In this video, I show how to set up a deep water culture (dwc) hydroponic system in a 27-gallon tote, and use this to upgrade from a five-gallon dwc hydroponic system for a hot pepper plant.
The supplies I used the dwc upgrade container are:
* 27 gallon Commander XXL tote – from Lowes
* Air pump 60 lpm – https://amzn.to/2IoM0f6
* Air line tubing – https://amzn.to/2DEN6ol
* 2 x 18″ air curtains – https://amzn.to/2xNcXF2
* Flora Nova nutrients – https://amzn.to/2DAAheF
If not building the original container in 5-gallon bucket, also would need:
6-inch net basket – https://amzn.to/2xNLmDL
The grow light I’m using for this set up is an HLG-100 – https://amzn.to/2N8VMTj
Apollo Horticulture Grow tent – https://amzn.to/2zC3EsP
Hanging adjuster – https://amzn.to/2OgdAk9
See my video showing the hlg-100 grow light setup here – https://youtu.be/ghNYXiv7OAQ
Also, check out Pepper Donkey- https://plus.google.com/+PepperDonkey
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DWC+wick > Kraztky. Dirt = pointless. Water + nutrients = necessity. Growing stuff is fun, but I don't think it's efficient to convert my free time to manual labor (watering/mixing) that doesn't have a day off. However, DWC fixed that. One thing I noticed is how violent your aerator is. I read people having lots of problems with root rot with DWC over the Kratzki method, and what I've researched is they say you only need a tiny pond pump. More bubbles pulls more air thus circuiting fungus and viruses into your water. True or not? I have not tested myself, but it sounds like something to keep in mind.
Perfect "How To", really enjoyed the simplified build instructions with tools shown, along with final planting. That Horticulture Lighting Group 100w LED panel and 27 gallon DWC tote should produce a beast of a plant.
LOL! Evey grower has this tote! 🙂
where is the moruga x reaper breed, its been a month ,
If the air pump is hung with a small piece of rope. The vibration noise will be much less.
That should be a great setup for that plant. I have the same pump and it really cranks out the air. I have a red rocoto in DWC right now that is thriving but hasn't put any fruit out because of the hot summer, so I think I want to bring it in for winter, I may give your setup a try and see how it likes it.
Good video. I am starting a few DWC plants, so very helpful. Thanks Peter!
Peter nice set up! That's 1 happy plant. I've always wanted to know if it's ok to switch nutrients as you did, now I know!! Thx
Great video, thanks for sharing Peter
How often do you check your ph?