Hydroponic Sweet Corn: Test Grow, Results, and Analysis
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ธ.ค. 2024
- In this video, I show the results of a grow using one stalk of sweet corn. I hand pollinated it with nearly 100% kernel fill. It is now a finished grow and I break down the results of the grow to include a look at the root structure. I believe I can take the lessons of this grow and do ever better next spring. _______________________________________
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That's not hydroponic
Three questions:
1. What is hydroponic?
2. Have you read up on hydroponic substrates?
3. Are you familiar with hydroponic drip systems?
Defend your position. Let's chat about it. You could influence me to change my terminology. I mean, I don't really care what it's called ultimately.
I get this from time-to-time and is why I put those specific words in the video. My belief is that what I'm doing is a form of hydroponic drip system that originated in the bato/dutch bucket realm and has been changed/modified in so many ways by so many people. Here's the very first link in a Google search on the subject that has some great reading: www.homehydrosystems.com/hydroponic-systems/drip_systems.html
Listen, I believe in honesty and sincerity. Let's converse and I'll leave it in the comments here. I have no problem changing positions 'cause I'm not a "right-fighter". But, if you don't talk to me, obviously my position stands. In any case, I appreciate the input.
@@C3Voyage it's almost like a combination of hydroponics with Mittleider gardening in a bucket.. def a little of both but feel it could be considered hydroponic because of the substrate and hydroponically feeding. very interesting thing you are figuring out there with the corn.. curious to see future attempts as well
@@C3Voyage I went to the link you provided but it's still not Hydroponic. If i put grain in the soil and water it constantly, would you say it's a hydroponic system? Hydroponic just means growing it in the water, the name itself says it all, Hydro (water). This is just like growing things in soil and watering it. Adding nutrients to it doesn't make it hydroponic either because you could use cows' poo, dead animals, rotten food as nutrients in traditional farming.
@@sageofthesixtrolls9481 Look up hydroponic dutch bucket system. Then look up ebb and flow aka flood and drain systems. Then look up water culture systems (DWC, solution culture, and aerated water culture for example). Then look up flow to waste systems aka drain to waste systems. After that, look up "types of hydroponic medium." Hydroponic does not mean growing in water. This is the very first definition in Google when I type in "hydroponics": Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil, and can include an aggregate substrate, or growing media, such as vermiculite, coconut coir, or perlite. Hydroponic production systems are used by small farmers, hobbyists, and commercial enterprises.
The premise of hydroponic growing is the use of a complete solution to meet the plants needs instead of a complex soil web involving bacteria. Again, read up on all that and then please come back and we can chat some more.
Hello Brent, I was thinking now you were going to get 3 in one bucket, but your explanation makes real sense.
🌱Happy Gardening my friend, Terry.
3 is the goal on the next grow Mr. Terry.
I agree with you, three should be able to grow in that bucket.
I would also try two in a bucket and why not have all your bases covered.
Thanks for sharing
Paul
I might just do that Paul! Thanks.
I really liked how full that one ear of corn was. That is some pretty outstanding pollination. And seeing the roots was interesting to me, because I tried to pull the stalks up by the roots right after I harvested, but couldn't do it. It was like they were set in concrete. I waited till this month though, and the roots broke right off. It will be interesting to see how you do with 3 next year.
I've got the pollination thing down now. I trim the silks to same length at about 2". They stand up that way. Then, I put a paper plate just under the tassles when there's no wind and shake onto the plate. Then just dust the pollen onto the silks. Worked great it seems. Looking forward to next year's trials.
Thanks for sharing that. I might have to give that a try if what I did this year doesn't work next year. Sure looks like it worked great for you.
Very informative Brent. Thanks
Ed
Thanks Eddy.
I always wanted to attempt hydro corn. Came out pretty good.
I think the net outcome was surely positive towards helping me the next time. I'm amped to give it another go now.
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whats the diffrent between hydroponic sweet corn and corn in the ground
Michael, I'm torn on how to respond buddy. So, I'll tell you why I'm growing in the greenhouse. I grew a bunch of corn in a traditional garden 2 or 3 years ago. The raccoons and/or possums got every single stinkin' cob right at harvest. I was incredibly pissed off especially because they tore into every cob and ate just a little of each one. Hundreds of cobs. To prevent that is part of doing it hydro. It's interesting is another part of it. I'm not production focused. I do it for fun mostly as a hobby. The greenhouse is all hydro and it gives me great control over the weather, pests, and disease. Hope that get's to your question.
Oh go on then... I don't know, what is the difference between hydroponic sweet corn and corn in the ground? (eagerly awaiting a punchline here) :-)
@@C3Voyage your method is usefull in propagation of high value corn seeds sir, i admire your passion
@@rodski_tzu_nami Thank you Buena. :O)
If you paint the buckets black or cover them in black plastic, you could eliminate the algae in the buckets. Love the channel!
So glad you enjoy the channel Ken! Thanks so much for the input. You never know what folks know and I appreciate the help as I often need it! :O) I've tried painting the buckets. I have several of them painted and I tend to use them outside more than in the greenhouse so you'll see them there in many of my videos. I've covered them as well with both aluminum foil and bubbled foil insulation (algae and temperatures). I've come to realize, after all this time, that the algae doesn't do anything harmful and it's easy to clean out prior to the next grow. If you know how it can be harmful, please let me know. It's easy enough to cover them again.
@@C3Voyage The only thing I know of is that the algae competes with the corn for nutrients. If this is not a problem there's no reason to worry about it.
@@LarryH54 Definitely especially if there's a bunch of it! This was a while back. Can't remember how significant it was. Thanks for the input Larry. :O)
you could use popcorn seed for corn shoots, they only grow about 4-5" tall, ton of nutrients and harvest time is about two weeks. this way you won't have as much waste compared to the harvest.
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Hey John! We enjoy sweet corn, but not popcorn too much. Have you ever tried a really fresh sweet corn. OMG! :O)
the microgreen seed used for corn shoots is poporn, just a different way to enjoy the taste of corn.
Ah, I thought you mis-typed 4-5 foot. Understand what you meant now. I've never heard of using corn as a microgreen. Learn something new all the time.
nothing beats corn on the cob, but this is a way to enjoy it year round.
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I'm sure that you could get three going in that size container. When I did my bottle grown corn I had a couple that grew two in one bottle although I did not get much corn at all I'm thinking you'll probably be better off than I was with the larger container. Great video and Keep Building 👍
Hey Todd, thanks bud! I'm going to give it a go for sure. This time, I'm going to start the corn off in small planter pots and transplant into the buckets to get an early start and orient the leaves properly.
Very interesting Brent. You've grown it in the ground before so you know that it'll grow just fine 4 or 5 inches apart and that it's wind pollinated thus close together is just fine. How the heck you control what nutrients are needed is beyond me, but if you are going to experiment, why not try five?
I've tried 4 unsuccessfully. But, that might have been due to a lack of nitrogen as has been mentioned to me. I might give 4 a go if 3 works out well next time.
Well don't that beat all! That's a nice looking ear of corn. Was your planting of 4 last year a total bust or was it that 4 was just too many and some survived? Never the less It's stiil really interesting to watch your method.👍
Well, it was a total bust in the greenhouse that is. Tassled out really small and little to no cobs. I think there wasn't near enough water/nutrient for that many and they may have "felt" crowded. Last year, outside, had a big container grow that was pretty good. Just need to get it down pat like I feel I have with most other veggies.
Hydroponic Gardening & More with Brent Thanks Brent for helping me. I wasn't taking the water and nutrients into consideration. So much for me to learn lol.
What was the harvest like?
100%
66 degree indoor grow with led lights and masterblend.....is it possible?
Seems a little cold for corn. But, could be fun to try.
you reuse sub soil how many times?
I typically use the rice hulls through a season. It's often at least 2 grows, spring and summer. I have gone 2 seasons and now, I'm going to go back to at least 2 seasons. Rice hulls take so long to break down, they seem almost inorganic.