Great info, thank you! I have some questions: 1. How often you are replacing the whole amount of liquid in the tank? 2. When the level of the liquid in the tank goes down I suppose that first you add water to bring back the EC to the level you want. But if the level of the liquid in the tank is too low and the EC is the one you want, do you top-up with a quantity of nutrient liquid with the same formula as you mentioned in the video? Do you top-up with small quantities every day or you add a larger quantity every week? 3. In case you top-up, it ever happens to lock the nutrients in the tank and the plants start suffering? Thank you in advance for your answers
Hi both, enjoyed the video and all the ratio information. I have Masterblend 4-18-38, can you remember what your 50 gal ratios were when you used Masterblend ?
I love you guys. You are so simple and explain everything in such detail and simple language that even a 2nd grader can understand. Can you please tell me about the temperature in your green house, and how do you control the temperature to stay steady? Thank you for your time and the wonderful education you are spreading.
I was also going to ask this! Our water is a base of 0.7, from discussions with others and literature it is best to maintain 1.2 over your baseline. Looking forward to hearing from Wayne!
Из грунта салатики полезнее, мне кажется. Даже если добавляешь минералы в раствор, все равно растение из грунта может больше взять того что ему нужно. И потом затраты на вентиляцию и на насос прокачки раствора добавляются.
Nice to have good water! I just have a small home setup but my water is super out there. Like 8-9+ depending on the day. Also pretty high PPM (150-200), so even for simple Kratky and DWC stuff that I'm doing requires constant maintenance.
I have got so many technical knowledge of the hydroponic system you are promoting. I would like to clear some technical points from you about the Ph , Ec and oxygen management.
Seeing as no one answered you I will chime in. You will never eliminate Alge growth as long as you have water light and nutrients. You manage it with a proper reservoir water rotation cycle and minimizing light exposure where you can( keeping reservoir blacked out). You could eliminate most of the Alge by running a UV light but that will pull calcium out of solution. In the end you just manage it.
Wow, beautiful set up. Just have one question with being as large as you are why would you not have a Bluelab Pro Controller Connect ? There's also other companies that make the same kind of equipment.
Thank you for this video! I am using all the same products that you show on this video. not getting great results though.... I contacted plant prod about using epsom salt and was told that their mix already included this and I should not add more. Thanks for the advise. I am an apartment grower mixing 1 gallon jugs growing herbs and peppers. So I will divide your numbers by 50 and see if things improve in here. Looking forward to more videos.
Just want to thank you for taking time to share! I love that you will tell us what works for you! We're trying to start a lettuce greenhouse and was wondering about lights. What kind do you use and does it matter on how high you place them? I don't know what EC is... feeling a little uneducated on this. Thanks for the links!!! Thanks for helping us all! You two are giving all of us hope to be successful in this! Thanks so much! Looking forward to your next video!
Hi is the EC the strength of your fertiliser , so if your EC was under 1 you would add more fertiliser and if it is near 2 you would add more water . Thanks
You are DEFINITELY great persons guys..I really appreciate all your videos I'have seen. Theyt are very instructional and I have learned a lot with them. I am planing since early 2019 to start a small growing green house about 30m x 20m and I guess you are the propers one that I had me inspired to keep going on planning what to do and how to do. In a future I would like you to help with some things, of course if you can, and I really thanks you. Guys I am very curious but my big answer is....could I do this for a living? How many days and hours do you dedicate just for the hydroponics??? thanks again in advance for your kind help
Bring it down to 1.0 EC and I bet you would see no difference. Lettuce really does not need what they state it does. This is just from my experience over the year. Have to say you folks have one awesome setup! Stay safe my friends and have a great week!
Good Afternoon Wayne and Patty! Could you please provide your waters natural EC? There are a couple of us trying to figure out the delta of your “natural to balanced” formula.
This is great. Can I ask how you got clients say from the restaurants? Was it from the farmers market or did you cold knock restaurants with your produce?
It was both . But mainly word of mouth from the farmers market as we and our product got known. Cold knock is an absolutely fantastic way to promote your product, though. Give them a sample and let them decide.
Great video and information on nutrients! Also great timing as I'm in Mexico and can't find Hydroponic products here, so I will be trying to find the chemicals to mix my own. I have a question on troughs as I'm wondering if these are downspouts or something else? Thanks!
Hi, like wayne said in the video, it all depends on the sun as it evaporates from the main tank. When the main tank is low, we add a new 50 gallon tank to it with all nutrients.
@@Growwiththelaplantes Thanks. I'm from trinidad and Tobago in the caribbean pretty hot weather, but I want to say how wonderful it is to stumble across your channel. You all are so generous with your information God Bless you richly.
@@krowtenip Hi, that's amazing guys. I will be setting up small system to test for the first time this year. Greetings from Slovakia. i am thinking of rockwool bags as substrate with drip irrigation for tomatoes/peppers. i am looking for a blend which will be available locally. But at the same time checking what others are using
HI guys... I'm in the Caribbean (warm weather always) and am trying to start my hydroponics home project...your videos have been so helpful!!! I am using green oasis (the only one I found here), for my seeds...is that the same as the brown ones you use?
We always tried to maintain a 68° night temperature, and a 70° daytime temperature. As far as humidity, we had exhaust fans going and a dehumidifier, which helped tremendously. We also had roll ups that we would have up to keep air circulating when needed.
We used the same formula for all plants in our system. I have a tower coming very soon, and I'm going to try this formula in that as well. I can't see why it wouldn't.
Hello love you videos and thank you for sharing it. When you mixing 3 main nutrients, fertilizer, calcium, and epsom salt. Is it matter what mix in first to prevent nutrients locked like master blend ? thanks
hi have you tried growing violas in your system for edible flowers . i am trying atm but seem to be have trouble with yellow leaves plants dying even inside a room at 20 degress
Hi, good day. I'm from the Philippines, and I'm one of your followers, may I know what is the EC reading of your water before putting nutrients. Thank you.
I have been a silent viewer; I have watched hundreds of hours of your videos. this is my first comment, just to appreciate your efforts. I live on the other side of the world in Pk. My question is can I use a hydroponics system in an extremely hot climate (summers are hot in Pakistan temperatures reach 45 degrees Celsius) I will appreciate the answer :)
Hi, Thank you for watching! Yes you can do Hydroponics in a hot climate, but you have to be sure to have shade cloth, fans and maybe a cooling water wall would be a good idea. I hope this helps.
So, just getting into hydroponics now and have a 90 hole setup. Would you minimize how much you put into a smaller batch? Is there a ratio to water that you use?
Thanks for the video After you mix new nutrients then just continue added into reservoirs,? What about old nutrients that you still have in reservoir? are you test for the pH or EC in the main reservoir everyday and if it’s not correct, how do you adjusted? Please advise
Where do you purchase your Plat-Prod? I'm in southern ontario and have been having a hard time finding a good supplier for these sorts of things. I want to get away from the liquid fertilizers and start mixing my own nutrients. Found a couple of places that advertise them online but they won't ship out of province (they are in Sask and BC). Thanks for sharing all the great info you do! it's inspiring for us small-timers growing for ourselves and our families :)
@@elvismom1 Hi, thanks for your reply. Why use epsom salts as the Plant Prod already has adequate magnesium and sulphur, according to the manufacturer ?
We were having difficulty with cilantro yellowing so I just tried something different by adding a little epson salt and we noticed a large improvement in the health of are lettuce and a increase in weight.so we just kept adding each time. Wayne Wayne
Yaratera: N -15.5%, Ca - 26.3% Yaralive: N - 15.5%, Ca - 19%... Yes, it can be used in hydroponics but the question is does what your growing need 7.3% more Ca atoms in it solution? and yes again, it can be used in a stock solution just depends on your stack and atomic weights of all the elements in the solution.
Best Hydroponics show by far, lots of knowledge, straight to the point , thank you !
Thanks for your work. It's very informative, I always enjoy watching your videos. best wishes from Russia.
Your STILL helping people like me Wayne. THX
You guys are the nicest thanks for all your info it’s much appreciated
I'm so glad I found this channel thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!
Yes, epsom salt is very important in plant growth. Magnesium is at the center of chlorophyll.
Thank you again for another wonderful video.
I use a couple of the products diluted in a drip irrigation system for fruit trees and etc.
I also use the same nutrients on a much smaller scale but excellent for peppers, tomatoes and cucumber .. great vids ..really enjoy your tips !!
Thanks for the detailed videos on showing how you have things set up.
Thank you so much for this awesome helpful video 😊🌹 👍
Cheers 🇪🇬Egypt🇪🇬
Great info, thank you!
I have some questions:
1. How often you are replacing the whole amount of liquid in the tank?
2. When the level of the liquid in the tank goes down I suppose that first you add water to bring back the EC to the level you want.
But if the level of the liquid in the tank is too low and the EC is the one you want, do you top-up with a quantity of nutrient liquid with the same formula as you mentioned in the video? Do you top-up with small quantities every day or you add a larger quantity every week?
3. In case you top-up, it ever happens to lock the nutrients in the tank and the plants start suffering?
Thank you in advance for your answers
Thanks so much for your information, everything looks amazing
Outstanding crops superb video .
First time watching a video of yours. Really appreciate it. What would be nice to see is a video of the harvest process
We do have videos on the harvest process.
@@Growwiththelaplantes thank you
Hi both, enjoyed the video and all the ratio information. I have Masterblend 4-18-38, can you remember what your 50 gal ratios were when you used Masterblend ?
I love you guys. You are so simple and explain everything in such detail and simple language that even a 2nd grader can understand. Can you please tell me about the temperature in your green house, and how do you control the temperature to stay steady? Thank you for your time and the wonderful education you are spreading.
Hello Wayne and Patty, can you tell me what is the EC of your source water before you add fertilizers?
I was also going to ask this! Our water is a base of 0.7, from discussions with others and literature it is best to maintain 1.2 over your baseline. Looking forward to hearing from Wayne!
Hi Wayne and Patty....are you able to demonstrate a Nutrient Tank Changeover?
Yes, we can do that.
Not only a day late it's a day late in 2 hours nice to see you guys again great information I got questions for you later
looks like you got your garden going very healthy good work
Из грунта салатики полезнее, мне кажется. Даже если добавляешь минералы в раствор, все равно растение из грунта может больше взять того что ему нужно. И потом затраты на вентиляцию и на насос прокачки раствора добавляются.
Nice to have good water! I just have a small home setup but my water is super out there. Like 8-9+ depending on the day. Also pretty high PPM (150-200), so even for simple Kratky and DWC stuff that I'm doing requires constant maintenance.
You'd be better served to install a kinetico system on the source.
By the way you have a beautiful greenhouse. I grew a few tomatoes and pot plants with mine. Your green house is nice production environment.
Awesome information as always. Thanks for sharing
I have got so many technical knowledge of the hydroponic system you are promoting. I would like to clear some technical points from you about the Ph , Ec and oxygen management.
8:12 The grammage used per 50 US gallon.
Thank you for the video and the great explanation
Well done! Thanks for going into the details.
Thanks for willingly sharing your wealth of information. So well explained and informative.
hello guys, absolutely correct, thanks for the information, god bless
You are great. You give me a lot of information. I am the beginner to start my NFT system Farm
Do you ever get alge growth? If so how do you eliminate it? Thanks
Seeing as no one answered you I will chime in. You will never eliminate Alge growth as long as you have water light and nutrients. You manage it with a proper reservoir water rotation cycle and minimizing light exposure where you can( keeping reservoir blacked out).
You could eliminate most of the Alge by running a UV light but that will pull calcium out of solution. In the end you just manage it.
Great video. Always learning a lot from the hydro channels I watch.
Wow, beautiful set up. Just have one question with being as large as you are why would you not have a Bluelab Pro Controller Connect ? There's also other companies that make the same kind of equipment.
You guys are awesome. Keep up the good works. Lots of love from Malaysia.
Thank you for the informative video. Do you ever have algae growth issues? If so, what actions do you take to prevent algae growth?
Thank you for this video! I am using all the same products that you show on this video. not getting great results though.... I contacted plant prod about using epsom salt and was told that their mix already included this and I should not add more. Thanks for the advise. I am an apartment grower mixing 1 gallon jugs growing herbs and peppers. So I will divide your numbers by 50 and see if things improve in here. Looking forward to more videos.
Just want to thank you for taking time to share! I love that you will tell us what works for you! We're trying to start a lettuce greenhouse and was wondering about lights. What kind do you use and does it matter on how high you place them? I don't know what EC is... feeling a little uneducated on this. Thanks for the links!!! Thanks for helping us all! You two are giving all of us hope to be successful in this! Thanks so much!
Looking forward to your next video!
Many thanks for sharing formula, please tell us more about micronutrients
Hi is the EC the strength of your fertiliser , so if your EC was under 1 you would add more fertiliser and if it is near 2 you would add more water . Thanks
You are DEFINITELY great persons guys..I really appreciate all your videos I'have seen. Theyt are very instructional and I have learned a lot with them. I am planing since early 2019 to start a small growing green house about 30m x 20m and I guess you are the propers one that I had me inspired to keep going on planning what to do and how to do. In a future I would like you to help with some things, of course if you can, and I really thanks you. Guys I am very curious but my big answer is....could I do this for a living? How many days and hours do you dedicate just for the hydroponics??? thanks again in advance for your kind help
Bring it down to 1.0 EC and I bet you would see no difference. Lettuce really does not need what they state it does. This is just from my experience over the year. Have to say you folks have one awesome setup! Stay safe my friends and have a great week!
Good Afternoon Wayne and Patty! Could you please provide your waters natural EC? There are a couple of us trying to figure out the delta of your “natural to balanced” formula.
thanks for that good info im starting my hydroponics now by kratky method
This is great. Can I ask how you got clients say from the restaurants? Was it from the farmers market or did you cold knock restaurants with your produce?
It was both . But mainly word of mouth from the farmers market as we and our product got known. Cold knock is an absolutely fantastic way to promote your product, though. Give them a sample and let them decide.
@@Growwiththelaplantes thank you I appreciate the feedback. Good luck in your endeavors.
Great video and information on nutrients! Also great timing as I'm in Mexico and can't find Hydroponic products here, so I will be trying to find the chemicals to mix my own. I have a question on troughs as I'm wondering if these are downspouts or something else? Thanks!
Great video. The question i have is EC. CB in North Carolina talks about EC of 2. Any thoughts on the difference? Water PH, daylight etc.
Thanks for your efforts to help us.... I get mixed up with the quantity of 3+ nutrients you used can you please put it in writing..
What type of trough do you use for the finishing of your crops? It appears to be a flattened rain/gutter.
Very nice this is a great product to use it's super cheap. I just dont like having to weigh them out lol.
Great info thanks. Same nutrient in the coco blocks used ?
What temperature do you keep it through the winter?
I imagine you heat with propane?
Excellent....!!!
Can u tell me....
Can i use for Tomato or Bell peppers plants this nutrients recipe....???
How often do you "re~add"
the 180 grams of calcium
220 Grams of fertilizer
and 50 grams of Epsom salt to the existing solution?
Hi,
like wayne said in the video, it all depends on the sun as it evaporates from the main tank. When the main tank is low, we add a new 50 gallon tank to it with all nutrients.
@@Growwiththelaplantes
Thanks. I'm from trinidad and Tobago in the caribbean pretty hot weather, but I want to say how wonderful it is to stumble across your channel. You all are so generous with your information God Bless you richly.
@@kevinpitt7953 fellow Trini here also , trying to build a small system .
@@krowtenip Hi, that's amazing guys. I will be setting up small system to test for the first time this year. Greetings from Slovakia. i am thinking of rockwool bags as substrate with drip irrigation for tomatoes/peppers. i am looking for a blend which will be available locally. But at the same time checking what others are using
@@dusshan1 try Terra Aquatica (GHE) Tripart, a PH and EC meter and youre ready to go!
where did you get your nft trays... the one the lettuce is in?
You can purchase these at American Hydroponics
HI guys... I'm in the Caribbean (warm weather always) and am trying to start my hydroponics home project...your videos have been so helpful!!! I am using green oasis (the only one I found here), for my seeds...is that the same as the brown ones you use?
Hi...
I'm so happy that the videos helped you!
I'm not familiar with the green oasis for growing, but anything is worth a try!
What's temp and humidity you maintain in your greenhouse Sir Ma'am. Thank you
We always tried to maintain a 68° night temperature, and a 70° daytime temperature.
As far as humidity, we had exhaust fans going and a dehumidifier, which helped tremendously.
We also had roll ups that we would have up to keep air circulating when needed.
I was waiting for this thank u mam
Can I use the same mix with different vegetables in one system? I want to grow lettuces, peppers, cucumbers, spices, etc. Will this work ok in towers?
We used the same formula for all plants in our system.
I have a tower coming very soon, and I'm going to try this formula in that as well.
I can't see why it wouldn't.
Sir! How often you change the water solution?
Or just keep adding solution?
Thank you
great video sir!..if my country dont have the plant-prod 6-11-31 brand...can i get with other brand? As long as 6-11-31? tq first sir!
Yes
Hello love you videos and thank you for sharing it.
When you mixing 3 main nutrients, fertilizer, calcium, and epsom salt. Is it matter what mix in first to prevent nutrients locked like master blend ?
thanks
Hi i saw you said you use the same nutrient mix for your soil tomatoes, how often did you feed the nutrient mix to them?
Thanks your video,
Just wonder when flowering stage are you guys change the nutrient adding percentage..?
Cheers
Greens don't flower before harvest.
How to decide which EC range need to use? I saw some farmers use 1.5, another use 2.0 or 2.5.
i will do this tomorrow. thanks man
hi have you tried growing violas in your system for edible flowers . i am trying atm but seem to be have trouble with yellow leaves plants dying even inside a room at 20 degress
Hi. What do you use to control algae on your tubes?
Hi, good day. I'm from the Philippines, and I'm one of your followers, may I know what is the EC reading of your water before putting nutrients. Thank you.
Hey quick question,
When adjusting/ adding nutrients to your solution to maintain the target EC, do you add all parts again? How does this work?
I have another question, what temp do you keep your greenhouse and what do you heat it with? Also, how much do you usually spend on heating per month?
I have been a silent viewer; I have watched hundreds of hours of your videos. this is my first comment, just to appreciate your efforts.
I live on the other side of the world in Pk. My question is can I use a hydroponics system in an extremely hot climate (summers are hot in Pakistan temperatures reach 45 degrees Celsius) I will appreciate the answer :)
Hi,
Thank you for watching!
Yes you can do Hydroponics in a hot climate, but you have to be sure to have shade cloth, fans and maybe a cooling water wall would be a good idea.
I hope this helps.
So, just getting into hydroponics now and have a 90 hole setup. Would you minimize how much you put into a smaller batch? Is there a ratio to water that you use?
Good morning, can you recommend an organic fertilizer that I could use with my microgreens? Thanks so much
Thanks, very much appreciate the info, can you tell me where do you get the food grade sulfuric acid 35% ? thanks again.
thanks you so much
Were do you get the foam growing pads?
Do you make foliar application of any fertilizers? What is the recipe (ppm per liter)? thank youu
Svp très intéressante vidéo surtout la formulation de la solution, veuillez svp de la sous titré.
BlueLab also has a combo meter BLU2300E Combo meter. Any experience with that unit?
Good evening, do you use the same nutrient solution for all vegetables? Thanks
Wayne, do you add the epsom salt with the plant prod. and the calcium nitrate last? Is there a concern with nutrient block like in the Master Blend?
calcium nitrate, sulfate and phosphate based nutrients should mixed seperately before adding into the reservoir.
Congratulations
I heard that Nft-type hydroponics when over 25 degrees Celsius in the summer. The root will all die~
How do you manage the high temperature?
did you heard for no till and organic grow?
Good day sir, me I ask when to add nutrient solution after the first mixture? thanks..
Helpfull information thanxcx
thank you guys great job
Wayne was a nice guy, RIP Wayne
He was a wonderful man. Always willing to share his knowledge.
Hi! Could you provide me, are you used 180 grams of yara, 220 Grams of complex (6/11/31)and 50 grams of mgso4 in 50 us gallons? Is it correct?
same question here
Thanks for the video
After you mix new nutrients then just continue added into reservoirs,?
What about old nutrients that you still have in reservoir?
are you test for the pH or EC in the main reservoir everyday and if it’s not correct, how do you adjusted?
Please advise
I’m a small grower, just for personal use, is there any nutrients I can buy that is all-in-one instead of having to buy bulk
How do you control algae in the greenhouse?
Can you do a video on how to set up the PVCs and how the irrigation flow through the system ?
Where do you purchase your Plat-Prod? I'm in southern ontario and have been having a hard time finding a good supplier for these sorts of things. I want to get away from the liquid fertilizers and start mixing my own nutrients. Found a couple of places that advertise them online but they won't ship out of province (they are in Sask and BC). Thanks for sharing all the great info you do! it's inspiring for us small-timers growing for ourselves and our families :)
They are in Ancaster On. 905-793-7000
@@2ghydroponics157 Thanks. I found them online but wasn't sure if I could buy direct from them.
Yes you can. I did 👍
How do you know how much of a reservoir you need to feed like 1000 plants
Thanks
Hi, the Plant Prod company recommend changing out the nutrient solution every 2 weeks. Do you do this ?
Hi
We change it every 6 to 8 weeks .but we top up tank every day .
Thanks wayne
@@elvismom1 Hi, thanks for your reply. Why use epsom salts as the Plant Prod already has adequate magnesium and sulphur, according to the manufacturer ?
We were having difficulty with cilantro yellowing so I just tried something different by adding a little epson salt and we noticed a large improvement in the health of are lettuce and a increase in weight.so we just kept adding each time.
Wayne
Wayne
What’s the difference between YaraTera Calcinit vs YaraLiva Calcinit, can i use YaraTera Calcinit for Hydrophonics to use as Part B of stock solution.
Yaratera: N -15.5%, Ca - 26.3% Yaralive: N - 15.5%, Ca - 19%... Yes, it can be used in hydroponics but the question is does what your growing need 7.3% more Ca atoms in it solution? and yes again, it can be used in a stock solution just depends on your stack and atomic weights of all the elements in the solution.
the 180 grams of calcium
220 Grams of fertilizer
and 50 grams of Epsom salt to the existing solution on what amount of water? please.
8:08
it was a fifty gallon barrel