Learn How to Automate your Microgreen Bottom Watering

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  • Опубліковано 4 чер 2023
  • Hello and welcome back to Growing With Simon. In this video I show you guys how I automate my bottom watering of my microgreen business. That way I can have the freedom I want to leave the house without having to worry about my microgreens dying. Below I have a link to everything you need to get started automating your microgreens watering. Enjoy your freedom!!
    Tools/Supplies
    4x Botanicare Ebb & Flow Fitting Kit - amzn.to/45KtKah
    8x Dual 120mm Control Fan - amzn.to/3OYtMVY
    2x Power Bar Extension Cord - amzn.to/3PdhyJt
    1x 6-Shelf Shelving - amzn.to/3MPy3s8
    4x T5H0 Lights - Your Local Hydroponic Store
    2x Kasa Smart Plug - amzn.to/42oIY1P
    1x Superior Pump 1/3 HP - amzn.to/42pT2Yv
    4x Flood Tray and all the pipes, fitting, etc - Your Local Hydroponic Store
    Disclaimer: This video may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. This does not affect the price for you.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 24

  • @kushcraft9914
    @kushcraft9914 Рік тому +1

    Sweet setup 👍
    Im doing micro greens
    now but only to feed my
    worms ... ✌️

    • @growingwithsimon
      @growingwithsimon  Рік тому

      Thanks, had to upgrade again with a 3rd rack will be doing another video on my new setup

  • @johnshim6233
    @johnshim6233 3 місяці тому

    Wonderful setup
    How do you manage or clean the potential debris that could clog the ebb and flow system?

    • @growingwithsimon
      @growingwithsimon  3 місяці тому

      No debris goes inside the pipes. I clean the flood tables weekly and do a deep clean of the entire system once a month. I put sanitizer in the water reservoirs and run it for 5 mins.

  • @ChristinaLefler-j9g
    @ChristinaLefler-j9g 11 днів тому

    which timer are you using to control the watering?

  • @Matthy5k
    @Matthy5k 6 місяців тому

    Could you explain your tray setup? What type of trays, how are they supported, do you use soil, etc?

    • @growingwithsimon
      @growingwithsimon  6 місяців тому +2

      Hey @Matthy5k the flood traya are the ones by botanicaire made for a 2x4 rack. It hits in perfectly. Don’t need to support it. I use soil. I will be doing a full walk through of my setup and how I run everything in a few months. I will explain everything.

    • @Matthy5k
      @Matthy5k 6 місяців тому

      @@growingwithsimon I'm talking about the individual grow trays. Do they rest directly on the flood tray?

    • @growingwithsimon
      @growingwithsimon  6 місяців тому

      Yes they sit directly on them.

  • @user-yr2ny1mv1y
    @user-yr2ny1mv1y 9 місяців тому +1

    All you need is one light per shelf? I've seen many using 2 54 watt, is 1 really enough?

    • @growingwithsimon
      @growingwithsimon  9 місяців тому

      That’s all you need if you use the sunblaster because they are quality lights vs the stuff you get on amazon

    • @growingwithsimon
      @growingwithsimon  4 місяці тому

      The lights are 10 1/2 inches for this setup

  • @dannyellis971
    @dannyellis971 Рік тому +1

    Do you run the lights 24hrs a day?

  • @CorneliuDRUTA1
    @CorneliuDRUTA1 11 місяців тому

    hi, do you offer consultancy? I am interested in building the automated watering for my microgreens.. if yes, where can i contact you? thx ahead

    • @growingwithsimon
      @growingwithsimon  11 місяців тому

      How big is your operation. You can just scale up the exact same setup. I’m also going to be posting my newest setup with 2 racks automated together.

  • @hostsravenridgecottages6421
    @hostsravenridgecottages6421 6 місяців тому

    What about misting?

    • @growingwithsimon
      @growingwithsimon  6 місяців тому

      You talking about germination or after they are in the racks?

  • @twentyone_arul
    @twentyone_arul Рік тому

    Hello bro I'm back

  • @vam7706
    @vam7706 Рік тому

    Your website got hacked. I am trying to contact you to ask some questions about the ebb & flow rack

    • @growingwithsimon
      @growingwithsimon  Рік тому

      What’s your question?

    • @vam7706
      @vam7706 Рік тому

      @@growingwithsimon do you see this work in on coco mat?

    • @growingwithsimon
      @growingwithsimon  Рік тому +1

      @vam7706 Yes, bottom watering is bottom watering. However do you add nutrient to your water? That’s why I go with soil. Nutrient already in the soil. It also hold moisture better for germinating and I don’t have to mist the flats everything day or even twice a day. I’ll soon be doing some videos on how I grow. Just need the time.