How to Grow Hydroponic Tiny Tim Tomatoes from Seed to Harvest: Kratky vs. DWC
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- Опубликовано: 5 мар 2021
- The seed to harvest process of growing Tiny Tim tomatoes hydroponically two ways, using the Kratky method, and Deep Water Culture or DWC. Both produced sweet delicious tomatoes, although one grew bigger and faster than the other. Surprisingly the Kratky setup won out over DWC, the opposite result to when I grew sweet bell peppers.
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Very interesting experiment and fun to watch the tomato grow in time series! Thanks so much for videoing the process and sharing the learning!
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RealIy enjoyed this video! I like trying out different methods as well, to see what works better. I'm happy to see that Kratky won out on the tomatoes, I just started doing some tomatoes with different setups, and can't wait to see which ones are more successful. Thanks for the great video!
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That's great to know! I'm planning to grow tiny tim inside this winter. I grew in my greenstalk for summer. Yummy
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Tikki, thank you so much for this informative comparison! I appreciate your careful methodology and thoughtful comments. I'll give kratky tomatoes a try!
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Your videos are always very informative and all questions are answered. Keep it up. I was sure surprised when the Katky came out on top. I was sure the DWC with aeration would produce first and bigger fruits. Thanks!
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Excellent results Tikki
I’ve heard great thing about the tiny tim
Will be trying soon as my aero garden maters are done can’t wait
Thanks Trackhoe, we are really enjoying these, they taste great! Good luck in the Aero garden!
very cool test! gotta love kratky tomatoes
thank you so much for sharing your experience
This is really awesome. Thank you for sharing. I am starting with hydroponics. so cool. Maybe I will give it a try. But I think I will start with something different. Just to get the hang of it.
You are amazing! Thank you for doing these vids, they are helping me so much. I have 4 kratky jars growing as per your clay pebble paper towel method. So far, so good! Lettuce has sprouted! Woohoo!
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New to hydro and looking to grow microtomatoes. I have everything but an air pump - and wasn't even sure the tomatoes would do well to begin with. Your guide answered so many questions for me and gives me confidence to try this out! So informative and to the point with a real control group. Thanks 😊😊😊
Hi Tikki O. Another great video. I want to try the DWC method. Great outcome.
Kratky won this round......thanks Rocky USA!!!
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I'm so glad! Does she want to grow tomatoes or just eat them?
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Thanks Marty Rose, and the reward I get is nice juicy tomatoes in the middle of winter!!!!
@@TikkiOOO Yes. You do! Lucky you! I love some of the heirloom tomatoes but Tiny Tim is definitely my favorite cherry tomato!
Great comparison. I look forward to trying the two methods out. I'll start with kratky.
Good luck! Kratky has always done well for me with greens, herbs, but DWC has worked better for me for fruiting plants....until this grow! Thanks for the comment!
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Great video!! Your tomato plants look beautiful. You inspired me to try the Tiny Tim variety. I hope mine do as well as yours. How many hours a day should I have the grow lights turned on? And am I supposed to continue to keep the rock-wool wet after the plants have grown roots down into the hydroponic solution?
Great videos. I'm learning so much. Curious if you took PH readings of both plants when you started? Were they the same?
This is really amazing. Did you ever have to check ph levels or do any adjusting for your tomatoes?
Outstanding! Thank you!
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Excellent info.
Would you mind sharing a video on how you set up your hydroponic lights and shelving and whatever else is required. How did you hang the lighting, what kind of shelving system you used, etc. I would love to have an idea of what to do. Thank you so much.
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Most lovely video! Great start to finish too! I have started growing peppers in both DWC and kratky and was wondering if it is wise to keep the air pump running 24/7 for DWC tank? Thanks for the inspiration!
I grew a Roma in my basement, Dutch Bucket method. The fruit was also larger than what I grew on my deck last summer. Your plants look awesome!
How did it taste compared with growing outside, same? Thanks for your comment!
@@TikkiOOO they tasted the same. One Roma in basement was using 1 gallon of solution per day! Had to use snow to get enough water. I don’t have ROS, so I use dehumidifier water otherwise. Currently focusing on lettuce and radishes. I have the same light as you. Having tip burn issues with lettuce only so I decreased wattage to see if that helps.
Fantastic video! Thank you for such a clear and thorough instructional video. Oh, where did you buy your seeds for the Tiny Tim variety? I have an idoo hydroponics system, so I was hoping to grow tomatoes.
I have to say you are awesome! I loved the way you explain each step in your procedure. I took notes and ready to get going. My tomatoes are just starting to germinate and I have each part of the whole. I see that this video is over 2 years ago. Have you upgraded your lighting or made any changes. Have tried hydroponic growing outside? I live in Florida, so we have a longer growing period, but also have lots of chomping creatures, especially caterpillars that love tomato leaves.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm planning to grow some myself and took some notes, hope I will make it work as well. Something I would be interested to know if you are willing to share: How tall and wide your Tiny Tim plants have becomе? And how much space you provided them?
Hi enjoy watching your videos. I was wondering what your ph levels were and also the EC & PPM as I don't think you mentioned that in this video.
Growing red robin variety at the moment. In what is supposed to be a short stocky plant, is now about 18" high, thin and spindly. Still looks healthy though. Contemplating pruning the top in the hopes it bushes out.
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What is the "cracky, " method growing.
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very nice video! much patience as well, ha fall short on picking the tomatoes I guess! I wish I could taste those too! :D
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Fantastic test and presentation, thank you!! I suspect some roots don't like to be moved or agitated by the bubbler -- flexing cell walls might shake loose or confuse new growth? Certainly not worth replicating the test with a circulation-only pump. Another mystery (myth) solved by your efforts. Thanks again, Toto of the Greenhouse!
Hello gth042, interesting speculation that the roots don't like the movement from the pump. I am very surprised at the Kratky plant, it is producing tons of juicy tomatoes, big ones too! Thanks for your kind comment, I appreciate it!
I love your videos Tikki, thank you! Do you have a video comparing Fox Farms Grow Big to Master Blend for Tiny Tim tomatoes? I'd like to try FF because it seems easier than MB, but not sure if it's a good idea or not. What are your thoughts? Thanks again!
Hey tikki..
This is really good and helpful....
Just need a small help..
That did u keep the lights on all the time, as I am also planning to start the process.
I keep the lights on a timer, on 16 hours a day, off 8 hours at night, hope that helps and good luck with your grow!
Thank you for sharing! Can you grow tomato and leafy plant in the same tote?
Good job thanks
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Cheers Tikki. Do you measure Ph in the nutrientsolution? Ive been told that airation/ airstones in the nutrientsolution will make Ph lower over time. Would be interesting to compare PH in the two vessels. Best regards from Sweden!
I just came upon your channel, it is exactly what I was looking for. Question? Would it be safe to use rain water rather than tap or reverse osmosis? Black lids rather than the green lids?
How much height do you need for growing these? I am going to set up an adjustable shelving unit with tiny tims at the bottom and want to leave enough space under the lights. Thank you for these videos! You're such a great source of information and make everything so clear.
They don't grow more than 18 inches, but then the container has height also, so you need to add that to the height. You can also train the branches by tying them gently so they grow to the side. Hope that helps, thanks for the comment!
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Hi Tikki. Have you tried to cut the branch and place it again on nutrient solution, if the branch will have roots? Thank you.
I Love your videos. Great Job!!!! I was wondering after you havest tomatoes, do they more blossoms pop up and do they have another set of tomatoes popping up.
I have two Tiny Tim plants I have grown from seeds. They blossomed, grew tomatoes, they are turning red, I am taking them off when they are fully ripe. They are still turning red, no more blossoms are popping up. Did yours go through another season of tomatoes? Or will that be it? This crop with be the end? What happened to yours? Thank You So Much ❤❤❤
Oh I am growing these with the Kratky Metbod in 1/2 Gallon Ball Jars...
Thanks for sharing. I am just getting started and really appreciate your video. How tall did the Kratky plants grow? Did you have to support them in any way? How much below the cup does the water get before you add more water? Thanks for your help.
The Tiny Tim does not need any support. It's a small shrub. And they make a pretty big fruit! I've got 8 of them going now.
Do i still need to measure the Ph and the TDS? If so, what PH level should it be and what level for tds is good for tiny tim tomato?
I've watched a few of your video's and wondering if you have kept track of the temps and humidity inside your growing area. Have been growing Kratky lettuces with great results and working on tomatoes but noticed the leaf drying out only to realize my humidity was down under 30%.
Excellent video!!! How do you find the time in your busy schedule?
I don't have to drive to work and look for parking, saves me at least 10 hours a week!
Super video! I am just trying 'Tiny Tim' in my 3-pod Aerogarden. Also will grow: 1 pod Basil, 1 pod Flat-leaf Parsley.
Would you share your water parameters? pH, ppm/EC...
Many Thanks!
David
Great video. Are you able to suggest a different brand of Tiny Tim that will work. I can't find Survival? Thank you.
I converted my Kratky tomatoes to DWC and the difference was very dramatic. Kratky to get started and then DWC. Your results are, indeed, puzzling.
I agree...puzzling! I just unplugged the air pump on the DWC. It could be Tiny Tim variety doesn't like its roots bothered, that was a thought in the comment section. Good luck with your tomaotes!
Thanks, really enjoyed the video and I would have absolutely loved it, if you had published harvest yields off each system. Poundage of fruit, is what we're after. Any idea how much a 'Tint Tim' will yield and over what period?
I never measured that, great idea. Thanks Michael!