Starting Hydroponic Tomatoes in the Dutch Bucket System

[@oby-1607]

The puppy is very obedient. Liked the hitch Dad made for the dump trailer.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks and she is a very sweet pup, good for the kids.

[@tonyOn1ce]

I've always wanted to do this. I have a nice crop of tomatoes growing but I havent started hydroponics yet. Thank you for all the gret vids.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Sure thing! That’s awesome and they are fun to grow in the buckets.

[@bladewiper]

great video. Really enjoyed the variety. I liked seeing the log hauling and the old tractors. The pup did great with the treat. Almost forgot, the stilts are a great idea.

[@AMED41666]

Can you make videos on nutrient formulas as well?

[@Yoda42481]

I could use a hand in Montana .. once I have a set up like you guys.. I know I'll be in the cats meow.... goodness what a awesome set up

[@HarmlessFarmerAndyDetwiler]

That time-lapse was awesome. Amazing how fast it grew. I always wanted one of those John Deere snowmobiles, friend of mine had one. Great Video

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks, Andy! It sure is different than the new snowmobiles, but I think it will be fun.

[@HarmlessFarmerAndyDetwiler]

It will be fun. Heck, anything with an engine is fun lol. Wanted to get on ours today but my brother and his daughter took it to Michigan. I guess they had to go clear up around Lake Superior. Too far for me to go to freeze lol.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Harmless Farmer - Andy Detwiler That’s true! I’ve heard there are nice trails up there with bars and restaurants to stop at. Sounds like a good time, but I’d rather stay here too lol

[@Holodomor4.0]

What a lovely family and operation you guys have there! Your kids are extremely lucky to grow up like that and to learn how to grow real food, something that’s becoming more and more crucial to know how to do as time progresses.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you very much. I am fortunate I can bring them with me to the greenhouse and that they get to play outside at the farm.

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Amazing job you folks do. Living the dream I tell ya. Stay safe and warm over there!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! Same to you guys 💚

[@lakhvindersingh6250]

Great video 🌹🌷🌷🌷🌷🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️❤❤❤ beautiful voice Good job

[@أحمدالمزيد-م7ج]

I Love tomato 😋😋😋

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes they are a very good crop! 😊

[@summerbreezefarm]

Awesome video! I so enjoy watching!

[@robotnik77]

Impressive; especially with so few workers.

[@nml5536]

such a great channel & video

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you so much!

[@MAD42]

cool video - thank you for sharing!

[@pondculture334]

adorable videos. great info

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you 💚

[@gnetsolutions3076]

beautiful growing happy new year

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! 😄

[@moneymikegotuvideos312]

Very cool!

[@muratnezor7530]

Happy new yaer 👍👍

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! 💚

[@likeketeanio6011]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on how to grow tomatoes. I missed your nutrient mix for your tomatoes, might it be possible to cover your nutrient mix on your next video or direct me to that video? Mahalo (thank you) from Hawaii.

[@Crusade2018]

Happy new year daven. from south korea. support your projects. ;)

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you very much, Karl! 😊🥬

[@chari8951]

Good job 👍️👍️

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! 💚

[@maulikpatel9372]

Your videos are informative and have helped me build my own hydroponics system. I am a beginner and it will be very helpful if you can make a video on germination tips, dos and don’t.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank is awesome to hear! I have an older video on starting seeds, but I will gladly show more tips on that as we go.

[@meelaapjoshi8298]

Thanks for the Inspiration

[@HomegrownPassion]

Of course 🙏

[@denhaagholland5406]

Hi there ! Have you ever tried to plant your tomatoes roots upside down in your dutch bucket system? I mean you plant your tomato like you do but you turn the roots upside down .so you will have a U turn.Probably your tomato seedlings have to be a little longer for that. Result more roots. Take care and have a nice day!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Very cool we have not tried that! Maybe we can try that with the next batch. We are always looking for ways to improve.

[@jujharmallupota6970]

Hello dear. Happy New Year 🥳. Don’t cut trees 🤪. Beautiful view

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! 😊💚💚💚

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

Happy new year Devon

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you and happy new year to you as well! I hope your channel continues to grow in the new year. You have very nice videos and what you do is very cool.

[@vanilasoapsvanila5350]

Super

[@ADQ82]

I prefer to grow Siberian, Sibirjak or Alaska tomatoes, because they don't need high temperature during winter and they are ready to harvest after 48-58 days.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Interesting! I will have to look those up.

[@fishlover5402]

Hi, I love all your videos. And its really really great to see your hydroponic garden. I know you have tonnes of information out there for everything but I would really like to talk to you about setting up the hydroponic system. I hope we can connect.

[@nahidmiah8982]

good

[@bbulliard]

great video. do you use master blend in your tub that feeds all your plants? if not, what do you use? how often does your drip system feed the plants? thanks...good job..bob

[@HomegrownPassion]

Need to watch more of my videos. I have videos on the nutrients and how I mix them etc.... here is one to start off. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ-5hI2ghrqlgc0

[@bbulliard]

@@HomegrownPassion thank you. I will

[@MrBumbles2]

small bucket for 2 plants,, mine grow like crazy fills up with roots 4 gal per plant double your yeild

[@jonathansimau2958]

This is good, where can I find the growing medium in Zambia? is there any alternative growing Media?

[@HomegrownPassion]

i have no idea

[@TheMorphirus]

Hello, I am very happy to watch your videos. Can you help me, please? What slope (inclination) should the floor have for the Dutch bucket system?

[@ZrubekFamily]

Glad I found you channel. I subscribed. I wonder why you layer the perlite and vermiculite? A lot of growers just use perlite. I guess you have found this way to work better?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Randall Zrubek Thank you so much! We found that adding the vermiculite in the middle helps hold in the nutrient solution. We like to have the perlite for the bottom layer to keep it aerated. Happy new year!

[@random-kc8gx]

Have you tried water only in buckets instead of pearlite and vermiculite?

[@HomegrownPassion]

No we haven't tried that. We get really good results with the growing medium, but I want to try a couple experiments this spring so I'll have to do that.

[@mjrich1977]

You've inspired us to look at doing a hydroponic greenhouse on our farm. Was just curious how your experience has been working with crop king?

[@HomegrownPassion]

That's great! It is has been a good income for our farm, and we have been busier since the pandemic. All experiences with Cropking has been positive. The staff is friendly and willing to help, and they have resources like growers school and their own greenhouses where they do trials.

[@pikaloverxyz6022]

Seen almost many of your videos,, I m in a thought to set up a hydroponic farm sooner . Hope you'll help if any difficulty arise

[@HomegrownPassion]

sure if i can

[@golfdelta12345]

lovely video. how long does it take for tomato from seeding to harvest. Do you rotate the cycle like repeating the seeding and nursery and planting for the next batch of plants and what is the intervals like? lot of questions sorry. would be glad to hear from you!

[@HomegrownPassion]

From seeding to harvesting the first tomato was about 4 months, with the new lights it should be faster. We only grow one crop of tomatoes each year. We seed in January and pull the plants in October. This works best with our setup.

[@golfdelta12345]

Thank you for the reply.

[@plantaddict5390]

Look forward to seeing the lean and lower process. Do those tomato seedlings get nutrient water prior to going in the beto bucket? Great vid as always.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! The tomato seedlings get the lettuce nutrient water while they are in the nursery then get switched to the vine crop nutrients in the buckets.

[@theokeechobeegardener8014]

Would please tell me where you get the grow bags that I have seen in other videos? The only ones i have found have holes on the bottom as well on the sides.

[@nanali4219]

Hi I'm really enjoying with your videos, May I ask you How much space between lattice holes? Thanks

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hi thank you! I am glad to hear that. There is about six inches between the holes in the dutch buckets and 8 inches between the holes in the NFT system.

[@18psutton]

Happy new year devon to you and your lovely family from mine here in england hoping you have a happy healthy prosperous one .take care love the video as always its beginning to feel a little of my home too its so well done .I wanted ask mum something hoping she doesn't think im mad .in one of your tomato buckets would she fill it only half way and plant the 2 tomatoes the same way .then as they get to the top remove any leaves or flowers except the ones at the top obviously and keep topping up with your mix until its level with the top .id just like to see IF there's difference with that compared to the rest with more of the stem buried and so more roots ..ive found out more roots i got more tomatoes so would be interesting for someone else to try if you can .I know you get really long roots the way you grow with great success but I find the deeper the stem the more tomatoes so to finally find out if im wrong lol would you try just 1 bucket please np if you can't best wishes always paul and family x

[@HomegrownPassion]

Glad to hear from you, Paul and I wish you all the same! I did ask her if we could try that awhile back and we agreed to try it in the high tunnel very soon this spring, rather than in the main greenhouse. We will have more tomatoes out there, and I will be able to compare the growth. We are planning on grape tomatoes, cherry and san marzano so far. I'm looking forward to the experiment because I know you have really good results with yours. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@18psutton]

@@HomegrownPassion thankyou devon 🙏 for replying ill look forward to seeing what difference if any there is im.sure there will be some .you take care im still very much under the weather so to speak but a little better thankyou again devon for taking the time reply paul x

[@Raju-ye2lg]

can we nutrant or just water?

[@danielglaus7144]

Very nice Devine?

[@misterhide1979]

Hello dear Devon! Your videos are always informative and beautiful! You are two extraordinary women! I would like to ask you for advice! I would like to build a system with Dutch buckets on my terrace! The compensated drippers that you use, what liters per hour are they? Thanks in advance if you can answer! Good evening!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you very much! That means a lot. I will ask and get back to you, but I know I'll at least be able to get you the tank and pump info if that can help. Have a happy new year!

[@misterhide1979]

@@HomegrownPassion (:

[@wts860]

Do yall use ro water or just well water?

[@HomegrownPassion]

We actually have city water so we try to fill the tanks and let the chlorine dissipate for a day or so when we can.

[@jamesjustice859]

Also if I can ask where do you get your supplies? I'm looking online. Not sure who to trust.

[@HomegrownPassion]

the bato buckets and most of the supplies we use are from CropKing. They have a nice catalog on lone but also have stuff not listed so you have to call (strawberry bato bucket for example) Let them know we sent you and they will take great care of you.

[@hanstakani]

Which distance between each bucket hole for the overflow water back ?

[@HomegrownPassion]

I think we put the holes 18 inches apart

[@hanstakani]

@@HomegrownPassion Thanks!!! Have a good day!!!

[@jefferybarron929]

Where can I purchase the aquaponic channels with the removable lids like the ones in your greenhouse? They are long runs...

[@HomegrownPassion]

Here's the link to ones we have and they have different lengths to choose from. www.cropking.com/catalog/channel

[@jefferybarron929]

@@HomegrownPassion Thank you soooo much. 😊

[@tonyjames4067]

can we have another video on pollinating toms and peppers

[@EclipsonChannel]

How often do you add your nutrients in month? Like how many masterblend bags do you use in a month

[@Exfog]

Hey guys! Hope all is well! I just rebuilt most of my grow room into a Dutch Bucket system... I'm curious. Is it possible to plant Tomato Seed directly into the perlite? If so would there be a good timing cycle for watering? I've seen do it for Beans, so just got me curious

[@HomegrownPassion]

Not sure we have never tried it. I would say not. the small cost to put them in a Ossais or peat pot would be worth it

[@Exfog]

@HomegrownPassion - Gpod point, especially from the commercial side for you guys...Thanks anyway, and happy growing!

[@tommy..980]

How long does it take for the tomatoes before harvest??? Love your channel!!!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! There should be some tomatoes ready in 75 days or so.

[@sappir26]

Where do you get your greenhouse and hydroponics equipment from?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Most of our equipment was purchased from Crop King in Lodi, Ohio...if you contact them mention us and they will take care of you!!!

[@oguzoguz4686]

What kind of nutrution solution do you use for tomatos for hydroponics?

[@HomegrownPassion]

We use Hydro-Gro vine crop and calcium nitrate to start. Then once the tomatoes are established we add in potassium.

[@donskin9795]

Hi. What kind of nutrients do you guys use for the tomatoes? Really like your videos.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks, Don! It's a vine crop formula from Cropking. Here's the link, and you'd also need calcium and potassium nitrate to go with it. www.cropking.com/catalog/nutrients-nutrients-and-additives/hydro-gro-vine-crops

[@tombryant4518]

@@HomegrownPassion Have you ever heard of, or tried the Masterblend Tomato Formula 4-18-38 stuff?

[@Goodellsam]

Can you tell me more about adding additional nutrients at tomato fruiting stage? What nutrient, and at what ratio to other nutrients.

[@HomegrownPassion]

We add in potassium nitrate. I will probably touch on that soon in a video.

[@mkv5956]

Suuuuuppper ,can you do one video Filling the duch bucket

[@HomegrownPassion]

Sure we are going to start back up as soon as we get the greenhouse cleaned up

[@mkv5956]

@@HomegrownPassion thanks, god bless you.

[@225theprintlab8]

Hey there what size is the dutch bucket?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Not sure will measure for you this afternoon

[@225theprintlab8]

@@HomegrownPassion thank you😊

[@mkv5956]

Wonderful ,can you make hydroponics solution make vedeo,

[@carolineclaireschulte7381]

Hello! I was wondering why you chose to do the layering of substrates in your Dutch buckets? I work at Hudson Farm Club, and we have had clogging issues with using just the perlite so I am wondering if this will help decrease that. I also noticed you didn't strain out the dust from the perlite and vermiculite. Has that caused any issues in your system? Thanks!

[@HomegrownPassion]

We find it helps with water retention...perolite does not hold any water...we don't have issues with clogging....never have...the bato bucket has a u drain in the bottom that prevents the medium from gong into the drain system. Same on dust never had a problem... hope that answers your question.

[@carolineclaireschulte7381]

@@HomegrownPassion Thank you!

[@maheramer7523]

Love from Pakistan

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hello friend! Hope you are having a nice week.

[@bigbang3261]

Which seed you are using????

[@HomegrownPassion]

These are Rebelski tomatoes.

[@edwarddarst4358]

Did you ever think about growing mushrooms

[@HomegrownPassion]

I tried a mushroom kit over the winter. It was pretty fun, but I don't think we'd have the time to do mushrooms.

[@trailsendfarm141]

I have a "First Time" Dutch Bucket System and am having a BOAT LOAD of problems. My PH is between 550-680 all the time. BUT, by TDS seems to be off by a lot, I mixed the Nutrients Master Blend. at 2grm per gal, Calcium Nitrate at .8grm per gal and epsom salts at 1.2grm per gal. I have a 34 Gal Sump and am mixing 80 grm of M.B., 25 grm of C. N. and 40grm of Epsom salts. All my tomatoes. Zucchini and Cucumbers are wilting. What am I doing WRONG? Thanks,

[@HomegrownPassion]

we can try and help you. Send me a email with your contact information and I will get back to you

[@terracegardening2567]

What about nutrients please telme....

[@ombasri]

👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@ChrisG-om9uy]

I thought I saw a short video of you trying out hydroponic.. maybe it is an old video still going round.

[@HomegrownPassion]

There is one of me at a hydroponic grower school a few years ago that went viral, might be that one.

[@ChrisG-om9uy]

@@HomegrownPassion yes, that's the one😊.. 😍

[@golfdelta12345]

Also do you have videos on Capsicum? kindly share

[@HomegrownPassion]

No, we don't but let me look into that. Thank you for the comment.

[@byronrobinson8633]

Have you tried hydroten rocks in those systems? I use them in my cannabis system. Don’t know how they would work with your system? Would save money on buying new soil or whatever your using every time. Just a pain cleaning the rocks every time.

[@HomegrownPassion]

I've seen them, and know a lot of smaller growers like them. We've never used them, but I bet they'd work well with the plants we usually put in the grow bags, like broccoli. How do you clean them? I do like how they can be reused.

[@oguzoguz4686]

Thats what I was gonna ask. I use hydroten rocks. The most important part is the quality of the seeds and hydroponics nutrition. What kind of nutrition do you use? What mixes?

[@byronrobinson8633]

@@oguzoguz4686 if you are talking to me I use house and garden Aqua flakes. It’s a two part a and b. Really good for hydro. Then I use a little bit of advance nutrients. Like Sensizym, and big bud. Then I use Botanicare cal mag. Most major nutrient companies work all the Same. Like you said doesn’t matter how good your grow setup is or how good you grow or the nutrients you use if you don’t start off with good genetics.

[@oguzoguz4686]

@@byronrobinson8633 Thanks for the input. Right now I am using maxigro on lettuce basil and spinac. This is my first time. Once I am doing good. I want to work on tomatoes. I guess on tomatoes I can not use maxigro. Herbs and tomatoes are different solutions. Am I correct?

[@byronrobinson8633]

@@oguzoguz4686 I’m not 100 percent sure because I don’t grow herbs but I don’t see why you can’t use the same nutrients, you would just mix up different ratios. I would think tomato’s would take stronger mixes then herbs. That question would be better for this families channel as that is their profession. Mine is cannabis. Good luck. It’s so fun and rewarding growing your own.

[@bapakdwi7896]

🇮🇩🌿🌱👍 halo mom from Indonesian 👍👍 .

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hello! Very cool to see a viewer from Indonesia. 😁

[@TEJASPATKAR999]

If I want to cultivate hydroponics in one acre, how much will it cost me? in india . Pls reply as soon as possible 👍

[@stevenallen9592]

Hydroponic supply houses can give you a layout design and a cost appraisel depending on your crops

[@tombryant4518]

It will cost you however much the stuff is over there.

[@ivanpap634]

What's that man wearing under feet at min 3:58?

[@HomegrownPassion]

That's my dad and those are stilts. They are easier for him than climbing up and down the ladder a hundred times.

[@ChrisG-om9uy]

A foot taller..

[@valeriesanchez3074]

🙃

[@NarinderSingh-kt1ql]

Hii karen

[@bekircamc5570]

devon where have you disappeared to

[@HomegrownPassion]

Im here just letting mom do some videos until i get my boys back in school.

[@bekircamc5570]

Devon I'm glad you're okay.

[@ВладимирФилиппов-о8и]

🌺🌺🌺😘🤝

[@HomegrownPassion]

😊💗💚💗

[@NYCityPrepper]

I also tried some experiments with indoor hydroponics lettuces and different LED lights. The results were similar with the leaves not very bunches. I think the light sources needs to be stronger to induce the tight bunched lettuce but that gets expensive as wattage increase. In my expereince, the lettuce taste was a little bit off. I think I left the lettuce growing too long and it bolted. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX-tlqCkedp3bdU

[@HomegrownPassion]

yes lettuce gets bitter before bolting. you are right very hard to get head lettuce to grow if not enough light. We only grow head type lettuces in the spring-summer. Leaf lettuce all other times.

[@anantyadav999]

You are the best women on the planet 😍

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks! That is very sweet 💕😊

[@anantyadav999]

😭I wish I could be with you

[@bigfootbubba1425]

1:12 you should start doing links with pricing in your description... We all know prices change and different areas of the USA' and Canada.... prices R different... jus sayin "Just DO It!!! An I think we pay... and then circle back like the Biden Press girl... but don't circle back too many times or you will run into yourself.. Because I think she has a concussion now

[@lloydjhonsilagan3111]

Good day. You accept work? Can I work at your farm mam?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hey there! Thanks for asking, but I really don't need any help on the farm. Keep that positive attitude for your job search though!