HYDROPONIC Seeding and Propagation . HOW IT WORKS!

Hello everyone!
As promised in last weeks video, we show you how the seeding and Propagation works in our Hydroponic House and answer a few questions.
Our Next video will be on Seeding to harvest and how it is all done!
We hope you all have a fantastic week!
ENOY!

[@jasonoconnor505]

thank you for keeping this resorce going. I greatly appreciate your work, sorry we lost Wayne.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

❤️

[@Gabibey]

I love your videos. So well thought out. I am charge nurse and really enjoy how you two explain everything nicely from A-Z. Good Job!!

[@littleglasshouse5797]

love your videos! no nonsense, just good information, well explained.

[@MetaView7]

What a fascinating operation. Thanks you for the video.

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Simply amazing is all I can say. You sir have got this down pat! Hate to see the snow already but then again you do live in the artic. LOL. Thanks for all the answers! This helps a lot of folks understand more about how to operate a commercial greenhouse. Stay safe my friends and have a great week!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Thank you! hope you both have a great week as well. Stay safe my friends!

[@roxannes7053]

Loved your video. Very informative. I'm just starting for home use. Thank you!

[@farmerdre1]

Great video! I'm looking forward to next weeks video

[@scottwhite4645]

Patty, you and Wayne are great ! Your videos are not only entertaining, but informative as well...thank you, thank you, thank you! Not to mention, how willing you both are to share what’s worked for you and what hasn’t. This is what a KZbin channel should be, sharing information in a collaborative way without always trying to sell something...how refreshing! I do have a question you may have already answered in previous videos..what size Oasis cubes are used in your propagation method? I see there are several cube sizes available and wanted to buy the ones shown in your setup..Oasis is an expensive part of the system. Bests to you both ! Stay Well and Stay Safe

[@hidrogourmet7255]

Simple and 100% functional 👏. You guys are an inspiration, for those of us who are starting, thank you very much. Greetings from Spain. I look forward to the nutrient video!! 😃

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Thank you so much!

[@ZrubekFamily]

I really appreciate this series of videos, very informative.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying them 😊

[@jasonoconnor505]

Thank You guys, finally answered all the questions that have been bugging me. simply Awesome!!! TVF

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

You are welcome!😁

[@yuukpakpa]

Looks pretty cool! Gives me some ideas for my aquaponics set up.

[@ronniepedersen980]

Absolutely love you guys thanks for your efforts really appreciate it great content Take care

[@timberlaketri111ionaire2]

everything is so neat and organized.

[@scottwhite4645]

Patti, Just watched your video from last year and found it was a 1” cube. Cheers and thanks again!

[@barbarastefani254]

Thank you for your help

[@ppmtrader]

Thank you for this another wonderful content ma'am Patti. Providing clean and safe food for the community. God bless you all and keep safe as always.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Thank you!

[@gregboshell4532]

Y'all are great love your videos

[@csevergreen1478]

This is amazing.. Very well explained Thank you for sharing this video. It will be of a great help for those interested in planting even at home. Happy planting. Happy growing. God bless😇💚

[@RickMarshallMaps]

Thanks for another great video

[@sftsen]

Thanks for sharing! Watching this from far away, Malaysia. Looking forward to get my 1 week old germinated seeds into my Hydroponic System, soon. You video did help me to get idea to transplant the plant into the hydro system. Will learn from you guys... Hope to share my pictures to you both.

[@top10kannada14]

Big fan of you from 🇮🇳 India

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Thank you for watching!!

[@apoorvakumar2166]

Thank you so much for such informative videos guys. I'd like to know about all the automation you use in your greenhouse - do you have a pH controller/ feeder, TDS measuring unit, heating and cooling automation, nutrient feeding unit, nutrient pumping cycles etc.

[@jeankinda9891]

Fantastic!!! You guys are doing a great job. Thank you for taking time to show us your process. Question: Do we need a heating mat in hot season and do we need lightening for germination and growth of the plant if we are in country where we have sun light all the time? Thanks a lot.

[@BrentGoodman_Rowshay]

A topic point for one of your up and coming videos is how you deal with white mildew that shows up on your lettuce (or any other disease). How do you treat, do you dump, do you have to do any disinfect of the troughs, water lines, and or reservoirs.

[@whatthefunction9140]

well done guys. I love you

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Thank you so much 💓

[@villanuevaruth21]

Thank u 💓 for the tutorial

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@hydrodan503]

Thank you so much for the info I love your videos , I have a question , what day and night time temperatures do you keep you greenhouse at during the winter and do you use a dehumidifier if so which one . I thank you again I look forward to your reply .

[@farmerbond4210]

Thanks that was great. So do you run 1/2 strength nutrients in the white trays for propagation? Also are you still doing your microgreens? I’d love to see a video about being efficient with seeding/harvesting/packing etc and how many people does it take to run the lettuce house constantly? Thanks for inspiring us to start our own.

[@susiematti8998]

I’ve learned a lot from your videos. I’m looking to start a hydroponic, would you mind sharing how much the whole setup cost with all that’s inside (hydroponic system) and the tent?? Thanks

[@sdangond]

Hello. awesome guys!! Grettings from Colombia. Was wondering if you soak beets seeds before planting and have you ever tried to leave more than one beets seed in a single cube to grow small leaves? Thank you!!!

[@zoltar3172]

Awesome thanks for sharing your farming secrets very impressive! I got algae on my seedlings (home farming, small 52 plants, same box as shown at 3:14, PH 6). Do you maybe know why this could happen or have tips to avoid this from happening?😔

[@FalcoINC]

I'm starting my lettuce seeds very similar to your process. Seeds in water soaked rockwool on a heating pad. So just to clarify, after you start to see the first formation of leaves you remove them and put them under light but do not feed any fertilized water until they move to the next racks? Or are they sitting in a light mix of water/fert in the second set of trays under the light? About how long do you keep them in that second stage inder the lights before moving to the grow out stage with full fert? Thanks for your videos. They have been very helpful.

[@chuckwagon7171]

I am also curious as to the nutrient strength (ec) in the fodder troths as well as the nursery trays. Range of ph you aim for as well as the nutrients you use

[@duzzabruzza]

Great video thanks. What nutrients do you use? What pH do you run?

[@dhrumitbhatt1974]

Thank you so much for the video. I always look forward to your videos everyweek. I was waiting for it yesterday too. Glad to see this today. Questions: 1) what nutrients do you use for propagation? Is that different than the nft system nutrients? And if they are same, are they in same concerntration? 2) how frequently do you top the propagation and main reservoir. How does the math work for the topping the nutrients in terms of keeping ideal concentration and the volume in the tank? How frequently do you competely change the water? 3) In an event of power cut, how long before the plant roots start to dry? In other word, how much time do you have for starting pumps on generator without loosing any plants to drying? 4) when is the ideal time to clean main reservoir? And what is minimum size of the tank and volume of nutrients do you need for system such as yours? Do you use any cleaning agent to clean the troughs and tank? Pheww.. thats it for now. See you next week!!!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Thanks for watching! We will answer all of these questions in the next video!

[@dhrumitbhatt1974]

@@Growwiththelaplantes Thank you!! To add to the question, if you can provide information on where did you procure the main tank.

[@LetsLearnandGrowPH]

Hi guys. Amazing video. What lights are you using? Wattage and how long it is ON?

[@SQ_og]

Be nice to see the back connectors. Looks like a pipe with distribution hoses.

[@cliftoncluney4325]

Good morning. I am from Jamaica. I always watch ur videos. Do you get spots on ur lettuce? If yes, what do you do to prevent it?

[@yeteneklilerbahcesi]

Thank you for sharing. What are the dimensions of hydroponic channels.

[@vhall7211]

I had trouble with that H y d r o p o n i c --makes shopping on craigslist go better without the h. I had to lose the t (hydropontic doesn't work on craigslist at all) Wonderful videos!!!

[@davemarsh344]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I've learned so much from your channel, and you've inspired me! 😀 I have a question regarding your finishing troughs - I've watched a lot of your videos however you haven't mentioned where you get your troughs? They look like rain gutters but I suspect they are 12' downspouts. Can you clarify? Dave Calgary, AB

[@freshnorth4825]

They are food grade plastic troughs from American Hydroponics in California.

[@EarlybirdFarmSC]

Yall have it all down to a science. How do you think the hydroponic stacks up against something grown in the ground as far as taste and nutrients? I know we get tomatoes here in the South that were grown in a greenhouse and they don't have much flavor. I have always been curious about that. The Hydro looks to be far superior as far as growing and ease of growing.

[@jek539]

Hi there do you have a link to those big white trays?

[@farmmanager2140]

Great set ups. Do you have a good source for commercial hydroponic NFT Channel?

[@ClickinChicken]

wow

[@qmoonwalker3847]

You guys are great.... I'm sure you've heard this before but you prescribe to KISS.... keep it simple stupid......for us stupid people like me! Find something that works and build on it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Like CB, you pass on straight forward approaches that work!

[@Awakenedkarolina]

A video from seed to finish would be awesome

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

That will be the next one!

[@jwsantora]

Have you thought of putting all the details on the fertilizers in a book or public comment. Sometimes you mention a chemical or tray manufacturer and with the fans blowing I can never get the names. Thanks for the great videos

[@WineGiftBoxMaker]

Would love to have PDF sheets for your recommended links, suppliers, exact names of things, written formulas you mention in the videos. It could be an easy download for folks - include your logo, links, etc. and easy to update with most recent info

[@vhall7211]

Easy implies value-less--if you don't have to study, you won't pass the course--looking it up and writing it down should get you an A.

[@flyingpenguinfeet5083]

Do you have nutrients pumped into the white propagation trays?

[@ronniekoning6591]

What is the name of the PH neutral starter plugs you are using?

[@misssassycompany9950]

What do you call that brown seeding thingy

[@Ashish-yf6ww]

A small question how many days in germination and how many days in propagation

[@selinaaktherlipa613]

May i know about the white trays? is it plastic?

[@lukecarneal3227]

Thanks so much for these videos! About to start growing NFT in a shipping container. I'm wondering what your spacing is on most lettuces, chard, kale, etc. Pardon if this question has been asked many times!

[@freshnorth4825]

Those troughs have holes spaced at 8" on center. For most lettuces this is fine.

[@lukecarneal3227]

@@freshnorth4825 Thank you!

[@WineGiftBoxMaker]

What is the purpose of the nursery lengths? Why not go directly to normal spacing ones?

[@WhatOllieDidNext]

Great video, can't wait for next week. The AmHydro propagation trays are also called fodder trays on their website. Would love to find something like that this side of the pond... Also with regards to seeding... you mention that you double seed you Swiss chard??? It's my understanding that chard seeds are a berry and one berry can produce multiple plants. Are you using a processed seed, such as a pelleted seed or do you just use a regular berry but double up... Waiting for JT to open up to travel, we have flights booked for Feb next year but don't see it likely. Stay safe and thanks for the amazing content. Hugs from Madeira Island!

[@curtiskoop5783]

Can I make request while doing this series can you guys do a pdf or atleast walk us through you planting schedule like hos often and when you plant and how many times you take cutting per plant and why and so on.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Yes, we are going to talk about this in next week's video.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

You have a great system going! Can you provide a link to the online store that has the best price on Oasis cubes? Also, do you know if the holes are too big for small seeds like strawberry? Also, on those long trays what is the length and width?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

I don't know of an online source for the oasis, but we purchased through a company called JVK in Saint Catherines here in Ontario, Canada. I'm not sure how long the white

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Trays were. Sorry, I hit the send button before I was done. Lol My husband passed away in 2021 and I sold the farm.

[@KeerthanAnjani]

Hello! Have you tried germinating Spinach? Any videos of that?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Hello, I am going to be doing a video on spinach seeding today in soil, and once my hydroponic nutritower arrives, I will be growing in that system as well. Stay tuned

[@stancooper5436]

Thanks for sharing. Do you take the plants out of the oasis when they go in the NFT gully or do you transplant the whole thing? Is the oasis reusable?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Thanks for watching. No, the plants stay in the oasis when transplanting, and they are not reusable.

[@stancooper5436]

@@Growwiththelaplantes Thanks very much for the info. All the best.

[@jonesjl99]

I ordered some of the Essential Plus you listed in an older video. It is now marked “NOT FOR USE ON FOOD CROPS.” I spoke with the manufacturer and found there is a new product called Essential AG for food crops. I also noted here you say you only use water now. Can you clarify how you are starting your seeds and if you are using anything besides water? I think the older video also said you used half strength nutrients in the flood tables. Is that still the case? Thanks for sharing all of the info. You’ve been very helpful in getting started!

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Wayne is going to answer your question.

[@JScottAudio]

Could you elaborate on this Jeff? Maybe a link to the product or the manufacturer?

[@elvismom1]

Hi Jeff We have only used water for last couple of years.we found thinks grow just as well if you get your oasis out of the black trays as soon as possible and into the half strength nutrients we put through are small white troughs. Thanks wayne

[@jonesjl99]

@@elvismom1 thanks Wayne! Set up here with a small scale trial, 2 5 foot nursery troughs and 8 - 5 foot finishing troughs in the basement with LED lights. If all goes well I can expand into the greenhouse in the spring. You guys rock!

[@jonesjl99]

@@JScottAudio you can check out Wallacewow dot com. He carries the OMRI version. It has pictures of fruit and veg on it. The non food version has pics of flowers and soil on it. I was told by the rep it was because kelp had been removed from OMRI listing. I don’t see any info on that anywhere and still see OMRI kelp products on the market. It may be a different reason, but that’s what he stated. The warning on the bottle says not for use on food crops and there are also warnings about h316 and h320. Not sure what those are. I’m with Wayne, just stick with the water. Unfortunately they have kept the name the same on both products, which is misleading. You can see the regular version on amazon. Jeff...

[@niazhussain9921]

What nutrient for seedlings.after seeds geminate.plz explain.Love From Pakistan

[@MrKaisidi]

Thanks for all you do. Are you still using plant-prod and how much was the greenhouse kit and what company is it from? Sincerely Zubie.

[@elvismom1]

Hi Yes we still use 6-11-31 from plant products. We purchased are greenhouse from l&r shelters. Thanks wayne

[@MrKaisidi]

@@elvismom1 Thank you Wayne. Where are you buying Plant prod from? I struggle to find it and how much was the greenhouse?

[@elvismom1]

@@MrKaisidi We buy it direct from plant products in Hamilton ontario canada. The greenhouse was just over 10.000.00

[@Chris-em9uw]

Where do you get the seeds from

[@kfox5301]

Do you guys still use the essential plus 1-0-1 that you showed in your old video? I was looking for it in the US but the only one I've seen here is the lawn care version and it says that it's not suitable to put on food.

[@elvismom1]

Hi We no longer use the essential. There is a food grade one from amhydo. Thanks wayne

[@kfox5301]

@@elvismom1 Thanks Wayne!

[@thefaeryman]

yes, growing from small seed is a big problem for me, I do micrgreens, but only radish, sunflower, peas, wheat and barly. thanks

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

I have problems with Sunflower Microgreens, but I'm giving it another try right now! Thanks for watching!

[@thefaeryman]

@@Growwiththelaplantes try to get food grade sunflower seeds particully for microgreens, and presoak for 12 hours, and cover initially with a inverted tray until about 1 to 2 inches. best

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Thank you! I used to presoak for 24 hrs. Didn't work well. I'm soaking for 8 hrs now and they seem to be germinating much better.

[@BrentGoodman_Rowshay]

@@Growwiththelaplantes each seed lot seems to have its own quirks. I found that when i get a new lot in of sunflower, i do a test of 4, 6, 8, and 10 hours. Anything more and i find you risk drowning the seeds. We do a 5 minute pre soak with a hydrogen peroxide/water mix and then a rinse. We then place them in hot water and sit for the specified number of hours. The water will cool over that time. Not boiling water, but hot enough that you can have your hand in. My current lot germination works well with 4 hours. Previous one was 8. Talking with Mumm's, this is what they have found as well.

[@hikiula]

@@thefaeryman Why cover with a tray or in darkness? I thought seeds need light to germinate?

[@tyronkleinsasser6521]

Hi... I have a question, so you never shut off the lights on the nursery?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Yes, we shut them off in the Nursery and finishing troughs, but they stay on in the propagation area.

[@steveburch5113]

Thanks BUNCHES

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

You're welcome 😊

[@steveburch5113]

@@Growwiththelaplantes Hi Wayne, you might recall that you and I spoke about water and growing a couple of months ago. I am in Georgia. Last week, a crew of three of us dismantled and relocated a guttered greenhouse. It is still just a pile of pipes and parts, but when it is reassembled, I'll send you and Patti a pic. Thanks for all your info transfer and openness.

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Awesome!! can't wait to see pictures! Patti

[@user-nu9ry4rs2i]

Are those trays on an angle? Leds give off heat. A watt is a watt of electricty. Dont fix if aint broken Good job guys

[@jameshunsberger4241]

What is the finishing trough and are there any more Micro greens videos coming?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

The Finishing Trough is where the plants finish off. Yes, I have started my Microgreens, and I will be uploading videos on them this coming week! 😁

[@jameshunsberger4241]

@@Growwiththelaplantes YES! I am looking forward to the new videos!!! Thank you so much for everything you share :)

[@Ashish-yf6ww]

The 2 nd row of trays which runs 3 times a day does that tank contain nutrition or is it normal one

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

yes, it is fed nutrients

[@Ashish-yf6ww]

@@Growwiththelaplantes I m kind of doing a home garden like only 40 oasis cube one so any idea how much nutrition i should feed I use master blend thanks for replying such silly questions of mine

[@dusshan1]

Hi there, what brand of rockwool cubes are you using please? By any chance are you or someone in the comments section familiar with the brand name and availability in (central) Europe?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Hi there. They are called oasis cubes.you should be able to find something online.

[@dusshan1]

​@@Growwiththelaplantes Thanks very much for your swift reply! either it is lack of my English vocabulary or our market is simply not that diverse compared to US market (most of my home country hydroponics shops sell overpriced goods aimed towards cannabis growers). Thanks again and fingers crossed. hopefully i can find something on amazon at least.

[@user-sm4xf7ib9x]

What are these flourecent lights you use ?

[@user-sm4xf7ib9x]

How many of them and what is the distance for leafy greens until it becomes a starter ready to transfer into hydroponic system

[@GuruTheGreatOfficial]

Good 🙏 Ram Ram 🚩

[@jccanada1763]

Ma'am can i apply work to your farm? I'm very interested your farm and very amazing! And im graduate of bachelor of science in agriculture. Pls ma'am🥺

[@edwindegroot3235]

What’s the difference between the nursing trays and the next ( regular) trays?

[@elvismom1]

Hi Nursery trays have the holes as close as possible and finishing trays are on 8 inch centers

[@edwindegroot3235]

Hi , does it matter for the plant if they are in a nursery tray or in a finishing tray ? Or is this just because a young plant does not need so much space .

[@elvismom1]

Nursery trays are just a spacing spacing tray to maximize your production

[@freshnorth4825]

What is it costing you to heat that lettuce house per month in the winter?

[@freshnorth4825]

I'm just interested in a rough number for JAN-MAR. I'm going to be heating my smaller greenhouse this winter and curious about what I'll be facing. I'm a few hours north of you guys.

[@jonathanriveramaldonado616]

Where can I buy that foam for hidroponic?

[@edwindegroot3235]

Its called oasis

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

We purchase the Oasis through a company JVK, out of Southern Ontario, Canada.

[@jonathanriveramaldonado616]

Do you have a link or something?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Here is the link to their website www.jvk.net/

[@scubieman]

How do you get the seeds into there? you make the holes?

[@johnbopho2811]

i new at this can Can’t tag you see I can give some help thank you

[@Awakenedkarolina]

You might want to correct the spelling in your title...

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

omg!! thanks!

[@Awakenedkarolina]

@@Growwiththelaplantes hydrophonics sounds very cool though. Maybe it’s hydroponics with music lol

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

HA! I had a hard time changing it for some reason. I hope it is fixed! Thanks for the heads up! Patti

[@ahmetenginyavuz734]

Can you also take pictures of the harvest of the cubes we used?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

Wayne passed away in January of 2021, and I sold the farm. But there are videos that we did at harvest if you want to check them out.

[@ahmetenginyavuz734]

Do you reuse the cubes you used?

[@Growwiththelaplantes]

No, the cubes can't be used again.