Growing Vegetables indoor - Hydroponic Lettuce
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- Опубліковано 17 гру 2015
- In this video, I'm going to show you how easy it is to grow vegetables indoor during Winter. All you need is a good light source and everything else is pretty cheap to make.
How to make a simple hydroponic system: • How to Make a Mini Kra...
How to make hydroponic System: • How to Build a Simple ...
Tent & Light Setup: plus.google.com/1183823642046...
Hydroponic Nutrients(Masterblend):
2.5 Gallon of water, pH is between 5.9 - 6.5
6 Grams of Masterblend 4-18-38
6 Grams Calcium Nitrate
3 Gram of Epsom Salt - Навчання та стиль
I love how you always show updates in the same videos. So informative and well taught. Thank you Khang
I like your hydroponic set up, I do lettuce as well on my porch with kratky method the flouresent is ok but tends to make
them tall and thin. The best way for light is a LED light bars setup with a combo of several red and a few blue, this makes the plants fuller and much better growth. I would suppliment what you do with the led light just search utube for lettuce led grow lights. Japan has a giant indoor hydro grower for lettuce that uses these lights and grows thousands of plants.
Hope this helps
Chuck in Florida
Your videos have helped me a lot. Thanks so much for sharing this knowledge!
First of all I would like to say thank you as my comment you did a really really great job and it was wonderful to watch it all unfold. But mostly when I want to tell you was even though you had to end the video earlier than you expected to it's still accomplished the same goal I believe because I could tell which plant grew the fastest and the most productive and it looks like that Bok choy was the clear winner but it was wonderful to see the rest growing really nicely as well, so thank you very much I really appreciated all your work and time.
Very impressive and complete instructions. It looks like u have the perfect mix of nutrients and lighting as your veg look much better then other's on YT i've seen. The veg looks nice and dark and healthy with no odd growth or blemishes. Even your roots look very clean and healthy.
+Flowthrough Thank you!
very informational video Khang thanks👍
You have some great ideas thanks!
wow man nice clean work i'm gonna try it hope it works good luck bro
I try, easy to do. Thanks.
BD said this was a good idea. I will try this.
Khang, I am trying to grow at least the starter hydroponic in soda pop can. My wife actually came up with the idea. She used a simple can opener on the can and a two inch net cup fits just perfectly. This method should help keep algae from growing on the rock wool. Plants can be reset into bigger containers as the roots grow bigger. It keeps the starter plants in a nice compact area to conserve the grow lights output. I would love to see some experiments from you to confirm any results I might find. I really love your videos and I have learned a great deal from you. My toe is in the water and I am eager to learn more.
Full information about hydroponics...thank you sir 👍👍👍
Good job!Thank you for video. mr.!
+Catalin Oancea Thanks!
SO COOL!
You've come a long way
thanks for another vid bro!....this really helped because I was thinking of growing basil.....thanks again!☺👍
+Chris Martinez You're welcome! I hope your basil will grow well, they're awesome plants and will make your room smell so lovely.
+Khang Starr thanks for the quick reply and anything that helps the room smell lovely is welcome in the house😂😂
Love your list. We practically do it the same way, but mine's on an iPad :')
Great simple cost effective system Khang. Have you ever gone the next step and as the weather warms, place a started setup like that out in the sun and fresh air? -Bob...
Good work and excellent teaching. I am slowly learning.Question is in a recirculating system
do you pump your nutrients water 24 Hours a day or just on and off . How often and for how long?
THANK YOU for your videos. GFN.MD
Amazing i did like your video great job..
Cám ơn Khang nhiều nhé.
Cô ở Canada rất lạnh vào.mùa đông dưới 10 degree,
Thank You very much. I live in Canada , it is freezing in winter . Minus 10 degree...
I just know your you tube about the plant . when i look to plan hydroponics.
You speak English like us people .
But your name. "Khang" I think you are Vietnamese.
Mice to see you here.
Awesome👍🏼
+Cheryl cummings Thank you Cheryl!
love your video :) do you have any videos showing how you set up your lights and everything for growing? i'd like to set up a small grow space like yours :D
+KikiDarragh Here are pictures of my setup plus.google.com/118382364204627409312/posts/5Cr9CWGsoDG
thankyou very much
Another great video, what nutrients do you use for growing indoors.. thanks again for the uploads
+Christopher Barends It's listed under the description.
I always enjoy your videos and I am setting up my first hydroponic Kratky system today. I have a large tub which will have romaine lettuce growing and a 6" net pot bucket lid for a hydroponic tomato plant.
I'm confused by all the different fertilizers out there and I have a small bag of Maxigro 10-5-14. Will this be okay to use for lettuce and tomatoes?
Thanks much for making this video too. :)
Yes, that will work just fine. You may want to add MaxiBloom to your list since you're growing fruiting plants like tomatoes. Just switch when the plants begin to bloom. The most important thing is to pH correctly, and never over use your nutrients. It's better to stay under.
Great video! Did you already show how to make this container and what light system you use? Would this be expandable so that one can eat 1 lettuce a day?
+Nicky Yes, the container and lights link are under the description. You can definitely expand this. If you start the seeds 2 weeks apart, and use multiple containers, you can harvest lettuce all season long. You don't have to harvest the entire lettuce each time. You can just cut a few leaves to use, and let them continue to grow. This simple harvest method will allow you to get lettuce everyday for a very long time.
LITERALLY WA HOPING YOU WOULD MAKE A VIDEO FOR THIS
Thank khang.
Hi Khang! Great video as always.
I wonder where you got the tent and light from? Google plus no longer shows the links.
This is an old T5 setup. I recommend using LED since they're more efficient and less hot. Try Amazon or Ebay
@@KhangStarr thanks for the answer:)
Hi, I'm one of your subscribers. First time I tried lettuce (inspired by your video), kratky (window sill) also still young looks like at 8:57, it is growing big but seems very soft and droopy and bright yellow/green. I've always planted siberian kale and it always looked crispy, green, and strong. I was thinking it's to much sun so I transferred it to morning sun only but it only rise up towards night time but still soft by touch. The roots are white and not rotting. I also tried to lower the nutrients a bit because maybe it is drowning--I'll give it a few days. Any suggestions? thanks.
does the silver grow tent make a difference vs no tent ? things grow faster with an air stone ? i would like to get as much food as i can :)
Hi! Did you have a transparent walls and ceiling like a close box where you put your vegetables?
wow no pump, cool, I'm going to try this.
+Sonnie's Garden Great, hope it works out well for you.
Research the kratky method of hydroponics if you havent already since this comment is 3 years old
Do you adjust the ph before or after the nutrients? And does nutrients raise ppm? Thanks.
How did you arrive at your formula? you are using a concentration of 2.4 grams per gallon of MB and Mg, and 1.2 of Ca. I have seen other sources elsewhere use weaker formulations (ranging from 1.6 to 2.0) for lettuce. Yours is quite strong. Also, most sources suggest that you do not mix all 3 of these together at the same time because of precipitation of insoluble salts (mainly calcium sulfate). Best to add each ingredient seperately and stir in.
As usual an excellent vid. Btw are the measurements for the tent in inches or centimeters ?
+TheAthanik It's in inches. In feet, it's 4 feet length, 2 feet deep and 5 feet high.
Thanks, so in centimeters it would approximately be something like:
120 x 60 x 150 (l, d, h)
So no that big :)
what is that in the red colour cup.???????? what did u mix with that? tell me please
thanks for the effort you put into these videos. also what would you recommend if a pepper plant isn't flowering? even with bloom nutrients.
+Pyro Inc. If your pepper isn't flowering, it's probably not ready and is still in growing mode. Just be patient and give it some time. That's what happened to me this season. When they finally flower, they produced more than I expected.
There is no need to add nutrient solution to water during the germination which would up to 3weeks? Within one week the seed germinated and grow so tall and touch the lid . Can you please suggest
What's the silver fabric you used to reflect the light?
Just FYI, I've been using foam instead of the clay pellets. I bought enough from Walmart at about $6 to make dozens for the net cups and easier to store than the pellets.
+Keith X Would you be willing to share with me the name brand and all pertinent information regarding your FOAM? And what department it may be found? I'm on a super strict budget, hence why I'm learning all I can to grow my own, in the apartment I share with my kids. Please & Thank you so much
@@annaleedaughterofyhwh7767 Just buy a swimming pool noodle from walmart for a dollar and cut it into 1 inch rings. Cut a small pie shaped piece out of the ring and stuff it into the center to help hold the plant. You just gotta squeeze it together into the net cup. Just make sure to cut a big enough piece to fill in the hole in the noodle.
Hi, you change the reserve solution every few weeks
Have you ever had trouble with basil and mold? A basil plant I had died from the leaves getting too moldy
+Anon M No, I have not had this problem.
in the nutrien did u mix with soil???? or any other things that u mix is it with?????????????
What is the nutrient ratio for mason jars? thank you Khang
great video as always!
How many hours of light does the lettuce get?
+gilad bushari 10 hours a day.
thanks! oh, and another question..are you using any ventilation in the groeing tent ?
Nope. I just leave the door open.
It will grow faster if its more close of the Light no?
Nice video
+CanalCon1 Yes, they will. I raised my lights in order to film.
My budder crunch spouted in one day
I've seen countless videos and always thought, I wish there were an easy way to grow indoors, Wow thank you so much and all with reusable s, right on the money.... One question and I'm sure it's been asked but I can't see the answer? What do you spend for the electric as far as the light I'm in California and every thing here is expensive Thanks in advance and what a find your video's are! also if anyone c
+Max Ken sorry hit the enter button how well will this work just setting the plants out side as sun here is cheap!
Thanks all!
+Max Ken My electricity went up about 10-12 dollars a month, but it's so worth it. If you want to set these outside, you'll need to find a way to keep the roots cool. Probably larger reservoir will do the trick.
Khang Starr
Thank You for the reply Khang !
How do you keep the water from going stagnant without an air stone? I thought water and oxygenation was important.
The simple answer here is to not "drown' the entire net pot (and the plant itself). The nutrient solution comes NO HIGHER than the bottom of the net pot. The plant will send out "air roots" from the sides of the net pot which will acquire the needed oxygen. For more info, search on the Kratky method.
Once the seedlings go into the nutrient solution do you have to keep them under the grow lights?
+Sandy Johnston Yes, 10 hours a day.
weren't you from Australia? It's summers there, right..BIG BASH LEAGUE season!!
+Akhil Doji I'm from U.S
Thanks for your videos! I have grown quite a bit of lettuce so far. Why does it wilt so fast once we cut it? I can't last night and put directly in refrigerator and went to take it out to make a salad and it is VERY wilted. Normally we cut and eat as we go. Buttercrunch lettuce is the type of lettuce it is....
+Sandy Johnston Soak them in water and rinse rinse it in water before putting in the fridge. I never had any wilt when I do that.
+Khang Starr Thanks. Will try that. How long do you soak them?
Sandy Johnston I usually soak them for about 10 minutes. After that, shake the water off and you can store them in a bag for a long time. They will not wilt.
You tube is the only Google I want the rest you can keep
How much watts of Led lights it needs ??
When you start growing the seeds in the rockwool, how often do you have to feed them with the water ? or just keep them moist at all time ?
Also when you start growing the lettuce in the bucket and the water level is lower then it should be, we only add clear water inside or do we have to add more nutrients as well ?
Many thanks
+kuo chien Huang Yes, you'll need to keep them moist. You can feed them half strength nutrients after they sprout and is a week old. When you grow them in a bucket, if you need to refill, always leave a gap of 1-2 inches for air. You will need to refill with nutrients and not clear water.
Thank you so much for your help. I am planning to open a organic veg shop in Thailand and right now i am trying to grow it myself and see how things work out. Many Thanks.
Whats the difference between using pump and not using pump ?
kuo chien Huang The main difference is electricity cost =). Realistically, with an air pump, you can grow plants and vegetables that will thrive longer. With constant air to the roots, you can grow fruiting plants like tomatoes and peppers all season long.
The method without aeration is best for leafy greens that don't live long. Basically, you fill the container, put in the plants. As they grow, they drink water lowering the level creating an air gap for them to breath. Once they drink everything up, they're ready for harvesting.
+Khang Starr Thank you so much !! its really helpful. Once i have something growing i will share more thoughts with you. thanks
You don’t have to grow from seeds. Cut the lower portion of a grocery vegetable and put it in the net cup.
It will sprout and grow a new veggie.
nice, when you say T5 for the lightning how many watt is it in total ?
+Arb ra Here is my exact setup plus.google.com/118382364204627409312/posts/5Cr9CWGsoDG
thx
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Can you do this without the nutirents? and ive been seeing videos where they have airpumps in the bottom of the bins.
No, you cannot grow plants this method without nutrients. The airpumps method is called "DWC, Deep water culture". This method is called "non-circulating hydroponic, aka Kratky Hydroponic".
Ok so if you do not have nutrients you need a pump and if you have a pump you dont need nutrients. Because I saw a video where he didnt have nutients and it worked good.
Isaiah Rice you need nutrients either was as the plants need to get food some how. I'm the soil, they get it from the soil. growing hydroponicly, you are artificially supplying those nutrients (food).
thanks for sharing! you are awesome. you make me want to want to try this at my home!
i have some questions before i start my own project, i hope you can help on my questions:
1. Do you change your water and your hydroponic nutrients regularly? if yes, how often?
2. Some people are using water pump and stone inside the water, is it necessary?
3. Do you know how to make home made tent of indoor hydroponics?
+Hery Tjia Thanks! Below are my answers.
1. That depends on how large your container is and how many plants. The size in the video is 2.5 gallon and I did not change the nutrients. It has enough for the plants to grow fully. It's suggested that you change your nutrients out every 2-3 weeks, but I have left it longer.
2. It's not necessary if you're using this same method. You cannot refill the water to passing the original level. The gap between the netcup and nutrients serve as oxygen for your plants. If you choose to refill, make sure to leave a nice gap.
3. You can build a tent using pvc but tents are now very cheap you can buy online. Here are pictures of my setup. plus.google.com/118382364204627409312/posts/5Cr9CWGsoDG
Khang Starr thanks for your explanation. i will try
Khang where do you order you master bleand?
+Tom tran Morgan County Seeds online.
what is the ingridients of the nutrients you pour in the container?
+Aldreen Rosales I have it listed under the description.
Hi. What type of lighting do you use (Watts/Kelvin/how many pcs of bulbs)?
Envirogro T5, 4 feet by 6 tubes. Search the web and you will find all the specs.
Thank you for the fast reply! Tuning in to more of your upcoming videos regarding indoor setup
What’s the rule of thumb on maintaining the water level?
for Kratky method, you typically put the plant into a container large enough to grow them fully without refilling. If you must refill, check where the current level is and refill no more than 2 inches above that.
They make lite timer's so you can leave town for a while.
What light did u use? Also how do I start bell peppers and tomatoes
+Roots&Fruits Here is my light setup plus.google.com/118382364204627409312/posts/5Cr9CWGsoDG.
Here is how to start pepeprs: ua-cam.com/video/4jj1FFbGpcE/v-deo.html
thank u
How much the basket with lettuce submerge in the nutrient solution?
+Fucanchu Blue It's shown in the video. check out 7:50.
instead of hydroponic stone, can we just use normal pebbles?
You can use any medium that will not alter pH. I have seen people use perlite.
Hey mate, whats the size of your grow tent?
+Corzer Lowe I have link to my light and tent setup under the descriptions. Click each picture, I have labeled them with details.
+Khang Starr thanks mate keep up the videos.
How long each day do you leave the lights on?
+learnsomethinguseful It's on a timer for 10 hours a day.
Ok so 10 hours lights on and 14 hours total darkness right thanks.
You say just use things around the house then list 50 things from the hydroponics store.
HOW LONG DO YOU LEAVE LIGHT'S ON?
m-crew crew for lettuce ideally over 14 hours of artificial light. The more light per day the faster the growth so a 24 hour lighting scheme is very doable but draws more utility costs. Also raise the light up if it is 24 hour exposure to prevent leaf burn. This wont work in the winter at a window sill without supplemental lighting as without it your plants will only recieve like 500 or less lumens in like 4 hours of the day.
hi, what kind of fertilizers do you use ? for your hydroponic systems.
+Adriano itsme Masterblend 4-18-38.
One more Q, for circulating system, do i use the same formula as you recommend as well ?
Can you call this Organic product ?
+kuo chien Huang Yes, same formula. You can get organic hydroponic products, but the ones I use are not.
nice voice
how is your chocolate bhutlah doing ? mine are still seedlings.
+Matowix Here is what they look like. They're growing crazy fast! plus.google.com/118382364204627409312/posts/a6PUPmJpuav
+Khang Starr thanks I was gona ask you to do a video on them 👍I have 4 of them as seedlings they were hard to get germinated.
Matowix I did make a video featuring them lol. Here is a link ua-cam.com/video/4jj1FFbGpcE/v-deo.html
Do you wait for thunderstorms to start filming? :D Must have crazy weather in texas
+Alex Propst LOL it so happens that every time I record, there is a storm going on outside.
have you ever tried to grow any iceberg lettuce before
that's the only lettuce you don't want to eat
One of my Kratky containers is getting algae. I heard of Hydrogen Peroxide as a remedy. Do you know anything about that?
Arlene just peachy get a lightproof reservoir. Algae is a plant, it won't grow without light.
How much liters of water
+Wisam Husam 2.5 gallons, 9.5 liters.
+Khang Starr Thank you to all the nice video and 1gallon
+Khang Starr How much liters of 1 gallons
Two hidden Mickey’s!!!!
Don't laugh but can you use marble's to help your plants stand up instead of clay pellets
Yes you can ... inert material with weight will hold your plants in place .
Hey this isn’t Jeb
have u tried pee a ponics?
+PStimeless Nope, I have not.
STOP WASTING SEEDS!
Never can understand why people plant multiple seeds per Rockwool: Just use a few extra Rockwool to compensate for the germination rate and put one seed in all. That way if you want 5 plants, and seed 7 Rockwool, you'll likely get 5-7 plants and you won't waste 5-7 seeds or more on seedlings you'll cull, you also won't have to disturb the root structure of any plant nor waste the time thinning them out. Remember: if a seed doesn't grow in one of the Rockwool, just squeeze out all the water you can, set it in the sun, and re-use it next time!
I feel like this is an old wives tale taught to growers by SEED SELLERS to sell more seeds!
Stop wasting TIME and SEEDS for NO REASON!