Do you think you could redo this experiment but using a cover over the containers to prevent algae growth. I think this is a great video and would love to see it done again, thanks.
I agree, I would love to see this same experiment repeated but with light block covers on the pots. Just wrapping them with thick dark paper would do it, or painting them black.
Along with the algae, Master blend is a 3 part mix with each part needing to be blended in water separately. I believe the MB recommendation is that the Calcium Nitrate be mixed in water thoroughly 1st then the other 2 components. Also the measurements provided by MB are based on weight not volume.
The masterblend for lettuce recipe for 1 gal is 2/2/1. Also I noticed that some of those seedlings we're bigger than others, before you started I knew which one was going to win simply because that one seedling was just bigger than the rest. Sometimes with micros they include enzymes that eat algae.
isnt that whats on the box as the basic recipe? its 12-12-6 for 5 gallons so for 1 gallon thats about 2-2-1? im confused by this kinda because what would u do for tomatoes then? because dont tomatoes like higer EC like 2-5 and lettice likes around 1 EC? why would they make the recipe on the bag (thats labeled tomato fertlizer) not strong enough for tomatoes? i think for lettuce maybe that was to HI EC? i wish he showed the EC readings
@@makeoversbymeme2077 Masterblend is 99.9% of the time 2g masterblend, 2g calcium citrate, and 1g epsom salt. Buy the combo pack instead of the pre-mixed bag if you do end up buying them. I started a bunch of plants a month or so ago (lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, basil, thyme, marigolds, pansies) and they're all THRIVING with just the masterblend mix in coco coir so literally all the nutrients available are from the masterblend. I have 1 basil plant I transplanted straight from the coco soil about a week after it germinated (1 really small root basically) and it survived the transplant and put true leaves out in about 2 days. Leafy greens prefer nitrogen rich stuff (masterblend comes out to 19.5-18-50 after you mix all 3) but both the phosphorus and potassium help leafy greens either way
Does the General Hydroponic nutrient have some sort of anti-algae additive? The pink color alone doesn't seem "dark" enough to inhibit algae growth, in my opinion. I'm glad to see tests like this, especially when unexpected issues arise. What started out as a nutrient challenge ended up showing which nutrient solution best avoided algae when in transparent containers. Can't wait to see the growth comparison challenge again, with the light-proof containers.
When I saw the containers I expected you to wrap them in aluminum foil to prevent algae growth and I was surprised when you didn't. I hope you do this one over, it's an excellent experiment.
I wanted to show roots growth easier, but it worked against me lol. Here's another video where I painted the container ua-cam.com/video/-hfnemXohJs/v-deo.html
Khang, great video. I recommend using rain water. You won't need a ph adjustment and the plants love it. With all you do, you could catch the rain from your roof, like I do, and use it for lots of plants.
I use the same Dollar Tree containers. Great to set gallons of tap out to dechlorinate. When I grow in them, I just wrap in aluminum foil. Recycle it later.
Hi, I've seen video's on UA-cam about blocking light for kratky method. You might have heard of the guy. His name is Khang Starr. Lolol. You have taught us well my friend. Now we are all experts. Take care
LOL! I wanted to show root progress easily, so I left it clear. Next test, I will be using reflective insulation to block out lights. I've tried this method before and it worked well.
Another idea that might be nice to include would be a control with just straight water to show what the lack of nutrients would be. Will it grow slower or not at all type of deal. Also maybe a comparison with using soil.
I have also watched individuals add miracle grow only to the water, but the results are the same as just plain water - plant starts out great, but usually within about 3 weeks begins to wither.
You could easily take a can of black spray paint to each container to block the light. When I first started watching this the first thing I wondered was how you were going to handle the algae that would grow.
Algae is really bad for hydroponic, especially Kratky method. Here's another video where I painted the container ua-cam.com/video/-hfnemXohJs/v-deo.html
I know this is an old video but some algae growth is hampered by red light. Maybe the one that did better than the rest is in the red spectrum of light? I only know this because old projection televisions used glycol fluid in the lamps and it was not uncommon for algae to form in the green and blue lamps.
I'm prepairing to run my first DWC buckets, and I appriciate you running this test. Have you considered using products like ZeroTol, UC Roots, or others to reduce algea growth?
What is your favorite tested plant feeding method ??? I have raised beds, but have purchased a fertilizer injector that I have attached to my drip water system. I am concerned about growing algae / fungus as I have seen with the Miracle-Gro water soluble all purpose plant food.
Could the MB nutes had been too strong for the lettuce...? I ask because you ran the GH nutrients at the "mild" concentration and lettuce responded very nicely. Running different nutrient concentrations for each brand might be an improvement for the experiment...
I think that you should have more than one setup per nutrient solution. Since each plant is kinda unique, each plant will come out different just because. You should have like 3 of each and then average it out.
I knew you were going to have an algae problem when you used the clear/opaque containers. You need to paint them black or wrap them with several layers of newspaper held in place with tape or rubber bands. You gotta block as much light as possible to your nutrient rich water. While learning to grow in containers, I've lost many plants due to algae infestation in the past, so I know what I'm talking about. I am starting to grow butter crunch lettuce, so I clicked on this video to see what the best nutrients would be, but now I see it was a waste of my time.
Masterblend recommends 2/2/1 mix not 3/3/2 hence this plant was way overfed and stood no chance. Also as you noticed not painting the bottles impacted the results. The bottle that had mainly top light was GH flora. All other received reflected light from the walls of your tent. With the exception of masterblend, every other mix would have done best, if you would have put it in the spot of the flora mix instead.
Love your channel, one of the best for hydroponics! You explain things very well and clearly. Thx much, plz keep them coming!! Will start growing peppers and let us soon and see how I do.
Can you please try 2gm-2gm-1gm of Master Blend-Calcium Nitrate and Epsom salt per gallon of water and try? This is what MHP gardener recommends for lettuce.
thank you so much for your helpful experiments- i already learned a lot from you! regarding the "ideal" experimental setup to draw reliable conclusions would mean to test each growing condition in triplicate and then perform 3 independent experiments with all of them - in addition to this it would be "ideal" to start with completely new bought and unopened nutrient solutions just to assure the effectiveness of each product - but this would indeed be waaaay to complicated and time consuming. you did a really good job!
Great idea, Laura. Yes, unfortunately, timing would not be ideal and also cost. I like to keep things as cheap as possible so I can share ways to save money with my audience.
Could you tell me which drill and hole saw you use? I look online and am not sure which to get for 3 inch net cups. I have neither a drill or the attachment right now to drill the holes in my containers. Can you add links of where you got them and the exact ones?
ok, the hydroponics side I have down pretty well...what do you use in outdoor bucket systems grown in dirt? Any particular nutrient or fertilizer, especially if you have been able to winter it through to the next year? In an above ground garden, I can get buy with no nutrients, just mulch...but in a bucket, there seems to be more attention needed to what nutrients would actually be left in the soil at the end of the growing season.?
Great idea Khang! Yup, id be keen for a redo with dark containers to prevent algae. I'd also love to see this experiment done with hot peppers too! Thanks for the experiments you're doing - lots of fun to watch!
For starting the seeds, did you just use plain water and do you put under light? Thanks. Found your channel this week and lots of helpful videos for a newbie like me.
Good idea for a video , would like to see a blacked out container version of the test and just pull the roots out to show . I am new to hydroponics and am more than happy with my GH and Epsom salts plus cal mag , has not let me down yet !
i believe the master blend is suppose to be replaced commonly, its kind of weak at its recommended instructions. its also very cheap per gallon of water compared to the others so i think it was meant for more of a run to waste system than a static pool.
Nice experiment, but I think you have to adjust the amount of fertilizer to the same EC level for a fair comparison (in addition to pH of course). This problem reminds me of your double cup method experiment where I would love to see the experiment repeated with feeding nutrients at one plant from the top at the other from the bottom to really show the root growth stimulation from feeding from bottom.
The issue at hand is, that your containers are translucent. No light - No algae. Try it again, with opaque containers. The only thing your experiment shows, is that one of the nutrients contain enough Iodine to keep algae from growing in a clear container.
you can use a snap type container lid that way you can blacken the container (constuction paper) and open the lid and put out the whole plant to show the root. It will be way clearer to observe root growth than translucent plastic. Basically try to eliminate all but one variable for a solid experiment. Great experiment otherwise. Thanks.
If you use white or clear containers us 8 drops per gallon of grapefruit seed extract and that will kill and prevent algae. You can also use peroxide also but that will harm seedlings and young plants.
There are several components to studying home aquaponics. One place I discovered which successfully combines these is the Keiths Ponics Site (google it if you're interested) definately the no.1 info that I have ever heard of. Check out this unbelievable website.
Mabe I missed something but I know you know to cover the containers and I'm wondering why not? Thanks for making awesome food growing videos as always👍
No, they will not harm worms since the powder is only on top of the soil. Once the powder is wet, it's no longer effective, that's why they only recommend using on dry days. It does harm bees though, so be careful.
Use clones, so you have the same genetics for each plant. Glad you realized you needed to keep light out of the containers. BTW, I'm a big GH flora series fan, but I also see the need to remove as many variables as possible,
Can you explain the steps to get the lettuce seedlings with such wide leaves? My seedlings always look like they're stretching for light but I have about 125W (actual wattage) in a 2'x3'x3' (LxWxH) tent. Lights are above seedlings 1-2 feet. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Do you have a video for first few weeks from seed to seedling and what environment and nutrients are needed for each stage?
If your plants are reaching and skinny, the light needs to be lowered. I didn't make a starting seeds video because the process is too simple that I didn't think people would care. I may do one in the future.
I started hydroponig salads with GHE. on towers. They grow nicely but I find the leaves thinner than when growing normaly in my garden. Is it because temperature in my small greenhouse can escalate easily to 35°C?
Really cant beat maxi gro for the price. I did pick up some some sensi cal mag the other day to correct some deficiencies tho. Nice vid looking forward to part 2 👍
Hey Khang, I was wondering about a new grow light. I want a fluorescent light, but the one I'm using right now (feliz 125 watt dual spectrum horticulture lamp) but it's just not bright enough. So I was wondering about where you got your last 6 bulb, I think, fluorescent light. Thanks for your time :)
I think there must be some sort of allergy inhibitor in there personally I use H202 which prevents any unwonted bacteria fungus or allergy would be interesting to see what sort of results you get if you were to block out the consigners maybe wrap them in alumina am foil great experiment keep up the good work
I have 7 pepper plants growing in 2 10 gallon DWC totes. I was wondering if these plants will be ok as they get bigger( with pruning) . Or at what point i would need to xfer them out to their own pot. the problem is i have limited space so the peppers i xfer out i would have to put into soil. And kinda scared they would die. and how i would remove the overgrowm 3" netcup that would be stuck to it lol.
Pepper plants can get massive in hydroponic. You need to move them into their own container before the roots become all tangled up. 10 should only hold 1 plant. I had 1 plant in a 27 gallons and it's not even enough.
When you do other experiments, I would like to see what solutions can solve both diseases and fungal problems the best. Like epsom salt or other plant medicine in comparison with each other.
Looked it up...Monsanto bought miracle grow in 1999....yikes. I've used general hydroponics for awhile...I'm switching for sure...great video as always my friend
Yeah, but GH is owned by Scott's which is in such a close business relationship with Monsanto as to make them inseparable. So you're damned if you do, you're damned if you don't en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotts_Miracle-Gro_Company The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company manufactures provides do-it-yourself lawn, garden and home protection products in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Among their offerings are consumer fertilizers, plant foods, soils and mulches, pest controls, grass seed and bird food. The company's principal consumer brands in North America are Scotts, Miracle-Gro, and Ortho. In addition, Scotts is Monsanto's exclusive agent for the marketing and distribution of consumer Roundup. Scotts LawnService serves the "do-it-for-me" consumer in the U.S. with on-site lawn, tree and shrub fertilization, insect control and other related services through its network of 160 locations. Scotts LawnService is considered a leader of this USD$5 billion category.[citation needed] In 2013, the company reported net sales of $2.82 billion, a 9% increase in the second half of the year, and an adjusted income of $174.4 million.
I would really like to start gardening indoors but I'm just starting out in hydroponics for vegetable growing (toms, cukes, peppers, usual leaf veggies etc.) and I'm having a hard time finding nute recipes for each plant online. Either for Masterblend or Hydro nutes. Where would I find a list or break down of what each plant type needs in terms of nutrients?
Hi Khang and thank you for the reply. My bad, I didn't word my question properly. Are the blends you use an all purpose blend for all vegetable plants or do you change the formula based on the plant type you're growing? For example, would you use the same ratio of Masterblend, Calcium Nitrate, Magnesium Sulfate (or pre-made hydroponic nutes) to grow tomatoes as you would peppers or a cucumbers etc., etc., or do you tweak the formula for specific plant types? If you tweak, what formulas are you using for the most success? Btw, from one chili head to another, love the channel! I've been growing the usual jalapeno, habanero, and ghost pepper varieties but you really have me salivating to grow the Scotch Bonnet.
I usually do the same for tomatoes and peppers. My mix for peppers per gallon is usually 3 grams of mb, 3 gams of calcium nitrate, 2 gams of epsom salt. During bloom, I reduce the calcium nitrate to 3-1-2.
I'd love to see this experiment done again with the containers painted.
Do you think you could redo this experiment but using a cover over the containers to prevent algae growth. I think this is a great video and would love to see it done again, thanks.
Good point because the experiment devolved into what solution the algae prefers, not what was the best hydroponic plant food.
Yep. This was pointless. Always cover your nutrient solution(s) from light.
I agree, I would love to see this same experiment repeated but with light block covers on the pots. Just wrapping them with thick dark paper would do it, or painting them black.
I likes to rinse the roots weekly since algae washes off easily.
The nutrients likely lowered the ph of the solution even more. Good idea to check the ph after adding nutrients
You should’ve used black containers or cover the root systems. Try it again with control batches with cover and without.
not fair, algae choked the roots
would like to see again with dark container. still nice to see though
Along with the algae, Master blend is a 3 part mix with each part needing to be blended in water separately. I believe the MB recommendation is that the Calcium Nitrate be mixed in water thoroughly 1st then the other 2 components. Also the measurements provided by MB are based on weight not volume.
The masterblend for lettuce recipe for 1 gal is 2/2/1.
Also I noticed that some of those seedlings we're bigger than others, before you started I knew which one was going to win simply because that one seedling was just bigger than the rest. Sometimes with micros they include enzymes that eat algae.
isnt that whats on the box as the basic recipe? its 12-12-6 for 5 gallons so for 1 gallon thats about 2-2-1? im confused by this kinda because what would u do for tomatoes then? because dont tomatoes like higer EC like 2-5 and lettice likes around 1 EC? why would they make the recipe on the bag (thats labeled tomato fertlizer) not strong enough for tomatoes? i think for lettuce maybe that was to HI EC? i wish he showed the EC readings
So for lettuce it would be 2g/2g/1g ? I am interested in trying MASTERBLEND but I grow a lot of leafy greens.
@@makeoversbymeme2077 Masterblend is 99.9% of the time 2g masterblend, 2g calcium citrate, and 1g epsom salt. Buy the combo pack instead of the pre-mixed bag if you do end up buying them. I started a bunch of plants a month or so ago (lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, basil, thyme, marigolds, pansies) and they're all THRIVING with just the masterblend mix in coco coir so literally all the nutrients available are from the masterblend.
I have 1 basil plant I transplanted straight from the coco soil about a week after it germinated (1 really small root basically) and it survived the transplant and put true leaves out in about 2 days.
Leafy greens prefer nitrogen rich stuff (masterblend comes out to 19.5-18-50 after you mix all 3) but both the phosphorus and potassium help leafy greens either way
@@joshuamorris3364 awesome. That helps. Thank you ☺️
Does the General Hydroponic nutrient have some sort of anti-algae additive? The pink color alone doesn't seem "dark" enough to inhibit algae growth, in my opinion.
I'm glad to see tests like this, especially when unexpected issues arise. What started out as a nutrient challenge ended up showing which nutrient solution best avoided algae when in transparent containers. Can't wait to see the growth comparison challenge again, with the light-proof containers.
When I saw the containers I expected you to wrap them in aluminum foil to prevent algae growth and I was surprised when you didn't. I hope you do this one over, it's an excellent experiment.
I wanted to show roots growth easier, but it worked against me lol. Here's another video where I painted the container ua-cam.com/video/-hfnemXohJs/v-deo.html
I use an old black sock to cover the jar
Khang, great video. I recommend using rain water. You won't need a ph adjustment and the plants love it. With all you do, you could catch the rain from your roof, like I do, and use it for lots of plants.
Not necessary, algae is natural so just block out the light. People should learn to catch rainwater, essential to survival in SHTF.
I dont understand how you grow through all this trouble just to let the whole process be compromised by algae...
Go back to school
It's ok, you must have been new to hydro grows.
I use the same Dollar Tree containers. Great to set gallons of tap out to dechlorinate. When I grow in them, I just wrap in aluminum foil. Recycle it later.
10-4 on the aluminum foil. quick-fix with some foil and tape. Painting is more labor intensive.
Hi, I've seen video's on UA-cam about blocking light for kratky method. You might have heard of the guy. His name is Khang Starr. Lolol. You have taught us well my friend. Now we are all experts. Take care
LOL! I wanted to show root progress easily, so I left it clear. Next test, I will be using reflective insulation to block out lights. I've tried this method before and it worked well.
Great to see you doing the comparison on nutrients. There are many people who ask about this issue, and are very interested in your results.
MasterBlend is formulated for tomatoes for the most part, and 7 grams in a gallon is probably excessive for lettuce.
Michael Rhoads mb should not mix 3 parts in small portion of water 1 at the time ..
Invalid experiment, compromised process. Though it's interesting to see that Some Of the nutes were more algae resistant than others.
Another idea that might be nice to include would be a control with just straight water to show what the lack of nutrients would be. Will it grow slower or not at all type of deal. Also maybe a comparison with using soil.
I have done water only and the plant grows a little, then stop, then eventually wither down. I may add that just for fun since a few have asked.
I have also watched individuals add miracle grow only to the water, but the results are the same as just plain water - plant starts out great, but usually within about 3 weeks begins to wither.
The best reason I like your videos best is because you keep things simple and don't over complicate anything
Great Job keep it up
The maxigro and bloom is absolutely amazing
You could easily take a can of black spray paint to each container to block the light. When I first started watching this the first thing I wondered was how you were going to handle the algae that would grow.
I did it on purpose to show roots growth.
If you are using 3 grams of each on the Masterblend you are doing to much epsom salt
cool, I'm going back and forth on what nutrients and I am very curious to see what happens with roots protected from light...👍
Algae is really bad for hydroponic, especially Kratky method. Here's another video where I painted the container ua-cam.com/video/-hfnemXohJs/v-deo.html
Khang Starr I've seen all your videos and researched enough but good to see which nutrients was more algae resistant.. thanks
You are so smart. Why didn’t you cover the white to almost clear container with something to not let light to the liquid?
To be a fair test, you should use black containers and lids to avoid the light entering into the containers that will eliminate algae growth.
I know this is an old video but some algae growth is hampered by red light. Maybe the one that did better than the rest is in the red spectrum of light? I only know this because old projection televisions used glycol fluid in the lamps and it was not uncommon for algae to form in the green and blue lamps.
TYVM for listing mixtures!Can't wait to see the dark container trials.
I'm prepairing to run my first DWC buckets, and I appriciate you running this test. Have you considered using products like ZeroTol, UC Roots, or others to reduce algea growth?
What is your favorite tested plant feeding method ??? I have raised beds, but have purchased a fertilizer injector that I have attached to my drip water system. I am concerned about growing algae / fungus as I have seen with the Miracle-Gro water soluble all purpose plant food.
Can You show us about rice paddy herb. Ngò ôm. By hydroponics and in the soil too.
Cám ơn cháu nhiều nha Khang .
Could the MB nutes had been too strong for the lettuce...? I ask because you ran the GH nutrients at the "mild" concentration and lettuce responded very nicely. Running different nutrient concentrations for each brand might be an improvement for the experiment...
I agree! I mix MB at 12g 12g 6g for 5 gallons. The formula he used figure out to be 15g 15g 10g per 5 gallons.
I think that you should have more than one setup per nutrient solution. Since each plant is kinda unique, each plant will come out different just because. You should have like 3 of each and then average it out.
Can you do a comparing for peppers and tomatos which is best
I knew you were going to have an algae problem when you used the clear/opaque containers. You need to paint them black or wrap them with several layers of newspaper held in place with tape or rubber bands. You gotta block as much light as possible to your nutrient rich water. While learning to grow in containers, I've lost many plants due to algae infestation in the past, so I know what I'm talking about. I am starting to grow butter crunch lettuce, so I clicked on this video to see what the best nutrients would be, but now I see it was a waste of my time.
Masterblend recommends 2/2/1 mix not 3/3/2 hence this plant was way overfed and stood no chance. Also as you noticed not painting the bottles impacted the results. The bottle that had mainly top light was GH flora. All other received reflected light from the walls of your tent. With the exception of masterblend, every other mix would have done best, if you would have put it in the spot of the flora mix instead.
Love your channel, one of the best for hydroponics! You explain things very well and clearly. Thx much, plz keep them coming!! Will start growing peppers and let us soon and see how I do.
Thank you!
Can you please try 2gm-2gm-1gm of Master Blend-Calcium Nitrate and Epsom salt per gallon of water and try? This is what MHP gardener recommends for lettuce.
Is that 2 grams each then I of Epsom salt? Per gallon correct? Thank you
thank you so much for your helpful experiments- i already learned a lot from you! regarding the "ideal" experimental setup to draw reliable conclusions would mean to test each growing condition in triplicate and then perform 3 independent experiments with all of them - in addition to this it would be "ideal" to start with completely new bought and unopened nutrient solutions just to assure the effectiveness of each product - but this would indeed be waaaay to complicated and time consuming. you did a really good job!
Great idea, Laura. Yes, unfortunately, timing would not be ideal and also cost. I like to keep things as cheap as possible so I can share ways to save money with my audience.
The MB recipe should be 1.1.0,5 for seedling then 2.2.1 after
Question, could you was away the algae and continue to grow a healthy plant?
Why would you ph your water Before you add nutes?
I was just thinking the same thing. Whenever I mix nutes, it drops my tap ph 1.3 to 1.5 by itself.
Khang you have inspired me to try the kraky method. Is there a ratio of water for each lettuce?
to much Epsom salt in masterblend
Could you tell me which drill and hole saw you use? I look online and am not sure which to get for 3 inch net cups. I have neither a drill or the attachment right now to drill the holes in my containers. Can you add links of where you got them and the exact ones?
51mm hole saw.
Thank you. I have a flex shaft machine mostly used in jewelry making and just need to make sure the rod will fit that.
ok, the hydroponics side I have down pretty well...what do you use in outdoor bucket systems grown in dirt? Any particular nutrient or fertilizer, especially if you have been able to winter it through to the next year? In an above ground garden, I can get buy with no nutrients, just mulch...but in a bucket, there seems to be more attention needed to what nutrients would actually be left in the soil at the end of the growing season.?
Thank you for a great video! I’d love to have seen a taste test 😋
Great idea Khang! Yup, id be keen for a redo with dark containers to prevent algae. I'd also love to see this experiment done with hot peppers too! Thanks for the experiments you're doing - lots of fun to watch!
thanks, my friend. I will be doing this again with dark containers. Peppers may take too long, so I have to think about that =)
Hey what about Lucas Fomula comparison?
For starting the seeds, did you just use plain water and do you put under light? Thanks. Found your channel this week and lots of helpful videos for a newbie like me.
I used the Master Blend mix for Kratky and dutch buckets here. I had problems with blossom end rot using it, been looking for a better mix.
Good idea for a video , would like to see a blacked out container version of the test and just pull the roots out to show . I am new to hydroponics and am more than happy with my GH and Epsom salts plus cal mag , has not let me down yet !
How often do you add flora to water ?
i believe the master blend is suppose to be replaced commonly, its kind of weak at its recommended instructions. its also very cheap per gallon of water compared to the others so i think it was meant for more of a run to waste system than a static pool.
Nice experiment, but I think you have to adjust the amount of fertilizer to the same EC level for a fair comparison (in addition to pH of course). This problem reminds me of your double cup method experiment where I would love to see the experiment repeated with feeding nutrients at one plant from the top at the other from the bottom to really show the root growth stimulation from feeding from bottom.
Hi doo you think if you'd used coloured container not clear the test my have been different?
Great video and thank you for sharing ☺
The issue at hand is, that your containers are translucent. No light - No algae. Try it again, with opaque containers. The only thing your experiment shows, is that one of the nutrients contain enough Iodine to keep algae from growing in a clear container.
Yes, I know about clear containers and algae. I did this on purpose in my attempt to show root progress.
you can use a snap type container lid that way you can blacken the container (constuction paper) and open the lid and put out the whole plant to show the root. It will be way clearer to observe root growth than translucent plastic. Basically try to eliminate all but one variable for a solid experiment. Great experiment otherwise. Thanks.
Is there a reason why that happens? I'm a complete novice and feel i would have made the same mistake
If you use white or clear containers us 8 drops per gallon of grapefruit seed extract and that will kill and prevent algae.
You can also use peroxide also but that will harm seedlings and young plants.
There are several components to studying home aquaponics. One place I discovered which successfully combines these is the Keiths Ponics Site (google it if you're interested) definately the no.1 info that I have ever heard of. Check out this unbelievable website.
You could use a black sock over the container instead of painting it. 🙂👍
Will these nutrient blends work for peppers as well or do you change it a bit? And have you ever used the FoxFarm hydro nutrients?
Yes, it will work.
I've been using 7 grams of Maxi-Bloom per gallon. Give it a try.
Pls redo. Cover the base to prevent algae. Its interesting pls.
Greetings from Singapore.
Btw, how long u turn ON ur lights
Mabe I missed something but I know you know to cover the containers and I'm wondering why not? Thanks for making awesome food growing videos as always👍
I left it clear on purpose so I can show roots growth to my viewers.
Khang Starr That makes sense 👍
Hi, Khang, good information, on one of your video about diatomaceous earth .would it also kill my earth worms ?If I apply them outside. thx
No, they will not harm worms since the powder is only on top of the soil. Once the powder is wet, it's no longer effective, that's why they only recommend using on dry days. It does harm bees though, so be careful.
Use clones, so you have the same genetics for each plant. Glad you realized you needed to keep light out of the containers. BTW, I'm a big GH flora series fan, but I also see the need to remove as many variables as possible,
For peppers and herbs, cloning may work. I don't know a way to clone lettuce.
Good point.
Paint the containers black. Leave a small strip thats clear to see the water level.
cant wait for the next test but with painted containers I'm trying to find the best nutrients to buy in bulk
Did you ever do the experiment with dark containers? If so would you mind linking the video?
He knows about the clear containers and algae growth people. LISTEN to what he says in the video.
Can you explain the steps to get the lettuce seedlings with such wide leaves? My seedlings always look like they're stretching for light but I have about 125W (actual wattage) in a 2'x3'x3' (LxWxH) tent. Lights are above seedlings 1-2 feet. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Do you have a video for first few weeks from seed to seedling and what environment and nutrients are needed for each stage?
If your plants are reaching and skinny, the light needs to be lowered. I didn't make a starting seeds video because the process is too simple that I didn't think people would care. I may do one in the future.
Do you know which organic nutrients can I use for my hydroponics system?
Khang... if you do the same exact experiment but "darken" the containers.. what would be your expectations be for the growth?
What about putting some black food coloring in the water? Do you think that would take care of the problem?
Anything that can block lights will work. Here's another way I did it ua-cam.com/video/-hfnemXohJs/v-deo.html
can you use this same experiment with soil add foxfarm to the list and either do weed or tomatoes?
I started hydroponig salads with GHE. on towers. They grow nicely but I find the leaves thinner than when growing normaly in my garden. Is it because temperature in my small greenhouse can escalate easily to 35°C?
What kind of a drill is that? and what kind of containers are those?
Thanks, I always wanted something like this!!
Same for me, looking forward to the full test with painted containers
Awesome experiment, looking forward to seeing part 2.
Under what conditions do you keep the seeds in the rockwool to sprout? I mean lighting and tempeature. Thanks
Temperature is around 73-75. Light is the same as in the video.
hi @khang. For your masterblend mix, you state 3:3:2 on the video but put 3:3:3 in the description. Which do you recommend for peppers?
3:3:2 works well for me, sorry for that mistake.
great, thank you! thanks for the awesome videos
Have you done a cost analysis on the given solutions you are doing? thanks
Thank you for this comparison. I would like to ask you if you have done this same experiment with your super hot's?
I did consider doing super hots, but the experiment will take too long.
Why did you not cover the containers for algae growth?
Thanks this is what I needed.did you ever redo this video?i can't find it if u did. Help
your masterblend formula was 3-3-2?
Really cant beat maxi gro for the price. I did pick up some some sensi cal mag the other day to correct some deficiencies tho. Nice vid looking forward to part 2 👍
the baby lettuces were so cute
I'm bringing you lettuce instead of roses on our next date. ;-)
Good video. I am a newbie. Good that some plants got algae...that was a learning experience for me. Interesting that only 2 got it but none covered.
What if you added black ink in water, would that kill it?
Do you only add water starting your seeds? or with nutrients
Just water in the beginning. After about 7-10 days, I feed them a little nutrients to help them along.
You should PH your water after you have added your nutrients
Hey Khang, I was wondering about a new grow light. I want a fluorescent light, but the one I'm using right now (feliz 125 watt dual spectrum horticulture lamp) but it's just not bright enough. So I was wondering about where you got your last 6 bulb, I think, fluorescent light. Thanks for your time :)
The 6 bulbs I used was T5. Here is what I"m currently using ua-cam.com/video/Mij9fDxfAA4/v-deo.html
I think there must be some sort of allergy inhibitor in there personally I use H202 which prevents any unwonted bacteria fungus or allergy would be interesting to see what sort of results you get if you were to block out the consigners maybe wrap them in alumina am foil great experiment keep up the good work
I use flora and aerogarden nutes.
I prefer the miracle grow, but the flora works great.
then again i dont use clear containers to grow ;p
also add a water only for control, a no nutrient, but phdown.
The water only will not work well. They plant will just shrivel up and die after a week, tried it.
I have 7 pepper plants growing in 2 10 gallon DWC totes. I was wondering if these plants will be ok as they get bigger( with pruning) . Or at what point i would need to xfer them out to their own pot. the problem is i have limited space so the peppers i xfer out i would have to put into soil. And kinda scared they would die. and how i would remove the overgrowm 3" netcup that would be stuck to it lol.
Pepper plants can get massive in hydroponic. You need to move them into their own container before the roots become all tangled up. 10 should only hold 1 plant. I had 1 plant in a 27 gallons and it's not even enough.
@@KhangStarr I'm in trouble then lol
@@KhangStarr cant I just keep it pruned?
Really wanted to try MasterBlend but its not available here or anything close to it :(
When you do other experiments, I would like to see what solutions can solve both diseases and fungal problems the best. Like epsom salt or other plant medicine in comparison with each other.
great vid as always my friend...Isnt general hydroponic owned by miracle grow that is partly owned by Monsanto ??
I am not sure.
Looked it up...Monsanto bought miracle grow in 1999....yikes. I've used general hydroponics for awhile...I'm switching for sure...great video as always my friend
Yeah, but GH is owned by Scott's which is in such a close business relationship with Monsanto as to make them inseparable.
So you're damned if you do, you're damned if you don't
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Masterblend what do you mean by 3-3-2
Thanks I enjoyed the video.
I would really like to start gardening indoors but I'm just starting out in hydroponics for vegetable growing (toms, cukes, peppers, usual leaf veggies etc.) and I'm having a hard time finding nute recipes for each plant online. Either for Masterblend or Hydro nutes. Where would I find a list or break down of what each plant type needs in terms of nutrients?
Each product you guy should come with instructions. If you want to see my mix, check the description section.
Hi Khang and thank you for the reply. My bad, I didn't word my question properly. Are the blends you use an all purpose blend for all vegetable plants or do you change the formula based on the plant type you're growing? For example, would you use the same ratio of Masterblend, Calcium Nitrate, Magnesium Sulfate (or pre-made hydroponic nutes) to grow tomatoes as you would peppers or a cucumbers etc., etc., or do you tweak the formula for specific plant types? If you tweak, what formulas are you using for the most success? Btw, from one chili head to another, love the channel! I've been growing the usual jalapeno, habanero, and ghost pepper varieties but you really have me salivating to grow the Scotch Bonnet.
I usually do the same for tomatoes and peppers. My mix for peppers per gallon is usually 3 grams of mb, 3 gams of calcium nitrate, 2 gams of epsom salt. During bloom, I reduce the calcium nitrate to 3-1-2.