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Expat Hydroponics
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Hydroponics can be challenging - especially when you try to grow lettuce - a typical cool weather crop in the Philippines.
My name is Tom and I am an American expat living in the Philippines. I started a small hydroponic NFT system in 2020 and have since expanded to a 140 sqm greenhouse. This channel is for the beginner to intermediate gardener that wants to set up their own hydroponic system as a hobby or for profit.
Topics will vary from building materials, capital expenditures, running expenses, seed choices, germination, harvesting, potential customers, etc. Most importantly we will review my embarrassing mistakes and what we did to fix them.
My name is Tom and I am an American expat living in the Philippines. I started a small hydroponic NFT system in 2020 and have since expanded to a 140 sqm greenhouse. This channel is for the beginner to intermediate gardener that wants to set up their own hydroponic system as a hobby or for profit.
Topics will vary from building materials, capital expenditures, running expenses, seed choices, germination, harvesting, potential customers, etc. Most importantly we will review my embarrassing mistakes and what we did to fix them.
DIY Aeroponic Tank water gauge
I need a cheap and easy to build nutrient level gauge for my vertical tower that will tell me when I need to fill the bucket with water as to not burn out the pump and let the plants die. This video shows how to build one for less than ten dollars. You can make it from common items I purchased at local stores in a few hours at most.
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Yinmik 4 in 1 Hydroponics hand held tester
Просмотров 2853 месяца назад
This video reviews the Yinmik 4 in 1 test meter for hydroponics. Also, step by step shows how to calibrate for ph and ppm. Includes unboxing video, copy of the instruction manual and calibration directions. Also an explanation of the calculation from EC (electrical conductivity) to TDS (total dissolved solids) as measured by ppm (parts per million)
Aeroponic Vertical Grow Tower Set-up and Run
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
Describes how to set up and run an Aeroponic Vertical Grow Tower. Aeroponics provides certain advantages over hydroponics like better root aeration. This video helps you decide what plants to grow together and where to place them in a vertical grow tower. I cover pump sizing, timer settings, nutrient density and PH ranges for the plants you plan to grow. Vertical grow towers are becoming very p...
3D printing a vertical tower
Просмотров 9 тыс.4 месяца назад
In this video I 3D print a hydroponic vertical grow tower. Towards the end of the video I show the cost breakdown and a working tower that my brother in California has installed. As usual, I include my mistakes so you can avoid them. The files for the tower including many different variants are found here: www.printables.com/model/669456-modular-hydroponic-tower-garden #hydroponics #3Dprinting ...
Grow healthy hydroponic lettuce!
Просмотров 777Год назад
Grow healthy HYDROPONIC lettuce. How to recognize plant diseases and nutrient deficiencies that are common to lettuce grown using hydroponics and what to do to fix them. I include pictures so you can easily recognize the problems before they get out of hand and destroy your crop.
Growing Peppers with Hydroponics
Просмотров 24 тыс.Год назад
In this video I discuss growing peppers using hydroponics. Plant nutrient importance and nutrient deficiency and disease are described. Also, I include a part about the Scoville scale of pepper spiciness along with a chart of the Scoville scale.
Seven types of hydroponic systems
Просмотров 19 тыс.Год назад
This video explains the seven major types of Hydroponics along with the advantages and disadvantages. Nutrient film technique NFT, deep water culture DWC, Aeroponics, drip systems, ebb and flow (also called fill and drain), Dutch buckets, and wick systems.
Dutch Bucket Tomatoes - first pruning after transplant
Просмотров 6382 года назад
In this video update we show how we monitor our hydroponic system and then the first pruning after transfer into the Dutch Buckets. This is again with help from my daughter Jackie. Thank you for watching.
DIY Dutch Bucket Tomatoes
Просмотров 4 тыс.2 года назад
In this video we build a small 5-piece Dutch Bucket hydroponic system using material you can buy at a local hardware store. I am back at my house in Texas just in time for a 100 plus degree heat wave. It is good that tomatoes love the sun. This was especially fun as I got to work with my daughter Jackie and son Jacob. As you will see - Jackie does most of the work as I watch. As promised - here...
Global Food Shortage in 2022? Can Hydroponics help?
Просмотров 4 тыс.2 года назад
In this video I explain how food shortages and global famine are likely in 2022 and how we can help ourselves and family by through hydroponics. If you haven't already, now is the time to start learning and grow your own food hydroponically. You can save money and have a guaranteed source of fresh vegetables for your family and friends. Maybe you can even make a little money like me. #globalfam...
Plant Disease and Nutrient Deficiency Identification
Просмотров 58 тыс.2 года назад
This video is a beginners introduction to plant disease and nutrient deficiency identification. This is designed to help the backyard gardener or hydroponic enthusiast understand the basics of plant disease, causes and prevention. Also, we review the most common nutrient deficiencies and how to tell the differences. Included are pictured examples and an explanation of how different nutrients af...
Our DIY Greenhouse using bamboo and pvc pipe - update
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 года назад
In this video we update the status of our DIY greenhouse and hydroponic NFT system. We include the material cost for the greenhouse and the additional 5 aeroponic grow towers. #hydroponics #diyhydroponics #nft #growinglettuce #diygreenhouse #greenhouse #diygreenhousecost #greenhousecost #diynft #greenhousebuild #diygreenhousebuild
How best to use a hydroponic grow tower
Просмотров 146 тыс.2 года назад
In this video we explain how best to use a hydroponic tower. Vertical grow towers have the advantage of using the least amount of space and are great for a larger variety of crops that typically don't do as well in standard hydroponics. These rain towers are a form of aeroponics and excel at growing plants that require a sandy or more aeriated soil like peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes. We e...
How to build a hydroponic grow tower
Просмотров 44 тыс.2 года назад
How to build a vertical hydroponic grow tower for less than 85 usd. In this video we step through the process of building the tower and include all material and tools required. Vertical grow towers are a way to maximize the space you have and also get the benefit of fast growing and healthy fresh fruits and vegetables.
Yieryi 6 in 1 Water Quality Meter review
Просмотров 20 тыс.2 года назад
This video reviews 3 Yieryi water quality meters used for Hydroponics, fish tanks, and fish ponds. One is a handheld TDS and PH meter that is semi waterproof. The other two are 6 in 1 meters that between them measure salinity, TDS, PH, EC, CF, humidity, and temperature. The last one I review has WiFi connectivity with remote monitoring and alarm messaging. Included is step by step programing in...
Aquaspeed and Rio Water Pump Comparison
Просмотров 3 тыс.2 года назад
Aquaspeed and Rio Water Pump Comparison
How to make PH down for hydroponics
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
How to make PH down for hydroponics
Our DIY greenhouse using bamboo and pvc pipe - how much did it cost?
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
Our DIY greenhouse using bamboo and pvc pipe - how much did it cost?
Causes and Prevention of Bitterness in Lettuce
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Causes and Prevention of Bitterness in Lettuce
How we use Solar Power to electrify our Greenhouse
Просмотров 9512 года назад
How we use Solar Power to electrify our Greenhouse
I am struggling with your calcs. You have 4* 3 way module taking 26hrs total to print. I see your P1P uses 100W/hr. That would total 2.6kWh for the print. If your cost is 0.13 cents per kWh isn't that 0.34 cents cost not $2.60 ?
Have you tired biological pest control. Ie parasitic wasps for apids? In a large scale commercial setting I've seen this work effectively
geothermal doesn't have to be all that expensive. simply dig a hole and put a water tank in it, then infill the dead space. the water tank will cool way down every night and then a small water pump can bring that cool into your show in the daytime.
Texas gulf coast(ish) region here. That’s for the bullet points, side wall mosquito netting, I’ll use this, buried tanks, I’ll use this too. Was thinking about burnt the tanks like this for an aqua ponics solution to hold water temp for different species of fish.
This project looks really interesting and seems very efficient! However, I have a question regarding the materials used for the hydroponic grow tower, particularly the buckets and the plastic. Isn't there a risk that harmful toxins might be released from the plastic when it's exposed to the sun's heat outside, which could then be absorbed by the plants through their roots? As far as I know, some plastics can release carcinogenic substances, especially at high temperatures. How safe is this system in terms of the health of the plants and ultimately the people consuming them?
You're funny😂🤣🤣😃😄😅😅
Very informative, thank you sir!
Just received my second meter. The 1st one would not connect when trying to add decice. and the second one is doing the same
Thank you for a very excellent and informative video!!
How much material (asa filament) would take to make a bigger tower like a 5.5”
How much material did u use for one tower?
Hey guys, if any one can suggest a great 3D printer so I can print fast, lets take an example of a hydroponic tower, Thanks
really nice video my guy. thanks for the details. keep it up
Very interesting video love it 😊🎉
sulfuric acid is a bit safer, both in terms of handling and storing, and more forgiving when having a bit too much as a nutrient. when it comes to commercial production of food, of course more concentrated cheaper chemicals are preferred but, after some research i'm buying some ph down ready product based on sulfuric acid, that is pre-diluted for the aquarium trade, rather than handling dangerously corrosive chemicals at home. in a non-commercial scenario, a few extra dollars is not worth the additional risk handling highly corrosive chemicals on ongoing basis. bottles are easy to knock over etc. Highly concentrated acids look very benign in a plastic container, but they are not.
Hello sir.... thanks you for this wonderful class. I want to see more of it again with well explained processes. Am Crop science student from university of Agriculture on Nigeria Thank you so much
thank you for the video
great info, thanks for sharing "cultivating kindness one seed at a time" did you try an external tube? Aloha Dean
You know how some of the sections have dispersing net? What happens if I have dispersing nets in every section? Will that be bad?
With our high humidity my only idea other than venting is air geothermal cooling. Plastic drain pipe in the ground blown by a fan. We have a lot of cloud cover here and can't afford to block light. I wonder if a in ground tank circulating into a couple of car radiators with fans would be worth doing. Average in season ground temp 500mm down is about 15-18 deg C. Greenhouse can spike into the high 30s if it's not vented fast enough that's a big diff. Anyone got any thoughts on this?
Thank you for sharing your gifts and mastery through the love of nature ...this info is exactly what I was looking for...wonderfully done
Very helpful sir❤
Muy buen video gracias por compartir saludos desde México
thank you for sharing your experience. just wondering how long it took to print one stack with the bamboo? i printed one out on my printer and it took 20hrs, was thinking of upgrading and hoping the p1p would be a lot faster. thank you in advance for your reply. Have a Great Day!
A lot of the new generation of printers these days cut that down in half, for me with mine its around 4-5 hours instead depending on what parts.
Does the 6 in 1 monitor require calibration and if so how often in your experience?
Very good and concise explanation
In my tower I used a pretty good sized pump that's moving a significant amount of water. My question is if I'm moving too much water am I just washing the roots? I'm running 15 min on 45 off. It's working just could maybe work better.
Thank you for the video. I have my Bambu printer ready to print the tower; I just need to understand how to manage all the nutrients. Keep us updated on your towers!
Hola, ¿qué tipo de filamento usa para hacer la torre?
Carbon fiber arrow shaft instead of wood. Stays straight and lighter.
Even good seeds can get cooked in a mailbox left in the sun alldday
Смешно. у вас афроамериканцы все делают.... у нас бывшие из СССР. Ничего не поменялось....
I've done it and it works great. My A solution starts to form floaties in it after a while, is this normal or do I need to do something to stop it?
if ur using plastic that breaks down in the sun, add a coat of white paint to it. The paint will help stop the sunlight from breaking it down and if u use white paint it acts both as a reflective but will help keep the roots cooler.
Aeroponics allows absolute control over the amount of water delivered to the roots. The goal is to keep the roots optimally damp all of the time, never wet or dry.
Extremely well done. Please keep up the stimulating work. Many thanks
Love it 😊 watching from Philippines 😊😅
Awesome! Thank you!
Where is part 2?
Many thanks for sharing your experience, I am looking for a water monitor device for my salt water aquarium, saw these on Amazon, was not sure if they were accurate, but now I will give it a try.
Hello, what is the best device for measuring ph ec ppm while preparing fertilized water, which I watched in the video?
I purchased one on Amazon just a few days ago that I like. The brand name is Yinmik. I plan to do a review of it soon. I have the video - just need time to add the narrative.
If you can afford a Bambu you can afford to change the battery in your smoke detector.
I guess I should do that before my next video. The problem sometimes is identifying which smoke detector is beeping.
Thank you for the review. I was planning to get one of the 6 in 1 monitors with alarm setting for my hydroponics. I feel i can get it now based on your review.
According to the video: The lack of Nitrogen and Magnesium have the same result?
Any updates?
Liked your video as heat is a problem in ph with hydroponics Where do you get your IBC tanks? Seems in my area they want you to take out a mortgage
It’s been a while, but I remember I had to shop around. I think I found all of them eventually on Facebook marketplace in the Philippines (near my greenhouse). I don’t remember how much, but I remember that the prices fluctuated quite a bit.
Thanks
Boil cloves and spray plants with the cool water
While I absolutely want to do this, to supplement my outside garden (which isn't available to me in the winter due to the cold), there's no way on earth you can do this for $85, unless you already have everything lying around from other projects. I won't include the cost of the tools, because most of us have a set of tools. But a more realistic cost would be: * 6", schedule 40 (the thin wall kind) PVC - $81 * 1/2" PVC to deliver the water from the reservoir upward - $5 * 21 gallon tub - $10, although they usually only have it that cheaply where I live in the spring, otherwise the price jacks up to $55. * 3/4" plywood to go on top of the tub - It's cheaper to get plywood in 4x8" sheets so you can save it and use it for other projects. That's going to be above $50. You can get a 2'x4' piece for $35, but those are only for people who can't do math!!! * pump - $30 * timer (to turn the pump on and off) - $10 You'll spend at least another $100 on "incidentals". For example, that clear, plastic PVC to diffuse the water once it reaches the top. The brackets to hold the PVC to the top of the tank. Any fittings to connect the pump to the 1/2" PVC. The top cap for the 6" PVC. Now sure, if you're a homeowner, you probably have a lot of these things lying around from other projects. For example, I already have a 21 gallon container sitting around that would be perfect for this. I also have tons of 1/2" PVC and 3/4" plywood I just took out from another job, as well as a timer. But a more realistic budget would be $400, in my opinion. Remember, not everyone lives in warm climates, so you haven't even included the cost of grow/LED lights!
I got my pump for $16, the vertical PVC was something like $10 at the local hardware shop. You can also run a hose (20m 1/2 outer, 13mm inner was $14), white- depending on the quality for $5-10, then you can have a cap on the hose for about $2-3, and some plastic on it - I bet you can find something laying around and drill some holes in it. I believe that $80 is pretty realistic, ofc it can vary from one location to another
Very informative video that is helpful to newbies like us! Liked & subscribed. As I have a microscope & some science background, I would love to see how to use a microscope to clearly identify plant diseases & nutrient deficiencies. Decent microscopes are no longer very expensive, and extreme closeup visual identification aught to be very, very helpful. P.S. I am expecting global warming & climate zone changes to become very disruptive of all levels of gardening. Not to mention that the accidental spreading of invasive species due to globalization is also going to introduce new challenges. Having the tools & knowledge to quickly identify a new plant problem could make the difference between prompt remediation and total crop failure. Your in-depth scientific approach is on the right track - hope you'll add microscopic examination & diagnostics into the mix. P.P.S. I found a good intro to using a basic plant diagnostics lab here ruclips.net/video/tJ9SJnsVQxE/видео.html
Is safe to eat my green lettuce if I left it out overnight for 10-11 hours, exposed and room temperature of 60-70 degrees.