A Great Hydroponic System For Beginners: Pathonor Hydroponic System

[@laradurochka1177]

I just bought this system. You just saved me a lot of money. I've been shopping around for nutrients which are really expensive. I was looking at floragrow but didn't understand why I needed to spend so much money for "bloom" when I just want to grow basil. Your tip about the nutrients and how much to use-- perfect! I'm so excited to get my first system 😁

[@karenallen1730]

I bought the same system as well. My thought was to start seedlings indoors for my outdoor garden. Does that make sense or are plants intended to mature to harvest in these systems? Do the roots come out of the net pots easily or do they break if removed?

[@joshpuhl9524]

Thank you for making this straightforward and super helpful tutorial. It had just the perfect amount of detail (not too much or too little for me)

[@MsRACHCAM]

Oh my god I can’t believe I found this video. I tossed this system in my closet 3 years ago because of the Chinese instructions. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SleestaksRule]

I did have the review on Amazon but Amazon removed it. I don't know why.

[@willgaukler8979]

... perfect time to try again...even if just to give plants away...

[@ezyroller]

Nice set up! I usually try to get all the dirt off the roots since it can contain bugs and/or bug eggs. I've had whole grows ruined by bugs that probably came from the dirt that I didn't wash off.

[@epell1493]

i didnt have trouble the whole kit is self explanitory. but i love it i use kelp extract for my nutrience and i switch out the sponges to rockwool
had to shape and cut the rock wool

[@jacobfranklin820]

How often do you add more fertilizer? And how often do you change the water

[@DanHughesNC]

It's a good idea to check your PPM before adding nutrients. Then subtract that number from the post nutrient reading.

[@MakeMoneyNow101]

Great video just brought one can't wait for it to arrive, and get started.
Thanks

[@ThingsWhichArentWork]

Hi Ted - That's quite a nice setup for the price. Everything you need to get seeds started if you don't feel like building it yourself (though for me, building it is half the fun). Cheers!!

[@SleestaksRule]

I agree. I like my home built ones better.

[@70707693]

Jim Conner me 2

[@sherricox8201]

Jim Conner build me one please

[@crochetgottaloveit]

I am a newbie to hydroponics and just bought some supplies locally yesterday. I have my seeds in some rockwool right now and praying that they germinate. Been planting soil-based veggies for years but I'm hoping hydroponics keeps away a lot of the soil-based pests...like tomato hornworms! Yuck!
Also, do you have suggestions for supporting the bush portion of hydroponic tomatoes? I've seen twine anchored to ceilings but I'll be putting my tub outdoors here in South Louisiana.
Thanks for making this video!

[@English_Lessons_Pre-Int_Interm]

"quite a nice setup for the price" and don't forget about the 300 Watt lamp which will give him huge bills for his hobby. 07:17 and if you buy an energy efficient lamp, the lamp itself will cost more than the money you saved on electricity. Right?

[@rosasdacosta]

Thank you for the video really helps and it's great to grow your herbs in indoor kitchens

[@edwardjones7412]

like with all these...replace stone and air pump, if your into DWC you should have already have quality ones, i would just use this for cloning....Happy Growing!!!

[@RohitsKitchenGardenchannel]

So nicely explained. Thank you for clearing my doubts about hydroponics.

[@mikefrost3955]

Rohit's Kitchen Garden - hydroponics is soooo much better!! I did strictly soil for years. But when I started with marijuana and moved everything inside I kept having soil issues so I switched to hydroponics (DWC) and thats how I grow EVERYTHING now. Including veggies and flower plants.

[@5argetech337]

Recycled Keurig K-Cups for the planting cups.

[@cyclicvibrations4420]

800 ppms for seedlings? I would personally start with 400

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

I've been wondering about this thank you for making the video and I'm a new friend thank you 💖

[@sumip90x]

As always great videos. Temps are warming up here time to speed up planting. Been slacking off this year.

[@debiwest7197]

Excellent learned so much is it hard to .make bin ones I got lotsa bins and what would you use for pump I learned alot thank you debi

[@MichaelDavis-uu9zh]

I’m starting to see more pool noodles cut like this also for bigger systems :D takes away the net pots also.

[@ScaryFear]

Very cool. I'm just now starting to learn about hydroponics. Indoor tomatoes sound like a great idea.

[@marandasteinmetz-robey6255]

Awesome video! I have some lettuce and parsley in this system, so far so good!

[@AlexSmith-fs6ro]

Yes very informative, thanks.
A few comments or questions.
1 the rockwool, what is made of? Some toxic material that gets absorbed by the plants, then by the consumer?
2 the ingredients in fertiliser? Any toxic?
3 the plastic containers, pba and pbs free?

[@msbourie]

I have a similar kit but it came with a big bag of clay pebbles but no instructions on where to put them or why. Do you know?

[@JebGardener]

Nice video! Did you get any burning at 800ppm? That seems high for such young plants.

[@SleestaksRule]

No they are doing fine. I usually start them from seed at 800ppm and just let them take off.

[@SleestaksRule]

Oh, also they just wrote me last night and they are coming out with an intelligent hydroponic system. I don't know what that means but they said they would send one when the inventory arrives. I'm guessing like Aerogarden.

[@overthenever4262]

Jeb! 👍

[@janetmcnaughton226]

Can you explain what the air pump is for and how it's used? Thanks.

[@the_yawn_chronicles]

Thank you for the video! Pretty new to this the video really helped.

[@patriciasanpedro413]

Can't understand. To dechlorinate with the stone in or out overnight ?

[@analeigholdeworlde4178]

Thank you! I really enjoyed this. Where would one find a reliable guide for how much fertilizer to use for different types of plants? Or is that more about the size of the container? Also, do you ever need to change out the water? Is there ever an issue with mold growing inside the root area? One more thing..in case of a power outage, how long will the plants be ok? Is it best to keep regular soil available to transplant in to in case of emergency, or is there a simpler solution? Thanks so much! I hope you can help mme out. There is so much info to wade through on the internet and no clear-cut answers half the time. I really appreciated your simple & clear instrictions!

[@SleestaksRule]

I have charts on my website: www.tomorrowsgarden.net/node/11
I have had plants droop after 2 days without power but they spring back. If the water is low enough they'll be fine like the Kratky method. No mold in the root area but I did get algae with this container since light got through.Change the water every 3 weeks or so.

[@analeigholdeworlde4178]

Thanks so much for that quick reply! I will check out the link for sure. Should a person paint the container black or line or with something black to inhibit algea growth, or just change it out more often? This is the most affordable,almost complete system I have seen so far. I may be able to afford one finally, when I can also get a l light too. I appreciate all of your reviews on those. I like ther price and look of the kingbo 45 watt thin panel you reviewed. I am forever spending time drooling over the Aerogarden website, wondering what shoes I can sell to buy a system. :D

[@MiGTenshi]

@@SleestaksRule isn't it also good to flush the plants before harvesting? Like 2 weeks before you harvest so all the chemicals and shit are flushed out of the plant before eating? I remember doing this to my cannabis plants, so wouldn't the flush also be nice for regular veggies?

[@TimberwolfKent]

Will a 4' LED shop light (4500 lumens/40W) grow indoor gardens?

[@turnkeyfamily1368]

Hello. How often do you change the water in this system? I just bought the 30$ set up from amazon

[@oguzoguz4686]

Some one said 20 days. But I am not sure. What did you do?

[@afrasahanoglu2201]

Hey, can I grow in one Deep-Water-Culture three different plants: Beans, Lettuce and cucumber? If yes, how should I adjust the pH?

[@BarefootBeekeeper]

Factoring in the price of electricity, is that really an economical way to grow plants?

[@noahriding5780]

Does it matter if the roots of the plants in the system have their own mini-caging around the roots compared to just hanging down inside? And how much will this affect the survival rates?
Thank you.

[@bluewolf1111111]

With the exception of the light this is the exact same system I bought. Going to try Venus fly traps. Thanks.

[@noneurbusiness6137]

Where can I buy this. Can I grow hydrangea with this

[@keyplayr61greenhousehydrop14]

Awwww....How cute ; ) That really is a nice little starter system for sure!

[@SleestaksRule]

Haha, I guess it is cute, lol. We'll see how it performs.

[@DomiDomi00LOVE00TeK]

lmao

[@michaelconway644]

BTW- the 'buoy' is a hydrometer.

[@bccabernet]

I realise this is an old post... but I am new to hydroponics and I am looking at this system on amazon. I wonder since it appears to be small, if you're limited to what you could grow in there? I am thinking I would like to grow dwarf/tiny tim tomatoes and strawberries in it.

[@interactparty6629]

all plastic containers at the supermarket are also food grade. Plastic egg boxes could do it too

[@the_real_graphic_addict23]

What was your lighting schedule ?

[@AliHammoud1]

Is the air pump loud?

[@alaena04]

Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of trying to grow leafy greens inside for the first time (like lettuce or kale). If I got this system what kind of light/wattage would you recommend for leafy greens?

[@valeriesanchez3074]

Love this system its only $30 and includes everything to start up minus the nutrients.
Sick of seeing those aerogarden and idoo units.

[@SleestaksRule]

I have an Idoo but didn't try yet. Maybe this weekend I'll start on it.

[@TheMrsATL]

Informative video. Novice question is testing water ph not a factor since you used dechlorinated water?

[@madhavdhungel1204]

Great demonstration , 👍👍

[@ayatalshawabke2612]

when i should change the water ?

[@MrPaka420]

Nice, you've seen mine, very similar, 99 cent cat liter box, reflective foam, puck, air stone and small pump. cheap like me, ha ha, finally got my garden acct. back, it kept taking me to the testing channel.....it's been 3 years......cool....

[@SleestaksRule]

Yeah, that cat box cloner works great. I saw you pull the new mother out with all the roots.

[@GreyRock100]

"Let me show you what this comes with."
"All right, now I'll show you what this comes with."
I'm not sure why I laughed at that.

[@luismedina55]

El nivel del agua hay que mantenerlo siempre a nivel alto y cada cuanto tiempo se hecha nutrientes.

[@katysmith1641]

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[@nazaml176]

How often should you change the water?

[@viviyenvu3620]

Haha...😁 I bought exactly the same unit and then I discovered your video. My unit came with not too bad English instructions but thanks for the vote of confidence. How long did u keep the pump going as the instructions says no more than 8hrs per day and independent fertiliser application instructions says to not add fertiliser until week 2-3 but only at half strength. Add full strength at week 4...

[@thebujoco9381]

Hi there, is your water pumping generating any bubbles? Cause mine don't look like it's working

[@caroline61804]

that looks like a really good one

[@OurLucylocket]

I got one of these seemed to fail with it from seed. I don’t think sponge is any good for seedlings. I got Ikea system now an that seems to work great so far. Will attempt to use this again tho.

[@harrythompson6854]

Great video. Thanks!

[@richardpeterson3753]

uhm. I know this is unrelated, but I want to make a clone station to clone peppers and such. what would be a good set up to use, that's relitivly inexpensive and simple? aside from pop bottles. these plants may go directly into dirt or I may transition them to a flood and drain set up for winter growing. I was thinking like a humidity dome and rockwool or sponge cubes, but any other simple options out there?

[@av8dr]

Newbie here. Does the meter read ppm or tds? Are they the same? What about the tds already present in the tap water? Thanks.

[@vimalsharma5201]

You have not quoted the rates n availability?

[@alwaysSparkle1776]

Great video...one question ...does pump need to run all the time. Directions only say 8 hours....thanks

[@99Jaapie]

Many thanks, a lot of information here...

[@oguzoguz4686]

Do you change the water? Or just add to it. How often?

[@carlcollins4098]

It is white, letting light in, so it will definitely cause algae to grow

[@11bayrat]

Hi Ted. Thanks for the informative. I'm just getting started with this .If you have any lights that u reviewed and don't need let me know?maybe I can buy them

[@SokhaChetra]

it is very informative . thank for yr sharing

[@SleestaksRule]

Thank you for commenting.

[@debiwest7197]

Sorry Debi again tried watching video on how to make with bins did not understand it sorr to bother ou so much😊

[@underconstr8994]

A bit late to the party, but you mention you require 800ppm but what was the base rate ppm for your tap water?

[@Gollammeister]

Is this available on ebay? Plus doesn't the kit come with different lids for when plants get bigger?

[@napadakongdasubtavee5855]

I just bought 6 of them from ALIEXPRESS with free shipping. It's a lot cheaper than Amazon or Ebay.

[@jpham87]

@@napadakongdasubtavee5855 could you send me a link or the name of the product ? Thank you.

[@epell1493]

and small plants like lettuce are perfect to coninue growing all there life\

[@josephKEOarthur]

i really like the set up.. since it is white (color) how is the algae growth additionally in the system.. (as opposed to black, if there is a black version- is there?) GReat demonstration set up!- thanks.

[@katysmith1641]

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[@overthenever4262]

Cool vid👍

[@rebecaorsi554]

Not available in amazon anymore

[@joeybags7411]

How do you keep the water temp from reaching over 70 degrees?

[@danyej479]

What is the Nanometer of that Red and Blue lights?

[@jessierana2059]

Thankyou, How often does the pump be turned on?

[@SleestaksRule]

It needs to be always on.

[@toxicvinyl8404]

What type of light cycle are you using? hrs on hrs off

[@engineeringbits3259]

Did u know the water to nutrient to plant ratio ?

[@whyamigreen]

Hi Ted, great video, thanks. Could you tell me where to get one of those floating sticks to keep an eye on the water level?

[@SleestaksRule]

I'm not sure. I really don't use it. I checked the Sunlight Supply catalog (450 pages) and don't see anything like it.

[@frogsoda]

Is there a similar kit that is made in America?

[@SleestaksRule]

The one I made. I should sell them. We should all buy within our country.

[@dtroytthepatriot3383]

You can make this with about 15-35 dollars the air pump will be the most expensive part

[@SleestaksRule]

@@dtroytthepatriot3383 Here is the one I made 10 years ago and it's still like new, ua-cam.com/video/FxVHS9o5yDA/v-deo.html

[@frogsoda]

@@SleestaksRule You have 60k pairs of eyes that are specifically interested in what you are doing. I'd say you should definitely put together a kit for sale.

[@19Photographer76]

Sponge Cubes are perfect for starts or herb type grows. That setup is really cheap for what you get! So, what's your plan for the Tomatoes?

[@SleestaksRule]

I never used the foam/sponge before. I'd like to see how the roots handle it. Those are dwarf tomato plants called Red Robin. They get about 12" tall.

[@danielapodaca9324]

David Dube' ##

[@DamonBooker_djBlkout]

how often do you add nutrients?

[@diversityiscool]

Whats the dimensions for the bin/container?

[@capj64]

Update? I'm thinking about getting this system to grow dandelions for my bearded dragon over the winter.

[@SleestaksRule]

It worked great. There's a shot of it in this video when it was going crazy: ua-cam.com/video/zFQt9N8XkYw/v-deo.html

[@DidacusRamos]

I found the kit on Amazon for ~ $25 just now. Seems it is still available.

[@TheWritingGirl]

they are 19.99 now days differnt supplier. make sure to grab a full spectrum grow light for table top systems

[@roger31407]

What’s the link?

[@roger31407]

@@TheWritingGirl what link is that?

[@heysimmone]

@@TheWritingGirl link please.

[@michaeljenardligan6173]

Question, what's the airstone for?

[@SleestaksRule]

The roots need oxygen.

[@michaeljenardligan6173]

@@SleestaksRule thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@ryanhmkp6632]

What kind lamp u use?

[@elzipitio]

what lights do you have on the video (brand and model) and what light do you recommend for people that are starting this as a hobby?

[@SleestaksRule]

The company is gone now. Was called COB Grow. I'm really liking the Spider Farmer or Mars Hydro white lights. They work great.

[@juliesofonea9995]

I love the idea of this unit, shame can't find in Europe. When grown, do you keep there or transplant into a bigger holed unit, or soil? I saw the same company, on Amazon sells a ''smart unit, with 18 holes' and led lights (but strange as on one photo looks like two large pots of basil in soil!) looks like an aerogrow style unit, have you tested that? And have you tested the aerogrow? Also do you have video for your homemade unit? I appreciate lots of questions, and off subject as well

[@SleestaksRule]

The smart unit one will be here this week to try out. They just added that and the 4 hole one over the weekend. I don't know what the smart one is until it gets here. The other unit which I reviewed here is growing out of control and flowering. It does smell so good though. I'll take a photo today and post to Amazon. I got an Aerogarden in 2006 and showed it on and off in a few videos but it is not the same as they sell now. I did make a video years ago on how to build a unit but not a big unit, just a small one for herbs. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/FxVHS9o5yDA/v-deo.html
I don't mind questions :)

[@ehabx2003]

Awesome work, i have a question regarding transplant shock, does this method help the roots to get used sooner to the new medium and minimize the transplant shock effect? or it is something inevitable for your plant ?

[@bmangla68]

thanks for the information

[@janetlis2613]

This item is unavailable on Amazon's

[@SleestaksRule]

There are other companies selling them just with a different name on Amazon. Just search "hydroponic system".

[@gazzak9657]

Hi just got one of these your video helps when you put the Nutrients in when do you change the nutrients and is it the same strength
Thanks
Have a good day

[@SleestaksRule]

I use the same strength throughout for basil. It's not a picky plant. The plants are doing extremely well and I just filmed that video last Sunday morning. I will do a follow up video at the 30 day mark. Oh, one thing I noticed is a bit of algae growth on the top of the sponges but that's fine.

[@damarmar1001]

If you drill a few holes in the upper side of container, you won't need an airpump

[@spenceranderson6226]

Are the energy costs worth growing hydroponically?

[@FringeWizard2]

Just do krakty hydroponics and use gravity (no electronics) and sunlight and it's worth it.

[@khalidaziz9850]

Can we transfer plant from phonic water to soil? Another can we grow cutting in this system.

[@SleestaksRule]

I have transferred to soil before and it works fine. I'm sure you can grow a cutting like a tomato plant in it.

[@Jonathan-ob4sl]

I'm new to this but could you grow strawberries in a 1 inch net pot or just herbs?

[@SleestaksRule]

I guess you could but it might be hard to get them going with long existing roots. It'd be hard to get the roots through the net pot.

[@231rft]

Looks like it could easily be made at home with a simple plastic container

[@SleestaksRule]

I made a video on how to about 10 years ago. Probably why they sent me this.

[@epell1493]

if you use rockwool to start your seed in you wont have to transplant then until late into veg

[@guerillagrowers289]

Dont forget to pH your water before you add your plants

[@akbarramadhani5064]

Is the aerator an important part in hiydroponic system especially in wiick system like this?

[@Sackmatters]

Akbar ramadhani اكبر رمضاني no as long as your roots take and get deep enough lower your water level so your roots have air.

[@YemayaIndigo]

Can this be used for one single cherry tomato plant? I started the seeds on my aerogarden but that will overcrowd it soon so thinking of buying a few of these and putting one tomato plant in each and cussing up the remainder of the holes.

[@SleestaksRule]

Yes, If you can grow it in the aerogarden it will work in this. I've don't tomatoes too in the aerogarden in one of my older videos.

[@YemayaIndigo]

@@SleestaksRule thank you for responding so fast! I'm on Amazon trying to figure this all out. I'm growing heirloom cherry tomatoes. Any advice on the type of grow light to get. I'm getting dozens of different answers from doing research and I'm not sure what to use.

[@mneff69]

Can you grow a tomatoe plant indoors all year round and harvest from it as well?

[@pershop4950]

yes you can, but you'll have to manually pollinate the flowers.

[@TheCarmlsista]

What is the shiny film around the bucket, Aluminum foil? What is its purpose? I'm new to planting and hydroponics. Thanks in advance.

[@SleestaksRule]

The little white bucket just had clear plastic wrap, the walls have reflective mylar (Christmas wrapping paper) to reflect light.

[@TheCarmlsista]

@@SleestaksRule thank you. Is it a must to put mylar around the plants? Will they still grow without it?

[@SleestaksRule]

@@TheCarmlsista No but it helps when using grow lights. You can also use the mylar emergency blankets in the camping section at Walmart. They are huge and about $1.

[@TheCarmlsista]

@@SleestaksRulethank you. I will look into them. I appreciate your help and quick response. Blessings to you.