Hydroponic Cabbage – Yes You Can !
I’ve been growing a lot of leafy greens in the hydroponic setups. And some folks were wondering what else could be grown. Specifically… could you grow cabb…
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The fearless Cabbage Army approves your work, Sir.
CabbageSergeant
April 8, 2013 at 10:35 am
Great video! So much information. I’m so giddy to try some of your examples both inside and out this spring and summer. Once I clear out my propagation area of my spring outdoor plantings, I’ll be trying some of those leafy greens indoors. Maybe even a cabbage if I get brave. Not sure about Floating Raft, Kratkey, Drip or DWC method yet, but all your information is so very helpful. The gardening community is lucky to have you!
FesterWerks
April 8, 2013 at 10:45 am
Thank you for the reply. I researched a bit and you definitely grew some great cabbage! I just want to say I love your videos. I’m a novice and always looking for information to better my gardening. I would also like to say that you SHOULD do this for a living! Your philosophies on being self sufficient are golden. You’re providing a valuable service. Imagine what you could do if it was your full time job. Anyway, thanks for the great vids. Keep ’em coming!
spittyfire3
April 8, 2013 at 11:28 am
It’s a difference in variety. Early Jersey is more cone shaped. I’ve grown some Late Flat Dutch that were basketball sized. This gardening stuff is more like a hobby. It’s not what I do for a living.
mhpgardener
April 8, 2013 at 11:30 am
Being new to this, I blame ignorance, but the cabbage I plant in the ground come out the size of basketballs. Is this some type of cabbage that is smaller? Or rather, does growing cabbage in this method yield smaller heads? Thanks! Your videos are amazing! Is this what you do for a living?
spittyfire3
April 8, 2013 at 11:50 am
No, it didn’t to bad at all. Thanks for replying!
rwtattoo
April 8, 2013 at 12:24 pm
Air stones would certainly help. It would change this method into a DWC. The goal here was to see what would happen with no electrical needs. It didn’t do too badly.
mhpgardener
April 8, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Hydro is very adaptable, lots of ways to make it work. I’m pretty sure your idea would work. I’d just go with a larger reservoir from the start. It’s hard to judge sometimes on these long maturing plants.
mhpgardener
April 8, 2013 at 2:02 pm
Have you tried using a couple air stones in the tank under the two cabbage setup? You might see a HUGE difference in the final size.
rwtattoo
April 8, 2013 at 2:11 pm
How about an automatic water replenishment? Using a 2 liter bottle inverted into the grow bed, when the water level drops below the opening to the bottle, it would automatically replenish the nutrient or water. I’m going to be making a lettuce bed in the next couple weeks and I’ll let you know when I post the video.
Brad Watson
April 8, 2013 at 2:12 pm
wow, beautiful. Thanks for sharing. :0)
BalconyGrow
April 8, 2013 at 2:52 pm
Thanks Dan. I try to have fun with it.
mhpgardener
April 8, 2013 at 3:40 pm
Without a doubt the best and most informative videos on the subject on YouTube… and funny too! Excellent job and keep up the great work.
Dan Brooks
April 8, 2013 at 4:36 pm
Thanks!
dkroen17
April 8, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Thank you mam. I’m glad they’ve been helpful.
mhpgardener
April 8, 2013 at 4:58 pm
Water and a bit of fertilizer.
mhpgardener
April 8, 2013 at 5:58 pm
I use a product called Masterblend. I explained it all in a video several weeks ago..where I get it, how to mix it, etc…It’s some good stuff.
mhpgardener
April 8, 2013 at 6:44 pm
LOL…can’t have slaw without cabbage ! 🙂
mhpgardener
April 8, 2013 at 6:59 pm
Thanks. I think the one in the ground was planted first. The hydro ones were just extras. They were regular slips that I had started from seed.
mhpgardener
April 8, 2013 at 7:18 pm
No sir…no concern as far as I can see. As long as you don’t heat or melt the plastic, I don’t see where it would be a problem. Opinions vary, so go with what you’re comfortable with.
mhpgardener
April 8, 2013 at 8:12 pm
I love all your video’s. They ROCK. Just starting but using lots of your ideas.
j Ward
April 8, 2013 at 8:16 pm
What is inside the tub?
Sachin Agrawal
April 8, 2013 at 8:24 pm
Hi,
Great video. What did you use for nutrients in the tote?
Thanks!
David
David Kroening
April 8, 2013 at 9:11 pm
bobby great comparsion. i will take anyone of those cabbage. did you start all four at same time. how many days of growing. how big were plants when you started.
Robert Jarrell
April 8, 2013 at 9:27 pm
Awesome job on the cabbages and the methods, they all worked. Thank you for sharing these techniques and tips.
Quietwoods2
April 8, 2013 at 9:35 pm