ZipLock Hydroponic System For Growing Lettuce

[@brownsugar1958ful]

I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT STARTING THIS METHOD I HAVE ORDERED STUFF TWICE SO EXCITED I WILL MAKE MY WHOLE APARTMENT A GARDEN I AM EXCITED

[@Name-js5uq]

I just want to say that of all the hydroponic videos I've been watching over the past month yours seem to continously be my favorites to watch. And when I tell you I've been watching a lot of videos trust me I've been watching a lot and yours are always very informative useful and fun to watch so thank you very very much I have just started getting into hydroponics and it's a real Joy to do as a hobby

[@eyeswideshut2800]

So happy to see so many START growing here. It really is as simple as he SHOWS you. It'll come in handy sooner than some know...get growing

[@busymom7936]

Sure is coming in handy now 👍 you were right!

[@donnacowell7415]

You are my favourite instructor. I love that you show us how to hydroponics on the cheap.

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

Perpetual lettuce! Thanks Khang! Ive been eating spinach off the same plants for months. Grows back so quickly. Hoping your well! 🙏👊🤘

[@stationplaza4631]

That sounds great! I love spinach.

[@doodahgurlie]

Khang, I learned a lot from your channel and others like yours and am in the middle of starting up hydroponics. I wanted to grow herbs and lettuce and purchased the CZ brand net pots (they are thick and I like the big lips on them because they fit well with 3"-ish pickle bottles well). I'm going to feed them with Maxigrow but I hear the non liquid fertilizer is hard to dissolve, so we'll see. But I'm glad I got it instead of Masterblend for a beginner since that requires more stuff to be added for the plant to take up nutrients properly. I've got 2" rockwool and am purchasing the 1" size as well since I'm using them with clay pellets (hydroton?). I'll be growing them in a sunny window and covering up my bottles with a dark cloth to prevent algae. I'll eat the herbs, but I just want to grow the lettuce in the glass containers bottles for looks (I have lots of beautiful plants and the lettuce would look great with them on the shelves I built over my window). I do plan on growing lettuce mix in soil so I can have baby greens to eat. Wish me luck with my Kratky! :)

[@Katya-zj7ni]

You’ve single handedly demystified this whole process! Fantastic! X

[@that_one_guy_Dave]

This is my first year trying this method. So far so good! Trying a cucumber in a 5 gal kratky bucket.

[@richardkempton1894]

How did it turn out? I'm thinking of attempting this( cucumber in the kratky).

[@that_one_guy_Dave]

@@richardkempton1894 not so good. Got too much sunlight in the location it was in. Grew good until the algae took over and smothered the roots.

[@richardkempton1894]

@@that_one_guy_Dave ah that's too bad. Thank you for answering. I'm growing indoors so I will control the light, hopefully I can avoid the algae. You think you could have had better results using a bubbler in there instead of Kratky?

[@that_one_guy_Dave]

@@richardkempton1894 I definitely think that is something I will go with if/when I try it again. That, and trying to block out more light. I feel the movement of bubbles would prevent the algae from starting.

[@go-ham1594]

First!! I love growing kratky style as a past time in the winter!! Great video Khang!

[@jonl.garton4616]

You're a talented presenter of information. Nice job!

[@jeffclarkofclarklesparkle3103]

Coconut husk for a rooting medium is also a favourite with other growers

[@timelliott1707]

Thank you very much for your videos. With uour inspiration i am now sprouting, microgreening and even hydroponic growing. Lots of fun.

[@thugiangvu1]

Thank you Khang. I plant some veg i think they will be successful , i will let you know. My family in Canada . It cold ơn winter. Will plant in side the house.

[@AaricHale]

That's a really idea ! I use those clear containers myself to start my seeds with .

[@cricketbee7823]

Thank-you! This was fascinating to watch and learn. I agree, great idea for kids. Going to give it a try! Much love and many blessing.💝👍😁

[@letsgobrandon4601]

Most underrated channel

[@sofine9695]

Hello...can the rockwool be reused once the plant is removed? Also, how often do you replenish the nutrient solution and how many hours in a day do you leave the lights on for? Thank you.

[@googlehelpdesk]

sofine it can but it's recommended not to in a hydroponic system.

[@TerranceShaw]

As far as the nutrients: you can let it go down by half the container, and then top off with water. Just keep a close eye on the PPM and replace the nutrients entirely when it gets too low. It's important to remember that plants will consume the nutrients they need, which means that if you just top off with more of the same level of nutrients each time, you could eventually experience nutrient burn. And an acceptable light schedule would be twelve on, twelve off or sixteen on, eight off.

[@googlehelpdesk]

for lighting schedule you can do 24/7 on for the veg cycle and 12 or 11 1/2 hours for flower cycle.

[@7sixtyeight69]

Khang, keeping it simple. Thanks for sharing your experiments.

[@oliviasorchidsmore2500]

So... I don’t have to worry about ppm? I got an aerogarden, the ppm was 2,500! So, I changed water to RO and now the ppm is 350-500. Your plants are look so amazing in a short period of time.. Thanks.

[@lindensheffield6434]

I love these videos, I've ordered my rockwool and can't wait to get started! Thank you so much for all the advice Khang.

[@jethrotull5847]

Hey, do you think simply taking a 5 gallon bucket, cutting a 2 inch hole in the lid, and inserting a cotton tee shirt to “wick” the water to the bottom of a 5 gallon grow bag wound work ? The grow bag simply sits on top of an equal area of wick.. on top of the 5 gallon jug. I like the idea of being able to move the grow bag if necessary.

[@Phoenix38m]

khang its ccured to me from chemistry.....adding an acid lowers ph...and adding a base raises it....maybe try an experiment...just use lemon juice or vinegar to shuffle it down...and very weak ammonia (hn3) to raise it

[@MiWBatman]

Very nice method Khang. I haven't got to experiment with hydro yet 😞

[@jaytibby]

I thought you had an aerogarden.. That's hydroponic..

[@bonho8913]

Thanks for the great video. How often do you water and how long does he light stay on?

[@RootedatHome]

Khang: if you did the same steps but did not use PH Down, will it still have worked? Also, if you used AeroGarden nutrients, would it have worked?

[@MrPig-et8pd]

Loving the videos can't wait for your 2020 pepper season. I joined the PLC a few days ago on discord since Google + appearently is not a thing anymore and am happy that they are all so kind. So happy that I will be joining in on this year of growing peppers.

[@CoFFee123..]

I live in Malaysia. Can I grow vegetables outdoors hydroponically where temperatures can be as high as 30 degrees Celsius ? Do I grow them under indirect sunlight or direct sunlight? Thanks

[@jaytibby]

Hi water temps causes root rot.. if you can find a way to keep your water temp down it will work outside..

[@kevinsherman6162]

Thanks Khang! Great stuff as always.

[@Smanya2110]

Normally we hide the hydroponics from light n here the ziploc is under the light What if algie growis!Every video of yours i learn something new What a simple method without spending much ! Thank you

[@alittlefromcolumna7575]

I've had amazing success so far using miracle gro water-soluble plant feed instead of hydroponic feed, i just use 1/4 of the amount it says on the packet for my feed mix , very cheap and easy way to do this, you should try a seed to fruit using only miracle gro 😉

[@OrgangeHead]

Cool, I’m going to try it too. Saves a lot of $

[@jeffclarkofclarklesparkle3103]

I saw in a book for growing cannabis once a recipe for an antifungal/pesticide solution adding 0.05% hydrogen peroxide ratio mix in water. You may want to check it out but sounds really useful for hydroponic vegetables as well

[@TheIndoorOutdoorGardener]

Another great video Khang. Loving that Romaine Lettuce 🥬 and the Hidden Harvest Grow Lights are great 👍

[@ANDY-Mandy]

Do you practice organically, are they nutrients and everything you use suitable for organic growing?

[@barbaradumler6503]

What is the brown around the edges of the lettuce? Love your videos. I'm going to try it this way.

[@KhangStarr]

I left town for a few days and they drank all of the water and dried up a little.

[@KILNOG32]

Your videos are so inspiring - keep them coming. I am so keen to grow some leafy greens! Does using a grow tent make algae less of a possibility even in a warmer climate which I am in for a few more months at least until the season change.

[@janking3355]

Khang, great video and more ideas of different ways to grow our plants! I have many Kratky hydroponics growing right now. It's cold and I can't grow outdoors, so this helps fill the gap! Where can I submit ideas for videos? Thanks!

[@helpmehealmyself9705]

You are so resourceful! Thank you for making this so easy!

[@cathyf.1234]

Between the time you thinned/1st added nutrients & day 22, did you add any nutrients or water to the bags?

[@KhangStarr]

Yes, as the plants grow, they drink more. Every few days they will drink everything, so refill as needed.

[@tomacx1]

What is the pepper plant alongside the lettuce? It seems to be doing well in the cold!

[@mariannem3748]

I have watched many of your videos and am amazed by the simplicity you bring especially to new hydroponic people like me. I am wondering if you can help answer this question. You use tap water, which I would love to use but our water in Canada is chlorinated and I have heard that it might kill my plants. I have been using distilled water up to now. What do you think?

[@KhangStarr]

My water is chlorinated as well. If you are concern about that, just put your water in the bucket and let it sit for 2 days. Personally, I feel distilled is a waste of your money.

[@mariannem3748]

Khang Starr thank you so much. This was my feeling exactly so I am going to experiment🙂

[@busterrich5806]

How do you cool your grow tent in the summer

[@edwinmasacayan5886]

u are great! did u continue to re fill that plastic bag with ur nutsol?

[@GTF4life]

Awesome video as usual Khang star! Looking forward to ur next ones xxx

[@jaytibby]

Lettuce in zip lock bag.. ready to take anywhere if you feel like having a salad 😅

[@KhangStarr]

LOL I'll be over for dinner with a zip loc bag of lettuce.

[@togarashi8086]

Have you tried using the dyna gro without measuring the pH? Wonder if it makes a big difference?.. Great video btw.

[@KhangStarr]

I have tried that. The plants will still grow, but the roots don't look as healthy.

[@wranther]

Khang, you sure have some delightfully delicious and playful at the same time hobbies. Happy Gardening! -Bob...

[@cowboys432wtx7]

When growing peppers, do you still use the heating mat post germination?

[@KhangStarr]

If your temperature is below 60F, a heatmat will help them sprout faster.

[@miketaiwanwalkcity6355]

With Ziploc bags!? Great information 👌 thanks

[@wrightsfarm5683]

How many hours do you leave the light on in 24 hours?

[@sharonn9991]

Hi, I live in Singapore where it is tropical. Will we get any mosquitoes breeding in the bags? Can I use some mosquito bits in the liquid, or should I just change the liquid every few days?

[@KhangStarr]

if you have mosquitoes, you may need to try a different container with a mesh that blocks them from getting in.

[@jaytibby]

Do not use mosquito bits in water that an edible plant will be using to feed off.. mosquito bits should only be use on non edible plants..

[@davidcantu8215]

WIll sponge work as a replacement for rockwool?

[@bowler8]

Where have I gone wrong, my pepper plant is stunted, but has about 15" of root?

[@gumballbreath3705]

Use 1/4 of a rockwool cube

[@eyeswideshut2800]

Lettuce seeds and various other plants are light germinating.

[@sourceofsalvation1188]

how much distance do you keep between the grow light and head of lettuce or any other leafy vegetable??

[@KhangStarr]

1-2 feet and monitor how your plants react. If they are too tall and leggy, lower the light.

[@sourceofsalvation1188]

Thanks

[@GarettFinney]

My water ph was just above 8 and I used the same grow liquid that you did and it dropped my ph to 5.6 without using phdown hmmmm

[@talentlover2]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you very much!

[@cathyf.1234]

Oh, and what are the dimensions of the lights?

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

12 inches x 12 inches x 1 inch 😊🙏❤

[@ReySantana_]

Wow.. Nice. Thanks for sharing

[@bamspeppers7878]

Great vid Khang!

[@ord2mia]

Why is the tent necessary?

[@jason83ist]

Is there any thing that I can use instead of rockwool? I breakout when I come in contact with it.

[@KhangStarr]

Put coccoir in a netcup and that should work.

[@TheScaryName]

50 deg F...that's like half the liver temp of a horse dead for two hours, right? Joking aside though, def gonna try this. Thanks.

[@eyeswideshut2800]

What's with the tip burn?

[@tinkiak6052]

Pretty cool. Always inspiring 🐞🌶🐞

[@trumpsahead]

Yours is a very inexpensive and clever way to grow. It is interesting and a good way to start seedlings with rockwool and water/nutrients; but if you must water these seedlings every few days individually it is laborious for small amount of food. Here's my idea: Why not use that 5-gallon bucket filled with soil and about 40 rockwool-size holes directly into the side staggered all around, then stick the rockwool seedlings into the holes on an angle if you can; watering is the same as you have been doing except you don't have to deal with flimsy sandwich bags and you water all at one time. Oh, every day turn the bucket 1/4 turn, and make sure there are holes at bottom of bucket for drainage. In 5 gal bucket you will get so much food, and plants will grow as fast as your hydro system as your water is not moving so is not optimum. Put three buckets atop one another and you can feed a family of six. ciao.

[@troye7586]

why do that when you can use a storage container drill 6 holes and fill with nutrients and never have to water

[@twadadashore7075]

Looking good Khang!😀

[@tdtrecordsmusic]

When do we need a fan ?

[@brandongarzaofficial12]

Are the roots edible?

[@lolitabonita08]

great idea!

[@sofine9695]

Can the rockwool be reused?

[@KhangStarr]

No, I would not reuse them.

[@jaydogs8326]

Tanks for the video!

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Thank you.

[@russellt9059]

What is in hydroponic nutrients

[@KhangStarr]

Dynagro 7-9-5

[@abbienguyen2843]

My brown thumbs staring at me, “Why can’t you hydroponic?” 😅😅😅

[@candiwallace6605]

❤❤

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

❤😊❤

[@fatihyarantoprakszbitkiyet4514]

congratsss

[@brownsugar1958ful]

SO I CAN LEAVE MY SEED IN THE ROCK WOOL CUBE AND LET IT GROW LIKE THAT INSIDE THE ZIP LOCK BAG INSIDE MY CONTAINER I HAVE SOME OF MY PLANTS IN

[@mangot589]

This is seriously the ONLY good thing about this covid s^*=. People are starting to realize food isn’t magic, and learning how to grow some basics. Where I live now, I can’t grow outside, and it’s been awhile, And wasn’t familiar with this Krackty (?) at all. But now I’m going to start. Thank you!

[@grannysweet]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@yoymoonstar]

전기세가 더 나올거 같다 ㅡ ㅡ