DWC Hydroponics Bucket System update

[raretomatoes]

If you use an organic hydroponic plant food like Botanicare Pure Blend Pro, you don't have the mineral salts and don't have to flush. But when you use organic hydro, you can't use a TDS meter since there are no mineral salts to read. But once you figure out the right amount of nutrients (figure half what is recommended) and when to replace, all is good.

[hernandez17blood]

u knw about Hydroponics DWC bucket system with fogger and drip system? PLS HELP

[210482fmj]

Have you tried general hydroponics flora 3 part nutrient? THe reccomended mixing instructions do not seem to give the reccomended ec levels on the meter that the instructions reccomend using. Do you find that GH flora nutrient requires more than what the instructions reccomend

[suriVJD]

MASSIVE ROOTS! Love it! I've tried searching around online about this, but my question is, do you necessarily need the air stone, I understand it breaks the air into smaller particals but would it be suffecient enough to run the air hose line in it without the air stone attatched?

[rwkleinman]

@suriVJD

Yes! Checkout my more recent video post

Easiest DWC Hydroponic System

just search rwkleinman and select the one I indicated.

I have five of these going and getting excellent results from all.

[210482fmj]

one thign i dont like about hydro compared to soil is for edible plants you must flush so for things like basil this raises the barrier of not being able to pick leafs when you need them and you must flush for at leas a few days before consuming. i fidn this a\ bit annoying. lots of people dont care about flushing. it is supposed to be bitter if you dont flush and perhaps even toxic.

[rwkleinman]

@210482fmj

I change the nutrient solution every 2 to 4 weeks but continue eating my basil, lettuce, tomatoes, etc. throughout the entire process. The taste is not affected and I am still alive! I occasionally give a quick, gentle rinse with a spray nozzle directly through the plant's medium and only flush in large systems to help remove excess mineral salts from the growing medium.

[210482fmj]

@rwkleinman you should always flush before eatign hydro produce. It is essential. Hydro plants pickup high levels of mineral salts. Remember its not organic. don't eaty hydro produce before feeding on plain water for at least 24 hours. it has a bitter taste.

[rwkleinman]

@210482fmj

Excellent point! Thanks for your input.

[NorCalMediGrower]

Awesome vid man thats what im talking about

[arthurdickson]

do you ever change the water? if so how often? nice videos very instructive!

[rwkleinman]

@arthurdickson

Hi - I change the solution about every 2 weeks which seems to work just fine. I dump the old nutrient solution on outside plants - my raspberries love the stuff!

[ve3tru]

Your video answers my problem, my plant burn from start to finish.

The bottle says Target EC 2000 (1280 ppm) BS.....

500-1000 max like you said is correct, and I would even keep it less then max. You can grow plants as low as 30%

[cheryblosen]

@ve3tru

You are right!

Thanks for the comment and for letting people know that too much fertilizer is usually not a good thing.

[avendanoj213]

How long must the pump be running?

[cheryblosen]

@avendanoj213

Thanks for the comment! Pump is on all the time (24/7). Roots need a steady supply oxygen to help stay healthy.

[blairlowry86]

and thats what im talking about lol

[gus361]

is tds and ppm the same thing, this is what confuses me...and is between 500 and 1000 the number you want for all plants?...and if your over or under how do you adjust that?

[diegovldz]

In recently began my own dwc system at home. I saw your previous video as well as the update. Great job explaining and showing us your progress.

[twisthewrist]

hey what size i the black bucket you moved it into?? is a two gallon not sufficent? does a smaller bucket stunt hieght growth or the amount of "tomato sites" the plant produce?

[rwkleinman]

2 and a half gal. The black bucket will allow a bit more root mass but will not reduce plant growth significantly. It looks a little better for display - black top,black bucket, etc. Thanks for your comment!

[CrazyBlue420]

You sir is a very helpful man when it comes to hydroponic gardening.. i love the video about the rapid rooter clones, it was because of that video I ran out and purchased the rapid rooter.. Thank you for the information, videos and time.. Plz keep them coming :) - Dan

[rwkleinman]

Thank you very much Dan - I plan on doing more vids on the subject, plus other items, in the near future. I appreciate your comment - always good to hear positive feedback!

[CrazyBlue420]

No.. thank you, encouraged me to try some new systems, and some new techniques on my peppers

[glenmann39]

Nice job!

[FenderGibsonWashburn]

Thanks for the update Ron. Great looking healthy basil.

[rwkleinman]

Thanks Paul - always good to hear from you. I value your opinion.