I wish I had seen this before my first efforts to start seedlings. My first attempts were tomato seeds that became very leggy. When I transplanted them they wilted and died. I love seeing your videos and they have taught me alot. I also appreciate the efforts to use simple and affordable materials.
Khang, I have a suggestion for you. Dig 4 holes in the rock wool - then put 1 seed into each hole. By doing this, you can transplant 4 plants into 4 individual growing containers.
Hello there, I have been watching your video for a while and I have been growing my peppers a month also and been noticing that some of my plants are really tall I really dont know why. Now, this video answers my question thank you so much and thank you for sharing again the knowledge and God bless you more. subscribed , like and share.
My biggest inspiration for hydroponics, I just transplanted from soil into red cups with Starbucks lid, turn upside down and drop seedling through little drink hole and just add water. I also ordered the Maxigro because of this video, I got a good deal and 2nd best plant on algae growth for this vid and not a blend.
Thank You, for this info, I am just starting out with my hydroponic garden and I am trying to learn as much as possible. and by the way you have an amazing calm voice it's very soothing !;) THANK YOU AGAIN!
Thanks for another great video. This one was just what I needed. Pepper seed germination has been my Achilles heal in the growing cycle. Lights, I need new lights & maybe a greener thumb.👍
The plant out side the the light cuases it to stretch searching for light .that's is why it's improper but it will still produce food light and oxygen and nutrients is all you need and let the plant do its thing 🪨 rockwell cubes are a great way to start seedings thanks for the short tutorial about rockwell cubes.
Khang, great video. I'm pick out LED lights for my grow tent. I'm looking at Amazon there are so many choices how do you tell if they're good or not. or how much lighting is needed. I've noticed that sometimes manufacturers sometimes stretch the actual specs.
What kind of lighting should i use? I don't have a hydro growing system. i will be making one but I was wondering what kind of watts and kind of bulb should i use? I live in a apartment building and no access to a garden outside. I want to grow some herbs indoors. Thanks I enjoy your show. I can't wait to get growing soon as possible.
I'm growing aquaponically in an outdoor green house, but I am having trouble starting seeds. This looks like a good way, but should I use the light that I have for 24 hours or for the normal daylight cycle? I live I the Bahamas and we have good long days of bright sun. Do I need to use the light at all, or will the outdoor sunlight be sufficient? Or should I use both to extend daylight for a few days?
I'm using window light/sun light for my mason jar katsky method. They get too heavy and not strong like yours. I'm now wondering if I need to buy hydroponic lights. Have u had success doing hydroponics with natural light from just a window?
Yes, but not just a window. Unless you can get at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight, your plants will stretch on a window sill. Here's my hydroponic outdoors th-cam.com/video/h_LP3Qq1N38/w-d-xo.html
Hi fuze: Personally, I noticed that modern windows filter quite a lot of natural light. I had the same plants outside and inside just behind a window, and I kind of got the same kind of results as Khang: the inside ones got very tall and weak.
"Hydroponic light" = GE brand 15 watt LED bulb, approximately 1600 lumen or "100 watt equivalent to 'hot light'". 2 pack...5.00. Get yourself one of those utility light with the aluminium "salad bowl" (built in reflector) attached for 18.00-20.00. Get a cheap 10.00 timer. 15 watts X 16 hours a day = 270 watts per day used. +8Kw/month...$1.60 per month.
I currently dont have access to rockwool cubes, only bigger rockwool peaces that i can kinda shape to cubes. I would like to know if i need to poke the hole through the cube all the way or just a little bit and roots will reach botton on theyr own?
Love your videos, Khang! Have a bit of a noob question though. Why prune the seedlings? Wouldn't it be better to have as many seedlings as possible to have a higher yield?
No it would not be better. 1 plant per cell is all you need, they grow very large. If you're growing mint, basil or smaller herbs, you can do multiple.
My be a dumb question, but I have a bunch of rockwool insulation left over from a project. Can I use this medium to grow my seedlings? I mean, is it the same material as the cubes they sell, or are the cubes somehow different? Thanks
Thanks for the video Khangg. I started some pepper seeds in the 1 inch rockwool cubes and after they sprouted I put the cubes in little cups surrounded by a peat moss/perlite mixture. But they seem to be growing slow and now I noticed some white fungus/spores on top of the mixture so I sprinkled cinnamon on top and have only been bottom watering when needed. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Khang Starr Thanks, also I was wondering in your double cup method what mixture do you fill yours with? Because it seems like mine is wicking the mosture out of my rockwool.
Hello, do you think it would be possible to start coffee been this way? I've tried growing coffee from bean in a couple of different ways but still no luck. i was wondering if you could try growing them too.
Indoor temperature is fine, no need a hat mat. Lettuce don't mind a little cool temperature. If you germinate warm weather crops, indoor temperatures will still work.
Hi, Loving the videos and learning a lot with you folks. I'm growing peppers and tomatoes outside in pots with soil/compost (3-10gal) with masterblend /cal nit/ Epsom. I was wondering / not sure how often n how much do I feed. Much appreciated.
I know you grow a lot of peppers and I was wondering how you keep them hot in hydroponics. We grew some jalapenos (not as hot as most of your peppers but its what we like) in soil this year and they got so much water they turned out sweet (we live in NY so not too many high temperature days). We are trying to grow some spanish habaneros using the kratky method, but looking back at the jalapenos are they going to turn out sweet because they are grown in water? Thanks!
I have the same issue with mold. I have been spraying the seedlings with H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide). This has killed the mold but I'm afraid I may be killing the seeds as well. Maybe I can pre-soak the rock wool in H2O2?? Any suggestions?
i thought for seeds to germinate they need to be in darkness? after they grow for a bit then expose to light. but you are saying the seeds need to be in strong light to germinate? If i do hydroponics do i need grow light if i can expose them to sunlight from window during the day/
You use things you have around the house... who has rockwool lying around the house? I mean sure if you start pulling it out of the walls, but otherwise?
I wish I had seen this before my first efforts to start seedlings. My first attempts were tomato seeds that became very leggy. When I transplanted them they wilted and died. I love seeing your videos and they have taught me alot. I also appreciate the efforts to use simple and affordable materials.
Fortunately with tomatoes you can transplant them deeper and they will recover from the legginess as long as they get good light. Not so with peppers.
Khang, I have a suggestion for you.
Dig 4 holes in the rock wool - then put 1 seed into each hole.
By doing this, you can transplant 4 plants into 4 individual growing containers.
You are by far the most eficient, simple and value for money hydroponic grower I had seen!
Thans bro
Thank you!
4 seeds at 20 dollars each? I don't think so...
Hello there, I have been watching your video for a while and I have been growing my peppers a month also and been noticing that some of my plants are really tall I really dont know why. Now, this video answers my question thank you so much and thank you for sharing again the knowledge and God bless you more. subscribed , like and share.
Wow so cool to see the side by side comparison with the time lapse video! Thank you!!!
My biggest inspiration for hydroponics, I just transplanted from soil into red cups with Starbucks lid, turn upside down and drop seedling through little drink hole and just add water. I also ordered the Maxigro because of this video, I got a good deal and 2nd best plant on algae growth for this vid and not a blend.
Thank You, for this info, I am just starting out with my hydroponic garden and I am trying to learn as much as possible. and by the way you have an amazing calm voice it's very soothing !;) THANK YOU AGAIN!
Hi Khang I joined the Pepper Lovers Community yesterday and it is so nice.
really showed me the error of my ways with the proper and improper lighting here! Thank you!
I totally agree with you. The seedling needs light to grow proper, with a thick stem.
Hi Khang, thanks for the video. Just a quick question, do you recommend to leave them under light even before sprouting? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for another great video.
This one was just what I needed.
Pepper seed germination has been my Achilles heal in the growing cycle.
Lights, I need new lights & maybe a greener thumb.👍
pretty nice ... can you still save leggy plante like that ... like a trick of some sort
You make sense -- economically, too. Thanks from a new subscriber.
The plant out side the the light cuases it to stretch searching for light .that's is why it's improper but it will still produce food light and oxygen and nutrients is all you need and let the plant do its thing 🪨 rockwell cubes are a great way to start seedings thanks for the short tutorial about rockwell cubes.
Khang, great video. I'm pick out LED lights for my grow tent. I'm looking at Amazon there are so many choices how do you tell if they're good or not. or how much lighting is needed. I've noticed that sometimes manufacturers sometimes stretch the actual specs.
JOHN LUCIANO I have that question too
Vipar spectra and mars hydro are powerful and affordable
When i should put water with nutrients? its 6 days now using your system...pls reply sir thanx in advance
Just started my first aerogarden this way with Carolina reapers. Can't wait to see how it turns out
Another wonderfully informative video. Ty!
What kind of lighting should i use? I don't have a hydro growing system. i will be making one but I was wondering what kind of watts and kind of bulb should i use? I live in a apartment building and no access to a garden outside. I want to grow some herbs indoors.
Thanks I enjoy your show. I can't wait to get growing soon as possible.
Nice video. How are you able to sit them under the light and no algae grows on top of the rockwool?
Is it always growing/transplanting seedling into a pot only one? Thanks, KS.
High 5 plant bro awesome work...
Great new video, Khang! Very informative and good!
I'm growing aquaponically in an outdoor green house, but I am having trouble starting seeds. This looks like a good way, but should I use the light that I have for 24 hours or for the normal daylight cycle? I live I the Bahamas and we have good long days of bright sun. Do I need to use the light at all, or will the outdoor sunlight be sufficient? Or should I use both to extend daylight for a few days?
I'm using window light/sun light for my mason jar katsky method. They get too heavy and not strong like yours.
I'm now wondering if I need to buy hydroponic lights.
Have u had success doing hydroponics with natural light from just a window?
Yes, but not just a window. Unless you can get at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight, your plants will stretch on a window sill. Here's my hydroponic outdoors th-cam.com/video/h_LP3Qq1N38/w-d-xo.html
Hi fuze: Personally, I noticed that modern windows filter quite a lot of natural light. I had the same plants outside and inside just behind a window, and I kind of got the same kind of results as Khang: the inside ones got very tall and weak.
just turn the pots
"Hydroponic light" = GE brand 15 watt LED bulb, approximately 1600 lumen or "100 watt equivalent to 'hot light'". 2 pack...5.00. Get yourself one of those utility light with the aluminium "salad bowl" (built in reflector) attached for 18.00-20.00. Get a cheap 10.00 timer.
15 watts X 16 hours a day = 270 watts per day used. +8Kw/month...$1.60 per month.
+fuze59 I've been researching into aquaponics and found a fantastic website at Keiths Ponics Site (google it if you're interested)
I currently dont have access to rockwool cubes, only bigger rockwool peaces that i can kinda shape to cubes. I would like to know if i need to poke the hole through the cube all the way or just a little bit and roots will reach botton on theyr own?
How do you keep from algae starting on top of the rock wall? Are turning green
Bill Triano sr. Keep it from getting direct light
great vid my friend....I switched to rapid rooters and noticed a huge difference in germination...curious if you ever use them
Yes, I've used them. I don't like them since they don't fit in my netcups perfectly.
Hi khang thanks to u my ghost peppers are thriving and so are my palm trees
Very good info! Thanks, Shalom!
Hey khang, you you recommend normal lights like you're using in the video or the lights that shine red and blue light?
full spectrum lights
Brett_A_Boss -AuroraMod i have that question too
Thanks for your video, can I plant in tissue and put it under low light then transfer to hydroponic system ?
Yes. As long as you don't damage too much of the roots during transplant
Khang Starr many thanks 👍
Love your videos, Khang! Have a bit of a noob question though. Why prune the seedlings? Wouldn't it be better to have as many seedlings as possible to have a higher yield?
No it would not be better. 1 plant per cell is all you need, they grow very large. If you're growing mint, basil or smaller herbs, you can do multiple.
I bought some ghost pepper plants that were Bonnie plants & they didn’t prune them & I ended up loosing both plants even after I separated them
My be a dumb question, but I have a bunch of rockwool insulation left over from a project. Can I use this medium to grow my seedlings? I mean, is it the same material as the cubes they sell, or are the cubes somehow different? Thanks
Great tip. I had some of those issues with my pepper seedlings reaching. Any suggestions how to correct the ones that are already reaching ?
Increase your light tensity or lower it. Bury the plant deeper and it will be fixed.
Khang Starr
Thanks I will give it a try and update you on my results.
Thanks for the video Khangg. I started some pepper seeds in the 1 inch rockwool cubes and after they sprouted I put the cubes in little cups surrounded by a peat moss/perlite mixture. But they seem to be growing slow and now I noticed some white fungus/spores on top of the mixture so I sprinkled cinnamon on top and have only been bottom watering when needed. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have not seen white fungus on top. The white residue I see is usually residue from my nutrients.
Khang Starr Thanks, also I was wondering in your double cup method what mixture do you fill yours with? Because it seems like mine is wicking the mosture out of my rockwool.
Hello, do you think it would be possible to start coffee been this way? I've tried growing coffee from bean in a couple of different ways but still no luck. i was wondering if you could try growing them too.
What kind of light could I use for the plants if they don't sell grow lights in my place.
nice step by step vid. is a heat mat needed when they are seedlings?
Indoor temperature is fine, no need a hat mat. Lettuce don't mind a little cool temperature. If you germinate warm weather crops, indoor temperatures will still work.
Very nice video. Thank you
Hi, Loving the videos and learning a lot with you folks.
I'm growing peppers and tomatoes outside in pots with soil/compost (3-10gal) with masterblend /cal nit/ Epsom.
I was wondering / not sure how often n how much do I feed.
Much appreciated.
Come join here and post photos and I'd love to assist. plus.google.com/u/0/communities/115327395557843932467
I know you grow a lot of peppers and I was wondering how you keep them hot in hydroponics. We grew some jalapenos (not as hot as most of your peppers but its what we like) in soil this year and they got so much water they turned out sweet (we live in NY so not too many high temperature days). We are trying to grow some spanish habaneros using the kratky method, but looking back at the jalapenos are they going to turn out sweet because they are grown in water? Thanks!
Thank you, good video with great information 👍
Thanks so much for this. VERY helpful!
I only have one comment: great video, as always !
Very helpful 💯💪
Hey Khang do you not need nutrients to start seedlings? Only water, humidity dome, lights, and growing medium?
Terrific video!!! Thank you!!!
How about light intensity (in lumens)? Or do you know how many watts is needed for the plants to grow healthy?
Hey, great videos!
May I ask what the PH value of your tap water is?
My tap is pH at 7.8
Khang Starr Thanks, mine is at 8.5
What do you think of using lemon juice to lower the PH?
Lemon juice will work, but it's only temporary, pH will spike back up in a few days.
Do you recommend any specific company to buy your seeds? Obviously organic and non-gmo...? Thank you - GREAT GREAT VIDEO!
So after looking at this and trying it with water instead of nutrients, noticing that it's taking longer for a pepper seed to sprout.
Great video
Thanks for your videos Khang. At what point do you go from half strength to full strength nutrients? A couple weeks?
Once they are out of their seedling stage. Usually when there are more roots with larger leaves.
AWESOME videos. thxvmch!!!!
When should I switch from the diluted nutrients to full strength?
What's your opinion on Rockwool, especially for a beginner? In my experience, acidity is difficult to work with and needs a lot of managing.
I've never had problem with them.
Do you put them on a light schedule, or light all day/night?
they are on a timer for 10 hrs per day.
good one, thanks..👍
is water pure or with nutriens?
do you keep the lights on all time?
8 hours a day.
I’ve been trying to start seeds using hemp grow cubes but I keep on getting mold, any suggestions or advice?
I have the same issue with mold. I have been spraying the seedlings with H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide). This has killed the mold but I'm afraid I may be killing the seeds as well. Maybe I can pre-soak the rock wool in H2O2?? Any suggestions?
does direct sunlight affect the plants differently? would love a response from you, nice vid btw!
Could I use a regular sponge cut to the similar rockwool shape?
A sponge will likely be too dense and not allow the roots to grow through.
Does it have to be humid for seeds to grow? I have lettuce seeds and its been 3 days and no plant showing yet.
It takes about 2 to 3 weekd
Can you just start your seeds in the 5 gallon bucket outside with the water and the nutrients and the rock wool?
I think you can
Thanks for information...
How do u no there ready to go in the kratky
I've noticed peppers take longer to grow with sun than indoors under a light
How should we keep the light on?
i thought for seeds to germinate they need to be in darkness? after they grow for a bit then expose to light. but you are saying the seeds need to be in strong light to germinate? If i do hydroponics do i need grow light if i can expose them to sunlight from window during the day/
All seeds grow in the dark naturally, with few exceptions.
good job!
You would happen to know what the lumens are for your light setup would you?
Not sure, but you can search AeroGarden Bounty and read the specs.
what is the light cycle for seed germination? :)
Germination doesn't require much light, but after they sprouted, 8-10 hrs works well.
How many hours of lighting?
can i grow in sunlight ?
Friendly guy u are 👍
Depending on the seed u need to ph the water
Ehay is that you are uding for the seedlings
How to start spinach. Thanks
What are the clay pebbles for?
To prevent algae from growing on the rockwool.
Thanks
How do you prevent algae on top of the rock wool?
I usually place clay pebbles on top of the rockwool
Necesito info about light
Nice👍
I have no problem starting seeds, I can't keep the new plants alive, my cubes get covered with algae
You use things you have around the house... who has rockwool lying around the house? I mean sure if you start pulling it out of the walls, but otherwise?
do u have any kotex or tampex? wink
what solution mixed to that water? and what substitute if without that solution?
They no longer use the same sealant, growers haven't needed to ph balance for years
what you mean "stretchy"
The next video should be all of the exact stuff you use to grow when growing in soil.
👍💕
Thank you so much. Never knew how the stems got thick when I’m at a Thai festival seeing all the improper ones now I know not to buy those lol
300w it is
seedlings sprout in the dark
Supplies: Costco cafeteria
ehh no real info on lighting seedlings. Just here's what it looks like. I like the play on Gang Starr tho.
4 seeds at 20 dollars each? I don't think so...
😎🙏🏆