm using master blend ,calcium nitrate,and epson salt. My problem is I get a white residue on the oasis am I using to much calcium? I use mphgardeners formula 10-10-5 .I have notice that the calcium does not dissolve even when I use warm water or is my formula wrong. I have tried to get the fertilizer you use but haven't been able to. Can you tell where I can buy some I live in Belleville Illinois..

[@mboowashafiq1496]

Whats the recommended EC of fertilizer of young plants those just transfered from the heat mat to the germination lights

[@mattoja8857]

Hey Patti. Matt from Ferme Ojalammi nearby in Warren. Was watching this video for the 10th time trying to absorb all the great info as I’m currently planning out my propagation table build and I’m hoping you can answer three questions for me. (1) I know Wayne uses the same Plant Prod hydroponic fertilizer for the seedlings but what EC and pH does he run the nutrient solution at in the propagation system? (2) What type of lights and bulbs do you have on your seedling in the propagation station? Would you replace them with something else if money/time permitted? (3) I notice you replied to numerous questions about how long/often the nutrient solution cycles through the trays and your responses were consistently “24/7” but I thought for sure Wayne said something about having the pump on a timer and cycling solution on and off and very specific intervals. Can you confirm? Thanks!!!

[@artesaniasdelsur2680]

Hello guys. I'm Marcel from Chile. I would like to ask you how many days the plants stay in the light at the germination station.Thanks Marcel-Chile

[@tinyhydrogreens1932]

What kind of cilantro seed are you using? Santo, Cruiser, and Calypso? Thanks for sharing.

[@narekkeshishyan9580]

Thank you for you very informative videos. Please, can you give a link for Oasis 5231, because in the USA online shops it is out of stock or the price is too high.

[@kristofferyoung088]

is your EC in the white tray lower than the one in the nursery? Is the EC in your nursery the same as the one in the final stage?

[@sappir26]

How long do you leave your lights on when propagating the seeds?

[@rodsboots]

Love all your videos! where do you get the large white trays? and what are they called? Thanks!!

[@twobears1224]

I,de like to known too.

[@JScottAudio]

Hi Folks....are you still using the Essential plus 1-0-1 and if so....where are you getting it from? Amazon (US) is out of stock and it's not available from Amazon (Canada). I also cannot find a listing for the product from a Canadian supplier when I do I search...

[@jeffgarlach6391]

Thanks Patti and Wayne, Another very informative video as always. How are the new greenhouses coming along? Also Wayne could you explain your pump setup for the germination station, size of reservoir (gallons), size of tubing, flow rate. I have watch all your videos at least 5 times and didn't see anything about the germination station plumbing unless I missed it. Thanks so much.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Jeff Garlach Hi Jeff, thanks so much! The other greenhouses are coming along but it's been too snowy and freezing rain to film but I'll be back to filming it this coming week. I think there is info on the germination station in other videos but probably all scattered so yes, I will have Wayne do one for you but won't be able to be until Monday. If you think of any other questions before then let me know and he will be happy to answer all questions you may have. Thanks for watching! ☺

[@jeffgarlach6391]

Thanks guys! you are the Best!

[@eastcoastwilly1373]

Thanks a bunch for sharing your experiences. Wondering what you are using for your growing channels and where did you purchase them in Canada ?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Some of these were from American Hydroponics, but we were lucky enough to purchase them from a person from Canada...American Hydroponics is where you want to look if you can't find any in Canada.. Thanks for watching!

[@dokutaaguriin]

HI, I always enjoy watching your videos and greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience growing hydroponically. I was wondering if you could tell me the name of your supplier for the Oasis cubes as I am out in Alberta and am having difficulty sourcing them. Thanks.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

+dokutaaguriin Hi, thank you for the kind words! We purchase the Oasis cubes through JVK. There is a JVK in BC. Sometimes Shipping is cheaper through post than delivery so be sure to ask them and possibly save yourself some money . Good luck! ☺

[@angelagillam3075]

Hi! I love your videos! I watched one where you planted cilantro and you mentioned that you prefer spit seed cilantro. I would like to try that but I am having trouble finding anyone selling cilantro that has been spit in two or cracked. Do you mind sharing where you get yours? Thank you! Angela

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Thank you so much! We purchase the cracked cilantro seed through Johnny's Seeds.

[@Crampagerepair]

@@Growwiththelaplantes thank you!

[@WineGiftBoxMaker]

Wow, I’d like to grow real beets in hydro, what seed would work

[@tammy-lynnstewart5677]

What is the variety of beet greens you are growing? The ones without the beets. Thanks!

[@BrentGoodman_Rowshay]

Fresh Start and Fresh Pac were the two names mentioned in the video, from Johnny's Seeds.

[@barzalou]

Very informative video. Can I ask, is it a must that you use nursery troughs before the transition to the production troughs?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Dominique Echeverri Thank you! No, it's not a must to use the nursery troughs before planting into the finishing troughs if you aren't concerned about space. We do this because we are on a constant rotation so when they are in the nursery it saves space as there are 60 + holes in the nursery troughs and only 15 -16 holes in the finishing troughs. I hope this answers your question! ☺

[@barzalou]

yes it does. Thank you

[@bryanlim4954]

How safe is the oasis media?

[@artesaniasdelsur2680]

Hello guys. I'm Marcel from Chile. I would like tu ask you how often you cirrculate the nutrients through the tubs. Thanks Marcel-Chile

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

+Artesanias del sur de Chile Hi Marcel, the nutrients run 24/7

[@catslab]

Those are all nice videos ! I'm a hobbyist and I like to "steal" ideas from the pros. what king of nutrients are you using for greens and your tomatoes/cucumbers ? Most of the hydro nutrients sold in Canada are liquid form and for cannabis. I'm having hard time finding dry nutrients or I don't know where too look. thanks !

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

+catslab Thank you! We purchase our nutrients through Plant Products in Hamilton, Ontario. They are all powder form. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! ☺ Patti

[@catslab]

Spring Hill Farms Yes thanks a lot !

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

+catslab You're welcome! ☺

[@thevaultohio]

Do you run the nutrient solution 24/7 in the troughs or do you put the nutrient solution on a timer?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

midijeep Yes, the nutrient solution runs 24/7 . Thanks so much for watching! ☺ Patti

[@d.t.4523]

Pretty soon, you're going to need a line of salad dressings! :) Good luck!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

d. t. Haha, don't get me thinking! 😉

[@dave-xr3hb]

Put me down for a case of the Garlic Italian dressing. Awesome information! Dave

[@castillopou]

Seeds dont need to get covered in the oasis?? I mean the holes after you plant the seed. Just put the seed in and no covering the hole? Thanks

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

No, the seeds don't get covered.

[@BrentGoodman_Rowshay]

The seeds get clear dome put on top and removed once they are moved to the bottom shelf. Dome helps to keep humidity in and seeds from drying out.

[@jenniferaten6050]

Thank you for your video! Is this Product Code: 87044 the same as the one in your video No. 5231 When I went to AmHydro website I could not find the No. you have and was wondering if maybe these are the same? Thank you so much for all of your help!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

I'm not sure if these are the same. We purchase through a company called JVK here in Ontario. Depending where you are, you may want to look them up.

[@jenniferaten6050]

@@Growwiththelaplantes Thank you I called the Company and they said that they were the same product. Thank you for helping us newbies with getting the stuff we need to get started! It really helps a ton!!!

[@MrImPrEzivE]

Great information... Are you guys using AmHydro products?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

+Sean Kandel Thank you, yes we use both Amhydro and Crop King products. Thanks for watching! ☺

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

i would like to work.. how can i apply

[@briandinsfriend3338]

How big are your holes, I tried 2" and seems to big for one block

[@nadinefeldmus2450]

Are your lights on 24 hrs in germination station?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Yes they are! 😀

[@nadinefeldmus2450]

You folks are just the best! Thanks for responding so quickly!

[@BrentGoodman_Rowshay]

@@Growwiththelaplantes the seedlings are in the germination station for about a week. Does this mean they see no darkness for that entire week?

[@jameswilson7439]

What is the name of yous troughs and where do u get them

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

James Wilson Hello, these troughs are from American Hydroponics. You can also make your own using regular downspouts to make due.

[@artesaniasdelsur2680]

Hello guys. I'm Marcel from Chile. I would like to ask you how many days the plants stay in the light at the germination station.Thanks Marcel-Chile

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

+Artesanias del sur de Chile Hi Marcel, we keep the plants under the lights until they are pretty much level with the top of the tray and then they are transplanted into the nursery trays. This only takes about a week or so. Thank you so much for watching! ☺