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25 Responses to Constructing Your Hydroponic Growing Tower HydroHarvest Farm
wander if you can grow peas, butter beans, and other veggies like this
@MyWillyboi Let me guess, you are a conservative who blames jews for all your Failures.
Oh, I’m a christian. do not forget Jesus was or is one as well
Like many other comments, I am a little confused as to what happens to the nutrient solution once it reaches the bottom reservoir. Does it just sit there and evaporate? Where is the recirculating system in this?
Everything else is great, but this point confuses me here.
hydro has its complications for edible plants as you always have to plan for flushing so before you consume what you eat it must of been fed on plain water for at least a few days or it can taste bitter. in soil this is alot easier to plant as you are not feeding everyday but in hydro it requires more thought. This one issue i am finding problematic for edible plants like basil where its nice to pick when you need it. i need more information about flushing periods. some ppl dont even care
The problems I see with this system are:
1- Excessive water evaporation
2- Possibility of water leaking out of the bottom reservoir
3- 2 tanks instead of one
4- Algae build up due to the rectangular reservoir not being covered
Exactly what supplies do I need to make the drip irrigation system as described here? What sorts of capillary lines, tools and tubing will I need, and where can I buy them?
What kind of stacking pots are used in the systems in the background? Are the custom made or can I buy them somewhere?
Great how-to video! This vertical farming setup is really an amazing way to maximize space while making sure that your hydroponics plants are growing at their finest.
This system seems excessively wasteful and really does not afford some of the benefits hydroponics is supposed to have:
1) A lot of water is lost to evaporation.
2) The plants are not constantly being fed and watered, which would require a medium that retains a great deal of water if you only water it 3 times a day.
3) The wasted nutrient solution will drastically increase the operating cost on the unit or if it is recycled manually there will be lots of algae growth, bugs, and pathogens…
This system seems excessively wasteful and really does not afford some of the benefits hydroponics is supposed to have:
1) A lot of water is lost to evaporation.
2) The plants are not constantly being fed and watered, which would require a medium that retains a great deal of water if you only water it 3 times a day.
3) The wasted nutrient solution will drastically increase the operating cost on the unit or if it is recycled manually there will be lots of algae growth, bugs, and pathogens…
@MitzvahMom Yes this stack system is ideal for many varietys. However with yoru system what do you do about evaporation from the bottom resevouir? and what do you do about recycling the liquid or does it just go to waste? As you know nutrient waste is a big overhead cost.
You say the nutrients just go into the pot at the bottom. However its capacity is not infinite and would overflow or evap[orate away causing a concentrated solution. Do you not recycle the nutrients and check their suitability?
Yes this stack system is ideal for many varietys. However with yoru system what do you do about evaporation from the bottom reservoiur? and what do you do about recycling the liquid or does it just go to waste?
wander if you can grow peas, butter beans, and other veggies like this
altha2008
December 18, 2011 at 10:15 am
@MyWillyboi Let me guess, you are a conservative who blames jews for all your Failures.
Oh, I’m a christian. do not forget Jesus was or is one as well
altha2008
December 18, 2011 at 10:54 am
Like many other comments, I am a little confused as to what happens to the nutrient solution once it reaches the bottom reservoir. Does it just sit there and evaporate? Where is the recirculating system in this?
Everything else is great, but this point confuses me here.
Great video though. thanks for posting
saeidmomtahan
December 18, 2011 at 11:18 am
SHE HAS GREAT CURVES
bahamaboy25
December 18, 2011 at 11:43 am
weed
Shizzmonger
December 18, 2011 at 12:02 pm
hydro has its complications for edible plants as you always have to plan for flushing so before you consume what you eat it must of been fed on plain water for at least a few days or it can taste bitter. in soil this is alot easier to plant as you are not feeding everyday but in hydro it requires more thought. This one issue i am finding problematic for edible plants like basil where its nice to pick when you need it. i need more information about flushing periods. some ppl dont even care
210482fmj
December 18, 2011 at 12:06 pm
@MitzvahMom Let me guess your a jew!
MyWillyboi
December 18, 2011 at 12:11 pm
The problems I see with this system are:
1- Excessive water evaporation
2- Possibility of water leaking out of the bottom reservoir
3- 2 tanks instead of one
4- Algae build up due to the rectangular reservoir not being covered
oPickful
December 18, 2011 at 12:14 pm
why have two resevoirs? why not just one?
mattyfatty10
December 18, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Exactly what supplies do I need to make the drip irrigation system as described here? What sorts of capillary lines, tools and tubing will I need, and where can I buy them?
What kind of stacking pots are used in the systems in the background? Are the custom made or can I buy them somewhere?
Amazing video! Thank you very much!!
OMGlab
December 18, 2011 at 1:29 pm
owner should eat sum of his product heh =)
tommidrab
December 18, 2011 at 2:28 pm
it’s made of Styrofoam! EVIL!!!!
chaizuk
December 18, 2011 at 3:19 pm
You can use any color electrical strap you want. Orange, maybe? Or how about blue?
FWD: john is big man:D
J3WB0000Y
December 18, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Great how-to video! This vertical farming setup is really an amazing way to maximize space while making sure that your hydroponics plants are growing at their finest.
nutrientmix
December 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm
This system seems excessively wasteful and really does not afford some of the benefits hydroponics is supposed to have:
1) A lot of water is lost to evaporation.
2) The plants are not constantly being fed and watered, which would require a medium that retains a great deal of water if you only water it 3 times a day.
3) The wasted nutrient solution will drastically increase the operating cost on the unit or if it is recycled manually there will be lots of algae growth, bugs, and pathogens…
dotalessons
December 18, 2011 at 4:50 pm
This system seems excessively wasteful and really does not afford some of the benefits hydroponics is supposed to have:
1) A lot of water is lost to evaporation.
2) The plants are not constantly being fed and watered, which would require a medium that retains a great deal of water if you only water it 3 times a day.
3) The wasted nutrient solution will drastically increase the operating cost on the unit or if it is recycled manually there will be lots of algae growth, bugs, and pathogens…
dotalessons
December 18, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Hi, good video, i have a question if you dont mind, how many towers can a single pump run?
Thanks
akhenatn
December 18, 2011 at 6:03 pm
@easemailbox
I’ve never noticed any run-off from the lower pots.
MitzvahMom
December 18, 2011 at 6:27 pm
@MitzvahMom Yes this stack system is ideal for many varietys. However with yoru system what do you do about evaporation from the bottom resevouir? and what do you do about recycling the liquid or does it just go to waste? As you know nutrient waste is a big overhead cost.
You say the nutrients just go into the pot at the bottom. However its capacity is not infinite and would overflow or evap[orate away causing a concentrated solution. Do you not recycle the nutrients and check their suitability?
easemailbox
December 18, 2011 at 6:42 pm
Yes this stack system is ideal for many varietys. However with yoru system what do you do about evaporation from the bottom reservoiur? and what do you do about recycling the liquid or does it just go to waste?
easemailbox
December 18, 2011 at 7:21 pm
what model our where i can buy the same timer? thanks
waylain88
December 18, 2011 at 7:58 pm
@linwood2k Use a spray containing abamectin. They also dont like chilli pepper spray and nicotine.
manchester26m
December 18, 2011 at 8:22 pm
john is big man:D
happyapendix
December 18, 2011 at 8:30 pm
help help help please how to get rid of spider mites on your plant
linwood2k
December 18, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Uhhh.. yes, that is what it is.
NexusRebellion
December 18, 2011 at 9:37 pm