Non-circulating Hydroponics - Kratky Hydroponic - How To for Beginners

[@BIGD-gj1vb]

Gotta tell you friend. I really enjoy your video's. I've got some reapers, habs, and jolokia's going. Your ideas and methods are simple and very straight forward. AND they work! Thanks. Keep up the great vids!

[@dichroichameleon]

This was super helpful. Thank you so much! I'm just starting to explore the idea of indoor hydroponics and it feels a bit like a steep learning curve. This helped it feel less overwhelming!

[@STONE69_]

New Sub, i'm getting into small Hydroponics set up, done cheaply, thanks to watching this video. Great Channel and you explain everything so well, keep it up.

[@josephboyer9951]

+Khang, I tried this mix with my chili pepper plants and found that it had too much Nitrogen for the plants and caused a bunch of problems with them. Through some experimenting I have found an awesome mix that you might want to try with them. It is 1/4 tsp FloraMicro, 2 tsp FloraGrow, 3 tsp FloraBloom, 1 tsp CalMag Plus, 1/2 tsp Epsom Salt. Since using this mix with both my soil and fully hydroponic plants I have had more growth in the last week than I have in the last month.

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

Joseph Boyer amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@Psvr2Villain]

Joseph Boyer are you still using this mixture? How are your plants?

[@sylviasingleton8842]

Joseph Boyer have you used this mix for other plants besides peppers

[@MrGazolin3]

If you Ph your nutrient solution to 5.8 afterwards then your plants feed proper. Ph-ing before adding your solution will not keep it at 5.8. It will change drastically down or up. So you're trully not giving them their optimal feeding level with bad Ph-ing. Always Ph after. Cheers!

[@KhangStarr]

Damon Avila Thanks for the tips.

[@TroyDawes43]

I use to do the same thing and I would add my flora/3 & cal/mag then check the ph only to find its way off again. I will say GH flora micro/grow/flower for the money is some really good nutes! Just use half of what they call for! your ladies will thank you for it. There in the business of selling so naturally there going to tell you to use more than is needed.

[@richh7666]

I know this video is old and not sure if you've changed your methods but adjusting pH prior to adding nutrients creates a false pH reading when you feed your plants as nutrients cause pH fluctuations as they are mixed. pH should be adjusted after adding all the nutrients to verify that you are feeding the correct pH to your plants. On the other hand, if you're experienced in mixing and knowing exactly how your nutrients will shift your pH, then adjusting will not apply.

[@irxAlien]

If you lower the ph level of the rockwool it will speed up germination time, it's almost imperative for autoflowering. Also don't change the ph level of your feed water until after you have mixed the nutrients and 1ml each of the three part mix is basically a seedlings mix, you will need to up the dose after a few weeks

[@someonesometimes1]

Out of all the videos, this video truly added to my baffled mind what actually should be added to water ! Other experienced KZbinrs, go on and on about how to start but do not go into details as you did! Thank you for being so detailed. I have a question about water: did you use just plain tap water? What if you want to further make it simple and not care about PH of water, will it still work? What would happen if the PH is off or high😂 If it is high or low, how do you be ng it to the 6-7 range? What do you add to make it right? Can you do a video about my questions? Thank you very much! Is it safe to eat lettuce or other things grown with these chemicals?

[@apprenticehobbiest]

I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@stevegwizzle3560]

Broooooooo you kinda have that Bob Ross effect with your voice. Bob Ross the painter that is

[@grumpygrumpy360]

Steven B thats right

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

Steven B true!

[@TroyDawes43]

it's your world, and maybe a little bush lives here, and a couple trees over here, we don't care... little titanium white, we don't make mistakes they just kinda happen...and maybe there's a old shack over here..It doesn't matter.. BOB.. he was the man..

[@olemresnah66]

Read this comment before I heard the voice n .. spot on

[@NXTorge]

Einstein Alberto Bobu Rossu San

[@JTBear]

Brock, Bobby & John, great set of channels! Thanks for the walk through!

[@kairotox]

Thanks Khang! Your tips are super helpful! Just got my first Carolina Reaper seeds to germinate using rockwool, and i'm super excited for these plants!

[@KhangStarr]

+kairotox Great! Hope you will get tons of fruits from your plants.

[@summerfling5415]

You should try the paper towel method with a zip lock bag works great to start seedlings

[@hgpwns]

I use this method ^ ^

[@arleneehrlinspiel5232]

Summer Fling I

[@mudko3589]

It’s harder to transfer seedlings to the rock wool !

[@RickMarshallMaps]

Great video full of wonderful information

[@TheMan-vw3lk]

+Rick Marshall so u dont need air stone?

[@Gantzz321]

when pouring from a container that has its hole on one side of it, turn the container so hole is at the top when you pour. When you do this you will get a steady pour not a mess like your use to.

[@427SuperSnake1]

I use a syringe when mixing. It makes it so much easier to measure. And it's rids you of spills. Do you test your E.C. I always test my E.C as well as the pH.

[@reigny625]

E.C. is ppm.

[@Empressgold47]

Awesome stuff. I’m learning so much from you .

[@Betterplantingcom]

why are u using a calcium/magnesium and the magnesium sulfate ? also do you need a bloom for lettuce? u don't want ur lettuce to think about blooming.

[@contestwill1556]

i know this is really old but typically for large bottle where you only want a small amount at a time i've found it effective to not rip the entire paper/foil seal off, but just poke a little hole in it so it pours out slowly

[@vichitraloka6231]

nice video.With This technique which all leafy vegetables can be grown

[@rekhatheto5kariyawasam236]

Thanks so much. VERY useful.

[@Kinetic_CGI]

Works good on my arugula and thyme, my tomatoes still giving me a challenge with yellowing and white leaves that curl.

[@CatherineMagee2882]

GREAT STUFF !! THANKS SO MUCH!!

[@romaharold8546]

Superb! Thanks for the recommendation... Its wonderful...very well explained..

[@garrybang6360]

Excellent directions, easy to understand. Can you use this same formula for hot peppers?

[@Ksulli01]

love your video from Texas. Thanks Karla

[@KhangStarr]

+Ksulli01 Texas here as well!

[@nicholasgeere5125]

rockwool has a very high ph due to lime being left over from manufacturing. Rockwool cubes should be soaked overnight in water that has been PHed to 5.5 ( do not go under 5 it could damage your cube) and when done soaking PHed water should be ran through your cube to remove any residual lime. Then its good to go, otherwise you are going to have PH issues during your grow

[@claremack5940]

Earl

[@bill51bill]

Dildo Shwaggins

[@rrb396]

You do not have to soak the cubes overnight, urban growers myth lol. Just ph the water to 5.5 and let soak for a few minutes. The point is basically to wash out the impurities.

[@balajiparthasarathy7714]

Thank you very much brother.... I was searching a lot.. Finally found in your video about the Solutions.

[@DB4090]

Is there any natural remedies for hydroponics

[@ankitachandak298]

Do we need any special light arrangements for the plants after we put them into containers? Or putting them in sunlight is enough ?

[@someonesometimes1]

Thank you so much for clearing many of my doubts and clearing fog in my baffles mind! I loved your video! Can you please explain what water did you use? Distilled or plain tap water? What if Ph in water was off ? What would happen if you didn’t care about the ph levels? No one mentions such things. You have so many details please give clarity on my questions s I am frugal and low maintenance type. What if you do not want to invest in gadgets to check ph 😂 ? Also, is it healthy to use those chemicals in our food? The bottles look scary as to what are we eating? Thank you so much for many details!

[@robertelliott5487]

I use this for my kratky plants and love it. Do you have mixing instructions using these same nutes but for seedlings in soil in solo cups?

[@coreybikes]

I think if you're growing lettuce you could leave out the bloom (save some money) also I've heard that it's better to adjust the ph after mixing the nutrients. Cool Channel, and as John Kohler would say "Keep on Growing"

[@KhangStarr]

Yes, you're absolutely right about the pH, it's always recommended adjusting after mixing. I've done it both ways and haven't noticed a difference so I always take the shortcut.

[@coreybikes]

Right on, if it ain't broke don't fix it. ;)

[@aaronblasyak1527]

You said you would adjust the nutrient ratios for peppers or something else...what would you suggest for peppers or tomatoes? Having trouble finding recommended levels for Kratky.

[@falmochannelfalmovlog]

Great tips! Thank you

[@whitefordpipeshandmadebymi7238]

That reverse drill trick is awesome ! Tnx ! Take care! Peace ✌️ from Welland Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@random-kc8gx]

A real star!

[@roopaiyer4179]

Nice Video.Which all leafy vegetable plants can be grown by this technique .Since most of them have experimented with lettuce.

[@tmacnuke]

The cal-mag mix you say you spill all the time... Try poring it "upside down " instead of having the opening not the bottom side as you pore try holding it so that the hole is on top ( I understand it's really hard to explain/understand but try googling it if it's not clear) basically the handle will be below the mouth opening in the jug as you pore instead of the handle being on top of the mouth opening. Helps stop all spills! One more way of explaining... As you are poring simply change 180* top to bottom. Hope on bottom to hole on top of container.

[@KhangStarr]

+tmacnuke Great suggestion, thank you! I was so tired of spilling each time so I got a cheap syringe from cvs, it works wonderfully.

[@MDVA44]

Hey Shakaama, I didnt think you were into growing your own. I subscribed your channel like two years ago. You should talk about this method of growing your own food and get all the other subs thinking about it. Have a great one.

[@fr_mental]

Hi it’s me again haha ! I have quite an important question for you. My neatly system is outside in black containers to reduce algie growth but the containers are getting rather hot and the water is rather warn, does that affect the plant ? My chillis look rather sad when in full sun. Thanks :)

[@loumanlapas5930]

i love your videos :-) I am a newbie. My coworkers are making fun of me I told them not to throw the coffee containers because I will do the Krakty Method :-)

[@jasonreeve661]

cool tutorial especially where you go through mixing the feed as not many actually cover feeding.

[@elizabethangeles6113]

great video" very helpful specially for me that love grow many kinds of plant.

[@bicanoo_magic3452]

Cool vid Khanga!!

[@heavyrain8821]

Great video i love it

[@dcady1]

Great idea to start with a plastic container and spray paint it with a strip of tape on it so that you can see the water level. That solves two issues: how to keep light from your plant roots and how to know when to add nutrient water. Thanks.

[@tomatojuice12]

Hi Khang - don't know if you are not seeing the comments because the videos are very old. But, in 2020, I am still following you! I am now using Aerogarden also. Today, would you still use 1 tsp of Micro, Grow and Bloom for 1 gallon of water for Kratky? I have lots left of this stuff and I don't want to waste it. Does it expire? Thanks so much for all of your experience and advice.

[@elizabethangeles6113]

very nice and great vedeo.

[@joelbeidschat7430]

Dear Kang, thank you for your great videos, I like them very much. I grow chili peppers for three years now (soil) and thanks to you i'm gonna try a hydroponic system I found on the street. Awesome! I have one question: Can I use seedlings I started in soil for a hydroponic system? They are in the 2-4 leaf stadium.

[@janesmith4167]

Do u need a grow light for the seedlings? Do I need to put them in a dark grow closet. Or can I just buy a plant a sm. plant from a nursery? Also what kind of grow light is best after u have transplanted the seedlings? Can I use a Full Spectrum grow light or do I need one of those purple hydroponic grow lights?

[@KhangStarr]

curly sue Seedlings do not need much lights until they sprout. After they sprouted, they will need sufficient lights to develop a sturdy stem. Full spectrum lights will work, I use T5. Here is a link to my setup, all can be found on Amazon. plus.google.com/118382364204627409312/posts/5Cr9CWGsoDG

[@IBoostedSS]

have you ever added sodium benzoate to your solution to kill off fungus?

[@isaiah5343]

Khang, been watching all your videos there great. question--what mixture do you use for the peppers? thanks.

[@KhangStarr]

+Isaiah 53 Same mixture, 1 part of each.

[@isaiah5343]

thank you for your quick response Khang Im watching one of your videos now on your experiment with the two different nutrients.

[@amaiello]

You mention adjusting bloom liquid for peppers. What do you do different for peppers?

[@JoyfulCatholic921]

What is the best proportion of the fertilizers in making the hydroponic solution for growing strawberries using hydroponic system?

[@YPknowledgetruth]

Great videos

[@efiedtkou3943]

Hi, this is not a comment but more of a question. I am thinking of growing some peas hydroponically, but because of the fact that I grow everything organically, my concern is how safe is the chemicals that the plant are feeding on?

[@brynreal6813]

Can i ask why oh why did you Ph Down before adding Nutes which play with Ph level. Add ALL Your Nutes "1ST" Then Ph your final mixture to were you need it to be brother.. Good Luck

[@jillwilhelm1]

Ok thank you. I really want to produce some vegetables and herbs in small version mostly indoors. I live in Iowa in apartment but I want to grow in the winter.

[@patricior7300]

khang thanks a lot for your videos. You are verry easy to follow and inspirational. I am starting with it. I have a question: Is it normal for the fertilizer to settle down the bottle at night or over few hours? Tnx friend!

[@nyimix3341]

you can use dakron (aquarium filter). rockwool has an alkaline pH level. so you must soak it first before you can use it

[@helenalewis1666]

Is there another way to cut the hole beside a circular drill bit I didn't want spend extra.

[@iuiz]

Why do you add Cal Mag and Epsom Salt? Did you test it or did you hear it somewhere? I thought the General Hydroponics mix is already well balanced for hydroponics, so I am kinda confused. Is it because you went for the Kratky method instead of a DWC?

[@Maria-of3ij]

Thanks, very informative. What is the fourth liquid you add. I cannot understand what you say and I do not see the label. It is the one in the square container.

[@KhangStarr]

It's called "Cal - Mag" by Botanicare.

[@TrueGoan1325]

I really like your video, Good explanation, I'm a new beginner in Hydroponics and I already started with some seedlings (Tomato, Spinach, Pepper ) and i need some help with regards to nutrient solution. I live in the Uk and as you know its not a easy growing climate but since the summer is starting I'm trying to give it a shot. I got some miracle gro fertilize all purpose (NPK 24-8-16 , I mix the solution according to the instructions, I made 5 gal Uk (22.5ltr) checked my pH, now heres the thing i received some faulty ph meter, so they send me another one but i took reading from both meters one showed 6.58 and the other one shows 3.64, TDS reading 800, I also got a trunchon meter which reads ec 1.6 so on a 500 scale is 800 and on a 700 scale should be 1120 but i plant 2 tomato seedling 3 weeks old and it started to die, what I'm doing wrong here. Is it the nutrient or the ph. I get my tap water at 7.21 Please help me Thanks

[@KhangStarr]

+Sidney Rodrigues pH is very important, if not set correctly, the plants will have trouble taking up vital nutrients. I don't want to get technical cus it's really a mess. Just get a good meter and measure pH between 5.9 - 6.5. Mix your nutrients as recommended on the bottle and you'll be fine.

[@mikedisher30]

Thanks for the quick reply I wanted to ask if I'm doing this right first my lettuce is doing amazing! Okay for my tomatoes I'm using general hydroponics 3 different bottles and a hydroponics solution chart. So approx 1 table spoon from each bottle in 2.5 gallons gives me the correct ppm from the chart 1200ppm, it's been 2 weeks but not a lot of growth, there's some but not a lot. Method I'm using is kratky thanks

[@chandra0102]

Wouldn't it be much cheaper and make sense to buy nutrients in dry powder form instead of paying for shipment of liquids where most of the weight is for the water.

[@flow383]

-writes notes intensely- THANK YOU.

[@mr.holochuck7688]

free shipping lol

[@JinMizushima]

Its true, i want to ship to a powder form next time im out of nutrients

[@brendengodfrey9564]

Amazon prime

[@DB4090]

What is the powder form?

[@neapenny711]

I Joined but when I press share, I get the message your post was not shared , try again.

[@lass1198]

Thanks for the video. Have been watching KZbin videos for three days now on Hydroponics. I am a newbie and live in Australia. I have searched for "masterblend" and it is not available over here. If you look for nutrients online you just find a whole lot of hydro stores that sell a lot of very expensive products with trademark names with very little info on what is required for a simple lettuce.Everybody tells you how to build the system but there is no info on what nutrients to put in the water and how much. Very poor marketing, obviously their only demographic is the experienced grower. Extremely frustrating so I was ready to give up but saw the micro, gro and bloom in Bunnings today so after watching this will give them a go.

[@KhangStarr]

+Lass 11 Good luck!

[@theonlyblackskreech]

What up! I'm a true beginner, I've never planted anything in my life. I've been studying gardening for about 2 1/2 weeks and have learned a lot. I plan to do everything in buckets and containers. I want to try 3 methods to see what works best. 1st, one bucket with just soil and holes at the bottom of the container, I'm guessing this is the traditional way. Question, if I were to use nutrient water for hydroponics rather than just water, would my plants grow bigger and produce more? 2nd, 2 bucket self watering system, you know, dirt at the top water at the bottom. Question..... Pretty much the same as the first. 3rd, kratky hydroponics system.... I've taken a serious liken to this way but as a true beginner I think it would be wise for me to master the first 2 before trying this way.

[@Marelyn1234]

Aaron Johnson im having a hard time getting things to grow using Kratky method and have invested in lights, nutrients, containers etc, however it is the most affordable route as far as hydroponics is concerned. I personally would recommend you start there and play with nutrients and various greens before investing hundreds in a rail system.

[@LokasChili]

How big do you think the chili plant should be before you go from "First true leaves" to "Growing" stage?

[@Wibber]

What is the size of your net pots ? Do you always use the same size for whatever you plant?

[@bubbalovespong]

Hey there what would your nutrients be for peppers as you mentioned you do 1,1,1 for lettuce

[@tury315]

Great video! !!

[@tunkara-pu2pu]

New subscriber. Thank you, I learned a lot. Where can I get the spoons u are using to measure? Pls, put a link.

[@laura3071934]

Hi again Khang, I'm sorry but I'm not very familiar with the way of communicating here, I went to your "channel page" and sent you a question but don't know where to look for the answer :( Since you were able to answer my first question that I wrote here, I thought I'd do the same thing. What I need to know if which kind of lighting do you use for your plants? It's so confusing! There are so many choices! I'd really appreciate your help on this. Thanks!

[@dcornel77995]

Ive had the best luck seeding anything by simply putting the seed in a jar with half dirt and it sitting on top. the humidty sprouts anything. if you put a cutting of a plant in a jar it also grows roots out anywhere on the stem. pre-root the plants like this, then cut and propagate with roots.

[@tury315]

So say im growing peppers or herbs. The container will be perminet for the peppers and herbs. How often do I need to change the water? Also the roots might be getting long after a while. Do i need to trim the roots? Thanks.

[@KhangStarr]

+Arturo Apac It's best to always change out fresh nutrients every 2-3 weeks. The reason for this is because plants sometimes used up a certain nutrients faster, leaving the rest behind. After a few weeks, the nutrients may be out of balance. This is why it's best to grow the same plants in same containers if you're planning to grow multiple plants in the same bin. Also, make sure to check your pH every few days, especially if your pepper plants are blooming. Imbalanced pH will cause flowers to drop. When refilling, you must leave a good air space for the plants to breath since Kratky does not require an airstone. You don't need to trim the roots as they get longer.

[@leonardthelean]

I like to use a turkey baster for pulling and mixing liquids.

[@KhangStarr]

+marvsandman Very nice! I recently bought a small 5 ml syringe from Walgreen and it works great!

[@KoruptTactics]

Is the cal-mag, calcium nitrate and magnesium sulfate correct? and the Epsom salt is also magnesium sulfate? would it be cheaper to buy pure calcium nitrate and epsom salt/ magnesium sulfate and mix in 3g/each per gallon or does the cal-mag provide extra nutrients or beneficial bacteria?

[@dheller777]

Do you use the same mixing routine for your super hot peppers?

[@bangaloreshydrohome8003]

Hello , first of all - big thanks for doing this.. you really really helpful. Could you please help me resolve my few doubts.. If I'm growing tomatoes in cocopeat medium, should i be circulating nutrient solution every day three times ? Wouldn't over fertilize and wilt? Or should i be feeding nutrient solution once or twice a week and feed rest of the time water?? I'm doing soilless tomato growing in cocopeat and im afraid of over fertilizing ? Pls help since its hydroponics method nutrient water feeding 3 times a day makes sense but will it cause over fertilizing? Many thanks in advance..

[@homewithsanya]

Great Video, can you please say how you would mix it when growing peppers hydroponics?

[@KhangStarr]

+Savvy Sanya (Jam sanya26txt123Z) I mix it according to what stage my peppers are in. Early seedling 1-1-1. Vegetative stage 2-1-1. Fruiting stage 1-1-2. You can play around it with, there is not a set formula.

[@homewithsanya]

Thanks for your quick response.

[@chadstrasser9848]

+Khang Starr do you keep same amount of cal mag and ep salt for each stage for peppers ? Love the videos btw. Very excited to get started on my peppers this year

[@KhangStarr]

chad strasser Yes, usually. Sometimes I don't use epsom salt because Cal/Mag has it already.

[@tomatojuice12]

Khang, what should the PH be after adding the nutrients?

[@jessicamoreno4661]

Hello Khang Starr! So I have started to grow my White Bhut Jolokia! I am so excited and I have also started my yellow bell peppers! what measurements do you use for peppers? I have literally watched all your videos and found all the same items you have except for the formula containers... I have the koolaid containers, I hope those work... Not gonna lie, I am a huge fan!

[@KhangStarr]

For peppers I normally use 1-1-1(Micro, gro, bloom) per gallon, an all purpose mix. 1 = 5 ml. When peppers start to bloom, I use 1-1-2.

[@jessicamoreno4661]

+Khang Starr. Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@chankoendjbiharie961]

Thank jou for jour demo

[@curtflirt2]

Wonder which one is better, Fox Farms or General Hydroponics?

[@galantbeast]

How does that you have mixed as the nutrient solution compare to one of your other videos where you used Dyna Grow liqiud plant food? Thanks

[@thegoldenboy294]

How do plants recieve.the.air and nutes with the kratky method with no air pump?

[@hilmanfachrudin5027]

Is these recipe nutrient work great for pepper? and did you use same recipe nutrient for pepper from beginning until they were fruiting?

[@markmano5998]

What kind of pH meter do you use? Is it accurate and reliable?

[@ebonhawken574]

How often do you replace the hydroponic liquid

[@dlomack9794]

How many teaspoons of the ph down did you have to use. My water straight out the sink is 9.23 and ive added 21 drops and the ph is only at 7.92.

[@ReservationFire]

Five years later would you do a nute update video?

[@ashleyashlee-kj3iv]

do you suggest using RO water?

[@makassam]

Hi Khang, do you have a video of how you mix your hydroponic solutions for hot peppers? Thanks

[@KhangStarr]

Mohammed Kassam I do not, but it's basically the same. I just adjust the nutrients slightly higher. Currently, I'm only using Masterblend and the mix I like is 3-3-2.

[@makassam]

Khang Starr I can't find any suppliers in the UK!! What is the main active ingredient in Masterblend? I'll try to find something similar. Also, please elaborate 3-3-2?

[@KhangStarr]

Mohammed Kassam I don't know the main active ingredients, maybe the website may have more details. 3-3-3 is 3 grams of each part per gallon. Please check the description part for more details.

[@rrb396]

I like to use 10ml blunt tip syringes to mix my nutrients. Just be sure to rinse the syringe between each one. Works wonders with small batches like this.

[@KhangStarr]

That's an awesome idea! I actually got one at CSV and am using the same. You're right, it works really well.

[@LK-qs3jz]

What kind of testing metre are you Using?

[@jasonlocke5795]

Do you have a video on how to mix these for super hot peppers or would you please let me know how to mix these flora blends for super hots.

[@KhangStarr]

+Jason Locke I use the exact same mix for super hots, but during bloom stage, I add an additional 5 ml of bloom (1-2-1)

[@gingasnapz]

Love your channel and love the fast response. I love gardening, just can't give it up. I did stop for a few years because I moves and don't have a yard. So I thought I would do containers outside. Was hard to feed and keep squirls out taking the little bit of vegies that i did get. lol Little bugger, huge black one that i catch and he runs and snickers at me from the tree. I know i am mummbling on. Just happy to watch your videos. :)

[@KhangStarr]

+gingasnapz Thank you!

[@astrangeone]

+gingasnapz Lol. I'm the same way - I had chicken wire up to protect the lot but it got really expensive. I might try again with peppers - imagine a squirrel taking a fruit and taking a bite and then running away...