How to Make a Downspout Garden / Common Questions / Gutter Garden / DIY Hydroponics
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How to Make a Downspout Garden / Common Questions / Gutter Garden / DIY Hydroponics
My video on how to make the downspout grow box is kind of old and a little vague. I get a lot of questions so I will be answering them in the next few videos. After that I will unbox a food grade NFT channel that I had ordered a few months back and never opened.
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Thanks everyone. The next part will be out in a few days!
I cannot find the same kind of green microgreen box you had. I think I would need 4 to 6 for 3 people?
Just about any container would do. 4 to 6 would be perfect.
Awesome input.
My input, limiting yourself to 30" means you could get away with a 36" x 20" tank to plastidip for more customization.
How do you block the ends on the downspouts?
Watch Step 3
Can I use metal down spouts safely
Is there any advantage of using rain gutter over a PVC plumbing tube?
Yes. It is flat and does not roll. I set them on my handrail.
Late to the game, and zero 3x4" downspouts to be had in all of Los Angeles. I think they had them at Lowe's over the weekend (and the website said "hot item") but I never thought they'd all be gone by today. I guess the whole food insecurity thing is getting VERY REAL.
The rack was full here last week. I just went back yesterday and it was wiped out.
Man... you're hilarious, humble and inspiring... thank you A LOT for every piece of your experience that you're sharing. Hugs from Poland for you and "your editor" ;)
My editor says many thanks!! Have an awesome day!
One thing I love about your videos, I’ve heard “you can do this” so many times. It’s is so motivating. For me, it is inspiring and actually gives me courage to try. I have 5 children. Between my husband and I, 7 people to feed. I want to feed my family. I am so excited to do this and I can’t wait to watch things grow!
Really enjoy your videos Mike. I'm just getting into hydroponics and haven't really settled on which systems I want to use but I do have a construction tip when sawing PVC with a power saw. Just like "drilling backwards" to get a smooth hole, on a circular saw of any sort, reverse the blade and drag the teeth through instead of cutting through (real good use for an old, dull, worn-out blade). Not saying I'm old, but I was on the design team for dirt.
Thanks so much man. A few other carpenters told me that. Wirks like a charm. I should do an update. 🖒🌱
Instead of a worn out blade you could actually use a cutting wheel instead which can actually cut thru cement but no water and it slices right thru !
Thank you for your this detailed video! 👍
I'm going to do this too - however, if seems that here in the UK, the only downspout you can buy is 65mm x 65mm (2.56" x 2.56")..
..i guess this still would work, but because due to the smaller size, this holds approx half amount of liquid nutrients then yours - therefore I would need to check upon these smaller diameter grow boxes / refill them twice as frequently as you do.. 🙃
.. I'll let you know how it went once it's done!
Thank so much for these videos - you have been one of my biggest inspiration to start growing microgreens and vegetables in my garden! 👍 🙃
Looking forward to seeing the decorative ones. Thanks for the tutorial. Ordering seems so much easier.
Thanks Tara! Yes, some people are really too busy. It is also not the easiest thing in the world if you are not handy, but not too hard.
Its probably somewhere on your channel but I've missed it if it is......Have you ever calculated the amount of water that a full 10' vinyl downspout will hold if filled to the proper height for the pool noodles/roots, etc? I just completed two of them full lenght and I've cut up the noodles and am getting ready to start some things as soon as the ambient temp is right. Thanks for all the good content!
No, but I know the 2' ones take about 1 1/2 gallons.
In a future video, can you explain further using the 45 degree bends as an alternative to heating and bending the ends? I would think the bending method would keep more things out of the water than the open end of the 45 degree
I have already shot and uploaded that. Let me know if I need to discuss it further after you watch it, should be out in a few days. Thanks much!
Have you had any problems with chemical leaching? I know vinyls and plastics can sometimes be problematic that way. What have you had experience with so far?
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Love it buddy! Looking forward to seeing these step by step videos. Wood certs sound like a great idea. Keep'm coming my friend.
Thanks CB! 😎🖒I love working with wood.
I went on a mission looking for plastic downspouts and all I could find was smaller than yours. Could u give us measurements on the downspout PLEASE
They are 3" x 4" and 10' long. Home Depot or Lowe's may order it for you if you pick it up at their store.
Thanks much appreciated nice 2nd part too!! Love the system u got going with the videos!!All the little things make the difference!!
what are the dimensions of these downpipes?
question.. how do you refill the downspout garden.. I actually made the down spout garden last year and was using net cups..
Cool! I just lift one of the plants and refill.
Thanks for another video mike. I enjoy learning from you
Thanks Donald, really appreciate it.
Looks super, talking about the economics. What is the cost of the chemicals to run hydroponics?.
If you buy bulk powdered, about 25 cents a gallon
I am a senior citizen and not handy but I'd like to have a couple of this downspout grow box for hydroponics. Where can I buy a ready made one? Do I need to have a submersible water pump for this grow box?
no need for pump in this method. These downspouts could be modified to use the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), which would require a pump, but that is not how Mike is using them. He is doing more of a "off the grid" no power needed, kratky technique.
Mike, do you have a video that shows ways to build some stand to keep 4 -5 rain gutter pieces oriented in such a way as to minimize space? I mean like a ladder, where on each rung is the gutter?
Not really a tutorial but this is when I built it. th-cam.com/video/_Qg5UzOQEKc/w-d-xo.html
I basically just screwed 2x4s together about 12" apart on a 10 degree angle. I kept them 4' long so it would not sag.
Love watching your videos mate. It's easy to soak up the knowledge you share and with such a warm and comfortable manor. You rule !
Thanks Will! I am glad you find it helpful. Have an awesome day!
I'm sorry, I thought you would show how you capped off the ends and with what. Are you just using the 90d ends for easy filling?
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You should try hydro dipping these is you want them to look nicer. Can juse use spray paint cans real quick. Look it up hydro dipi painting.
I have tried a few, just diy, it is very cool. A professional could make them look pretty sweet!
If we don't have pipes , can we use plastic bottles ( 1 bottle for 1 micro green) ?
yes!
do you put the plants in the sun?
Smashing out the content bro! Top stuff
Got a lot of practice on The Creator Spotlight Show. 😎🖒
@@KeepOnGrowin cool, I would like to be a part of that. How do I join?
How can i order you online
Couldn't u use the 2 inch or 3 pvc waste pipes?
I started like that but they rolled. I don't have to strap these down or buy a bracket. You can definitely use them.🖒🖒
@@KeepOnGrowin ok.. was wondering if it had to do with the cost difference
Loving your channel! I tried to router out some wooden end caps but my router skills were not very good. Ended up buying a heat gun and have no regrets, takes about 1 min to heat and bend an end.
Where do i find the supplies for all this minus the pool noodles
Downspouts at Home Depot or Lowes and link to my Amazon store in the description
So this may seem a little picky but I’ve seen several variations of this with the vinyl downspouts. I just constructed a NFT system with these downspouts. It’s working great but one concerned individual inquired about it’s safety for food. Amerimax says they are made of “virgin vinyl” but nothing about a NSF rating. Not surprising as it’s not designed for this use. Do you have any information that would put such people at ease regarding this issue? Thanks
How wide is the gutter, not length? Thank you
3" x 4"
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Thanks for making this episode soo enjoyably blissful... Lol, lots of laughs with great information and teasing the mind and ego to let go and just do it... Lol
Cheers to a much more blissful reality, for all!
No time for you… get to it
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Can you show how to use a metal downsprout instead of pvc sprout. Pvc is toxic!! Thank you
not as toxic as aluminum
Thank you Kevin, I didn't know Aluminum is toxic and toxic than PVC (Also known as Vinyl).
What about using pvc pipe with caps instead of downspouts? Also the hole in the pool noodle is not big enough for a seedling. what do you use as filler to keep the plant upright
Yes, I started with the round pipe you just have to keep it from rolling around. I am rounding up hundreds of old pictures for people that bought my eBook, there are some pictures of me experimenting with that. I cut a small section out of the pool noodle and place it in the middle.
@@KeepOnGrowin Right you can use some sort of half pipe stand made with anything other pvc parts on each end near the caps or round wall bracket with liquid nails to keep it from rolling. I mean the hole in the pool noodle is to big for a seedling. How do you support eh seedling once it is in the noodle.
They make a "ladder" for several pipes to be ran in concrete. They may work to keep em from rolling around. I use 2" and 4" for my chicken watering system.
I'm diging into your videos to try and grow things indoor in winter time.. perhaps some indoor grow lights and not too sure about humidity levels yet but this is the most practical idea so far.
Great video Mike! Love it! Wonderful ideas you have! Will be looking out for your next video! 👍🙂
Thanks Donna!!
Such simple items to make but so worth it. You explained it perfect as usual, thanks 👍💖
Thanks much, my last how to was 2 yrs old, I learned a lot since then.
your spending allot on materials
Really?? Back when I made this video a downspout was $12 (now about $16) I make 4 to 6 of these out of each one. People are spending $16 to $50 for small countertop models that only hold 6 tiny plants and the Aerogarden can run over $100 for one system.
Not spending. Saving.
Where do I buy the drain spouts???
Home Depot or Lowes
I just got maxigrow hydroponics nutrients will that grow a tomatoes plants in bell peppers in egg plants
I only use Masterblend, sorry, i don't know.
In todays society, seeing ALL THESE PREPPERS with ROQUE TRUCKS loaded up with military grade fuel cans with all their portable propane and cook stoves I shake my head saying “prepping is great but what do we all do when we get to that last leaf of lettuce?” NOW I know… I keep saying RIGHT NOW in this world, we NEED to ALL be SHARING Skills & Knowledge. Thank you SO MUCH for SHARING! These are not CONSUMER SKILLS like buying up fuel or flour. These are REAL SKILLS. Survival skills. I’m very grateful I happened upon your channel.
Thank you! I like the way you think.
Who sings the opening song?? Thanks for the tutorial!
How do you keep the water in there from getting slimey
it doesn't for me. Keep the light out
@@KeepOnGrowin thank you
The endcaps on the market requuire glueing the endcapds on the downspouts, which implies you need a drainhole on the bottom. What do you use for your drain holes?
You don't need a drain hole
@@KeepOnGrowin How do you clean out downspout? Just flip everything upside down?
@@andyyonce518 once a season, you can remove one of the end caps (assuming you used silicone versus a PVC glue), clean the downspout, and then put cap on again with silicone.
@@Supercazzola thank you
I need to know about the end caps
I don't make them anymore, but here is where it all started. It's a non-profit and a good cause.
www.worldgraceproject.org/store/
the sword thing was funny
😂thanks
Thanks so much Mike, you totally inspired me with this system for indoors, but can only find 2x3 downspout in my town..is that good enough for larger veg like kale? Also getting a grow tent which is 35x35x70”..what specs for a grow lamp would you recommend?
1 st. Good evening Mike
Good evening Chris!
Love your humor! Really like how you explain how your system evolved. The reasons behind everything.
Thank you Clark!
You are my new favorite. I just found your channel. This is FANTASTIC
Wow, thank you!😀👍
Nice. Inspired. Snow bird in Michigan/Florida. Will try to start this fall in Florida. Any tips for the short days during the winter?
Yes, grow fast maturing greens. Harvest at the baby green stage. Keep micros growing so you can replace the baby greens often. 😎🌱🤘
Thanks Mike!
Welcome, thank you for watching. 😎🤘
Looking at the thumbnail picture for your previous video... a better idea may be to make a double ended downspout with a 90 degree curve up at each end that can be covered as needed, rather than sealing both ends. That way the cover at each end can be removed and water levels checked and added to as required. The only sealing needed would be whatever glue is used to connect the 90 degree curve piece on the ends... if the piece is already existing on one end, then only one needs added. Less work...
That is actually in step 2
Hi Mike I like your videos, I can see you know what your are doing yes you are pro I can seeI watch your videos and please I like to see more of your videos.I`m from area of Vancouver Canada :)
Warm regards
Mike B.
Thanks Mike, glad you like them. Have an awesome week!
No problem with algae with the white plastic?? I had to cover my white buckets with black plastic to stop algae.
These are pretty thick and block most of the light. 😎🖒
Around the 9min mark, you mention a food grade nft channel. What happened to that? I don't see a link or another video that covers it. Thank you.
I did not get around to it yet. They sent the wrong end caps. I figured out how i could use them and a video is coming soon. They are from Farm Tek.
I followed all the instructions and tested the solution, etc. I put my bok choy in the holes and it was all dead in 24 hours. Is it to hard on plants to go from dirt to hydroponics?
No, I do it all the time. How hot is it? Did you squeeze them too hard? Pretty much just let the leaves hold them up and let the roots dangle. I will try to do a video soon.
How did u make your nutrient solution , very useful ,think you I'm from phillipines
Here you go, about the 2 min mark I show it. th-cam.com/video/_Qg5UzOQEKc/w-d-xo.html
Don’t know what I did wrong I measured my master blend to the t checked my ph to the t my plants are not doing anything I have it under my light and everything I’m trying my best not to get discouraged about this because I really want to make it work I’m buying meters scales the right nutrients jars rockwool help please can you be my mentor
There are a lot of factors. How much light are they getting? Is it too hot?
you never say the size between the holes,
2"
4" between the points that you mark to drill. If you use a 2" holesaw, then you will have 2" between the edges of adjacent holes.
Sir Mike,
Where do you buy the lower numbered nutrients for the early plants!
Hello Marilyn, It is the same nutrients. If you are using the ones from my shop, it is approx. 10g/10g/5g . If you buy you own and weigh it, as the plants mature, you can bump up the weight.
Hi,
Is there any particular reason why you didn't drill the wholes further to the ends? It seems to me that with these spaces, you could have fitted 7 wholes instead of 6 on this size of downspout..
Thx.
I heat and bend the end inward, that's about as close as I can get and leave the plant on the end some room. This spacing has worked well with me.
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Thank you, Mike..
You're welcome Lisa. Thank you too.
This is kinda off topic, but you discuss growing a lot of Bok Choi, would like a video on how you prepare it maybe your recipe(s)
yes, no problem 😎🖒🌱
Hey Mike, could you share some thoughts or strategies on how to manage water temperature in the kratky systems, or preventing algae growth (even in opaque or painted containers)? And have you experienced a big insect problem due to the amount of warm-standing-stagnant water that's inherent to the nature of this method? Appreciate the thoughts - those are the topics were trying to adapt to currently. Other than that the systems work GREAT!
I talk about the heat and algae in the Podcast playlist and there is another video on pests recently.
@@KeepOnGrowin Thank you sir! I'll try to hunt that up
Hi Mike! I just ordered a couple of downspouts from your Etsy site. I'm new to the idea of using hydroponics system and I plan to use these downspouts indoors for some herbs that I use very often. I just read about the advantages of pumping oxygen into the hydroponics system. Any recommendations on how I can incorporate a small pump system for these downspouts?
Yes just drill a small on top. Use a small aquarium pump with air stone.
I put some of your vids on my .. mewe group.. hope its fine for you.. hopping you will post others there.. thanks
Sure, we want to teach everyone to grow. The more sharing the better.
@@KeepOnGrowin we live in the Philippines.. trying to get people into your systems. Thank you
I am so confused!!!!! How does cutting a downspout on the square end up looking like the working system you use to grow plants?
Thete is part 2 & 3 to this. It is in a playlist on my channel.
Where can I order the Food Grade downspout? Thanks 💞
There are NFT channels from hydroponic suppliers.
Will this same concept work for single rose 🌹 plants
I do not think it will, sorry.
How do you finish the ends?
Hey can I use a 2 1/8" hole saw, save me buying a 1 7/8"?
Yes, if you use pool noodles, the size is flexible. I only use that size so that I can use a net cup if I like. Some 2" net cups are actually a little larger, they have a nice size rim and will still work.
Wrap them in vinyl
Hello Mike, I have access to scrap aluminum downspout from a roofing company. Any reason to not use it?
No, just hard to cut and may heat up faster. Worth the experiment tho if it is free😎🖒
Hi there I think aluminum will heat up a lot more than the plastic
when you say one 7/8 do you mean inch and 7/8 hole saw?
yes. If you do not intend to use net cups, you can just use a 2" hole saw, easier to find.
doesn't the water going to be hot, it can it kill the roots?
Keep it cool. My channel has 3 yrs of me growing like this, it is possible.
I have watched some of your videos, and I keep on coming back to your videos. I have decided with the Kratky hydroponic. Would I be able to grow hydroponics indoors all the time? I live in PA, and with the Chemical accident recently in Ohio, and with chemtrails, I don't want to grow the hydroponics outside. I have two garden towers, and never used them yet, I was going to use them this year, but now I don't know with all the chemicals in the air. Would that be possible growning inside with your Down Spout method?
Yes but you will need lights and ventilation.
@@KeepOnGrowin Thanks for answering my question quickly. What type of ventilation would I need?
@@EliseAngelofHealing A fan set on low to keep the air moving, nothing fancy.
@@KeepOnGrowin That is great news. I am glad I don't need to purchase a mini split.
What a great idea but the video didn't show how you complete the ends and how you hold the water in
This is step one. there is step 2 and 3 which will explain everything.
I also think it would have been nice if the entire project would be in one part. Lots of time time spent on 10 - 8 = 2 😆. Great idea for sure. Which part shows nutrient level and ppm?
In OZ they are called Drop Saws.
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How big is the hole I didn’t even pay at to that
About 2"
Are there any risks of materials from the gutters leaching into the plants and fruit?
Not that I know of, pvc needs to get hot for that to happen. If you let these get too warm, the plants will die. Morning sun, afyernoon shade. Best to keep the liquid under 80F degrees.
@@KeepOnGrowin I was thinking about this and there is likely little difference in using gutters in a rain catch to be used for watering. The only difference is, fertilizers are being utilized with hydro setups. I just wasn't sure if there were any potential reactions related to ferts / materials used in the project. Thanks Sir, enjoyed the videos, thank you for sharing. Some super creative ideas you have there!
Thanks for sharing, very interesting stuff!
Thank you too😎🖒🌱
Hey Mike! The eight garden gutters I ordered from you just arrived this afternoon! They are BEAUTIFUL! GORGEOUS! I LOVE them! I love your videos ... so much great information. One of the first of your videos that I watched you used ONE hole in each gutter garden to fill and refill each garden. I'd hate to lose 8 potential planting holes for refilling. Have I missed a video where you have addressed this? Would it be OK to pop one of the noodles out to check the water level? I am a Gutter Garden Newbie ... Help me please and thanks!
Awesome David! Thanks much! Yes, you can just pop one of the plants out to check, I don't even pull it all the way out, just far ehough to be able to pour some more nutrients in. I was leaving one hole to refill on my 8 ft long gutters. Happy gardening! 😎🤘🌱🌱
How do you close up the ends? please
Step 3 shows how, I heat it with a heat gun and fold it in.
thank you so much for the idea im staring to make small hydroponic at home
So cool!! Hope you enjoy it!!
how do you close up the ends of those downspouts? to hold water...
It is #3 of the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLk4IGbDM3vfpYoGYOSDoR9CMsQ_bqeFPb.html
thnx! found it after i asked the Q. I'm anxious to try this method !!!!
This is such a brilliant product.
Thanks Scully. Been using them about 5 years now.
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Thanks!
Thanks so much Tino! You rock!😎👍🌱🌱🌱
This is one of the best ideas I have seen... absolutely love it. I will be home after being gone over six weeks and will plant mine again.
Awesome! I know it is always good to get home. Happy gardening!
Hey Mike, absolutely love your videos. I don't know if I missed it but I have one question. Are the downspouts vinyl or PVC? Thanks again for your video's.
They are vinyl. Thanks much 😎🤘🌱
Mike Love the short elbow as an alternative to heat molding the ends. It looks supper clean. And really those little elbows aren't that expensive. I think they were only $2.55 each at Home Depot for the 2" x 3" and $3.78 for the 3" x 4". TIP. If you all do use them, do be sure to put a small piece of netting or something over each end to prevent bugs/things from getting in to the rail.
Thanks. I made this video before I left town. When I get back I am going to silicone it together and plant it out. Only takes a minute plus dry time.
Cant wait to see how you do the 45 degree cut ends..