Man, this is probably the first time I've seen people show literally step by step how to completely build a thing, including having to go back and make additional cuts so it fits. A ratcheting pvc cutter is one of the coolest tools I've ever bought. I love any excuse to use it.
Tip for anyone building this. Use reverse on your holesaw, for a nice slightly melted finish, and minimize plastic shavings. The result is very pleasing.
I've been researching this for weeks and this is probably the BEST and cheapest method that I have found. Very professional demonstration by these two young men, I wish them the best in their endeavors.
I watched a video about herbs, now youtube suggests I need to start my own hydroponics garden. Putting my shoes on, going to the store right now, master
TH-cam got me into getting a urban jungle of 60 house plants. Now hydroponics? No, no, no. I’ll go, read a good old fashioned book and save some dollars.
@@BoleDaPole Lol what Why bring race into this at all Cultivating cannabis is a marker of human advancement in agriculture in general. Humans cultivating cannabis may be a marker for humans learning how to grow crops, period. It marks our transition from hunter-gatherers to the beginnings of civilization itself But If you want to play that game Weed is native to central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. By the time the Chinese were cultivating it for its psychoactive effects, convoys from the area that is now Afghanistan Pakistan India had a hue of colored buds with different effects presented to the Chinese guy who claimed to have discovered it as a medicine. Sounds like sinsemilia to me Furthermore, the oldest evidence of use is from the 3 aforementioned countries, along with Nepal, along with Assyrians, Scythians, etc. Even the oldest archeological evidence of Judaism found an alter with psychoactive resin on it. The modern techniques of topping and trimming etc didn't take off until the 70's, when hippies returned from their stoner pilgrimage in central Asia So sorry, but the browns taught the whites, and the whites took credit. Shocking.
BEST TUTORIAL FOR A SIMPLE HYDROPONICS SYSTEM EVER! I BEEN SEARCHING THE NET FOR YEARS. I ALWAYS KNEW I COULD ACTUALLY DO IT MYSELF, NOW I'M 100% CERTAIN! GREAT JOB, EXCELLENT VIDEO!
Look up "grow a lb in three weeks" or something similar. It's an 8yr old high times article explaing this better. Also not having a watertight tote is a huge mistake. Go with the large Rubbermaid roughneck. These guys are just asking for all the water to go on the floor.
@@Stolencamaro Have you actually tried this model? If so, what was so bad? If you're sincere, surely you should pass on your experience so as to prevent others from suffering the same fate? I have built something similar, and it worked very well. Unfortunately I didn't back up the photos I took on my phone which was subsequently stolen so I can't post them as proof. Unfortunately I also used cheap totes which became brittle in the sun and collapsed after two years or so. But I'm putting a new setup together with some refinements and will take photos as I go.
Thought this was so cool I had to make two of these…awesome! After a few months I noticed my roots were super long and getting caught up in the pump impellers…so I used PVC to create a frame that sits just above the pump…used some extra window screen laying around (not metal screen) to cover it up, secured with zip ties. Now the roots stay out of the sump. I also made PVC cages that sit on top of each cover, and twine to help vining plants grow upward. Wrapped those cages with Mylar sheets from Amazon, added a couple of grow lights - and suddenly I’m a farmer. I have no idea what I’m doing but this is fun. All because of you three guys, thank you!
Used a very similar system for cloning. Found the most important part to these type of systems (well at least for cloning..imagine growing would benefit), is plugging the pump into a Repeat Cycle Timer/repeating timer/whatever else they call them. It turns the power (pump) On for a certain period of time, and cuts the juice for a certain period of time (ex. ON 1 minute/OFF 3 minutes or some can be set for custom times) The roots need time breath/dry out a bit....when I made a few DIY bubble cloner/aerocloners in the past, would always had mixed results. Some would sprouts root, but many of the stems would rot and turn to mush. After plugging into a repeating timer...no problems.
thats what is happening to me.. my clones are all dying.. no roots.. so you think if i put a timer to turn on for a minute and then turn off for 3 minutes continuously will fix this? How often should i change the water? some people add a little chlorine to the solution to avoid bacteria.. wouldnt that hurt the new roots? let me know bro! :)
@@cesar7261 Yeah, the intermittent timer is the key man. Too much water CONSTANT is no good and all I got in the past is mushy stems...maybe a few would take root if I was lucky...the timer like I said is the problem fixer. And yeah, 1 min ON/3 OFF or 1min ON/4 OFF either should be a safe bet. I have seen where folks add some bleach or hydrogen peroxide...I would start with just the timer first and try the chemicals if that don't work (ya might not need them) Happy grows!
@@idealist4life Scott now works for a company called Cyient doing GIS work and is a financing partner for Wet-Werk. Wet-Werk doesn't grow cannabis, but we are anxious for the day when we can teach you all how to grow any plant without restrictions. These totes were specifically designed by us to grow tomato and basil together, outside, in the same setup. Check our facebook page for pictures of those grows.
Thank you for sharing this. I am trying to learn about these methods so that I may grow year round for my family. I’m trying to learn and prepare as much as I can for what our future may hold for food shortages. I already struggle week to week or day to day to get food as it is . Thank you . Have a wonderful day and God bless y’all
i am not sure i would recommend planting that many "tomatoes" so close to each other. I have one "tomato" plant and it's kinda taking up half of my bath tub
I am speechless about this video on so many levels. Thank you for this video! My family history is based on share croppers - perhaps you can understand my appreciation. Nice to see the next generation share a common care, knowledge and expertise. Working for the common good for all. God bless!
If you have multiple pieces of pvc to cut at the same length, cut the first one and use it as a measuring piece for the rest of the pieces. Saves some time not having to pull out the measuring tape every time. Thank you for sharing your design ideas.
Round 2 on autoflower grow. Been using soil but looking at hydroponics as a cheaper and lesser alternative to the soil. May build me one for my tent. The growth these put out are insane. Very informative and educational.
I just started growing im using coco but i also seen videos on these. I want to get one set up for my grow tent. I wonder of a company makes premade systems
Thank you so much for posting this. I priced systems but they are too expensive for regular country folks ! This is PERFECT and affordable for anyone who wants to grow a small bit of garden. Perfect for Single people who are getting on in age and can't handle a large garden or kneeling for long periods of time ! Love it !
Great tote works well I built one and compleated I paid $165 with out Nutrients or water ware I live only sunlight is on the back porch But the humidity was wilting the plants so brought it inside and got a light witch was $80 but veggies are doing well now but I also got everything from home depot except the netcups
@@gerrysmith7031 hydroponics is for people who don't have access to places to grow in soil. So if you need/want to grow your own fruits, veggies and herbs this is your best solution besides move somewhere you can grow outdoors. Long story short, beggars cant be choosers my friend
Perfect video for beginners. Appreciate the opportunity you give them. Starting a vlog next week for a quite unique NFT + Ebb&Flow combo with a single pump.
Till this day I have shown this video to everyone interested in starting aeroponics. This video got me motivated and gave me every detailed part of building the system. We even started sending systems similar to this to Africa. A couple system's growing peas and other protein filled vegetables helps add to the one bowl of rice. Growth in children is stunted due to the lack of nutrients in their food. This video helped a lot of people, thank you again guys!
I am the person who designed this particular setup. Scott simply showcased my work for the Family Plot at Stefan's request. I have numerous renditions of this design in practice. It warms my heart beyond words to learn that you are sending this technique to hungry people around the world. Please accept my humble gratitude for spreading this technique as far as you have. It is all I have dreamed of for ages. I want money far less than I want the world to be a better place for all of us. Thank you, my friend!
@@wetwerk2178 hey that’s really great to hear! You have helped literally millions of people at this point and your design continues to work flawlessly every time. In some country’s the hurdle is getting older people to not think getting food grown this way isn’t taboo. Keep building and keep me up to date. Again the biggest thanks!!!
I agree! This was an excellent step by step guide, made very simple to understand. The graphics with measurements and spray nozzles was a great touch too. Thank you for sharing this wisdom!
I think it's because he didn't really show how the plants are getting watered. It would be cooler to see that the planters are getting hit by the water, rather than just assuming we'd know.
Beautifully presented guys! Once I get one of those threading bits in my drill, my “buds” will be so happy! I love your attention to detail! Thank you 🙏
So far this is the best demo from start to finish that I've seen on TH-cam that makes it easy for someone who would even live in an apartment. Thank you for this video
Rhys1911 “NO” Are used to do commercials with filming and I’m also an acting teacher so I respect anyone that can make a film and editing in the filming is harder than what it looks like So my comment is very genuine. Why would you think somebody would pay to do a nice complement or comment?
great video, thanks! A few questions remain: 1) How often should the pump run, and for how long? Also, how large should the pump be in GPM (Gallons Per Minute)? 2) What nutrients should be added to a ten gallon batch of solution? 3) What lighting is required, and how long should the light be on every day?
We run the pump all the time. It is 400GPH and is rated for about 25 watts. It both sprays the roots and oxygenates the water in the process. We used General Hydroponics Flora Series nutrients but there are many options out there. Watch this video for information about how much we put in: th-cam.com/video/gYrTTLbl3Ro/w-d-xo.html We use a large window for the primary light source. With large plants like tomatoes it takes a lot of grow lights (too many) to provide enough light. We do have a two smaller lights we use to supplement the non-window side of the plant. As for how long it should be on, that depends on what you are growing and the stage of life of the plant. Newly germinated plants can have the light on 24/7. After that it depends on what you are growing. Most plants grow best with a dark period every day.
@ 17:50 "I have some plants with me" "Great, can you tell us what you brought?" "Sure! I have some Northern Lights, GSC, Maui Waui and Acapulco Gold!!" LOL!!!
I've been running a very similar system for just over 3 months now and LOVE it! Paint the yellow cover Black and it helps prevent mold. I've also added a timer so my pump only runs about 50% of the time.
@@christophergraves5505 Hi there, I'm so curious.. how many days does it take before you see some roots from your clippings on that 15 on/15 off cycle??
maybe drill an extra hole for water and put in a float valve so you don't have to add water manuely, just something a plumber sees to improve a good design
You read my mind! We have thought about doing that. The plants are big now and suck up about a gallon and a half of water a day. Every morning I add it back. This would save time!
We've incorporated this into our many designs for this tote. We've designed and built them into setups that use a single reservoir which gravity-feeds the totes on demand. We like to keep this particular incarnation at hobbyist level and not overcomplicate things.
Matthew Laplante its a closed system no evaporation. ive made many of these and you can go weeks without watering. its a cool idea you have for sure though.
Yeah just adding water wouldn't be enough, but a gravity fed reservoir of nutrient solution with a float sensor and a valve to automatically refill would be SO COOL. I have these exact same totes but only used one for the reservoir, I'm doing dutch buckets. I'm definitely going to try and make one of these setups with the spray manifold for outdoor vegetables in the spring.
One of the best video I have on developing a system. One problem, I am a electronic tech, and little did I know that a gourmet has 5 dimensions, 3 are diameters. I needed a gourmet that fits into a 3/4 hole!
Good day to you excellent Hydroponics in Memphis , TN Master Gardener , System Thank you , am planning to make Hydroponics system very soon Thank you Mr. president and his family .
It is rather simple. Before you start do more research. There are certain things that are critical like pH, but no weeds and only a check every day or so makes it simple and easy.
@@troysnow5145 didn't they say 10 gallons? I thought that was the amount needed to create enough pressure to send the water through the sprinklers. That's what i used anyway.
I say INcomplete. What about feeding the plants with some form of liquified nutrition, and what's actually going on inside the tub? Also, what's the purpose or why bother with a drain? Is an inside grow light needed? How long do the plants remain in this container, and are they needing to be transplanted to a larger device? Lots of unanswered questions or vague assumptions.
I used these same tots in 2010 , made huge marihuana warehouses with them tellered with gravity lines to a ppm/ph monitoring room. I used ultra sonic foggers to produce a true aeroponics mist. this worked great for beginning growth then as roots grew is size DWC took over and got amazing growth
Growing veg in hydro set ups is way nicer and they grow faster ypu dont need pesticeds ither because you can grow in side so the veg is also safer to eat but the main thing is they are tastier :)
@@TJ-sp4gy You are a funny man mate as for the 85 of us at least it didn't take us a year to leave a comment you have just given a whole new meaning to the word slow .
Pretty cool guys , I use to be shop teacher, theses guys are the best, curious yong men keep up bein curious, you live longer especially if you get hands in soil.
Yeah instead of water you use vinegar plant some dill beside your cucumber plant then when the cucumbers get big enough open the lid put the deal in there in the cucumbers pickling spice The other cucumbers you just let them keep growing till they’re big enough
I have found that if you run the hole saw in reverse when drilling the holes for the net cups it will actually leave a cleaner hole that is easier to clean up the extra bits of plastic
Yep.. Those holesaws are made to cut holes in metal so when used regularly (in forward) makes lots of grit.. Since we are cutting thin plastic we don't have to "cut" the hole out and simple friction (reverse) will melt our hole..
This was a great video. I’ve always wanted to do a DIY aquaponics system, just never knew where to begin, and now I do! Thank you. Any video I looked up had too many fancy things. Honestly, just wanted something simple and to the point. Again, thanks.
Thanks for the video guys! The materials list is awesome! Was a fun project to build, and easy with your guidance. ! My plants are almost ready ( cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes) to go in next weekend!
We just bought several of those exact totes from Costco for storage, they’re the best totes I’ve ever found… I never thought of using them for something like this or something other than storage… thanks for the idea!
You will need to use a hydroponic nutrients. They are available from many places online. We use the Flora Grow series of nutrients from General Hydroponics, but there are many other options out there. Here is the video of us changing the solution th-cam.com/video/gYrTTLbl3Ro/w-d-xo.html You will need to change the water and nutrients from time to time but that depends on what plants you are growing. When the plants have drunk about half of the nutrient solution it is time to change it. This could be every couple days for large tomato plants in hot sun or less than once a month for lettuce in cool conditions. It all depends on the plant.
I have built same type of aerponics system, and other fill and dump hydroponic systems. One issue you have with the spray heads is they clogged up, the key is to use very clean water, and check on the spray heads once every few days!
Nice video and very informative. I have been searching for a great tutorial for a first time maker. This video is perfect, thank you. 2 Thumbs up for this one.
Thank you! I have been looking for a solution for an emersed aquarium plant setup. Just a few minor tweaks to fit the system I have, but this is perfect.
Thank you! I wanted it to be focused and efficient on nutrient delivery and choke out the waste of traditional hydroponics. It's a rewarding system. Thanks again!
A parts list and where to get them would be EXTREMELY helpful for utter newbies. I have the skill and the tools to do this,, but have no clue where to get the pump, the plant cups, the sprayers, all the stuff that actually makes it work.
@@keithtimms4345 Use the 360 if you find them. They are 330, just labeled 360, I assure you. Protip: look for misters with a hexagonal head, so you can use a socket to take them on and off. Using the fingers on these isn't so nice.
Are you aware there are cucumbers that are called pickling cukes because they are bred specifically for canning and pickling? They are never grow very big, so that they fit in canning jars or fermenting crocks. Here is a great source for you. www.burpee.com/vegetables/cucumbers/pickling-cucumbers/
@Lady bird I think it went over your head. To a professional Gardener there are 2 types of cucumber, eating and pickling. Cucumbers are large and pickles are small, its like Cherry Tomato and Regular Tomato.
This is improved from the method I used previously. I figured I would look for a different build for shits and giggles. This looks more effective but there is a couple important details you left out. If you pick one of those frosted or transparent totes, it will grow algae and compete with your plants. Make sure it's dark in there. Another is that power cord is a serious fire hazard. It will be fine like that if you make a loop (aquarist here lol). Water runs down hill, so make sure there is an upward angle in your power cord so it cannot leak on your receptacle. I cannot stress how important that is, I've seen nightmare posts in my fish groups. Other than that, thanks for the new ideas!
Hello from East Tennessee... I just stumbled across this video. Production quality is magnificent as one would expect from a PBS production. I know this video is 3 years old now, but I wanted to bring up a flaw in content for those like me who are still stumbling across the videos. while you did an excellent job of covering the how to of the DIY project, you really failed to mention anything about a nutrient solution for the plants. one has to then chase down a second video on nutrients or refer to their own notes and links to information on nutrient solutions.
This video is intended more as an intermediate video than a beginner's video. There is a companion video available on Family Plot's channel for on how to fill this tote with nutrients. There are hundreds of nutrients brands, so this video was less about how to use nutrients in hydro and all about how to build a more advanced hydroponic unit than your standard store bought systems, and cheaper. Again, the aim was not based on plant feeding, but building them a habitat for the rhizosphere. Thanks!
For putting holes in plastic bins, if you can find pieces of metal the right size (like an old garden hose for your drain) that you can heat up, it only takes a few seconds of heat with a propane torch, and the hot metal pushes right through the plastic with just a little force, making a nice neat hole with no mess.
This feels like a late night PBS special you’d wake up to at 2:00 AM in your grandma’s living room during summer break.
hahahaha YUSS
Pan y agua? Spent time in prison in Cuba??
But then you realize you can use this info to grow your own weed.
👍😎👍
It is a PBS special.
Feels like home. 🥰 Very nostalgic.
I mean this isn't rocket science, but the way this was presented deserves praise. Step by step and with a lot of close-up shots. Well done.
Thank you for the kind words!
Very helpful for first-timers!
You know nothing about rocket science and thus have no credible comparison.
This will work wonders for my opium poppies. I'm gonna flood my town with heroin.
Rocket scientist here, be nice! 🚀
Man, this is probably the first time I've seen people show literally step by step how to completely build a thing, including having to go back and make additional cuts so it fits. A ratcheting pvc cutter is one of the coolest tools I've ever bought. I love any excuse to use it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Me too, any excuse. :)
I loved mine too. Just wait untill you get the 18 volt cordless version.
Agreed, the PVC cutter tool is the best thing since the safety can opener.
Tip for anyone building this. Use reverse on your holesaw, for a nice slightly melted finish, and minimize plastic shavings. The result is very pleasing.
Wait, Only reverse? So it kinda slowly "burns" through it with no shavings?
Hole saws take some finesse to do it right. Go slow, let the drill do the work, and make sure it's level
That's an excellent idea, that tip is going in my wheelhouse
That is a great idea, I sure wish I'd seen this a week ago before I'd drilled some pvc with a hole saw
Works for any kind of saw really, I use this on my table saw as well.
I've been researching this for weeks and this is probably the BEST and cheapest method that I have found. Very professional demonstration by these two young men, I wish them the best in their endeavors.
Thanks! Good luck with hydroponics!
3 years later this still holds its own, good job guys thanks for giving this to everyone 🙂
Happy to do it!
3 weeks later and the tomatoes are huge, cutting all light from anything else in the system...
@@Chaosweaver-1 Grow lights....
@@FamilyPlotGarden what size pump gallons or liters per minute
How often do you turn the pump on,how long do you run it for?
I watched a video about herbs, now youtube suggests I need to start my own hydroponics garden. Putting my shoes on, going to the store right now, master
Hi there @what da math.
lol - awesome
Love your videos
hello you wonderful person
TH-cam got me into getting a urban jungle of 60 house plants.
Now hydroponics?
No, no, no. I’ll go, read a good old fashioned book and save some dollars.
Not ganna lie, for the first ten seconds i thought this was an SNL sketch
Starts the same lol
I stg 😂😂😂😂😂
Lol ikr? Black guys trying to teach us how to grow is funny.
Its like a white guy trying to teaching how to rap or play basketball.
FACTS lmaooo
@@milliyonsimmons4385 iioo
@@BoleDaPole Lol what
Why bring race into this at all
Cultivating cannabis is a marker of human advancement in agriculture in general. Humans cultivating cannabis may be a marker for humans learning how to grow crops, period. It marks our transition from hunter-gatherers to the beginnings of civilization itself
But
If you want to play that game
Weed is native to central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. By the time the Chinese were cultivating it for its psychoactive effects, convoys from the area that is now Afghanistan Pakistan India had a hue of colored buds with different effects presented to the Chinese guy who claimed to have discovered it as a medicine. Sounds like sinsemilia to me Furthermore, the oldest evidence of use is from the 3 aforementioned countries, along with Nepal, along with Assyrians, Scythians, etc. Even the oldest archeological evidence of Judaism found an alter with psychoactive resin on it.
The modern techniques of topping and trimming etc didn't take off until the 70's, when hippies returned from their stoner pilgrimage in central Asia
So sorry, but the browns taught the whites, and the whites took credit. Shocking.
keep posting these inexpensive ways of producing quality products
What pump are they using? I really need to know, thanks!
BEST TUTORIAL FOR A SIMPLE HYDROPONICS SYSTEM EVER! I BEEN SEARCHING THE NET FOR YEARS. I ALWAYS KNEW I COULD ACTUALLY DO IT MYSELF, NOW I'M 100% CERTAIN! GREAT JOB, EXCELLENT VIDEO!
This is everything but simple
Look up "grow a lb in three weeks" or something similar. It's an 8yr old high times article explaing this better. Also not having a watertight tote is a huge mistake. Go with the large Rubbermaid roughneck. These guys are just asking for all the water to go on the floor.
Its garbage hopefully no one build same and expects results
@@Stolencamaro
Have you actually tried this model? If so, what was so bad? If you're sincere, surely you should pass on your experience so as to prevent others from suffering the same fate?
I have built something similar, and it worked very well. Unfortunately I didn't back up the photos I took on my phone which was subsequently stolen so I can't post them as proof.
Unfortunately I also used cheap totes which became brittle in the sun and collapsed after two years or so. But I'm putting a new setup together with some refinements and will take photos as I go.
@@bertkutoob Mom 20 years ago, you told me something...
Thought this was so cool I had to make two of these…awesome! After a few months I noticed my roots were super long and getting caught up in the pump impellers…so I used PVC to create a frame that sits just above the pump…used some extra window screen laying around (not metal screen) to cover it up, secured with zip ties. Now the roots stay out of the sump. I also made PVC cages that sit on top of each cover, and twine to help vining plants grow upward. Wrapped those cages with Mylar sheets from Amazon, added a couple of grow lights - and suddenly I’m a farmer. I have no idea what I’m doing but this is fun. All because of you three guys, thank you!
Glad you're enjoying your new adventure.
I like how serious wholesome they are about this.
Used a very similar system for cloning. Found the most important part to these type of systems (well at least for cloning..imagine growing would benefit), is plugging the pump into a Repeat Cycle Timer/repeating timer/whatever else they call them. It turns the power (pump) On for a certain period of time, and cuts the juice for a certain period of time (ex. ON 1 minute/OFF 3 minutes or some can be set for custom times) The roots need time breath/dry out a bit....when I made a few DIY bubble cloner/aerocloners in the past, would always had mixed results. Some would sprouts root, but many of the stems would rot and turn to mush. After plugging into a repeating timer...no problems.
thank you kindly for the information
thats what is happening to me.. my clones are all dying.. no roots.. so you think if i put a timer to turn on for a minute and then turn off for 3 minutes continuously will fix this? How often should i change the water? some people add a little chlorine to the solution to avoid bacteria.. wouldnt that hurt the new roots? let me know bro! :)
THANK YOU FOR THIS INFO!
@@cesar7261 Yeah, the intermittent timer is the key man. Too much water CONSTANT is no good and all I got in the past is mushy stems...maybe a few would take root if I was lucky...the timer like I said is the problem fixer. And yeah, 1 min ON/3 OFF or 1min ON/4 OFF either should be a safe bet. I have seen where folks add some bleach or hydrogen peroxide...I would start with just the timer first and try the chemicals if that don't work (ya might not need them) Happy grows!
@@PHAT4LifeTV Glad it helped ya!
Perfect video for a beginner who doesnt want to pay 500$ for a name brand hydro system. Top quality video. Thank you
thanks! thats the goal of the design!
Best I've seen so far. Clear, concise and no unnecessary chatter.
thank you!
Yes.. now I can grow my.... tomatoes
Really dank Purple Cherokee
LOL, I bet this kid grows...lots and lots of....tomatoes ! I wonder if he lives in a state where he is not risking going to jail. lol
Special tomatoes
@@idealist4life Scott now works for a company called Cyient doing GIS work and is a financing partner for Wet-Werk. Wet-Werk doesn't grow cannabis, but we are anxious for the day when we can teach you all how to grow any plant without restrictions. These totes were specifically designed by us to grow tomato and basil together, outside, in the same setup. Check our facebook page for pictures of those grows.
Let me know how your “tomatoes” turned out
Thank you for sharing this. I am trying to learn about these methods so that I may grow year round for my family. I’m trying to learn and prepare as much as I can for what our future may hold for food shortages. I already struggle week to week or day to day to get food as it is . Thank you . Have a wonderful day and God bless y’all
Im totally gonna do this now for my “tomatoes”
Have you found the way to get that holes without an expensive drill?
@@bear_am_i lighter and a hot butter knife*
@@bear_am_i handdrill bro :D they cost just some dollars and never need electricity, just some muscles :D
i am not sure i would recommend planting that many "tomatoes" so close to each other. I have one "tomato" plant and it's kinda taking up half of my bath tub
Yeah, my white fire strain of tomatoes
What a nice system kudos to the 2 gentle men of their designed system!!!
thanks!
I am speechless about this video on so many levels. Thank you for this video! My family history is based on share croppers - perhaps you can understand my appreciation. Nice to see the next generation share a common care, knowledge and expertise. Working for the common good for all. God bless!
Thank you. Glad to help!
cool setup. Now everyone needs to get some LEDs to go with that setup
If you have multiple pieces of pvc to cut at the same length, cut the first one and use it as a measuring piece for the rest of the pieces. Saves some time not having to pull out the measuring tape every time. Thank you for sharing your design ideas.
That's what I do😊
Or add the distance and pull the tape once, and no fumbling with a measure piece for each cut
Always cut the longest first.......yeah, well you might be surprised. As some found out at TSPE on the journey exam.
this is a blessing! thank you for uploading! Praise God for TH-cam!!
Glad we could help!
Round 2 on autoflower grow. Been using soil but looking at hydroponics as a cheaper and lesser alternative to the soil. May build me one for my tent. The growth these put out are insane. Very informative and educational.
I just started growing im using coco but i also seen videos on these. I want to get one set up for my grow tent. I wonder of a company makes premade systems
You forgot to mention the fertilizer!
Excelent explanation (step by step)
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Congratulation
This video will help you out with nutrients: th-cam.com/video/gYrTTLbl3Ro/w-d-xo.html
I feel so happy for the plants! The got a pimping new crib.
Probably one of the best videos on " how to "!
We appreciate that!
Thank you so much for posting this. I priced systems but they are too expensive for regular country folks ! This is PERFECT and affordable for anyone who wants to grow a small bit of garden. Perfect for Single people who are getting on in age and can't handle a large garden or kneeling for long periods of time ! Love it !
I like this
Don't lie, you're growing pot.
Great tote works well I built one and compleated I paid $165 with out Nutrients or water ware I live only sunlight is on the back porch But the humidity was wilting the plants so brought it inside and got a light witch was $80 but veggies are doing well now but I also got everything from home depot except the netcups
Where do you buy cannabis seed sir?
The drain can also be used to show the water level, just use a transparent tubing.
The transparent tubing is an option. Make sure you keep it covered as it will grow algae from the light.
What about for taking a shower once all of society has completely lost it over this fake virus scam BS!!! ?
Yeah, transparent tubing is good only if you keep it completely dark. If not it will plug up with algae.
cannot beat the TASTE of a tomato grown in soil hydroponic are tasteless tomatos
@@gerrysmith7031 hydroponics is for people who don't have access to places to grow in soil. So if you need/want to grow your own fruits, veggies and herbs this is your best solution besides move somewhere you can grow outdoors. Long story short, beggars cant be choosers my friend
Perfect video for beginners. Appreciate the opportunity you give them. Starting a vlog next week for a quite unique NFT + Ebb&Flow combo with a single pump.
Till this day I have shown this video to everyone interested in starting aeroponics. This video got me motivated and gave me every detailed part of building the system. We even started sending systems similar to this to Africa. A couple system's growing peas and other protein filled vegetables helps add to the one bowl of rice. Growth in children is stunted due to the lack of nutrients in their food. This video helped a lot of people, thank you again guys!
Your Welcome! Glad to see it is helping grow food.
I am the person who designed this particular setup. Scott simply showcased my work for the Family Plot at Stefan's request. I have numerous renditions of this design in practice. It warms my heart beyond words to learn that you are sending this technique to hungry people around the world. Please accept my humble gratitude for spreading this technique as far as you have. It is all I have dreamed of for ages. I want money far less than I want the world to be a better place for all of us. Thank you, my friend!
@@wetwerk2178 hey that’s really great to hear! You have helped literally millions of people at this point and your design continues to work flawlessly every time. In some country’s the hurdle is getting older people to not think getting food grown this way isn’t taboo. Keep building and keep me up to date. Again the biggest thanks!!!
Wait this kid knows his stuff. Why did everyone dislike this video? This was really informative - thank you guys!
Glad we could help. Thanks!
I agree! This was an excellent step by step guide, made very simple to understand. The graphics with measurements and spray nozzles was a great touch too. Thank you for sharing this wisdom!
They thought it was going to be marijuana related like I did but it wasn’t still a good video and can be used for marijuana plants
I think it's because he didn't really show how the plants are getting watered. It would be cooler to see that the planters are getting hit by the water, rather than just assuming we'd know.
cause some of us are too dumb and lazy to do this.
Beautifully presented guys! Once I get one of those threading bits in my drill, my “buds” will be so happy!
I love your attention to detail! Thank you 🙏
many plants would you grow in that bucket they used?
Awesome that young man is a bloody genius.
Congrats all, great tutorial. A+.
AnFear Mór AAAA+
So far this is the best demo from start to finish that I've seen on TH-cam that makes it easy for someone who would even live in an apartment. Thank you for this video
Thanks. It is fun to build and fun to see your plants grow and produce.
This is one of the BEST Video I have ever seen.
The Filming and Editing was Remarkable!!!
Thank you for sharing this great video...
Thank you!!
WTF IS THIS PAID COMMENTS
Rhys1911 “NO” Are used to do commercials with filming and I’m also an acting teacher so I respect anyone that can make a film and editing in the filming is harder than what it looks like
So my comment is very genuine. Why would you think somebody would pay to do a nice complement or comment?
Can you use plants straight from the nursery or do they have to be in rockwhul?
I agree
great video, thanks! A few questions remain:
1) How often should the pump run, and for how long? Also, how large should the pump be in GPM (Gallons Per Minute)?
2) What nutrients should be added to a ten gallon batch of solution?
3) What lighting is required, and how long should the light be on every day?
We run the pump all the time. It is 400GPH and is rated for about 25 watts. It both sprays the roots and oxygenates the water in the process.
We used General Hydroponics Flora Series nutrients but there are many options out there. Watch this video for information about how much we put in: th-cam.com/video/gYrTTLbl3Ro/w-d-xo.html
We use a large window for the primary light source. With large plants like tomatoes it takes a lot of grow lights (too many) to provide enough light. We do have a two smaller lights we use to supplement the non-window side of the plant. As for how long it should be on, that depends on what you are growing and the stage of life of the plant. Newly germinated plants can have the light on 24/7. After that it depends on what you are growing. Most plants grow best with a dark period every day.
Want them to grow them for you too? lol
What is the brand of the pump? Thank you ?
@@agataporwit9787 Says in the description 1 400 GPH Pump (We used an ActiveAqua 400 pump)
I had the same questions and was wondering if you could make your own nutrients from compost or fertilizer?
@ 17:50 "I have some plants with me" "Great, can you tell us what you brought?" "Sure! I have some Northern Lights, GSC, Maui Waui and Acapulco Gold!!" LOL!!!
I thought the same thing and then I saw that it was a PBS Special. HAHAHA
That's why we are here
I loved the diversity, teamwork and information, superb video
Ayeee it’s a blessing seeing a fellow Memphis’s doing amazing and inspirational things like this! Congrats on all of your success!
Thanks!
@@FamilyPlotGarden thanks! we love our home!
I've been running a very similar system for just over 3 months now and LOVE it! Paint the yellow cover Black and it helps prevent mold. I've also added a timer so my pump only runs about 50% of the time.
How did you set for your timer? I mean how frequent you spray the plant? 5 minute rest?
I've been running 15min on and 15 off. I've not experimented yet with different timming.
Owh. Thank you for reply. Gonna try with your setup. 15m off 15m on.
@@christophergraves5505 Hi there, I'm so curious.. how many days does it take before you see some roots from your clippings on that 15 on/15 off cycle??
maybe drill an extra hole for water and put in a float valve so you don't have to add water manuely, just something a plumber sees to improve a good design
You read my mind! We have thought about doing that. The plants are big now and suck up about a gallon and a half of water a day. Every morning I add it back. This would save time!
We've incorporated this into our many designs for this tote. We've designed and built them into setups that use a single reservoir which gravity-feeds the totes on demand. We like to keep this particular incarnation at hobbyist level and not overcomplicate things.
Matthew Laplante its a closed system no evaporation. ive made many of these and you can go weeks without watering. its a cool idea you have for sure though.
Yeah just adding water wouldn't be enough, but a gravity fed reservoir of nutrient solution with a float sensor and a valve to automatically refill would be SO COOL.
I have these exact same totes but only used one for the reservoir, I'm doing dutch buckets. I'm definitely going to try and make one of these setups with the spray manifold for outdoor vegetables in the spring.
Family Plot instantly subbed up love the information thinking about going back to Hydroponics from Coco
One of the best video I have on developing a system. One problem, I am a electronic tech, and little did I know that a gourmet has 5 dimensions, 3 are diameters. I needed a gourmet that fits into a 3/4 hole!
Hydroponic suppliers will get you the right part.
“Can you show us what plants you have there?” Yes sir this is an OG kush plant
LOLOL. Love ALL these comments here. Pretty much was thinking the same thing.
Whats that? Hybrid Beefsteak? Please post a pic. Thanks!!!
LMAO 👏👏😂😂😂😂
I mean yah but if you ever grown it before your looking at over 400 dollars in just nutrients alone just for 6 plants that might pull a zip in a half
Kathy Petersen keep making people think it’s expensive and hard to grow...greedy greedy
I’m loving the teamwork
I love how these three manage to fully remain serious about growing...vegetables...
Good day to you excellent Hydroponics in Memphis , TN Master Gardener , System
Thank you , am planning to make Hydroponics system very soon
Thank you Mr. president and his family .
All these people wanting to grow weed and I just want to save money by growing my own vegetables 😂
i dont think its cheaper to grow your own food , but the health benefits & Taste factor is Hugely worth it.
Weed AND veggies ! Grow your own medicine and healthy muchies . :)
Cheaper to buy veggies from local markets...
@@ribbonoftime3997 where would i get the seeds for the weed lol... i honestly dont know/ dont smoke but i feel like i want to get into it
Knute Heirman farmers market be expensive as hell
this is great, I always thought hydroponics was so complicated! I also like how he showed to shorten the pvc in case your pipes don't fit.
It is rather simple. Before you start do more research. There are certain things that are critical like pH, but no weeds and only a check every day or so makes it simple and easy.
Very complete and informative.
Thanks
Go Green 3
What pump are they using? I really need to know, thanks!
Great tutorial, minus one itsy bitsy detail...How much water did you put in ver
@@troysnow5145 didn't they say 10 gallons? I thought that was the amount needed to create enough pressure to send the water through the sprinklers. That's what i used anyway.
I say INcomplete. What about feeding the plants with some form of liquified nutrition, and what's actually going on inside the tub? Also, what's the purpose or why bother with a drain? Is an inside grow light needed? How long do the plants remain in this container, and are they needing to be transplanted to a larger device? Lots of unanswered questions or vague assumptions.
What a gem of a channel! Just stumbled on this today and am in love.
3 socially awkward plant guys. I love it!
LMAO
Hahahaha
Paranoid*
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 so true
this is everyone at my job
We just want organic vegetables all year. So glad for this. Most systems are expensive. This looks much easier.
Yeah an organic's dream, veggies out of an all pvc synthetic nutrients environment.
@@Kokokakukeko What's the plastic-free alternative? You got any ideas?
18:07 I've never heard of those strains before 😂
marley 420 I need some sugarbaby watermelon
Some pickle kush 😂
I built two of these and the results are amazing. I'm on my 4th season. Thanks!
proud of you!
I didn't know Key and Peele had a wholesome, farming channel! haha but seriously, amazing video! Thank you. I can't wait to get on this!
I used these same tots in 2010 , made huge marihuana warehouses with them tellered with gravity lines to a ppm/ph monitoring room. I used ultra sonic foggers to produce a true aeroponics mist. this worked great for beginning growth then as roots grew is size DWC took over and got amazing growth
So I've never done hydroponics. How long did you use this system before transplanting to a DWC? Do the roots intertwine?
This is my favorite channel. Thank you!!! Please make more videos to educate me on things I may not come across otherwise. I learned so much
You are so right, it needs more pieces! Love the pasta dish, sounds so yummy. I will try some cream cheese next time too. Thank you!
3:32. When you convince the boss it's not a one man job😂.
hahahah facts bruh
Lmaooooo I’m dead me at work
I think the white kid is the boss there...the other typical losers
I will grow SOOOOOOO much thai basil with this knowledge! Thx fellas!
This whole time I kinda figured they all knew this was for pot plants and then dude pulls out garden veggies and it kinda blew my mind for a second.
bruh it took me 18 minutes before i realized i was in the wrong class too 😂😂😂
Growing veg in hydro set ups is way nicer and they grow faster ypu dont need pesticeds ither because you can grow in side so the veg is also safer to eat but the main thing is they are tastier :)
Some ppl actually do want to grow vegetables
I've seen alot of hydro/aero videos. this 100% SOLID. its a great mix between the two. Good stuff you guys.
Thanks for watching!
When you are drilling the holes in the lid run your drill in reverse you wont have so much plastic to clean up cheers
Hahaha 84 ppl are as dumb as you
@@TJ-sp4gy You are a funny man mate as for the 85 of us at least it didn't take us a year to leave a comment you have just given a whole new meaning to the word slow .
@@michaelobrien4644 500 hours of video uploaded every minute sorry I didn't see it sooner. Keep exercising that brain
@@TJ-sp4gy Good to see that you have a sense of humor mate but at my age my brain is full so i will leave it at that
That's not how that works Michael. 😂
Pretty cool guys , I use to be shop teacher, theses guys are the best, curious yong men keep up bein curious, you live longer especially if you get hands in soil.
No, no soil, hydroponics.
For a teacher, your spelling sucks
Now I have the perfect setup for my hydroponic pickles ;p
Yeah instead of water you use vinegar plant some dill beside your cucumber plant then when the cucumbers get big enough open the lid put the deal in there in the cucumbers pickling spice The other cucumbers you just let them keep growing till they’re big enough
😂😂😂😂
What pump are they using? I really need to know, thanks!
DAMN the sprayers are supposed to point down! I never thought of that. You're a damn genius Scott.
Nice demo. Now I'm going to make one :-)
Thanks for including all the parts too in the description.
Good but what r the drawbacks?
lol, these guys are so wholesome and the comment section is full of degenerates... hahaha
Hex Awareness Team I’m laughing my ass off to this comment 🤣🤣
Hex Awareness Team because I totally agree 🤣
Poker Face!!!
judging by your videos your a degenerate XD hahaha
Dumbass
I have found that if you run the hole saw in reverse when drilling the holes for the net cups it will actually leave a cleaner hole that is easier to clean up the extra bits of plastic
use tape aswell, especially if your material tends to break while drilling
That's how I did mine !!
Brad tip is best too. So much easier. It will not break with this tip.
cut it from inside out as well then just wipe top clean!!
Yep.. Those holesaws are made to cut holes in metal so when used regularly (in forward) makes lots of grit.. Since we are cutting thin plastic we don't have to "cut" the hole out and simple friction (reverse) will melt our hole..
The dude making this is on the wrong show. Low key educating the masses with the knowledge of the herb.
Great video and project during the stay-at-home phase most are experiencing!
Very professionally done. Extremely informative. Make more of such videos. Thanks so much.
This was a great video. I’ve always wanted to do a DIY aquaponics system, just never knew where to begin, and now I do! Thank you. Any video I looked up had too many fancy things. Honestly, just wanted something simple and to the point. Again, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
[6:54] The detailed explanation on lighting was super insightful. 👍 Great job!
Thanks for watching!
I am adding this project to my garden this spring. Great job, guys!
What pump are they using? I really need to know, thanks!
Thanks for the video guys! The materials list is awesome! Was a fun project to build, and easy with your guidance. ! My plants are almost ready ( cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes) to go in next weekend!
Glad we could help! Good luck!
I loved this video. Very detailed and I now feel confident that I can build this after watching this video.
We just bought several of those exact totes from Costco for storage, they’re the best totes I’ve ever found… I never thought of using them for something like this or something other than storage… thanks for the idea!
Right these things are great I grew tons of fire top notch kush with them back in the days!
thanks! we hope your hydro journey is fun and rewarding!
This is one of the best, clearest videos I've seen. Thanks!
What do I feed the plants? How often?
How often do I check water? Add water?
You will need to use a hydroponic nutrients. They are available from many places online. We use the Flora Grow series of nutrients from General Hydroponics, but there are many other options out there. Here is the video of us changing the solution th-cam.com/video/gYrTTLbl3Ro/w-d-xo.html
You will need to change the water and nutrients from time to time but that depends on what plants you are growing. When the plants have drunk about half of the nutrient solution it is time to change it. This could be every couple days for large tomato plants in hot sun or less than once a month for lettuce in cool conditions. It all depends on the plant.
Good job guys. That is such a brilliant idea, and it looks fun to build!
Can't wait to grow me some pickles!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wasnt aware you could grow pickles i thought that was something you had to make yourself.
"pickles"
You have to plant the cucumber next to the dill spice...
I have built same type of aerponics system, and other fill and dump hydroponic systems. One issue you have with the spray heads is they clogged up, the key is to use very clean water, and check on the spray heads once every few days!
Thanks a lot for this video, I been looking to build something similar for cherry tomatoes, peppers, and loads of chillies.
What pump are they using? I really need to know, thanks!
Hey Scott Where do I get these pickle plants from. Can’t wait to start my pickle farm
I love the dirty joint compound bucket for water haha welcome to my world
I actually used a joint compound bucket for a reservoir for a couple of grows before I bought a tote. lol
I liked the cheesily pleasant style of this video and it gave me a good plan for my new project. Thanks guys!
Good luck! Thank you!
thank you!
Nice video and very informative. I have been searching for a great tutorial for a first time maker. This video is perfect, thank you. 2 Thumbs up for this one.
Hell yeah these tulips gon be right yall already know'💪🏾
I dig your English man. Deep style. music tip/suggestion LTJ BUKEM and Mc Conrad. check it out LTJ is light the joint. hit me back with a music tip.
Thank you! I have been looking for a solution for an emersed aquarium plant setup. Just a few minor tweaks to fit the system I have, but this is perfect.
I'm interested in this
Thats definetely the best small hidroponic and efficient system i have seen. And i have seen several like these but not as complete
Thank you! I wanted it to be focused and efficient on nutrient delivery and choke out the waste of traditional hydroponics. It's a rewarding system. Thanks again!
A parts list and where to get them would be EXTREMELY helpful for utter newbies. I have the skill and the tools to do this,, but have no clue where to get the pump, the plant cups, the sprayers, all the stuff that actually makes it work.
A link to the parts list is in the description and items can be found and purchased at Home Depot and on Amazon.
@@MJKT95 i have looked and looked I can not find 330 sprayers all I can find is 360 if you can find a link please share it thank you
@@keithtimms4345 Use the 360 if you find them. They are 330, just labeled 360, I assure you. Protip: look for misters with a hexagonal head, so you can use a socket to take them on and off. Using the fingers on these isn't so nice.
@@MJKT95 Please shop at your local hydroponics store if you have one. Thanks!
Anyone notice he said cucumbers and pickles lol
Are you aware there are cucumbers that are called pickling cukes because they are bred specifically for canning and pickling? They are never grow very big, so that they fit in canning jars or fermenting crocks. Here is a great source for you. www.burpee.com/vegetables/cucumbers/pickling-cucumbers/
pickle RIIIICK
@Lady bird I think it went over your head. To a professional Gardener there are 2 types of cucumber, eating and pickling. Cucumbers are large and pickles are small, its like Cherry Tomato and Regular Tomato.
Yup
Yeah he has the cucumbers and pickles standing right next to him.
This is improved from the method I used previously. I figured I would look for a different build for shits and giggles. This looks more effective but there is a couple important details you left out. If you pick one of those frosted or transparent totes, it will grow algae and compete with your plants. Make sure it's dark in there. Another is that power cord is a serious fire hazard. It will be fine like that if you make a loop (aquarist here lol). Water runs down hill, so make sure there is an upward angle in your power cord so it cannot leak on your receptacle. I cannot stress how important that is, I've seen nightmare posts in my fish groups. Other than that, thanks for the new ideas!
the power cord comes out of the top of the tote. no drips.
it literally goes up from the pump and out of the hole. I guess water travels uphill now 🤦♂🤦♂
Well, how isn`t this viral shocks me. Good team job right there. And a very nice aerocloner! Greetings from Argentina!
try going in reverse with the hole saw on the lid it will melt the hole instead of making all that tiny plastic.
Great info
Inspired Portland slow speed?
Hello from East Tennessee... I just stumbled across this video. Production quality is magnificent as one would expect from a PBS production. I know this video is 3 years old now, but I wanted to bring up a flaw in content for those like me who are still stumbling across the videos. while you did an excellent job of covering the how to of the DIY project, you really failed to mention anything about a nutrient solution for the plants. one has to then chase down a second video on nutrients or refer to their own notes and links to information on nutrient solutions.
This video is intended more as an intermediate video than a beginner's video. There is a companion video available on Family Plot's channel for on how to fill this tote with nutrients. There are hundreds of nutrients brands, so this video was less about how to use nutrients in hydro and all about how to build a more advanced hydroponic unit than your standard store bought systems, and cheaper. Again, the aim was not based on plant feeding, but building them a habitat for the rhizosphere. Thanks!
For putting holes in plastic bins, if you can find pieces of metal the right size (like an old garden hose for your drain) that you can heat up, it only takes a few seconds of heat with a propane torch, and the hot metal pushes right through the plastic with just a little force, making a nice neat hole with no mess.
Good idea. Thanks!
I imagine you could do this with a mason jar cover too
That was a nice and simple explanation of a diy hydroponic system
Thank you!
This is so informative video I've ever seen
Thank you very much I appreciate your help