How to make cheap Nutrient film technique (NFT) Hydroponic growing system for bigenners 2021
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Nutrient film technique (NFT) is a circulating hydroponic growing
plants with a shallow stream of nutrient solution in growing channels. NFT is one of the most popular techniques for commercially growing leafy greens.
in this video you going to learn evrything about nft, diy hydroponic garden at home and you lern how to mix hydroponic fertilizer.
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here is the steps:
Today I’m going to show you HOW TO BUILD AN NFT GARDEN
Let’s get started
1 - Grow tubes:
Things required ,5 PCS of 3 “UPVC pipe each 3Ft, I use this type of tubes.,5 PCS 3’’ PVC END CAP
5 PCS 3 ‘’ PVC TEE + 3 FT long for connecting the grow tubes
Tools:
Drill, Marker pen ,55 mm Hole Saw, Drill bit, Ruler
First start with marking the hole’s positions
Mark at 5-inches for the 1,3,5 tubes Then mark at every 8-inches
For the tubes 2,4 mark at 4 inches from the 5-inch (9 inches from the end of the tube)
Then mark at every 8 inches Number the tubes
Use the 2" hole drill bit and drill all the holes Clean all the Tubes
Next connect the end caps to one side the tubes It’s your choice to use PVC glue or threat seal tape
I prefer to use threat seal tape Then connect the Tees to the other side.
Before connecting the number 1 tube drill a hole
on the bottom side of the Tee. If your Tee like mine just drill hole and connect it to 40 mm PVC pipe
If not, use a Tank connecter, need to adjust the connector
And fix it to the Tee Next measure and cut 6 PCS from the 3’’ PVC pipe each piece 3 ‘’ long
Use the 3’’ PVC segments connect all the Tees and End caps together.
And we done with the growing tubes
2- The stand
I’m going to use 25 mm PVC pipe, this pipes ideal for DIY project, extra hard
You need:
9 PCS 15 inches’ long, 6 PCS 1.5 Ft long 5 PCS 3 Ft long to connect the pipes, I going to use PVC pipe joint fitting connectors 4 PCS 3 WAY 6 PCS 4 WAY 2 PCS CROSS
Start installing the stand as shown in the video Next screw all the joints points
Do not use glue, so you can disassemble the system when you don’t use it. Repeat the same presses and make the other side. Then assemble the both side together using the 3 FT PVC pipe Use a hammer to insert the joints and the pipes well
Then screw the pipes and the connectors Place the grow tubes on the stand Use 3’’ PVC U pipe clip to tie the tubes to the stand
3- Irrigation
Cable Ties 3 PCS 16 mm TEE 4 mm black vinyl tubing16 mm black vinyl tubing Hole puncher, End cap 16 mm, 4mm barbed connector Create the drainage line by connecting the tubes to the reservoir, using 2 elbows 40 mm and 2 Ft PVC pipe 40mm Place your reservoir under the grow tubes
Cut and adjust the pipes according to your reservoir size and space
Drill a 40 mm hole Water pump:
Power: 45 W Max flow rate: 2500 L/H
Max lift Height: 2.5m Outlet: 16 mm
Insert the end cap well and tie the pipe with the frame
Use an elbow to direct the tube, drill a 16 mm hole and connect the pipe to the water pump
Use the irrigation line hole punch to create 5 holes in the top of the tube. Insert the double barbed connectors into these holes.
Mark positions on top of growing tubes
Drill a small hole in the marked positions
With scissors, cut five 8" segments of 4mm black vinyl tubing.
Attach one end of the tubes to the 4mm double barbed connectors
and insert the other end into the PVC channel.
The 4mm tube should be held tightly in place when inserted
Add small piece of 25 mm PVC to make a little slope
Next fill the reservoir with water and turn on the water pump
Make sure no water leakage and the water flows in all the channels
Et voila! Perfecto, our system now ready to use. Don’t go anyway I’m going to show you how to grow vegetables in NFT system The most popular crops for NFT are leafy greens, herbs, and strawberries
I’m going to grow mustard greens (leafy vegetable) Seedlings should have roots visibly before being transplanted into an NFT channel. Place the seedling inside the net pot.
And the pot with Expanded clay pellets (you can replace them with Perlite, sponges, lava rocks
Next mix the hydroponic fertilizer
For beginner I advise to use Liquid fertilizers, easy to use and measure, don't require much mixing
Use a measuring cup and add fertilizer in small amount Stir the reservoir
Check the EC after adding fertilizer and continue adding small amounts of fertilizer until the target EC is reached. Next Measure the pH, add pH down or pH up in small increments depends on your pH level I’m using lemon juice as a pH down
mix before retesting the pH After one week
Change the water every 2 weeks
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Excellent DIY with step by step and what's needed. Thank you very much
you're welcome
Great job bro, highly informative video for hydroponic farming enthusiasts. Keep it up. ❤
thank you
Amazing video, I will be doing this with my dad. Thank you so much.
You are an artist in hydroponics 🌿 my friend
thanks 🙏 bro
That was a very simple but nice system. 👍👍
thank you
Beautiful video simple and constructiv
thanks.
Thank You. Two questions please, 1- Does the watering pump needs to be running always or just few hours every day? 2. How do you prepare seedling?
Hi there !
For NFT system cannot off the water pump more than 10 min otherwise the plants will die .
If you want a system that can off the water pump check this video :
ruclips.net/video/dLEVQw-bHhc/видео.html
I prepare the seedlings using rockwool .
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB Thank You !!! I am going to try this at home by referring to your video guides
Hello, what is the overall measurement of the system in your video?
please tell me the power of the pump used
What is the size of net cup 3 '' or 2 inch
Hi Bibi! Just wondering if you had any leakage from using the pvc teflon tape? I know pvc cement would be the most reliable way but it will also permanently fuse the pipes together, and I wish to be able to disassemble the kit in the future.
Hi there !
So far no leakages , insert the the pipes and the tees with the tape well shouldn't be a problem .
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB Thank you Bibi! Keep up the great content!
If you use Food grade glue from Amazon you just use a hair dryer against end pipe for very few seconds, tap gently with hammer and end caps come right off and system will easily come apart. Just type in Food grade glue. Hope that helps.
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB I will back this up as I have used tape as well on pipe connections and no leaks.
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB Could use aquarium grade silicon in small amounts
How long the pump run for..and where can I get the liquid to buy
Just brilliant, thank you!!
Welcome
Hey can I use PVC which is longer than that you used and still use one motor or I must make like this many of them with each having own tanks and motor
yes can and use one water pump and one tank only. follow the Same design
You mentioned to change the water every 2 weeks.
Do you dump out what's in there or are you retesting and adjusting the nutrients when you top it off?
i use the old water in my traditional garden , plants..etc and change to new water mix with the hydroponic fertilizer
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB can I use miracle grow in the water? Can you explain more about ec?
@@reviewstrials6785 Yes you can use miracle grow, but match the type for your plants. For Mostly greens (lettuce, beans etc) use Blue General Purpose. For fruiting plants (Tomatoes, Eggplant, Pepper) use RED Tomato formula. Read up on the NKP (Nitrogen/Potassium/Phosphorus) numbers for different plants in differing parts of the grow cycle. Nitrogen is the primary for all green leaves and stems, P and K for the fruits. Lettuces do better with balanced NPK, Fruits better with a higher PK level, especially when coming to yield (picking time). EC is electrical conductivity - Nutrients are measured as "salts" in the water. EC is how a electric charge travels. Higher EC - More salts (Nutrients) in the water. I use TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) as my guide. Same general principle, different numbers. For Greens, 1500-2000 TDS is sufficient food level. For Fruits 2000-3000. pH generally slightly over neutral 7.2 or so (You can find this online for each plant type). I use a 55gal drum to run 180lf pipe, and, in general, use a cup and a half of granules mixed in a gallon of water added to the drum every 2-3 weeks. Once you get more experience you can get custom tailored liquid nutrients for beginning, middle, and fruit phase.
@@Dennys854 thanks! I have a small bit of miracle grow left then I'll switch over to masters mix. I have ordered everything for a 10 beto bucket system and have the tiny 2" pipe for lettuce / starts up and running! I can't wait to watch it all grow! Thanks for your response and input!
Can you list all of the materials needed please
If I used rock wool how would I insure the seeds / seedlings touch the water?
rockwool absorb water and become wet, just make sure the base is touching the water
Hello in my country there is no barbed connector 4 mm. What can I use for other than that?
use the size you have ...
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB they said they have 16 mm and 20 mm not lower than these 😞
How much ec on first solution.
Is 1st and 2nd solution have same ec and ppm?
always add the same amount from both solutions, for sure they give the same reading..
When using Rockwool, does the cube need to be in contact with the waterstream or just the root?
if your roots tall enough to touch the water it's fine just the roots , when the roots small need to touch .
may I know the name of the nutrient pipes in 14:05 (black pipes), how do we call it? could you please share the link to buy it if possible?
thanks!
micro tube 8 mm you can find them in irrigation stores, aquarium stores.
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB so we need to manually drill the main pipe (larger black) and attach the micro tubes to that main pipe right?
wow great. welcome
the capacity of pump/
Hola me gustaria las intruciones en espanol gracias
Now THIS is what I'm talkin' bout!
Nice
Can I grow everything and for outside or inside use
can use this system indoor and outdoor.
Hello, what is the difference between this technique ( NFT) and your other videos about hydroponic?
Hi There!
NFT system cannot turn off the water pump or use timer , the other can turn off the water pump and place timer , Because I used Bush reducer..
how do you make the sedlings without soil?
it's hydroponic, soilless garden growing plants in water.
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB thank you, just place the seed in the water. Wait for it to Sprout take it out the water and out it in the system ? :d like if i get it right ✨😁 thanks for the answering so quick btw 🎵
@@timbiegel6545 germinate the seeds first in soil once they grow few inches transfer them to the hydroponic
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB cool thanks, going to do it in cocossoil then with some water i can release it good and do it in a basket with clay balls ⭐✨
It looks DFT Not NFT Technique
hi, can you share the link you bought the nutrients (liquid fertilizer) ? TQ !
Hi Albert yes sure .. I buy the powder type and I mix with water , check this store they have the liquid fertilizer
shopee.com.my/product/263971598/6448210692?smtt=0.203984584-1628333746.9
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB Hi can you list the names of the liquid fertilizer? And the tools you used to measure the levels of ph.
With inflation going up and up this is looking more great by the day.
Could this also be used as an aquaponics system?
yes , make sure to filter the water and use PVC pipe instead the 4 mm tube.
How much did you pay for pvc in total? Thanks
I'm in South East Asia the UPVC not expensive maybe total system with the fittings cost me around 70 USD .
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB Thanks mate
I do live in Europe in Poland but I am British Irish so can I get all these things in Europe
Hi there ! Should be available . Check your local hardware store for the required things.
Good thing there's a fast forward, made this 15 minute video about 3½ minutes
Yeah I'm already FF TO 9+ Minutes 🤣
From where I buy this Water pump online
where do you live! I'm not sure , check the aquarium stores..
New Tecknology
great
Motor continues Running?
you can use timer but can't off the motor more than 10 min.
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB Maximum 10mins Motor OFF kar sakta hoon.. Baki Time Chalta rahega ?
b continuation bibi
Good system very very similar to mine but in the name of accuracy this technically isn’t true NFT
660 gallons per hour is huge! Not from that pump!
how much did it cost total?
Hi there !
The cost is depends on the material prices , for me the system with the water pump all cost me around 70 USD.
@@DIYGARDENWITHBB I have another question, have you ever tried to grow green onions with hydroponics?
Hello Sir! How much does it cost?
Hello there!
Around 50 USD . The price depends on the material .