Grow Basil indoors in using the Hydroponic Kratky method.
You can find a full text transcript of this video here: https://tikki.co/grow-hydroponic-basil-using-the-kratky-method/
If you are not familiar with the hydroponic Kratky method, please watch my video on the Kratky method:
https://youtu.be/0dyoIiNyvNI
Its so easy, and in 9 weeks you have a nice, full, bushy plant. The advantage to using the Kratky method is that once its set up, it really takes care of itself, you don’t have to water or feed it. You do need to give it light, but a sunny window will work fine. And you have fresh basil to make pesto, put in your cooking, or use as a garnish for your dishes.
You can find the items I use in this video on Amazon here:
Grow Lights: https://amzn.to/2LfU8zW
Nutrients: Grow Big by Fox Farms: https://amzn.to/2YwJpqe
or Masterblend formula: https://amzn.to/2WfjZNo
Rockwool Cubes: http://amzn.to/2puNhZ6
Clay Pebbles: http://amzn.to/2G0AcOf
Mason Jars (make sure they are wide mouth): http://amzn.to/2GeoN0E
Net Cups 3 inch: https://amzn.to/2SpJlFD
Grow Lights: http://amzn.to/2GfcHEj
Growing Trays: https://amzn.to/2QRSyXn
@Tikki O. I have wanted to get into Hydroponics for quite sometime but thought it was too complicated. After doing much research I came across your channel about the Mason jars. I have to say, I watched at least a hundred videos on YT, and your channel by far is the most concise, and articulate, and you have the easiest to follow complete instructions. I received my supplies yesterday, and I am trying my hand at hydroponics this AM, thanks to you. After a quick review of your videos as a refresher course, I am feeling pretty good. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us, and making it so simple. Happy Hydro Growing.
@Tikki O after transferred to mason how would you go about the light? Can they be put outside and received sun light or you think is better to received partial sun light? Or placing them in the windows edges?
lol i call this the "crappy" method.
Awesome informative video btw… Binge watching your other videos
Does the basil plant have a lifespan? or does it grow continuously even if some of the leaves are being harvested multiple times
You don’t need aeration ?
Very very informative video, thank you very much Tikki. Your channel is really helpful for new gardeners 🙂
Hello Tikki. I am in Australia. Not sure if are jars are the same size as yours. Can you please tell me the two sizes of jars you use? Thanks.
I am a 81 year old widower trying for the first time growing simple vegetation using the non-circulating hydroponic method. I randomly found your videos and thoroughly enjoyed them.
Let me congratulate you, your videos are very well done and you speak clearly and it's easy to understand especially for my french ears. Thanks for your dedication and keep up the good work.
Hi Tikki. Thanks for another great video. I was wondering if you've ever tried moving plants grown in the Kratky method out into the garden? I have some rosemary and thyme plants that I started a month ago using the Kratky method, and since I usually lose my outdoor rosemary over the winter, I am thinking I might try to transplant one of my indoor plants outdoors in spring. Would be interested in your thoughts/experience.
thanks so much for your wonderful videos Tikki! We're finally starting our own journey, my wife and I want to grow our own food. Thanks!
Can you paint the outside of the mason jars to keep the light out, maybe with black paint or some dark color?
I love your videos. What happened to that little basil that looked kind of poorly? I was hoping it would come around. I guess it didn't. Keep up the good work, your videos are very helpful.
80% of youtubers say a lot of unnecessary words such an impression that there is no one to listen to them!))) But not you!
Great ! What a video editor do you use?
thank you kratky mommy
I am a returning viewer getting a reminder of what an excellent demonstrater you are. About to set up this again and getting refreshed, so to speak. And YES I can smell the Basil :-).
I tried this method but used coffee cans…not jars. The roots turned brown and the plants died….was it the can? I followed directions in each step and the only difference was the container. I even purchased a grow light for them. They all had a good root system, I didn't over water them but made sure the solution was just to the bottom of the basket. I really want to use this method of growing but failure is holding me back!
This was awesome, thanks for sharing
Is it possible to grow more than one seed per rockwool/jar. Or are the plants too thirsty then?!
Hi Tikki, great videos. I have been watching your videos and just started lettuce from seedling too. Now I like to try basil from seeds, do you have to keep the seeds covered and in the dark to germinate? Is it a general rule that seeds must be covered (no light) while germinating?
The floating head is slightly scary, but man it has good tips.
As you ask for discussion: I grow soilbased basil by taking cuttings. I highly recommend taking cuttings and not growing basil from seed. Just buy one supermarket plant, take cuttings and use the rest for a nice pesto. It will save you 3 or more weeks in the process and gives fadt results.
If anyone wants to start soilbased basil Gardening at 58 North has a highly informative video about infinite basil.
Hi Tikki. I love your videos on hydroponics and I’ve started Kratky basil and lettuce and so far so good. My only problem is that all one quart mason jars everywhere were sold out. Therefore I’ve been using pint size. This means I need to add fluid . When you add to your jars you mention “ add water”. Do you really add plain water or do you add more of the same nutrient solution you are using? I’ve searched the internet and I can’t seem to find an answer. Logic tells me that since the plant is using nutrients I need to add nutrient “ water” ? . Also do you ever dump the residual solution from the plant and give it fresh solution to the correct level… That would get rid of any by-products the plant is trying to get rid of ??
Thank You. for a great and very simple direct way of explanation which is easy to understand and gain knowledge from which I deeply appreciate..
As a separate though, I highly recommend that others on YouTube should follow you method as in about 30 seconds into there presentation they get a big thumbs down ! as it appears they are not well organized or versed on the subject and spend most of the time babbling
Thank you so much for these clear, concise and thorough videos. Very well organized and presented!
Thank you for the instructions 🙂
Awesome