Dutch Bucket Hydroponics - How It Works & How to Make Your Own Buckets
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- I've been building a new Dutch Bucket hydroponic system and finally have everything completed and functioning quite well. In this video, I'll explain the lessons that I learned from my first setup back in the Spring, along with changes made for this new setup. Also, I'll share how easy it is to make your own dutch (bato) buckets.
This is a very simple recirculating hydroponics system that works great for fruiting vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. It can be set up inside a greenhouse, in your backyard, or on your porch.
For my nutrient mix, I use Masterblend 4-18-38, mixed to the manufacturers specifications. It is available online at various places, but I order from Morgan County Seeds out in Missouri. Other types of hydroponic fertilizers can be used just as well.
Here's the link to the video where I explain how to mix it .. • Hydroponic Fertilizer ...
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I don't know if anyone has said it but I will...It takes a wonderful, caring person to take the time to help everyone out with gardening. You are not selling any products, and you allow people to learn the best way of gardening by your mistakes so they don't make them. Doing that you are saving everyone us time and money.. I salute you and I know you well be blessed.... Thank you so much
I have to agree, I just came across this video. Very generous person
You just put words to my thoughts.
Facts. What a great guy
This video posted 8 years ago, still a rock solid tutorial on Dutch buckets.
Ya, super solid!
Great work. U taught me a lot in a short time. Thanks.
No bullsh*t, no rambling, and stays on point - perfect. This is how all DIY/How-To videos should be done...
Mario well said!!
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100% best DIY ever
Amen. And none of that damned background music.
I guess you missed that detour about homeless people.
I write about hydroponics for a living so I watch a lot of tutorials and explainer videos, but this is by far the easiest to follow explanation of how to DIY a system. I know this is an old video but thank you so much for sharing!
I sure miss your videos Bobby! You’re such a good teacher.
I’ve been doing hydro for 25 yrs and this man is spot on.
One of the best and simplest videos explaining everything very well. Surely anyone can watch tour videos and develop their own setup. Thanks a lot for the video.
Best video yet on hydroponics. Clear, simple, concise. You, sir, are a great teacher! Thank you!
Hands down the best tutorial. Detailed info, good pace, excellent delivery. This is a really great easy to understand video. Thanks man!
Pls kindly tell me the materials used inside bucket
Exceptional video man, it's rare that someone makes a video that's informative, simple and with good intentions. So many people lack the funds necessary to start something like this that's why I like that you focused on the fact that you can do this for next to nothing compared to other setups, step by step and easy to follow directions. I like it, thank you for sharing.
Thank You, Thank You,Thank You.
Seen lots of videos, but this one is by far one of the most informative, direct and visually clear that I have run across.
All The Best.
8 years old and still and absolutely great and relevant video. MHP, I've learned so much from you, thank you sir.
Just a wealth of information. Thanks for sharing. I hope to get buckets set up in the next couple of months.,
God Bless
one of the most informative videos on hydroponics i've seen yet. Thank You!
This is by far the best video on hydroponics, no bs just straight to the point, detailed and informative.. Thanks man God bless you.
You Sir are the best explainer of this whole situation I’ve ever heard.
I first looked at doin this for tomatoes etc 10 yrs ago and I always just kicked it to the ‘too hard ‘ tray.
I’m real inspired now and hopefully this summers gonna be a boon harvest
Thanks mate!
you are amazing. this has been by far, the most amazing tutorial on hydroponics
Bobby I followed you back in 2012-15 in S Carolina and set up our garden with Dutch buckets- the results were AMAZING! We fed ourselves AND our neighbors and put years worth of food at the same time. We’re living in Tn now, and will be setting this up again. Thank you for these great videos that have endured through the years. You have enriched a lot of lives, Sir!
You took all the scary away. THANK YOU FOR BEING AN EXCELLENT TEACHER. Awesome video and I especially loved how you problem solved with using paint strainer, splitting lid, using old buckets etc
I love this video. I watch it again and again. the speaker is easy to understand and sincere. it's two days before Easter 2017 and I am starting my Dutch bucket system today. many thanks to this man and others on the net who share what they have learned with simple folks like me
Linda Meyer how is your Dutch Bucket system going? I stumbled across MHPgardener and also decided to start my own hydroponics. What has happened to MHPgardener?
I haven't seen any of his videos in a long time.
One of the best hydro clips I have seen. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
Outstanding explanation, so simple, out of dozens and dozens I've seen over the last 10 months this guy has a talent for explaining things simply and making it so easy to follow and understand. THANK YOU FOR POSTING VIDEOS, GOD BLESS!
Outstanding educational program. Thank you for taking the time to teach your viewers how to make a proper hydroponic vegetable garden for tomatos.
With your help as well as others I got my system up and running.. Thank You! I hope this finds you well and happy...
LOL I watched so many of his videos I feel like I know him..
Love the slow mo....love the demo....brilliant explanation...
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Peter Beyer you speak very clear and you're easy to follow..
Your a brilliant teacher ! Thank you for the time and effort you put into explaining the setup.
Good job. Thanks for the extra info about doing this without electricity. Practical information never goes out of style and has no experation date. 👍
Boy you aint kiddin. I started germinating seeds in march after the “voluntary mandAtory” stay home order took effect and im harvesting Zucchini, crook neck, onions, chives, lettuce and strawberries and soon to have tomatoes, potatoes, radishes and beans. Im out of space in my beds so this is great.
Best ever video. I could listen to this guy forever. Professional teacher and master gardener.
Bonnie Campbell true! Easy going, matter of fact style with a little extra.
The exact same comment came to mind. He knows what he talking about. I totally love the video
@@pathallquist2473 the lil' extra is 'country ;~)
@@pathallquist2473 Kentucky fried!
This guy is giving without expecting anything back.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You are a great teacher and, after watching a ton of youtube videos, your videos are my favorite. You make it easy to understand. It's snowing today, but I'm getting my buckets ready. This is very exciting!
Linda Mattes good morning
Unlike most videos where the person assumes you know things, he actually explained it step-by-step. I wish I had found this before watching those confusing videos. Thank you, Sir.
Thanks, I try to simplify it as much as possible. It really is a fool proof way to grow some nice vegetables.
@@mhpgardener could you use a net pot, lets say 4 inches,and use less medium. With a constant feed/drip and let the roots just grow down into the bucket (aero/hydro) style.
An excellent video which not only shows you how to get the dutch bucket system working but also shows how a DIY video should be done. Good job.
omg i love this.. Thank you so much for posting this so i can make my own hydroponics system :)
Absolutely brilliant, i love how simple you make it all sound!
Thank you. You are doing the whole world community a huge favor, God bless you sir!
Thank you for a great explanation and not 30 min of BS with 5 min of info. Great work. Made it really understandable.
Great video! I'm just about to make my first venture into hydroponics.
Doug Johnson Thanks. Hydro is really cool. Don't be afraid to make mistakes either. It's all a learning process. I'm still learning today.
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could you please provide your email id? I would like to discuss a few things if you have time. my mail id is "khardikar.rajas@gmail.com"
God has blessed you with a talent for explaining this in a way that makes it easy for all to understand. Thank you for your video
This is what call keep it simple and informative video presentation without any puzzling and confusing talks, EXCELLENT & thank you.
Really, really good vid! Covered a lot of stuff & explained it all very well.
Nice upload - thanks mate!
Nicejob. I've seen the system taken one step further and made into an aquaponic system. You could make your reservoir bigger, put a mess of perch in there and you have anaquaponic system. The fish keep the plants healthy, the plants keep the waterclean. Set your pump up on a car battery/inverter and solar panel to keep it charged.
I've heard that mentioned many times, but I'm still waiting to see a video of someone doing it successfully. Maybe you can help?
fastonline.org This is the inventor site for the system. All his designs are free and dloadable.
Robert Wilder, All it takes is the setup time, the running of the system can be as automated as one can afford.
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nice idea
I know your retired but you did a great job teaching us all this stuff!!❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 GOD BLESS OUR AMERICA❤️
Very simple yet one of the best tutorials out there. Very informative and easy to understand video down to the answer of just using perlite as its the cheapest. Thank you.
THE most informative Video on RUclips. Simple, Easy to follow without all the "I know everything BS" you see on other sites. I like it,,,
That was awesome! Thanks for making that tutorial.
Can you give me some hints on nutrition? What type of nutrition do you give to your tomatoes, cause I've heard they need different things in different stages of their life.
Great video! Inspired me to go for it. Very clearly explained.
Thanks a lot!
I'm very glad that you explained this the way you did, simple and to the point. I will take this into account as I build my own Hydroponic Green house. Thank you for such a nice video.
You Da MAN !!! I love your setup. Great video explaining how to do this. Keep up the great work.
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Just a thought: If you use just a small 1 inch square of paint strainer mesh you can slip that over the pipe going in the container then slip the elbow over it. This will simply put the filter in the pipe and you wont have to but but maybe 1 of the meshes for 100 or so buckets.
great idea!
Thanks for this idea, made me think of tea bags, I just bought some reusable tea bags, I'm going to put those on the inside 90 fitting.
He tried that and it doesn't work as well.
What about nylon stockings or those long skinny filters you put on the drain hose of the washing machine? Any thoughts?
outstanding accomplishment. You walk the walk as you have takes the talk. Cudos. Professional results. Lord willing. Good Job . A balanced Share. Thank-you
Great video. Good job keeping it simple, but still complete from start to finish.
Keep up the good work!
Do you have an idea what it would cost to build a greenhouse like you have? Thank you!
Just wanted to say, that after watching your videos last Spring, I decided to try out your dutch bucket system. I found it hard to find buckets that were at least 3 gallons, and when shopping for perlite, I found the price way to expensive for me to afford. I decided to go with what I had available around the house. I came up with using 5 2lb plastic coffee containers. (Maxwell house and Folgers) I installed the rubber grommets along with the pvc elbows just as you did in the buckets. I filled the coffee containers with regular pea gravel from menards, filled up my reservoir with hydroponic tomato fertilizer I found on ebay in Ohio and transplanted my tomato plants into the coffee containers filled with pea gravel. I just want people and yourself to know that I had pretty good success with this. I had a decent yield of tomatoes, plants grew out of hand, I had to prune like crazy mainly because I didn't have much height in this proto-type greenhouse I had put together very quickly out of cattle panels so I only had around less than 6 feet of room from the floor and the containers were on a bench about 2 feet up from the floor.
Gratz on your ingenuity. Although there are a lot of systems and components available commercially, the ideas and prototypes for those were dreamed up and created by common people. A heads up: 3.5gal black buckets are available at homedepot and anything over $17'ish for 4 cuft of perlite is too much. Check seed stores in agricultural areas.
Rollin Caswell really? Home Depot and lowes sell millions every year
Chris B yeah really. I couldn't find them "2" years ago
WHY NOT STERLIE CLEAN USE PAINT BUCKETS..
I've seen a lot of grow vids out there lately, because I just started last year growing Hydroponically and this one is one of the best i've seen. Out standing video dude.
Dear MHP Gardner Sir, I cannot imagine a more thorough presentation on the subject of Dutch Bucket set up. Your video was easy to understand. (especially for a dummy such as myself) I find myself excited to try this system because of your video.
Thank you, and Blessings, pierre from New Mexico
it seems like to me that pea gravel would be better for the environment than pearlite and be easier to reuse and be cheaper if you buy it by the truck load.. you get one load and just keep going back to it over and over again.. it could also be used for many other purposes around the house. It also removes the need for a paint strainer.
Mobie Nut, good point. I wonder if it's been tested.
Only issues with pea gravel is that it's not always ph neutral. It depends on the environment it was sourced from, so you need to test it before you use it.
Hello I wanted to start out by saying that I love your videos. My question is what you thought of using pea gravel and perlite together. I was thinking that I would put some pea gravel in the bottom half of the bucket and perlite in the top half. The reason being is that it get so windy out here in Calhan Co i thought that the pea gravel would work for two reasons. One to add weight to the buckets and the other to keep the perlite from going through the bucket. Basically allowing me not to have to use the paint strainers.
Why not use pea gravel for the whole thing. It is drastically cheaper, just heavier. Maybe that is the trick. Buy it in quantity from a gravel yard/pit. Might not want to move the buckets. They will weigh a lot. Maybe, put a false bottom. Those roots don't seem to be going very deep anyway.
@@chriscook1468 Old golf balls on the bottom. ?.
@@richsilvasatx Full of nasty toxic substances, avoid!
So easy for a 9th grade guy. I am learning this b/c we live in the city and need alternative food source. You made this very easy for me to understand to help my mom. Thank you.
I enjoy watching your videos, very informative, very easy to understand. Your cool accent makes it very easy to stay engaged in the topics you discuss also! Thanks for the great videos
Very nice video, thanks for explaining in detail. Doesn't all that plastic in contact with water contaminate the water with chemicals and then the plants?
Food grade is probably the best containers.
@@DustinDonohue food grade or chemical grade.
@@DustinDonohue "Food grade" = A buzzword invented by the chemical industry to intentionally trick people into thinking it's much safer than ordinary plastics because it contains new kinds of plastic that hasn't been deemed dangerous yet by the authorities because there is always and without exception a 5-20 year lag before the 1000 diseases are detected independent reserachers map out are taken seriously by the authorities, who will face an army of lawyers if they don't have the research stemming from 5-20 years. The banning and invention of new subtances has followed this exact pattern for decades and there are no exceptions to the rule. When teflon was found cancerous, "anti-stick" was the new buzzword invented to take it's place, while it contained the exact same amount of PFOA, which was the problem with teflon. The only safe subtances for hydroponic setups are 1) silicone 2) ceramics 3) wood 4) metal. Said army of lawyers will kill babies and drink their blood if they can. BPA is still found in a billion products thanks to them, despite it having been banned by most of the world. The greatest source of income for these lawyers is Monsanto-Bayer, who is such a routinely evil and genocidal company it's like it's from a cartoon. The things they've done to keep being evil despite the last 50 years knowing full well what they are doing, is straight out of a sick, sinister cartoon.
@@HansJrgenFurfjord You hit the nail on the head, but I don't know what the average person can do about it. Ceramic or metal containers aren't practical, and cutting glass is not an option, wood is porous... which doesn't leave a lot of options.
@@soulmist2163 Silicone can replace plastics in 99% of the cases. It's made from sand.
damn man you invented the "flora flex" and didnt even know it!
You are the best gardener to watch. Best videos EVER!
Best video I’ve seen in months. Think you for the great video! Straight to the point no bull crap.
I was all set to try your dutch bucket setup as it looks pretty awesome.
one small problem you can't get any perlite in New Jersey unless you buy small bags and they are way expensive.
The bag you are showing is i believe a 4 cubic foot bag.
I could only find a couple places that had any perlite at all and they cost $20 for 1 cubic foot.
The $17 bag you show would be $80 here in New Jersey.
Thanks for sharing your information.
Morgan County Seeds has 30lbs bags of perlite for $14.00
i had trouble a few years ago finding large bags of perlite but found at my local nursery/garden store. had to ask them because i only saw small bags in their store but they had large bags probably twice the size he had in video in the back and it was like $25. i would start calling all nursery supplies or home/feed stores in your area they should have or can order for you. i only use it for making potting soil but that bag i have had for 3-4 years and still have not used over half of bag.
haha, out of curiosity after seeing Morgan county seeds mentioned a few time i looked it up and it's located in my state of Missouri.
I want to mention for everybody watching this video and taking notes that before you put the grommet and you should take a box cutter or some sandpaper and sand out the hole or later down the line it will leak.
Just wanted to say "Thanks!" Great Videos, great information! You have inspired me to give hydroponics a go this spring and summer. Already have some seeds started and have been gathering things to get rolling!! Thanks again!
I saw the thumbnail Dutch bucket decided to check it out and got educated in 18 min how to grow veggies, I'm starting this now.
Thanks very much for the clear instruction Mr.
Many, many people have duplicated this setup with similar results. I think you'll enjoy the process. Bobby
Hows the gardening going this year? You're an inspiration, I've learned a lot.
This man would be a messiah during a zombie apocalypse.
Adam Grayson how r you gonna get the nutrient solution in a zombie apocalypse ?
Adam Grayson how r you gonna get the nutrient solution in a zombie apocalypse ?
Adam Grayson how r you gonna get the nutrient solution in a zombie apocalypse ?
make it from scratch.
Great video , I love your hydroponics system
so far this the best guy by far, explaining and demonstrating.
This was really well explained with nothing held back. Thanks for your transparency!
if you have a 5 bucket system ( 5 gallon) with a reservoir of 12 gallons how do you know how much hydroponic fertilizer to use
I just bought cal-mag it uses 2tbs per 1 gallon I think it tells you on container
I use rainwater from a collection barrel. The pH is 6.5 . I add 15 ml (one tablespoon) of Pure Blend Pro (Grow) per gallon. This drops my pH to 4.0. I add 1 ml of pH Up per gallon. This brings my pH back up to 6.0 and I have the correct amount of nutrients for my cukes and 'maters.
Add the volumes to get total volume and follow mixing i structions. A TDS or EC meter will tell you the strength based on electric conductuvity of the soloution. Larger plants tolerate stronger soloutions.
I love your hydroponics system, but why do you grow so much? I like listening to you talk, good old country folks.
probally sells it at farmers market for profit
This is a very very nice video. Good volume, nice slow speech so we can understand. good info. WOW!! Home Run, thanks for all your time and info.
I just want to also add my thanks for making this video. Thank you from Africa!
Guess bobby has quit making videos ... surely miss him and his helpful tips and funny qoutes
John Gee
Hi , do you use shade cloth on you greenhouse ?
Thanks
Yes, I put it on from late May thru early Sept, give or take a few weeks depending on the weather.
cmon bobby give us a peek, been awhile. lol
Mike Talley
other than water what do the tomato plants eat and how do you apply it
This is the best channel for hydroponic grower that i see, thanks for your knowledge
This guy got me going on hydroponics years ago. A slight add on is to put the pump in one of the paint bags and zip tie , much like a prefilter . Works like a charm.
BTW from year to year the paint bags degrade and some perlite might get through, thus the reason for fiter bag.
you hit the nail on the head bro ,get off ya ass and do some thing ,ya not working ,ya not making no money ,go grow some stuff ,at the end of the day ya can say you did some thing beside watch TV
As I am just starting out in this adventure, this video is one of the best I've seen, thanks.
Thank you. This is very informative and I learned a lot. I'd never heard of the Dutch bucket before today but it's very simple and quite practical. It gives me food for thought.
Nice and humble man. Keep the hydroponics on a side. You got a good heart.
I'm still here in 2021, great advice and still relevant. It seems like learning how to get better at this is still a challenge for me, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for the information in this video. Ive been into hydroponics of all kinds for quite some time now and you give a great tutorial on them.
just found your videos and thank you for making it so simple. Because of our short growing season this is really something I'm considering. Already have the greenhouses and pumps.
A very good DIY tutorial. On point and no rambling. Love your accent too!
I still to this day 2021 use this video to help my customers understand scalable dutch bucket systems! Thank you from the Future MHPgardener!
I love everything about this series.
definitely, feel a lot more comfortable to start trying. thank you so much for the vid. I've subscribed and hope you keep them coming.
I learned more here! Perfect detailed explanation, Diction was superb, I'm a visual learner and this was ABC XYZ OF DUTCH BUCKET
Thanks for the excellent video, clear, and to the point and easy to watch!
Very informative, just the info I was looking for.
Gonna start some cucumbers. :)
Thanks man. This is one of the best D Bucket hydro vids, if not the best!
Love your vids , informative , straight talking and simplistic , gets my vote...10/ 10 :)....based my system on yours, starting up tomorrow.....looking forward to a mega crop....
Great job on the video. Very good explanations and demonstrations. And a lot of very innovative ideas. Looks like you are doing very well with your crops.
Love how practical you get right down to cost and quantitiy...i;e; if you need a couple buy at the big box but Granger if you are setting up large.
Oh I almost forgot Great video. Full of awesome knowledge:) It makes me feel like I can actually do this Thank you
Your video is great. I like its crispness, relevant and practical and loveable voice. This one video made me learn so many things about this innovative way of growing own vegetables at home. Thanks for sharing.
You are an amazing source of information. I have always been organic - I have a ton of allergies and sensitivities to chemicals. I have been interested in hydroponics and aquaponics for decades, but have never seen any information that looked at doing it inexpensively- until this. I really want to try this.
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