I’ve been watching your indoor gardening videos for like a month (I’m new to the hobby). What I absolutely adore about your videos is how authentic they are and how new and just average gardeners can relate! No expensive equipment, willingly to show failure, and my favorite no shouting out sponsors several times in a video. You also have a great sense of humor! I’m enjoying your channel so much. Thanks for all the great information.
Ive been watching a lot of your videos, i love how clear and informative you are. Your personality seems so humble and down to earth. You are a perfect person for a teacher
Hi Tikky I am Quebecois but I speak English well enough. I listen to a lot of video but honestly your videos are the best and they are very well explained, you are calm, calm and very interesting to hear your a real pro. thank you for these beautiful and good videos. Ray
Your videos are such a pleasure to watch for first time gardeners. You get straight the point and explain things in such simple terms. Keep up the good work!
After watching a couple of your videos I subscribed because you provide thorough and detailed information. Although I appreciate the videos from other content providers you never leave me wondering with a lot of unanswered questions. So glad I found your channel. Thank you.
New to hydro and looking to grow microtomatoes. I have everything but an air pump - and wasn't even sure the tomatoes would do well to begin with. Your guide answered so many questions for me and gives me confidence to try this out! So informative and to the point with a real control group. Thanks 😊😊😊
i cant believe i missed this three months ago lol so odd great video i love the way your voice hits me . im so alert while watching your videos . some youtubers voices put me to sleep so i cant learn anything i get too tired lol
I have to say you are awesome! I loved the way you explain each step in your procedure. I took notes and ready to get going. My tomatoes are just starting to germinate and I have each part of the whole. I see that this video is over 2 years ago. Have you upgraded your lighting or made any changes. Have tried hydroponic growing outside? I live in Florida, so we have a longer growing period, but also have lots of chomping creatures, especially caterpillars that love tomato leaves.
Tikki, thank you so much for this informative comparison! I appreciate your careful methodology and thoughtful comments. I'll give kratky tomatoes a try!
Good luck! Kratky has always done well for me with greens, herbs, but DWC has worked better for me for fruiting plants....until this grow! Thanks for the comment!
Great videos. All of them. Could you tell us when you change plant location. I try to guess from stopping video to note when appears on wire shelves with Mylar curtain or other times on counter top.
Hello! I am a newbie to hydroponic gardening but wondering if you have any videos related to growing tomatoes using the RDWC hydroponic method??? Thanks Nikki!
I agree...puzzling! I just unplugged the air pump on the DWC. It could be Tiny Tim variety doesn't like its roots bothered, that was a thought in the comment section. Good luck with your tomaotes!
This is a GREAT video. Thank you for sharing. Wifey and I are setting up a system, inspired by you. How much water did you add each time you added? I have read that if you add to much water, you could drown the plant, as some of the roots are for oxygen. Have you experienced any problems from adding to much water? BLESSING UPON YOU.
Yes, you can drown the plant if you add too much water, keep a gap between the net cups and the top of the water. In these totes I usually add a gallon at a time, one time plain filtered water, then next time with nutrients, switching on and off, not nutes each time. Kratky needed more refills than DWC did. I know this doesn't sound 'scientific" but it works for me. So when I see the water level drop I add, not on any schedule. The water level doesn't drop much at the beginning, but once the plant starts to flower and fruit then it needs to be topped off more often. Hope that helps, and thank you for your kind comment!
This is really awesome. Thank you for sharing. I am starting with hydroponics. so cool. Maybe I will give it a try. But I think I will start with something different. Just to get the hang of it.
@@TikkiOOO they tasted the same. One Roma in basement was using 1 gallon of solution per day! Had to use snow to get enough water. I don’t have ROS, so I use dehumidifier water otherwise. Currently focusing on lettuce and radishes. I have the same light as you. Having tip burn issues with lettuce only so I decreased wattage to see if that helps.
Fantastic test and presentation, thank you!! I suspect some roots don't like to be moved or agitated by the bubbler -- flexing cell walls might shake loose or confuse new growth? Certainly not worth replicating the test with a circulation-only pump. Another mystery (myth) solved by your efforts. Thanks again, Toto of the Greenhouse!
Hello gth042, interesting speculation that the roots don't like the movement from the pump. I am very surprised at the Kratky plant, it is producing tons of juicy tomatoes, big ones too! Thanks for your kind comment, I appreciate it!
Most lovely video! Great start to finish too! I have started growing peppers in both DWC and kratky and was wondering if it is wise to keep the air pump running 24/7 for DWC tank? Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Tikki What was the air temperature? The DWC could have had coolish air being injected into the water lowering its temperature. Maybe a cheap aquarium heater and thermometer might help. Love your videos too.
Excellent info. Would you mind sharing a video on how you set up your hydroponic lights and shelving and whatever else is required. How did you hang the lighting, what kind of shelving system you used, etc. I would love to have an idea of what to do. Thank you so much.
Growing red robin variety at the moment. In what is supposed to be a short stocky plant, is now about 18" high, thin and spindly. Still looks healthy though. Contemplating pruning the top in the hopes it bushes out.
I Love your videos. Great Job!!!! I was wondering after you havest tomatoes, do they more blossoms pop up and do they have another set of tomatoes popping up. I have two Tiny Tim plants I have grown from seeds. They blossomed, grew tomatoes, they are turning red, I am taking them off when they are fully ripe. They are still turning red, no more blossoms are popping up. Did yours go through another season of tomatoes? Or will that be it? This crop with be the end? What happened to yours? Thank You So Much ❤❤❤ Oh I am growing these with the Kratky Metbod in 1/2 Gallon Ball Jars...
RealIy enjoyed this video! I like trying out different methods as well, to see what works better. I'm happy to see that Kratky won out on the tomatoes, I just started doing some tomatoes with different setups, and can't wait to see which ones are more successful. Thanks for the great video!
Thank you very much for this amazing video! Im going to experiment this year, but I woukd like to ask you some questions if that's ok. I wonder if 1 plant per box or 4 would generate the same amount of tomatoes in total. Why did you choose 2 per box? The other one js about refilling (kratky). What is the height you used? Would half the heigh between the bottom of the cup and the bottom of the box be a good reference? Thank you!
Thanks Eron....it would look nicer for sure. Luckily my net cups have a nice lip to them, so it covers up my very poor drilling job! Thanks for the comment!
Cheers Tikki. Do you measure Ph in the nutrientsolution? Ive been told that airation/ airstones in the nutrientsolution will make Ph lower over time. Would be interesting to compare PH in the two vessels. Best regards from Sweden!
Another nice informative video. Thanks for the good information and the effort. The Mars Hydro lamp consumes150 watts at the wall providing adequate light for the plants. The amount of light was a question in my mind, now answered. Thanks again.
Fantastic video! Thank you for such a clear and thorough instructional video. Oh, where did you buy your seeds for the Tiny Tim variety? I have an idoo hydroponics system, so I was hoping to grow tomatoes.
Maybe Kratky plant has to produce more roots (air & water) to go "find" air & water, since the water level is dropping. DWC plant has air and moist bubbles all the time and does not have to produce roots to seek them out. ??? Thank you for sharing your nutrient schedule. Do u check EC?
I’ve been watching your indoor gardening videos for like a month (I’m new to the hobby). What I absolutely adore about your videos is how authentic they are and how new and just average gardeners can relate! No expensive equipment, willingly to show failure, and my favorite no shouting out sponsors several times in a video. You also have a great sense of humor! I’m enjoying your channel so much. Thanks for all the great information.
Definitely need to get sponsored by folgers
Ha Ha....the best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup!!!
Thanks Ants Thailand!
😂
Ripe tomatoes in February, my mouth is watering. 💐🍅
Yup....keeps me happy until summer! Thanks Paw Lette!
Ive been watching a lot of your videos, i love how clear and informative you are. Your personality seems so humble and down to earth. You are a perfect person for a teacher
Hi Tikky
I am Quebecois but I speak English well enough. I listen to a lot of video but honestly your videos are the best and they are very well explained, you are calm, calm and very interesting to hear your a real pro.
thank you for these beautiful and good videos.
Ray
Very interesting experiment and fun to watch the tomato grow in time series! Thanks so much for videoing the process and sharing the learning!
i love your voice and your smile and your style thanks so much for all the knowledge
Thanks so much !
Your videos are such a pleasure to watch for first time gardeners. You get straight the point and explain things in such simple terms. Keep up the good work!
I've learned so much from your videos. Thanks for sharing!
After watching a couple of your videos I subscribed because you provide thorough and detailed information. Although I appreciate the videos from other content providers you never leave me wondering with a lot of unanswered questions. So glad I found your channel. Thank you.
Great job Tikki! Nice, clear instructions. Your eye for detail is amazing and your plants look fabulous! Thanks!🍅🍅🍅👍
Thanks Marty Rose, and the reward I get is nice juicy tomatoes in the middle of winter!!!!
@@TikkiOOO Yes. You do! Lucky you! I love some of the heirloom tomatoes but Tiny Tim is definitely my favorite cherry tomato!
New to hydro and looking to grow microtomatoes. I have everything but an air pump - and wasn't even sure the tomatoes would do well to begin with. Your guide answered so many questions for me and gives me confidence to try this out! So informative and to the point with a real control group. Thanks 😊😊😊
I just started the kratky method, and have been following you, and I have to say, I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! AND WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW YOU!!! THANKS!!
My Granddaughter LOVED this video
I'm so glad! Does she want to grow tomatoes or just eat them?
She’s 3 so eating is more exciting than planting right now
Enjoyed every minute of the video. Great instructions and comparison. Had to subscribe.
Inspired by you madam I have started here in India and I thank you for your hard & sincere work may God bless you !
i cant believe i missed this three months ago lol so odd great video i love the way your voice hits me . im so alert while watching your videos . some youtubers voices put me to sleep so i cant learn anything i get too tired lol
I have to say you are awesome! I loved the way you explain each step in your procedure. I took notes and ready to get going. My tomatoes are just starting to germinate and I have each part of the whole. I see that this video is over 2 years ago. Have you upgraded your lighting or made any changes. Have tried hydroponic growing outside? I live in Florida, so we have a longer growing period, but also have lots of chomping creatures, especially caterpillars that love tomato leaves.
Thank you for talking about food safe containers! You rock, Tikki!
Still following you in Poland. Nysa. Hope to have a green house arriving tomorrow.
Tikki, thank you so much for this informative comparison! I appreciate your careful methodology and thoughtful comments. I'll give kratky tomatoes a try!
I love your scientific method to compare as you grow.
great video! so quick and efficient, you have taught me well ... thanks. and God bless. from Canada.
You're an interesting lady. I love your empirical process. It is very helpful, thank you 🙏
I love Kratky, in decent sunshine it’s totally off grid xx
6:33 😄😄👍
Love watching your videos.
Fun and straight to the point explanation
My target cart is already filled with two hefty containers. Thanks 🙏🏽
Hi Tikki O. Another great video. I want to try the DWC method. Great outcome.
Kratky won this round......thanks Rocky USA!!!
Excellent comparison! Great job, Tikki. Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you so much for the awesome step by step videos
Tikki you love your Folger coffee, they should sponsor you!
That would be a dream come true 👍!
Great experiment Tikki! Thanks for sharing your tomato adventure.😊
Thanks Sandra, I appreciate your comment!
Thank you thank you thank you for being concise!
Also how long does your grow light turned on?
That's great to know! I'm planning to grow tiny tim inside this winter. I grew in my greenstalk for summer. Yummy
I enjoy your methods of Krafty gardening.
Thank you Mrs. Magee Leeray!
@@TikkiOOO you Are truly welcome Happy SUNDAY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ✝️🌱✝️🌱✝️🌱
Your videos are a delight. Subscribed.
Thanks Lisa, I appreciate it!
Iam really happy for you Tikki
You’ve come a long way 🙂
Great video
Thank you
very cool test! gotta love kratky tomatoes
The Tikki " Show " this channel is awsome and a bit funny 😅 and very informative 👍👍
Great comparison. I look forward to trying the two methods out. I'll start with kratky.
Good luck! Kratky has always done well for me with greens, herbs, but DWC has worked better for me for fruiting plants....until this grow! Thanks for the comment!
@@TikkiOOO Thank you.
Thanks Tiki for your videos
I have learned a lot! Thank you folgers!🤪 I mean thank you Ma’am ❤😊
Grea video! Thanks so much for sharing. Your method and explanation were very clear and easy to follow. Can’t wait to try it myself.
Love your videos. Seeing the whole process at once. Thank you 😊
When drilling, if you run the drillin reverse it will take longer but give you totally smooth holes!
Great videos. All of them. Could you tell us when you change plant location. I try to guess from stopping video to note when appears on wire shelves with Mylar curtain or other times on counter top.
Hello! I am a newbie to hydroponic gardening but wondering if you have any videos related to growing tomatoes using the RDWC hydroponic method??? Thanks Nikki!
Excellent results Tikki
I’ve heard great thing about the tiny tim
Will be trying soon as my aero garden maters are done can’t wait
Thanks Trackhoe, we are really enjoying these, they taste great! Good luck in the Aero garden!
Can you please do a video on your lighting set up❤❤
I converted my Kratky tomatoes to DWC and the difference was very dramatic. Kratky to get started and then DWC. Your results are, indeed, puzzling.
I agree...puzzling! I just unplugged the air pump on the DWC. It could be Tiny Tim variety doesn't like its roots bothered, that was a thought in the comment section. Good luck with your tomaotes!
This is a GREAT video. Thank you for sharing. Wifey and I are setting up a system, inspired by you. How much water did you add each time you added? I have read that if you add to much water, you could drown the plant, as some of the roots are for oxygen. Have you experienced any problems from adding to much water?
BLESSING UPON YOU.
Yes, you can drown the plant if you add too much water, keep a gap between the net cups and the top of the water. In these totes I usually add a gallon at a time, one time plain filtered water, then next time with nutrients, switching on and off, not nutes each time. Kratky needed more refills than DWC did. I know this doesn't sound 'scientific" but it works for me. So when I see the water level drop I add, not on any schedule. The water level doesn't drop much at the beginning, but once the plant starts to flower and fruit then it needs to be topped off more often. Hope that helps, and thank you for your kind comment!
@@TikkiOOO Ok👍
Awesome experiment! Thanks so much!
This is really awesome. Thank you for sharing. I am starting with hydroponics. so cool. Maybe I will give it a try. But I think I will start with something different. Just to get the hang of it.
thank you so much for sharing your experience
I grew a Roma in my basement, Dutch Bucket method. The fruit was also larger than what I grew on my deck last summer. Your plants look awesome!
How did it taste compared with growing outside, same? Thanks for your comment!
@@TikkiOOO they tasted the same. One Roma in basement was using 1 gallon of solution per day! Had to use snow to get enough water. I don’t have ROS, so I use dehumidifier water otherwise. Currently focusing on lettuce and radishes. I have the same light as you. Having tip burn issues with lettuce only so I decreased wattage to see if that helps.
NICELY DONE..love your videos
Interesting. I've seen the same comparison but the opposite conclusion.
Very good..big thx for a easy to follow vid
Fantastic Really enjoy and appreciate your hard work Outstanding your content can and will be shared with the whole family Thanks
Could you please tell how often you change water in reservoir as well as water level as plants roots grow?
I love your thorough videos! I’m going to share on my Facebook group.
Wow, thank you jtuno122, I appreciate that!
I love this video, fun and informative.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment!
Fantastic test and presentation, thank you!! I suspect some roots don't like to be moved or agitated by the bubbler -- flexing cell walls might shake loose or confuse new growth? Certainly not worth replicating the test with a circulation-only pump. Another mystery (myth) solved by your efforts. Thanks again, Toto of the Greenhouse!
Hello gth042, interesting speculation that the roots don't like the movement from the pump. I am very surprised at the Kratky plant, it is producing tons of juicy tomatoes, big ones too! Thanks for your kind comment, I appreciate it!
Excellent information 👍🏻🇨🇦
Odd question. Do you replace the water with the Kratky method, or continue to replenish it? Really loved those pictures and the music...
I woulk like to know about the complete change of water in the 2 systems as well. Good question!
Great video! Thank you for posting.
Most lovely video! Great start to finish too! I have started growing peppers in both DWC and kratky and was wondering if it is wise to keep the air pump running 24/7 for DWC tank? Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow! Thank-you for this!
I love your videos. You have inspired me to try hydroponics.
Hi Tikki
What was the air temperature? The DWC could have had coolish air being injected into the water lowering its temperature.
Maybe a cheap aquarium heater and thermometer might help.
Love your videos too.
Aquarium heater - sounds like a great idea!
Yep. 👍
Loved that thoroughly! Really appreciate your systematic method of explanation. Exactly how I need to understand. Thank you
Thank you firoz, I appreciate that!
Can the plants be trimmed along the way?
Thank you for sharing! Can you grow tomato and leafy plant in the same tote?
Excellent info.
Would you mind sharing a video on how you set up your hydroponic lights and shelving and whatever else is required. How did you hang the lighting, what kind of shelving system you used, etc. I would love to have an idea of what to do. Thank you so much.
Thanks for your detailed and enjoyable comparison video. You've earned my subscription!
Great video. If you lighten up on nutrients, it will force the plant to focus more on fruiting and flowering.
Thanks Brandon, great advice!
Growing red robin variety at the moment. In what is supposed to be a short stocky plant, is now about 18" high, thin and spindly. Still looks healthy though. Contemplating pruning the top in the hopes it bushes out.
Great video. Are you able to suggest a different brand of Tiny Tim that will work. I can't find Survival? Thank you.
I Love your videos. Great Job!!!! I was wondering after you havest tomatoes, do they more blossoms pop up and do they have another set of tomatoes popping up.
I have two Tiny Tim plants I have grown from seeds. They blossomed, grew tomatoes, they are turning red, I am taking them off when they are fully ripe. They are still turning red, no more blossoms are popping up. Did yours go through another season of tomatoes? Or will that be it? This crop with be the end? What happened to yours? Thank You So Much ❤❤❤
Oh I am growing these with the Kratky Metbod in 1/2 Gallon Ball Jars...
Wow!! So fresh!
I'm new here I love your videos Thank you so much for sharing.
What is the "cracky, " method growing.
Tiki can you still get those self pollinating tomatoes and where ???
Thank you for the videos, lots of good info.
RealIy enjoyed this video! I like trying out different methods as well, to see what works better. I'm happy to see that Kratky won out on the tomatoes, I just started doing some tomatoes with different setups, and can't wait to see which ones are more successful. Thanks for the great video!
Do i still need to measure the Ph and the TDS? If so, what PH level should it be and what level for tds is good for tiny tim tomato?
is there a list or formula that shows how many gallons does each plant require, ie: lettuce, tomatoe etc. thanks
Once they were growing - how often did you need to add water?
Thank you very much for this amazing video!
Im going to experiment this year, but I woukd like to ask you some questions if that's ok.
I wonder if 1 plant per box or 4 would generate the same amount of tomatoes in total. Why did you choose 2 per box?
The other one js about refilling (kratky). What is the height you used? Would half the heigh between the bottom of the cup and the bottom of the box be a good reference?
Thank you!
Very good video! The only thing I can add is that is better to sand the holes after drilling.
For asthetic purposes or functional?
@@sandramort37 both
Thanks Eron....it would look nicer for sure. Luckily my net cups have a nice lip to them, so it covers up my very poor drilling job! Thanks for the comment!
You are very good,thank You
Great videos. I'm learning so much. Curious if you took PH readings of both plants when you started? Were they the same?
Cheers Tikki. Do you measure Ph in the nutrientsolution? Ive been told that airation/ airstones in the nutrientsolution will make Ph lower over time. Would be interesting to compare PH in the two vessels. Best regards from Sweden!
Tikki, I can see that your tubes are producing color. Could that be a contributing factor? 8:59
About how much solution did the Kratky tomatoes end up using?
did you use the Gro Big nutrient concentrate
You're adorable and very helpful.
Another nice informative video. Thanks for the good information and the effort. The Mars Hydro lamp consumes150 watts at the wall providing adequate light for the plants. The amount of light was a question in my mind, now answered. Thanks again.
Thanks Good Goat....always good to hear from you!
Fantastic video! Thank you for such a clear and thorough instructional video. Oh, where did you buy your seeds for the Tiny Tim variety? I have an idoo hydroponics system, so I was hoping to grow tomatoes.
very nice video! much patience as well, ha fall short on picking the tomatoes I guess! I wish I could taste those too! :D
Thanks zeezeewhy for the comment!
Maybe Kratky plant has to produce more roots (air & water) to go "find" air & water, since the water level is dropping. DWC plant has air and moist bubbles all the time and does not have to produce roots to seek them out. ??? Thank you for sharing your nutrient schedule. Do u check EC?
What should the EC reading be ? Thanks.