The ugly truth about hydroponics! 😔

How to care for and maintain your AHOPEGARDEN indoor hydropnics system
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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on maintaining your hydroponic system for optimal plant growth! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned hydroponic gardener, proper maintenance is key to ensuring healthy, vibrant plants and maximizing your harvest.
In this video, we'll walk you through step-by-step instructions on maintaining your hydroponic system, covering everything from checking nutrient levels to preventing common issues like algae growth and nutrient deficiencies.
Here's what you'll learn:
Water Quality Control: Learn how to ensure the water in your system is clean and free from contaminants that could harm your plants.
Preventing Algae and Mold: We'll share effective strategies for keeping algae and mold at bay, which can interfere with plant growth and nutrient absorption.
Regular Maintenance Tasks: From cleaning reservoirs to inspecting roots, we'll outline the essential maintenance tasks you should perform on a regular basis to keep your system running smoothly.
Troubleshooting Tips: Discover common problems that hydroponic growers encounter and how to troubleshoot them effectively.
By following these maintenance tips and best practices, you'll be well-equipped to maintain a thriving hydroponic garden and enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh, healthy produce year-round.
Don't let maintenance intimidate you-our easy-to-follow guide will help you become a hydroponic pro in no time! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more valuable tips on hydroponic gardening. Let's grow together!
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0:00 intro
1:00 common issues with hydroponics
1:45 how to clean your hydropnics system correctly
2:15 make sure you change your filter on your hydroponics system
3:00 use hydrogen peroxide
3:15 use pod stickers to control algae
4:35 determine how you want to use your hydropnocs system for
5:10 trim your roots bacl
5:30 prune your leaves frequently
6:00 dont use all the pods at once
6:15 transplanting technique
7:00 alternative growing media

[@freshandfire]

We're on the same page. I was thinking about making my own hydroponic system. I'd love to see what you create.👍🏾

[@nemohydro6969]

I make hydro look good.

[@jamuherbal]

Beautiful my friend good morning ❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@northerngirlhobbies]

Great video DeW with excellent info. I bought the plant labels from Amazon and the UV/water resistant markers, affordable and great quality.

[@urbanharvestdfw]

Aww man i ddnt Know there were uv resistant markers. Well ill add that to the List of things i never knew

[@urbangardeningchronicles]

Great tips 👍🏾🌱, I had same problems when I first started hydroponics. That algae and root rot was bad.

[@pamelabillings2464]

Great tips. I've always been an outdoor gardener so hydro is new to me. I had no idea about the pump filter or any of these issues. Mostly my biggest issue is the plants shading each other because they are doing so well! I might try doing fewer pods so each plant has good health. Thank you!

[@urbanharvestdfw]

Thanks for stopping by

[@urbangardeningwithgray]

Well said! Thanks for the information!

[@mikeschaoticgardening]

excellent video!

[@urbanharvestdfw]

Thanks

[@mikeschaoticgardening]

awesome video!

[@urbanharvestdfw]

Thanx

[@anomienormie8126]

Gonna set up aquaponics with my turtle cuz his tank’s cycled perfectly and I have to do regular filter maintenance anyway 🐢 He’s already getting my house plants to grow four times as fast/large

[@urbanharvestdfw]

Oh that sounds Nice 👍 thats gonna be some great nutrients

[@Squid_gardens]

I like the r.d.w.c. system myself, air stones and a good pump are needed but solves problems.

[@urbanharvestdfw]

Im gonna have to look that up

[@Squid_gardens]

@@urbanharvestdfw don’t be intimidated it looks like a lot but once it’s going it’s sooo easy. You can walk away for a day or 2 with out issue.

[@nemohydro6969]

Venturi and water pump are whats needed, Airpump and stones do nothing

[@valeriesmith15]

I have got two systems, aerogarden, click and grow and simply kratky system. They are excellent. Good to hear your thoughts.

[@urbanharvestdfw]

I Have a few diy systems im working on

[@urbanharvestdfw]

im glad they are wrking out well for you

[@urbanharvestdfw]

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[@urbanharvestdfw]

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[@thoughtlesskills]

Hydro is still work. I feel you gotta be ready to commit to hydro and the tiny gardens seem too small to be worth it.

[@urbanharvestdfw]

Thats a good point

[@urbanharvestdfw]

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[@annieramone524]

I’m not sure how to say this without just saying it. I’m concerned because some of the information you are putting out into the world in this video has the potential to unintentionally cause harm. I hope you will amend the video accordingly for the safety of anyone who views this and is new to hydroponics, horticulture, or just gardening in general. I wish that someone had told me all the things I’m about to impart upon you before I got started! Sometimes you learn the hard way. Growing food under any certain conditions requires particular skills and finite knowledge of those conditions. If a person does not understand all the knowledge required then that can create a potentially hazardous situation. Someone could get sick, someone could die. And in today’s litigious society……. At 2:45 you mention the use of PINE-SOL. This, nor any other harsh chemical solvent should be used anywhere near food at any stage, ever. What should be recommended here to STERILIZE the equipment is to spray and clean with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), or potentially a spray of vinegar with tea tree oil (depending on plant species you’re intending to grow). Plants, like people, can be particular about their preferences. Also, several times in the video you give vague approximations concerning measurements. This is patently dangerous. One person’s approximation of “a little bit” can vary widely. There are specific formulas and specific ratios for just about anything and everything. It is best to be exact and therefore safe. For an example of a dilution, one would mix 1 teaspoon to 1 gallon. You mention algae issues. You never mention your light cycle. Light cycles are important for plant health and growth. Dormant dark periods are necessary. Light cycle can also affect algae growth. I’m curious, do you leave the light on all the time? Please do not add root hormone powder to liquid for food crops like that. Follow the directions please for safety!!! Some plant cuttings will root with honey and cinnamon rubbed on the prepared stem before putting it in a growing medium. This is a good way to root some things in soil but not in water. You mention not killing the beneficial bacteria. Most of the methods for cleaning the filter that you mention in the video will, in fact, kill the beneficial aerobic bacteria. Even using tap water to rinse the filter will potentially kill many of these bacteria. You have to clean the filter with well water, spring water, reverse osmosis, etc. It has to be water not from municipal city water supply where bromines are added to water supply during conditioning processes. If replaced or cleaned improperly, the filter will have to start over from scratch growing the beneficial bacteria. The filter is supposed to have some slight discoloration. It may appear gray or brown. It usually doesn’t need to be replaced, just cleaned with regularity, with pure water. Maybe add another level of mechanical filtration pre sponge? These were a few of my dilemmas when I first started down the road of hydroponics. Wish someone had told me! I learned the hard way that mistakes can cost you both time and money. I learned then that research is your friend! Also doing aquaponics and living walls now! So much cool stuff out there to discover! I’m glad you’ve taken such an intense interest in hydroponics and hope you continue to grow and learn and spread knowledge. I appreciate and commend all your efforts at putting out interesting content! Knowledge like this can take one great places and do great things. Thank you for putting this video out and spreading the knowledge! Blessed Be.

[@urbanharvestdfw]

I understand, let me clarify i only use pine sol to rinse out the tank i use pure pine sol whic is just water acid and pine needles. After i wipe it with pine sol i rinse it out. As far as algae i use the labels to block out the light to the sponge. Th cycle is predetermined by machine. Rooting hornone is only used when i transplant them into the garden which is primarily what i use mine for.

[@urbanharvestdfw]

I figure if i can wipe my countertop ans sink with pine sol then i can wipe out my tank

[@urbanharvestdfw]

I also only confess to shareing what i learned as i normal person mostly use what i have access too and so far everything seems fine tap water isn't the best option but it works everything is growing huge and lush ❤️. But to each its own thanks for suggestions though 👍