How to Grow Hydroponic Watermelon Indoors & 38 Days Update

[@JebGardener]

If you rig up a crazy looking trellis to support those vines that will look awesome!

[@KhangStarr]

Great suggestion, Jeb. Matt Garver suggested cargo nets as well.

[@andreiachagas7153]

Great, Jeb!

[@umakarawade3590]

Is it necessary to run air pump 24×7 ?please guide me

[@SpringfieldMa]

@@umakarawade3590yes, for oxygen

[@life2shortwa]

This is a cool setup! Need alot patience and done properly first round, but it will pay Off 😋👍. Cheers 👊

[@watjejanssen7535]

your a real teacher,i know all your stuff,little tricks etc.concerning plants and genetics and more but your teachingskills are so good that even the,,dont know,, people understand you,cheers !

[@flatbg1]

For small containers I have found that beer or soda cans with their tops cut off (just use a can opener around the rim) allow 1" pots to fit perfectly and you don't have to worry about light getting in. I like to call them my beer garden lol

[@CK-fo3lm]

It's growing REALLY quickly, and of course please do a follow up

[@Phoenix38m]

Khang...I LOVE your videos and I have been a fan for years now.....I don't know if you know this or not....but when using Masterblend...mixing and adding in the proper sequence is important...mix the masterblend and epsom salt first and dissolve///add it to the tank...then dissolve the calcium nitrate...dissolve and add it into the tank....if you mix them all together while concentrated...the calcium in the calcium nitrate will chemically combine with the sulfer in the epsom salt...and that makes calcium sulfate....its gypsum (drywall)...not all of the calcium will dissolve into the water...and the plants wont be able to get the calcium into its roots :)

[@3dandyrandy3]

Indoor Hydroponic Watermelon PART 2 YES!!!!

[@williamfoster7098]

definitely need a follow up

[@elaineang9874]

Hi this is awesome! Is there a Part 2 it will be great to get to see the harvesting and how much space is required. Thank you!

[@PopeThunder]

Nice to see that modern home insulation material can help grow seeds. It's also great for sound control and you can put a torch to it.

[@adventureswithmikey1812]

Where is part 2

[@RobBackyardGardenerr]

Great start to the watermelons Khang! Can't wait to see how they do!

[@KhangStarr]

Thank you Rob!

[@lptrolli]

Yes, please do a follow up. Can you use rockwool to start pepper plants and the transfer to soil?

[@adotintime]

Thanks for the trick to drilling backward. I was worried about crushing the plastic. Thumbs up!

[@deanbenz]

Really good video, learning so much from this channel. Where is part 2?

[@mohamedali-agripenneur]

Amazing experimentation and a great teacher. Thanks for sharing

[@cardiaccuse9orng4lf82]

Do U have a video showing us how to make the hydro tent? And yes plz make the second video for this one.

[@KhangStarr]

I didn't make my tent, I purchased it. You can browse my channel for the tour of my tent video.

[@sibiya2000]

during seed germination, do you water the rockwool on a daily basis?

[@lesliemeadows6730]

please provide a follow-up ... enjoying this!

[@mneff69]

Yes please do more videos on watermelon I want to see out come. I want to try them when I get my tent.

[@ismailtulcali]

Absolutely great one. Thank you. İf you don't mind, would you please give me the exact description of the nutrient solution?

[@Pepperheadsavage]

What kind of fertilizer is that your using

[@SoothingLeaf]

This was the best. Love the long video compilation you made. I'm sure it took a lot of time and work to make thank you!! I was wondering why you chose to use that ratio for nutrients? Did you test out 45 grams, (3;3;2 ratio) and find it to strong?

[@KhangStarr]

I used this on my previous video and ti worked great. I don't like to over-feed my plants, it's better to go a little less.

[@pakbowl420]

Do I need to worry about "hard water"? I'm a newbie to hydroponics. If I were to buy GH Flora series products, I was wondering if I need to buy the Flora Micro or Hard Water flora micro? I know we have hard water, but not sure to what degree.

[@carpii]

Scott Velasquez youd need to measure the ppm of your water really (using a meter or blue truncheon). the hard water one is for when your water ppm is >= 250

[@gymnstmini]

Can you start the seeds in the larger system and watch it grow in there instead of transferring them from smaller systems?

[@JustinAbroad]

I always pick watermelon seeds after eating them and they grow fantastic

[@tddtv]

how long do you run lights on yours?

[@sylviaw.1584]

I always enjoy your videos. They give a lot of tips for beginners. Well done :)

[@amaralei7853]

Good day. Can I ask about the irrigation interval of the crop? We are currently taking up our Thesis and we would like to make a reearch one similarly with what you did on this video. Notice me pls.

[@pedrodecnop5120]

Good luck for u man, i hope he sees it

[@bybbah]

Which grow light you using for your seedlings, please .I want get one I'm getting started but I don't which to get .thank you but that light on your seedlings will be fine to start with.

[@siddlingeshnandi4519]

hi, sir please can you that first nutrients name I didn't get it.........you have written 4 over there....... please do reply

[@KhangStarr]

Masterblend 4-18-38

[@TheNintendoDoctor]

Just wonder what kind of plastic the tote is, wanted to get one but couldn't find one that was food grade.

[@cryptoartizmo8433]

Did u actually get the watermelon to grow with the hydro setup and if so what kind of lights r u using?

[@LocoBeeFPV]

Not sure the air pumps would be necessary. You already started the plants with a kratky type method. I am doing a similar grow with Minnesota midget cantaloupe, but in a smaller container and no pumps. P.S. adjust PH after adding nutrient for a more accurate ph target.

[@abdelmounaim1057]

i just found your channel and its truly amazing thank you sir keep uploading

[@jimbattaglia8317]

Nice video and well presented. Love the step by step teaching method that anyone can follow.

[@hammerfallen12345]

I recommend to check ph after the nutrions are added. Mine drop 1 ph or more after added... But of course that depends how much you use. Thx for good video how to make a hydroponic box

[@dianemorrow4889]

What can you use to replace the stuff that you put your seedlings into and then put it into the cups? I don't have a local hydroponics store. And during this time of Co-Vid19 Amazon is telling me delivery is expected end of May, beginning of June! So what can I use to put my seedlings in my netpots?

[@angryjam]

Diane morrow I read that you can use pool inserts! Like the pool noodles from dollar tree and the roots won’t grow through it either. It’s non compostable though if that’s a factor.

[@wmluna381]

@@angryjam Dollar Tree by me has run out of pool noodles. Just went yesterday.

[@thingsiwonder2001]

Where can I find the follow up on this video please?

[@mneff69]

Nice video like always. Very detailed for the newbies like me @ PLC. I just received my new bounty today from amazon. Can't wait till I get some peppers going. Are you going to do a video taste review?

[@KhangStarr]

Yes, I am. If they produce fruits, I will make sure to do a video on harvesting and tasting.

[@GtJrGrowsItAlaska]

Hey khang star, have had success with growing melons indoors? I have tried four times but I can only get it to the size of a softball.

[@herwin4946]

hello! could u explain on the pumping system of your hydroponics system ?

[@margaretedinburgh1153]

What kind of a tent do you use

[@jackc1320]

Can't find Part 2. What was the outcome? My guess is that the experiment failed but I hope I am wrong.

[@MichaelIreland]

Ya man, fantastic! I was already thinking that I need to do something like this. I'm pretty sure my family would enjoy fresh veggies during the winter.

[@GtJrGrowsItAlaska]

Why you stopped eith the hydroponic watermelon?

[@kayepellow7010]

Thank you so much. I have no clue how to hook up that pump to the system, could you tell me how?

[@eatingmyyard6220]

What are your plans for wrangling the vines inside the tent?

[@pevo5227]

Khang, I’m trying to grow hydroponic watermelon in 5 gallon buckets using master blend, cal nitrate, and epsom salt. I’m currently using the bloom formula for tomato’s which is the 3 grams master blend, 3 grams cal nitrate, 2 grams epsom salt, per gallon. I just started to get make flowers open up and a few females. I had some successful fruit set but I also experienced blossom end rot on the other females. I have two different plants. One mini and one full sized watermelon. Each experienced bud drop and blossom end rot. Any suggestions? These are being grown outdoors as well.

[@sulkoma]

Good vid, wish there was more progress shown to the plant growth

[@tylerratty6561]

please do a follow up vid

[@degraphed6153]

Tip for efficiency: Put the fertilizer into the container before anything else, the water you pour in will mix it plenty(one bucket of hot water first to dissolve everything, then one bucket or cold water to get it to room temp again. Additionally you don't have to re-adjust your ph after adding the fertilizers.

[@hedgepethracing9590]

Nutrients should always be added to water, not a empty bucket. It you read the back of any 2 or 3 part nutrient schedule you will see there is a order to everything, than PH

[@glendialeverett4811]

First, thanks for making this video and for detailing the steps. Where can I purchase a good scale and ph reader please?

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Your watermelon plants look great!

[@glenn_gallaher]

Love it do not get me wrong on any level. But a stupid question on my part. Would it not have been more effective to add the food to the water before balancing the ph level because the food might cause a ph change that might bring it out of the level trying to be achieved?

[@jaredmccutcheon5496]

For​ sure need a follow up. I see you did a DWC system. I was thinking you were going Kratky, lol. I've been trying a few small DWC containers for some super hot peppers and they seem to thrive, even better than the Kratky I have going.

[@knowledgeispowerfful]

Very nice demo!. I'm very new at this and was just wondering why couldn't you use your "Aerogarden Bounty unit" to start growing the watermelon seeds, then later transfer the plant into the 17 gallon water bin?.

[@anarchoplant4949]

Always watching. Please do a follow up.

[@KRYSISJAG]

WHAT HAPPEN TO PART TWO?

[@gypsabilly]

Considering this is indoors, I’m assuming it can be done in places that would normally not grow melons?

[@NoClue1472]

I'm using that same reservoir but was never able to track down the type of plastic used. I searched and searched for the plastic type but haven't been able to contact the manufacturer directly. Do you happen to know?

[@JaredSloane-yq3im]

Did u make the second video

[@trewhoffman4517]

Love the videos. Can't wait to see more updates on the plants. Also, I might've missed if you said this in the video, are you growing these under your usual Endomaxx light?

[@mneff69]

Trew Hoffman It looked liked it was his endomax light in the last part of video.

[@maryhumphrey1470]

Yes I want to see more. I live in the south and we grow watermelon. About two thirds through you want plenty of water then in August for us you want it dry, that makes a sweet melon. I want to know how to make that happen. I am so interested because we a moving to the mountain west and they do not grow watermelon there so this would be perfect. If you do not make a video I still would like to know somehow., thanks

[@starbabytam]

Hoping to find part 2

[@Mmbohn1]

Is there a natural way to bring the pH down, like letting it sit out for 24 hours? I hate to use chemicals…

[@Dsmith-pf2xp]

Mmbohn1 I use lemon juice. For my water, it takes about 1tsp to bring down the pH per gallon of water. The lemon juice can be purchased in a bottle at most grocery stores. I hope this helps.

[@Mmbohn1]

Dsmith4333 thank you!

[@jayamilapersson4030]

lemon juice, vinegar should also work

[@wmluna381]

@@Dsmith-pf2xp Are you speaking of the lemon juice in a bottle?

[@xylenealcular9823]

good day! just wanna know if the rockwool can be possibly recycled or reuse?

[@herbertwerner2287]

what size are those black inner cups?

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Was that a Waba Grill container you germinated your seeds in???

[@homicideshoeco.9402]

How often do you change the water?

[@GaryWRose]

I start my seed in the tote from the start they grow finr

[@donbarfox3306]

What's the name of ur npk solution sir?

[@theband7737]

can we see you sprout a mango seed

[@conteminimo]

Keep going on. Too curious to see if you gonna have fruits !

[@justnow7263]

What doest air bump is doin?

[@SozAbarMeLaa]

I was wondering how often would you change the water I’m new to this and was wanting to know

[@Paintingtube]

Random question: For hydroponic Nutrients, I have a 27 gallon tote using 5 gallon amount of filtered water Irrigation system, Currently amount of nutrients Formula is 12.24g master blend and 12.24g Calcium nitrate and Epson salt 6.24g, I herd Nutrients only last 7-14 days indoor, my question is can I reuse the same water and keep adding nutrients!? Or do I have to drain the filtered water out and place new fresh filtered water and start the process again?

[@insaf_]

Can watermelon be done without aeration

[@SpiritualButNotReligious]

Did it work? Did you get any melons out of it???

[@kikobando5550]

can anyone tell me which internet site I can buy this tote? what model please....

[@wmluna381]

Lowe's and Home Depot sell these online and in the stores. Check / search in the Home Organization sections. I think these are in the 25-30 gallon range.

[@shushu8256]

Thanks for the video Khang! I enjoyed it!

[@stevenengland9652]

great video. can't wait to see the fruit growing.

[@jeremiahisrael8890]

Do you have to mix the nutrients thing you did or is that extra I'm new to this

[@Golden_Hephaestus]

Amazzing video as always! Id love to see how they fruit!

[@shahzadlakhani5464]

does algae cause a problem for kratky method

[@visarbrestovci9029]

what kind of lights you use?

[@ennyluckfarm358]

another great video. Please follow up. We want to try it

[@northwestalternativemedia2125]

i tried this but the fruit was not really very good and took an unusually long time too trigger ripening

[@martawolna571]

I really want to see more of your videos! :D especially about collecting this babies

[@Mmbohn1]

Thank you. Could you plz tell me what kind of lights you use to grow? And how much energy it requires? I'm trying to do this as inexpensively as possible yet sustainable....😊

[@Mmbohn1]

Brad Higgins thank you!

[@GSNCLN]

Would results be similar without adding air?

[@brianjosephrighteousnelson1489]

Slower growth

[@flam3srock]

love to see another melon video

[@brettbond9045]

Do you ever use air pumps to create air bubbles?

[@KhangStarr]

There is an air pump in this video.

[@johngee5817]

Oh my god ~ I am loving this ! Tell me is this going out doors ? or staying indoor's ? If thier staying indoors whats your light setup ? Will they grow under T% Ho setup ?

[@theband7737]

neater. i like the word neat and neater

[@davidsonnier1690]

great video. how long did your initial solution go before you had to top it off?

[@KhangStarr]

I haven't top off yet. 15 gallons will grow your plant to full size.

[@antandshell]

@@KhangStarr what ever happened to the watermelon 🍉??? You never made part 2.. I'm going through a watermelon video withdrawal!!! 🥺

[@carmenhernandez4136]

I'm really enjoying watch all the step. You inspire me to do the same

[@joantaylor8865]

Plants look great can't wait to see the fruit)

[@dustintravis8791]

Phuket! Sa wat dee krap puan kong internet krap! I didn't even think to kratky at a smaller level (an old plastic bottle) to get them going. Very cool.

[@TheZinminjr]

Khang Starr - you rock! I just showed your cucumber video to my Hydroponics Class yesterday - thank you for making great videos! Quick question: It looks like your ratios are a "little" higher than what I use for Master Blend? 3/3/2 per gallon of N, P, K respectively. Is that the usual ration you use or did you make adjustments because it is watermelon? I usually use 2/2/1 per gallon following MHP Gardener - but I might start using yours after watching your success!

[@michaelatimciska4245]

Yes. I followed your recommendation for the cucumbers for the ratio 5ml per gallon Aerofarm solution....and I burned my plants when I put them in the large tub....my cakes all died😭 Any suggestions?

[@sarahseguin4199]

Please do a follow up! I want to do watermelon indoors so bad