Items in this video and that I use for hydroponics
Barina Grow Lights – http://bit.ly/barina-led
Centry Light Timer – http://bit.ly/iotd-11-21-19
Botanicare Deep Flood Trays – https://amzn.to/2Tn3Oin
Botanicare Shallow Flood Trays the One I will be using for micro greens on the top shelf – https://amzn.to/2uvFznn
1/2″ Bulkheads – https://amzn.to/2NdV8a4
Active Aqua Pump – https://amzn.to/2N9GHnp
17 Gallon Tub as a Sump – https://low.es/3aB9Ams
One Step fusion PVC Cement – https://amzn.to/35AC8c8
Corrugated Plastic Sheet – https://thd.co/372hJ1c
Wire Rack I am Using from Home Depot – https://thd.co/3aIfUJ9
For a rack if you don’t want a third layer for micro greens you can save a lot of money using this rack – https://amzn.to/2NVy6VP with these castors https://amzn.to/2GjTS1e
You can also use an 18 inch deep rack the flood trays are strong enough to support themselves on one with overhang to the front and back, lots of people use those with these trays for automated microgreen growing at a commercial level. So this one would work. https://amzn.to/3aFQgV0
Other stuff I use, not all in this system but all for hydro and aquaponics
Mini Greenhouse Rack System – https://amzn.to/33WAbWC
2 Inch Net Pots – https://amzn.to/2tjhYpu
Rapid Rooter Grow Plugs – https://amzn.to/35qDAhP
Liquid Hydroponics Fertilizer I Use – https://amzn.to/38G8mFA
Masterblend Solid Fertilizer – https://amzn.to/2vjB0NF
Anything you don’t see just ask in the comments and I will add a link to it.
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I mixed a barrel for Kratky cucumbers but I mixed it out of order adding the 15-0-0 first , master blend second and epson salt last. the highest ppm is only 856 and doesn'seem to want to raise even when I add more nutrient. Is there any way you know to increase the ppm without adding too much of a change in successful growth? your system is the the most complex simple and practical system I have watched.
Hey Jack. As always, great info.
I was wondering if you've ever grown sweet potatoes, for the greens not for the potatoes, in a hydroponics system?
There's a large number of Liberian immigrants in my area, and sweet potato greens are a major part of their daily diets. There are a couple specialty grocery stores that occasionally carry them, but they are like almost $20/ pound, and are often not very fresh looking. Many of the guys I work with said that if I can grow them they would be much happier buying them from me. So the demand is there.
I already have shelf and lights since I have been doing microgreens for a while, but was wondering about converting it over to a year-round indoor potato greens setup, because where I live I can't grow year-round outside.
Thanks again for the great video.
What size is that concrete tray? I heard you say 7 gallons, but the smallest I'm finding is 10 (at lowes or home depot) Could you provide a link? I want to make sure I get the right thing, and that looks perfect for my space etc… Also, could you confirm, is that 1/2 PVC used as the float? Thanks!
Did you ever end up with a Park's Biodome? I've been looking at purchasing one and am curious if the 60-cell sponges or the 40-cell sponges would work best in 2" net cups to go in a setup similar to what you've built here? Thanks!
What is that fire pyramid thing at 4:53?? Very interesting! My friend attended your class at the Mother Earth show in Belton and was excited about your system. So here I am! Sounds better than the outdoor system my grandson was wanting to set up. Much learning to do.
You could probably get a lot of scrap coroplast for cheap or free by talking to local sign shops. I wouldn't be surprised if they have scraps that would be a useful size for this.
Looking great and I'm sure you'll be happy with the Biodome for seed starting.
Re Drilling the cor-plast and other plastics: Give a step-bit a shot. They make nice clean holes in plastic in one pass. Tip: buy a bit where the maximum diameter = the hole you want. The depth between steps is too small for thicker material like your cor-plast.
hi jack. thank you for the detailed series. what is the advantage of the corrugated plastic vs foam board (other than i can see possibly the plastic being more durable as well as easier to fit in a vehicle)? regarding cost, the plastic is more expensive at my home depot.
Great setup! Gears have been turning in my head since you first mentioned this idea. I'm curious how easy it will be to move plants around once they are growing. Looking at my Kratky setup, the roots are one big mass all entwined.
Everyone will be able to get plenty of cor-plast for free the day after election day. It's what all those signs are made of. Just drive around town and pull them off corners and tell your friends/family that still participate in that crap to save theirs for ya.
Seeing as you are heating your water ( I am interested in that aspect cause I would need to also) Does the foam board perhaps provide some insulation to the water mass that the coroplast would not? Thoughts?
Love it