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In this video I discuss what the Ebb and Flow Hydroponic system is and how it works. I also discuss the bed variations and grow media that is typically used as well as a watering schedule for the plants. The basics of a recirculating system vs a waste to drain system is also discussed. I…
We have loads of basil, dill, parsley, bok choy, lettuce…all growing beautifully in the vertical hydroponic tower. I had to adjust the lighting so one light is above the tower, and another is above the plants at the floor level. So far, so good!
Learning how to make a hydroponic system doesn’t have to be hard – in fact, this is barely a tutorial at all! I used heavy duty 1″ net pots from my friend CZ Garden, who sponsored this video, to make the simplest repurposed water bottle kratky system that I could imagine. It’s perfect for propagating,…
I learned my lesson…bigger container…and here it is. A 5 gallon “tote” container. It was pretty easy to set up once I got used to the drill. I planted 2 seedlings in the 5 gallon container and they are growing fast and look great. I will video as they grow and update one they bear…
This is the Story of a cucumber plant that made it, in spite of it being my first attempt at growing cucumbers hydroponically using the Kratky method. This was at the same time I grew the tomatoes using Kratky and learned from that as well. I hope you enjoy this video and learn from my…
Success! This was my first hydroponic tomato experience. I rescued these seedlings from the Aerogarden, the pods there germinated more than one plant per pod, so I decided to transplant the thinned out plants from the Aerogarden into the same setup I use for my hydroponic lettuce and other leafy greens, using the Kratky method.…
The Kratky Method was first published in a paper in 2009 by B.A. Kratky, and describes a beautiful method of growing plants in a non-circulating hydroponic system. It’s a very simple, yet effective, way to grow plants hydroponically. Great for leafy greens like lettuce, kale, spinach, and a variety of herbs. I’ve even seen people…
