The micro tomatoes are available here: seedsofplenty.com.au/product-category/vegetables/tomato-dwarf/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBp9Ddv8Y2_P5xetVjKE1c88GTuIjWEjFRdttJco246HAmTkb8DZ3BoCN6EQAvD_BwE I misspoke in the video... The SF2000 Grow light is 200 Watt, not 2000 Watt. Bloody arbritrary grow light naming conventions...
This is my first year growing micro tomatoes. Albeit in soil but I absolutely love the Beto bucket idea. I haven’t been doing hydroponics lately but one day I will get back into it and follow your suggestions. Keep up the great work Hoocho.
For what it's worth, considering this is a Hydroponics channel, Brix (and it's counterparts) are not at all dissimilar from taking a simple EC or TDS measurement. All the 'modes of measurement' are effectively taking a measurement of 'Solids dissolved within a solution'. For EC, we're obviously measuring the conductivity provided by minerals in solution. For Brix, Plato, and Specific Gravity we are essentially measuring the density of the liquid/solution compared to a baseline of pure H20. Basic SG testers use a 'Hydrometer' which is just a float with a ruler attached, that measure how much you're...floating, determining the density of the liquid. SG is typically used in brewing and winemaking applications to measure total amount of sugars dissolved (I'm sure there are plenty of other food applications, such as candy making, as well). Brix and Plato can also be measured with a Hydrometer, however other devices are also easily commercially available that determine the density based upon the light refracted from a thin layer of liquid, see 'Refractometers'. All in all, we're all doing the same things! And it's pretty kick-ass.
Awesome stuff, thanks for the inspiration in Canada. Quick suggestion on the time lapse for all of your videos, I am guessing post production.. it would be helpful to see a time tally every x-days, maybe fade in/out with “5 days, 10 days, 15 … etc”. I find myself pausing the video at the beginning and trying to keep track to see how my own grow is comparing based on time. Cheers
I'd love to see what ideas you could come up with for turning a small room into a growing machine. Like what systems would you use for maximising space, how would you handle lighting and air flow and most important what would grow? Not exactly a small project but I think it would be interesting to see
Great video as always mate. Just a minor request if it’s not too much effort, would you be able to include a list of needed materials in your descriptions? The local Bunnings team are getting quite fed up with me lmao
Do you find any problems with the algae growth on the perlite? It looks like it might only be a problem at the start of the grow as the plant blocked the light after it got big enough. Have you thought about 3D printing some sort of lid to stop this? You could build in a place to put the 4mm tubing so its not just over the side. Anyway, just a thought, not sure if the algae growth caused a problem.
In Bako bucket designs you can actually prevent algae growth, if you bury the end of the water pipe a bit. This way, the surface will never have water or algae
Great stuff man!!! You should do an episode on the small indoor hydroponic systems with 12 pods I think many start with these relatively cheap store bought systems and only scale up the level after they reach some success.
The thumb nail for this video shows the micro system that is feed with an upside down bottle, however the video does not cover that configuration. Is this system covered anywhere on your channel? Thanks for the great content.
I think he mentioned using Wyze cameras for his time lapses before. I would assume with SD cards and continuous recording. I have some Wyze cameras myself but haven't used the time lapse feature, yet.
cheers! congrats on that nice grow! for saving on electricity, how long do you think is minimum to run the pump per day in an ebb and flow system like this one when using perlite/hydroton?
Lol! Not snacking on them while the time lapse was happening! Lol! Now you can eat your fill! I have two micro dwarf Christmas tree tomato plants growing at the moment in an NFT system but I know I will have to transition them to their permanent environment and I’ve been debating what I will use but see this I know that the 40litre totes that I have planned will work perfectly! I wish I had a 3D printer because I would have an amazing setup and would be copying this batabucket setup! It looks like the perfect setup something I did notice was algae seemed to form initially in the perlite where the nutrients were being fed and I’m wondering if you had pushed your tubing further down into the bucket if it would have not had that effect? I’m also curious how much of the nutrients you lost to the algae growth and I’m curious how it seemed to disappear and not be apparent in the final results? Simply because light was no longer penetrating the canopy? 🥰❤️🙏🏻🇨🇦 Thanks for the time lapse videos and the thorough after analysis I truly gain a ton of knowledge and valuable information on how I can grow indoors with my little home hydroponic setup and I am truly feeding my family!
You are always coming up with great ideas! I have a question for you, what 3d filament are you printing with? I am interested in printing your rain gutter end caps. Thanks!
Another awesome video. I was wondering about the potatoes you planted last? I saw the 1st harvest but after the modifications you planted more and I couldn’t find a harvest video. Cheers
I have Dutch buckets but have problems with algae! I’m wondering if it’s cause it’s in my 50% uv greenhouse? I found the plants virtually stop growing as the algae grows. Oxygen lacking?. I might have to run them outside….but always learn lots from hooch 😊
I’ve heard as long as you push the feed line down inside the media that pretty much prevents algae, but I’ve never tried this method so i can’t say for sure
Great video very informative. I am new to this and in Adelaide. Just wondering is Brunnings soluble fertiliser ok to use or too strong? What other cheap alternative would you recommend?
There’s a few varieties available here: seedsofplenty.com.au/product-category/vegetables/tomato-dwarf/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBp9Ddv8Y2_P5xetVjKE1c88GTuIjWEjFRdttJco246HAmTkb8DZ3BoCN6EQAvD_BwE
There’s a few varieties available here: seedsofplenty.com.au/product-category/vegetables/tomato-dwarf/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBp9Ddv8Y2_P5xetVjKE1c88GTuIjWEjFRdttJco246HAmTkb8DZ3BoCN6EQAvD_BwE
There’s a few varieties available here: seedsofplenty.com.au/product-category/vegetables/tomato-dwarf/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBp9Ddv8Y2_P5xetVjKE1c88GTuIjWEjFRdttJco246HAmTkb8DZ3BoCN6EQAvD_BwE
To simplify this for those of us who don’t have 3d printers you could just buy some pots and saucers instead of the Bato buckets and drill holes in the lid and saucers for the pots to drain into the reservoir and you wouldn’t need the pvc pipe either.
I was thinking the exact same! Why bother with the PVC pipe when you can just make 4 small holes on the lid so the water can just drip back in the reservoir.
@@JeepMan I see 2 issues: Tiny holes might not be enough, so the water might spill from the top of the bucket It's probably going to be very messy, the water will get everywhere and unevenly dry on the lid. When water dries the nutrients will crystalize so you'll have a (toxic) layer on the lid and loss of nutrient. Might be worth a try though, but it will take time to get it right and might not be worth the hassle.
@@roxane1237 Interesting and good point about the nutrient crystalizing, I think I'm gonna still do a bigger hole in the middle but create a 3D printed adapter so to direct the water back in the bucket. And still able to eliminate the use of a pipe.
Wonderful video!! Left me with a few questions that other viewers might have as well: (1) Would this system be big enough to grow Dwarf tomatoes as opposed to the Micro Tom you grew? (2) Any estimate on the total pounds/kilos such a system might produce for a single planting? (3) Would it work to have staggered plant starts (like it did in your lettuce system)? (4) can the perlite be reused (if sterilized in some form)? Thanks -- David from Mobile.
Alright. Maybe it's time to bump the EC up on my tomato. I constantly have issues with leaves turning brown and curling dry under as little at 75 watts of light let alone the 150+ available. Using the time honored masterblend 3 part at it's stated dose which usually comes out around 1.8 - 2.0 max.
There’s a few varieties available here: seedsofplenty.com.au/product-category/vegetables/tomato-dwarf/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBp9Ddv8Y2_P5xetVjKE1c88GTuIjWEjFRdttJco246HAmTkb8DZ3BoCN6EQAvD_BwE
Thanks for you videos. Learned a lot and am one of your patreon members. I have been having an issue with my tomatoes that I'm trying to grow in the official bato buckets. I was trying to grow dwarf tomatoes in perlite. All five died, and I tried again. Second time, I used a mixture of perlite and coco coir and they look like they are struggling. I might have transplanted them when they were a bit on the small side. They have small yellow elevated spots on the leaves before they fall off. Wondering if you could give me some pointers. Thanks!
This is an important question. I’m $0.25us/kWh where I’m from. 2kw for 17hrs a day is a whopping 34kwh/day, aka $8.50us per day! Yikes, I’m sure those puppies are tasty but for $60/week it seems really impractical.
If pH is right (very crucial) and nutrients reservoir is not too warm ( usually overlooked) then you can't really go wrong with this sorta method / all hydro methods/ dwc & then using liquid nutrients... 🤔 = Easy life 👍 faster yield & less taste compared to soil 👍 ... Ec never I've bothered about in 39 yrs ,20 of which in all forms of hydro / dwc methods & never had an issue, ever 👍 .. just put in less than half of what nutrient label says & if slightly yellowing up the dose only a little & then it'll go green & if you wish keep slightly upping the nutes until you see the very very tips of the leaves looking " burnt" .... Either stop at that or even very slightly reduce the nutes & that's it.. 😊😎 the plant will tell you everything pretty quickly in all forms of hydro methods, just keep pH & reservoir temperature within a pleasant range for the plant 🌱🌿❤️😎
Dude why would I 3D print pot containers? They're a few bucks at Bunnings. Also, perlite is soo messy and so expensive at small bags. I think Clay pebbles are way better. Just rinse them off and you can reuse them as many times as you like. Saves you a ton a money
The micro tomatoes are available here:
seedsofplenty.com.au/product-category/vegetables/tomato-dwarf/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBp9Ddv8Y2_P5xetVjKE1c88GTuIjWEjFRdttJco246HAmTkb8DZ3BoCN6EQAvD_BwE
I misspoke in the video... The SF2000 Grow light is 200 Watt, not 2000 Watt.
Bloody arbritrary grow light naming conventions...
I come here for technology and stay for king gizzard time lapses
I am constantly blown away by how creative and how well your systems turn out. You are a scientist sir and thank you for sharing.
This is my first year growing micro tomatoes. Albeit in soil but I absolutely love the Beto bucket idea. I haven’t been doing hydroponics lately but one day I will get back into it and follow your suggestions. Keep up the great work Hoocho.
For what it's worth, considering this is a Hydroponics channel, Brix (and it's counterparts) are not at all dissimilar from taking a simple EC or TDS measurement. All the 'modes of measurement' are effectively taking a measurement of 'Solids dissolved within a solution'.
For EC, we're obviously measuring the conductivity provided by minerals in solution. For Brix, Plato, and Specific Gravity we are essentially measuring the density of the liquid/solution compared to a baseline of pure H20.
Basic SG testers use a 'Hydrometer' which is just a float with a ruler attached, that measure how much you're...floating, determining the density of the liquid. SG is typically used in brewing and winemaking applications to measure total amount of sugars dissolved (I'm sure there are plenty of other food applications, such as candy making, as well). Brix and Plato can also be measured with a Hydrometer, however other devices are also easily commercially available that determine the density based upon the light refracted from a thin layer of liquid, see 'Refractometers'.
All in all, we're all doing the same things! And it's pretty kick-ass.
Wow. That turned out really well. Enjoyed all the thought that went into the design
Been watching you for a while. Your equipment and toy collection is growing nicely behind the scenes.
Nice proof of concept, and beautiful looking tomatoes.
It's incredible. Thank you for giving brilliant ideas. Greetings from Colombia.
Do you think these would be big enough to contain the root systems for strawberries? I'm printing a few out and think I'm gonna give it a go!
Very good vídeo. You are a master of your craft.
always impressive, thank you for your work and pursuing your passion!
Hell yeah. BIG DOG knows we love them tomatoe snacks. Great video cobba
came here for the plants, stayed for King Gizz!
Sickest time laps ever
🐐
Excellent video. Congratz on the success!
Thanks Hoocho!
Awesome stuff, thanks for the inspiration in Canada. Quick suggestion on the time lapse for all of your videos, I am guessing post production.. it would be helpful to see a time tally every x-days, maybe fade in/out with “5 days, 10 days, 15 … etc”. I find myself pausing the video at the beginning and trying to keep track to see how my own grow is comparing based on time. Cheers
Great vid, thanks. Wonder about cost and timescale…
I'd love to see what ideas you could come up with for turning a small room into a growing machine. Like what systems would you use for maximising space, how would you handle lighting and air flow and most important what would grow?
Not exactly a small project but I think it would be interesting to see
Mitchell you just keep topping yourself mate, great video!
This is so awesome! Thanks for sharing
Great video as always mate. Just a minor request if it’s not too much effort, would you be able to include a list of needed materials in your descriptions? The local Bunnings team are getting quite fed up with me lmao
I really liked the idea with these pots. Can you tell me how can I get a copy of this product?
Fantastic content as always. Thank you.
Do you find any problems with the algae growth on the perlite? It looks like it might only be a problem at the start of the grow as the plant blocked the light after it got big enough. Have you thought about 3D printing some sort of lid to stop this? You could build in a place to put the 4mm tubing so its not just over the side. Anyway, just a thought, not sure if the algae growth caused a problem.
In Bako bucket designs you can actually prevent algae growth, if you bury the end of the water pipe a bit. This way, the surface will never have water or algae
Congrats from Stuart Fla.
Great stuff man!!!
You should do an episode on the small indoor hydroponic systems with 12 pods I think many start with these relatively cheap store bought systems and only scale up the level after they reach some success.
Hoocho do you have a link for the table top mini bato bucket system build? You mentioned it at the start of the video.
The thumb nail for this video shows the micro system that is feed with an upside down bottle, however the video does not cover that configuration. Is this system covered anywhere on your channel? Thanks for the great content.
You should try 3D printing a drip irrigation ring for the 4mm tube so they don’t get clogged or fall out and leak
Nice work
Very interesting video! What nutrients did you use? I don't see that information in the description.
Pretty sure he said full strength NitroCal spec-T. You could see it in the background during the beginning of the video as well
ok... is it just me... or does anyone else want to a whole video of how his timelapse setup works. i am soooo jealous. Please share!!! :)
I think he mentioned using Wyze cameras for his time lapses before.
I would assume with SD cards and continuous recording. I have some Wyze cameras myself but haven't used the time lapse feature, yet.
There are some copper clothes to put at the bottom of your pots to prevent roots from passing
This is brilliant
cheers! congrats on that nice grow!
for saving on electricity, how long do you think is minimum to run the pump per day in an ebb and flow system like this one when using perlite/hydroton?
Killer content as always!
Lol! Not snacking on them while the time lapse was happening! Lol! Now you can eat your fill! I have two micro dwarf Christmas tree tomato plants growing at the moment in an NFT system but I know I will have to transition them to their permanent environment and I’ve been debating what I will use but see this I know that the 40litre totes that I have planned will work perfectly! I wish I had a 3D printer because I would have an amazing setup and would be copying this batabucket setup! It looks like the perfect setup something I did notice was algae seemed to form initially in the perlite where the nutrients were being fed and I’m wondering if you had pushed your tubing further down into the bucket if it would have not had that effect? I’m also curious how much of the nutrients you lost to the algae growth and I’m curious how it seemed to disappear and not be apparent in the final results? Simply because light was no longer penetrating the canopy? 🥰❤️🙏🏻🇨🇦 Thanks for the time lapse videos and the thorough after analysis I truly gain a ton of knowledge and valuable information on how I can grow indoors with my little home hydroponic setup and I am truly feeding my family!
hi, is that v8 stl for the bucket?
Thanks Hoocho, Cool 👍
You are always coming up with great ideas! I have a question for you, what 3d filament are you printing with? I am interested in printing your rain gutter end caps.
Thanks!
A cool build though hoocho!
Can you please talk about disposing of nutrient solution water after kratky? ? No one talks about the dangers of dumping without proper steps.
Can i grow tomatoes and chilly in pipe hydroponics.
Another awesome video. I was wondering about the potatoes you planted last? I saw the 1st harvest but after the modifications you planted more and I couldn’t find a harvest video. Cheers
I'm pretty sure that it got flooded by rain and they unfortunately went rotten.
@@byroboy oh no😮 that stinks
I have Dutch buckets but have problems with algae! I’m wondering if it’s cause it’s in my 50% uv greenhouse? I found the plants virtually stop growing as the algae grows. Oxygen lacking?. I might have to run them outside….but always learn lots from hooch 😊
I’ve heard as long as you push the feed line down inside the media that pretty much prevents algae, but I’ve never tried this method so i can’t say for sure
Great stuff!
Great video very informative. I am new to this and in Adelaide. Just wondering is Brunnings soluble fertiliser ok to use or too strong? What other cheap alternative would you recommend?
HELLO FROM GYMPIE..CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE YOU GET YOUR DIAMOND T? THANKS
Hey Hoocho - are you able to share what type of tomato you are growing and is it easy to find here in Aus? Another Bunnings special?
There’s a few varieties available here:
seedsofplenty.com.au/product-category/vegetables/tomato-dwarf/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBp9Ddv8Y2_P5xetVjKE1c88GTuIjWEjFRdttJco246HAmTkb8DZ3BoCN6EQAvD_BwE
Nice work. Where can you get the micro tomato seeds. Thanks
There’s a few varieties available here:
seedsofplenty.com.au/product-category/vegetables/tomato-dwarf/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBp9Ddv8Y2_P5xetVjKE1c88GTuIjWEjFRdttJco246HAmTkb8DZ3BoCN6EQAvD_BwE
how much water lies in the bottom of system before returning to system? 1-3 inches?
What's the tomato variety and where did you get the seeds?
There’s a few varieties available here:
seedsofplenty.com.au/product-category/vegetables/tomato-dwarf/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBp9Ddv8Y2_P5xetVjKE1c88GTuIjWEjFRdttJco246HAmTkb8DZ3BoCN6EQAvD_BwE
@@Hoocho You're the best! Thanks Hoocho
also, the fella you interviewed with the greenhouse, who was building another one... would love an update on that guy!
To simplify this for those of us who don’t have 3d printers you could just buy some pots and saucers instead of the Bato buckets and drill holes in the lid and saucers for the pots to drain into the reservoir and you wouldn’t need the pvc pipe either.
I was thinking the exact same! Why bother with the PVC pipe when you can just make 4 small holes on the lid so the water can just drip back in the reservoir.
@@JeepMan I see 2 issues:
Tiny holes might not be enough, so the water might spill from the top of the bucket
It's probably going to be very messy, the water will get everywhere and unevenly dry on the lid. When water dries the nutrients will crystalize so you'll have a (toxic) layer on the lid and loss of nutrient.
Might be worth a try though, but it will take time to get it right and might not be worth the hassle.
@@roxane1237 Interesting and good point about the nutrient crystalizing, I think I'm gonna still do a bigger hole in the middle but create a 3D printed adapter so to direct the water back in the bucket. And still able to eliminate the use of a pipe.
Wonderful video!! Left me with a few questions that other viewers might have as well: (1) Would this system be big enough to grow Dwarf tomatoes as opposed to the Micro Tom you grew? (2) Any estimate on the total pounds/kilos such a system might produce for a single planting? (3) Would it work to have staggered plant starts (like it did in your lettuce system)? (4) can the perlite be reused (if sterilized in some form)? Thanks -- David from Mobile.
Alright. Maybe it's time to bump the EC up on my tomato. I constantly have issues with leaves turning brown and curling dry under as little at 75 watts of light let alone the 150+ available. Using the time honored masterblend 3 part at it's stated dose which usually comes out around 1.8 - 2.0 max.
What is the tomato variety? Thanks!
There’s a few varieties available here:
seedsofplenty.com.au/product-category/vegetables/tomato-dwarf/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBp9Ddv8Y2_P5xetVjKE1c88GTuIjWEjFRdttJco246HAmTkb8DZ3BoCN6EQAvD_BwE
Nice!!
Awesome!!
Thanks for you videos. Learned a lot and am one of your patreon members. I have been having an issue with my tomatoes that I'm trying to grow in the official bato buckets. I was trying to grow dwarf tomatoes in perlite. All five died, and I tried again. Second time, I used a mixture of perlite and coco coir and they look like they are struggling. I might have transplanted them when they were a bit on the small side. They have small yellow elevated spots on the leaves before they fall off. Wondering if you could give me some pointers. Thanks!
Sounds like a viral infection. From the description
@@Hoocho I initially thought it was getting over watered. Is it possible to over water in a Dutch bucket?
Very cool!!
The link on your patreon is broken.
i did a very similar system and had a fuck ton of algue that took over the system. How did you prevent that?
what's your electricity price?
mine was ~ $0.12us/kwh last month.
This is an important question. I’m $0.25us/kWh where I’m from. 2kw for 17hrs a day is a whopping 34kwh/day, aka $8.50us per day! Yikes, I’m sure those puppies are tasty but for $60/week it seems really impractical.
Fantastic!
Love it!
If pH is right (very crucial) and nutrients reservoir is not too warm ( usually overlooked) then you can't really go wrong with this sorta method / all hydro methods/ dwc & then using liquid nutrients... 🤔 = Easy life 👍 faster yield & less taste compared to soil 👍
... Ec never I've bothered about in 39 yrs ,20 of which in all forms of hydro / dwc methods & never had an issue, ever 👍 .. just put in less than half of what nutrient label says & if slightly yellowing up the dose only a little & then it'll go green & if you wish keep slightly upping the nutes until you see the very very tips of the leaves looking " burnt"
.... Either stop at that or even very slightly reduce the nutes & that's it.. 😊😎 the plant will tell you everything pretty quickly in all forms of hydro methods, just keep pH & reservoir temperature within a pleasant range for the plant 🌱🌿❤️😎
Why not kratky ?
I tried to grow some mini tomatoes on my kitchen top hydroponics system and I didn't get anything after the yellow flowers appeared.
Try hand pollinating them mate
Dude why would I 3D print pot containers? They're a few bucks at Bunnings.
Also, perlite is soo messy and so expensive at small bags. I think Clay pebbles are way better. Just rinse them off and you can reuse them as many times as you like. Saves you a ton a money
For the enjoyment of it. 🤷
lol it cost a lot less to just buy the buckets and parts where I live 5 gallon buckets and grow lid cost 15 bucks for both.
yeah for "tomatoes" ;P
i dont see any micro tomatoes, but i do see what looks like cherry tomatoes?
Brix meter = Refractometer.
You mean 200w, not 2000w.
They are self pollinating, don't bother with vibe-brush.
🤯🤯🤯🤯
not paying for your Patreon just for stl files blocked
Thanks for suffering😆
:)
the 2nd title - Do you want to grow $30/kg tomatoes at home? 😀
If you have enough money and free time :) actually it ridiculous print pots...