If you want more Lighting on your plants take your tin foil and place it where a lot of light is not shiny with a shiny part toward the light the light will bounce off of the tin foil giving it more lighting

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

Never use clear containers, you want as little light getting in as possible. Light is just gonna encourage growth of algie and bacteria and imped root growth (which looking @7:06 has gotten really bad) . If you're gonna go with the DWC method, i would suggest black tough totes from home depot and spray paint the lids. Same if you're using buckets with netcup lids, get the black 5gal buckets if you can otherwise you need to spray paint them. Also wouldn't advice using rapid rooter, its not ph neutral and it will decompose throwing your system way off. Just use rock wool, for 1 to 2 inch net cup with hydroton (clay pebbles) you only need like a 12mm starter plug. You can cut like 12 of them out of a standard rockwool cube. Only other starter advice i could think to suggest would be pick your self up a digital pH meter (those strips are next to useless when balancing with adjusters) and TDS.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Right I mention that I should have spray painted the containers black, but honestly I got such great growth that I’m starting to wonder if the algea benefitted in some way. Thanks for the suggestions!

@kevansx1000

Жыл бұрын

Does the plastic need to be food safe?

@nikushim6665

Жыл бұрын

​@@kevansx1000 Depends on what you mean by food safe. Most totes and buckets are made from plastics considered "Food grade" such as polypropylene and PET. The only concern with plastics is BPA, which is more so just used in polycarb.

@travelerman6178

Жыл бұрын

@@kevansx1000 if you’re growing food in it, yes

@roobexcube99

Жыл бұрын

was thinking the same well said

Bless your dad's heart for coming through for you on the supplies. I'm strictly an indoor-in-organic-soil guy and my father recoiled in horror when he saw what I have growing in my basement. The price of veggies has my wife giving the nod to another grow light and a crack at hydroponics. Gonna grow something innocent for a change.

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Hydroponics are a great way to start for anyone beginning I think! We’ve taken to it very well here. Groceries are too expensive now. I hope it goes well for you guys, good luck.

@travelerman6178

Жыл бұрын

And then your father-in-law put on his big boy pants, and got over it, right?

@travelerman6178

Жыл бұрын

And your father too lol.

Minor tip: When making the holes for the netpots, just use your drill in reverse mode for a cleaner cut (start normal, when the teeth are in plastic shift to reverse).

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Thank you so much

I have my hydroponic garden outside. I live in Arizona where the temperatures are getting to be in the 100 degree mark, it's to hot for them! I love the simplicity of this setup, thank you!!!

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Right!? As long as you have electricity, this can be done!

@compubyte2010

Жыл бұрын

@@NinaMariePhoto only electric needed would be to run the little pump, and just about any cheap solar panel can power one of those pumps ! ( with a battery backup for nighttime :) ).. But that won't help in an apartment.. HOWEVER. if you have a balcony in your apartment. you could surely set that all up outside on the balcony ! IMO..

love it how you simplified hydroponics and made it work so well

Good job Nina. I'm impressed by the way you used the 2nd grow medium. I will definitely be changing from the messy coco core. Thanks!

From Canada here and we need this more now than ever! Living in a small town, veggies and herbs are not fresh and limp…also the price is over the top, even for dried herbs! Thank you…so excited!

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Right!!! Prices are insane! I hope this worked out for you!

@dianehansma1725

Ай бұрын

@@NinaMariePhoto 💌

I'm 3 weeks into my grow now since i got inspired by your video. Love this setup and adding air pump now

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing!! How’s it going? So happy for you and your little veggies :)

@SueGallon

Жыл бұрын

@@NinaMariePhoto do you use an air pump to circulate the water?

Thank you! You video is great and the way folks comment gave me even more info, I feel confident I can do this❤

@NinaMariePhoto

27 күн бұрын

You can do it!

Was NOT expecting that to be your hubby!! 😂😂😂 LUV IT!!

This is so neat and easier than the more complicated builds. I'm getting the items now to try it out!

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

I hope it works out for you!! If you can get a 4ft tall stand instead of the 3ft tall Im using now, youll be in better shape. But so far so good on my end, doing round #2 and still just as successful as round #1.

My wide and I watched this video a few times. It's sooo simple and awesome. We just ordered all of the supplies. Thank you so much for making this and doing all of the hard work so we didn't have to waste any money. If this works out, we will probably do a few of these

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing!!! I’m soo happy to hear that, please let me know how it is turning out for you!!

这个小菜园真的太棒了，不需要经常胶水就能吃上新鲜的蔬菜

Nice vegetables for your family!

A VERY !!! good video. I liked that you learned from your mistakes, and you told the audience what you were going to fix, what to watch for, and other useful information. Thank you.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Many people seem to miss that judging by the comments LOL

Thank u for this. I'm so glad you also kept your mistakes in the vid. Helps the rest of us who want to try this. Thank you.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for your support :) Good luck let me know how it goes!!

Pro-tip, paint your tubs black then white to make them light tight. Light in resi is number one reason for rot, bacteria, fungi and algea. All of which will suck nutrients from solution.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you

@MrGeemonty

20 сағат бұрын

I also prefer white, I don't even bother with a coat black. I also don't use spray paint I found it VERY expensive to properly coat with spray paint. Get a good paint for about $30 for a gal. I usually use the black tote with yellow lid and just pour the white paint into lid a thin layer at a time until its nicely coated, no light gets through.

Thank you so very much for your video. My son has gotten into the hydroponic growing and even has a website. He is in a studio apartment now and needs something like the one you put together. I will be recommending you video to him.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

That’s so great to hear!! I wish him all the best in his gardening endeavors :)

After punching through, reversing the drill direction will prevent shattering plastics and will give a cleaner cut.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! For me dawn dish soap worked wonders

Thanks! Great info!

I did go ahead and went crazy, after your video😂 don’t buy lettuce and greens anymore🥰

ว้าว ผักของคุณดูสุขภาพดีมาก ผมติดตามดูคลิปต่อไป

Hi Nina, I finally have all the materials together that I need (took me long enough lol) and I was wondering how long do I need to keep the light on everyday. Thank you so much for this cool video I love it ❤

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Oh! I didn’t include getting a timer, look on Amazon for a simple outlet timer, that’s what you plug the lights into and set your 8 hours or so of when you want your lights on :)

Thank u both 😭. Now I have head start everyone makes it complicated.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Awww so happy we could help!!

Cool! Very good idea for who lives in apartment.

Not sure if it's been said before but I'd recommend painting those totes with a coat or two of black then a coat or two of white paint. These transparent totes + nutrient rich water + light is a strong medium for algae growth and it can lead to all kinds of problems for the plant. Awesome setup though!

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yes deff! I have to spray paint the outside container, although I wonder why the plants still thrived even with their roots covered in algea?

@compubyte2010

Жыл бұрын

@@NinaMariePhoto I can't believe how many people said to paint the containers black? seriously were we all watching the same video?? how did they all miss you saying you need to paint them black, due to algie etc.. ?? LOL ...

I finally ordered my grow lights, two 45 watt grow lights. I ended up bringing in my hydroponic garden because it's to hot outside for my plants, there not doing well.. 💜

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Super exciting! Arizona is very hot. Yes you can use a spare basement or closet, or even something near your AC. Best of luck to you!!

Planning to connect such a system to my large fish tank and grow some veggies and herbs to reduce the nitrates.

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing, what a great idea! Let me know how this works!

I love this! We are moving to a 1 bedroom apartment but without a balcony

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect place to try this out!

Thank you so much !!! So excited to start this ! Happy growing

Great video! I can't wait to start

Hi I needed so bad ,this video .I only have a WINDOWSILL as a space .So great info .

Ideally, use black containers rather than see-through ones, as that will help keep algae at bay.

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Yes I mention that in my video how you can paint the containers (on the outside) or get black ones!)

I enjoyed your video, very straightforward. However, I am unsure how much water you have in your containers. Is it enough to practically immerse your rapid rooter material or is it just enough to come up over to not more than a quarter or half of the rapid rooter? Your help in clearing this up would really be helpful.

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so mnuch for watching my video!! So you just want the water to come up to the bottom of the rapid rooter, maybe about an inch, this way the rapid rooter will remain moist, and that provides the water to the baby seedlings :)

Great video, And it was nice to see grumpy cat.

YOU ROCK.. Awesomesharing Show and tell is my best learning media. Perfectly shared you 2. Great detailed info ..

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks soo much for watching!

Super cool Nina. I have just the room to do this!

does the ph level mentioned need to be consistently checked? if so, what’s your schedule on that? seems like the variety of plants you’re working with are doing great! is the ph kind of a universal good level? or do others require different?

@devanadrien5611

Жыл бұрын

do you cut down fertilizing before harvesting? i’ve head that some people had bitter greens if they were adding fert a week or so before eating

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

I only checked it once, just in the beginning. I only fertilize when I start it, and then top up the water as I go, no extra fertilizing! In a month or so the lettuce gets all picked anyways and the process repeats!

Awesome video! Gonna give this a try in my new place.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Tell me how it goes!!

Thanks for sharing. New sub here. Hydroponics indoors is the way👍🏾

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! I agree!

If you want to prevent algae, you can put black food coloring in the water.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

That’s genius I never thought of that!

Your hair looks beautifil.thanks for the tip.

This is so inspiring! Thank you!

@NinaMariePhoto

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Awesome thanks going to give this a try

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works out!!

This is awesome, I'd like to setup something like this!

hi it is Alessia

just a thought. Maybe you could do starter plants in the areas with poor access to light.

Sounds like Black colored containers would be perfect to stop any algae growth? When you harvest lettuce outside, you just cut it about an inch before the base and it just continues to grow. Does that work with Hydroponic set up like this? Have you tweaked anything since you did this video? Can you reuse the clay pellets and just wash them off between re-seedings?

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Yes black colored containers are the ideal thing o use! Yes it works the same way, except I now only use the rapid rooters and a 2" pot, so I dont even need the clay pebbles, the rapid rooter fits right inside!

Hi thank you! How do you manage the volume and have vegetables everyday ready to eat

@NinaMariePhoto

11 ай бұрын

I just picked maybe 3-5 leaves every other day for a salad, and there was enough that the leaves kept growing back and we always had enough!

Hi Nina! I loved how easy this video was to understand! I'm going to be trying this out for a school Science Fair soon and I was wondering if you had any tips?! Would I be able to do this with plants other than lettuce as well? Sunflowers for example? Also, were you able to eat the lettuce once it grew fully and how was the taste?! Thanks for making the video so clear to understand!

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hey Ria! Hm I have not seen or tried sunflowers, I know people have success doing this method with strawberries and tomatoes. The lettuce tasted great, I got about a handful a day for salads and I even had to give some away because I had too much! It lasted longer in the fridge than store bought lettuce too!! Good luck I hope the science fair enjoys it :)))

use containers that are not clear, or you can spray paint them on the outside, if you already got clear ones. I've seen people wrap them with vinyl as well.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yes deff! I mention that too

It would help those leggy plants that are not getting enough light if you thow something that is shiny metal like aluminum foil over the top and sides where you got that material

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Yes thats very true! Thank you

I have a question. It all looks great and foing great on s flat dort of plant nut jow would you grow tomatoes? Green beans domt have to climb or cucumbers and those are the things we really want. Any suggestions? Or is it too much info that needs a bideo? Lol your video made it so simple and i thank you for it. Im getting older and cant take the heat n humidity or bend over, swuat etc with the crooked knees do that's what guided me your direction. I don't really have help so its mice that i can fo this by myself.

@chocchip21me62

14 күн бұрын

Sorry for all the typos Should have had glasses on.

@MrGeemonty

20 сағат бұрын

You need a larger deeper reservoir to do tomatoes properly. There are tons of videos on that. Hydroponic growing is not as simple as people make it out to be on KZread and such so don't go that route if you want something simpler. I do DWC for "other" plants as my day job and changing the reservoir is a lot of work. You have to prepare 5+ gallons of nutrient solution for a single plant, properly ph it and make sure the EC/PPM etc is good. You will have to do resevoir swaps every week or 2 so you will be moving gallons of water often and water is fairly heavy. IMO if you just want tomatoes indoor get a decent grow tent, a decent led light, some fabric pots and a decent soil. If you want to grow hydroponically for fun then search for deep water culture (DWC) or go to a local hydroponics store and someone there will be able to help you.

This was aaaaamazing thank you

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Thank you

Loved the whole video from start to end. I'm growing vegetables in my terrace cause lights are not evenly spreading to each corners in the plantlets. Still facing some issues, Would you like me to help me out Nina Maam❤.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hm you could try stacking lights but without an even spread it will be hard for all of the plants to benefit the same

Come on with the come on I love it

The lights are on a timer. Any change in your electricity bills, or are there lights attached to a solar system outside to light inside?

@NinaMariePhoto

11 ай бұрын

Hm Im not sure. I think it uses about 150w-250w for 8 hours or so? We didnt have solar so we probably paid an extra few dollars a month to keep the lights running!

Ok did you guys use a, what type of pump of some sort? what I mean is, I saw this guy who used a fish tank pump to keep the nutrients flowing through the roots .

@NinaMariePhoto

10 ай бұрын

No pump this is the kraky method

Nice video ! 🍀

Why does your hair keep changing color? Also, the roots are green because of algae since too much light is getting into those clear containers.

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Simple, I die my hair lol! And yes I mention that in the video the importance of painting the outside of the containers black to prevent algea growth like what happened to me - although the lettuce still grew beautifully.

Thank you so much awesome content I love you and this ❤️

Are those contains the correct plastic for food safe consumption?

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Thats a good Q, I'm not certain but you can look for something that is if you want to play it safe.

4:45 PLOT TWIST! 😊 Cool setup.

I know this video is a year old and I'm assuming you've continued down the road with this journey. I'm no expert but I'm wondering if the water in the tub was moving? Would it form the algae? I guess It still would form algae but maybe would be slower?

@NinaMariePhoto

11 ай бұрын

Moving? no the water stayed very still! There is another method (non kraky) that allows the use of an air stone (like those used in an aquarium)

How much light do you need to give these kind of greens.

@NinaMariePhoto

10 ай бұрын

They need plant led lights and about 8hrs a day

Hey you guys need airflow in the boxes/water and light leak to roots are bad

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Right I mentioned that in my video to paint the outside of the containers black to prevent algea growth.

I like you video , good info 👍🏻

Can you please talk about fertilizer too. A normal 20 / 20/ 20 will work? And how much fertilizer would I need? Thanks a lot

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

So I only know of that tomato master blend formula my dad gave me to use. It works great for lettuce! For things like basil and strawberries you need to dilute it though

Anyway I can do it in a : 1) do a organic hydroponic system in a 200QT 5FT/6FT Christmastree type bin ?

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow I’m not sure but if you give it a try, let me know how it goes!!

When do you know when to turn off the lights?

@NinaMariePhoto

11 ай бұрын

You have to set up a timer, from 8am-4pm or 10-6pm should work!

i live in an nyc apartment you think i don't need to ask permission to have a small 5x5 size tent to grow veggies in? i feel like if i do ask they might misunderstand the whole idea btw i'll be using led lights too

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Absolutely you don't need to ask permission! You don't need permission to have a house plant, or to have lights right? This is no different. Enjoy your garden tent :)

Is this worth the time and energy cost? Seems more efficient to vuy what you eat

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Definately not, the energy is 150-250w per hour for 8 hours a day, thats not that much in electricity really. And in this case you can control what you are eating, choosing organic seeds, etc.

Can you only grow lettuce with that particular pH? What other plants could you grow via this method?

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I just grew a tomato plant in here!! But it got too tall for the space. You can use this method for many plants, you just need to make sure they have the right amount of space for the size they reach :) im not positive on each plants PH requirements but a quick google search should answer that!

I wonder if you could use dirty fish tank water as your fertilizer? Or a diluted solutoon with it. I know my indoor house plants LOVE it when I pour a little in their pots when I change out the fish tank water, but I just don't know health wise if that would work for growing plants you intend to eat.

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Id imagine you could, so long as it’s going through the roots of the plants and you aren’t using harsh chemicals or treatment solutions in your fishtank. But maybe experiment with a few plants first before trying it globally!

led lights is on everyday?

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yes everyday for 8-12 hours only!

Should use an air stone also to oxygenate the water 🙌🏾

@keithh23

Жыл бұрын

She's seems to be using the Kratky method. It doesn't require air stones.

You said that you ended up buying 2 sets of lights for your existing setup? So did you hang 2 lights on each shelf above your bins? I'm getting ready to place my order but I want to make sure I've got this right, lol thank you!!

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

I did! But I’m not sure if I needed to. I think it helped a lot in the beginning of the seedling process but once the lettuce got tall it didn’t seem to need both lights. I think the most important change Id make to my set up is getting a 4-5ft tall stand instead of 3, this way the lettuce doesn’t burn at the top hitting the lights and has more room to grow

Did you get a chance to stain your boxes. I want to do this but was wondering how staining the boxes worked out.

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Actually I have not done it yet!! We just re-did the cycle with the clear, because it worked just fine even with the algea. We are in the process of moving, so maybe then I will spray paint them. If you beat me to it, let me know how it works out for you!

Hi Nina, not sure if this question was asked, but do you need a water pump for this?

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Nope!! That wouldn't be a kraky method of hydroponics anymore :) No air stone or water pump needed :)

You would get more growth with an 18 hour vegetative cycle. Quicker harvest times

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Very interesting - 18 hours of light?

How often do you need to change the water or add more nutrients?

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve only had to do it once every month or every other month - you actually don’t want to add more nutrients since there will still be some leftover and it will be concentrated, so all you need to do is top it up with water once it gets below an inch or so! How often that happens probably varies by climate too :)

Nina: did you use your fertilizer full strength according the package directions? great job, thanks for posting

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Yes I did, according to what was recommended per 5 gallons that I used to fill up the containers with. Good luck!!

Airpump with bubling stones will help give your roots more oxgen and your plants will grow better and faster

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

I saw videos of people doing that but actually it didn’t make much of a difference one way or the other to my surprise!

You can put a small amount of hydrogen peroxide in the water and it will kill/prevent the algae but not harm the plants

I would think a tower would be better for you. You could plant more and also you wouldn't have plants hitting the shelf above. You have a cat though so be sure to secure it against toppling over.

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

A tower sounds awesome!

How often do you have to refill with water? And what is your method for doing that?

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly you only need to add more filtered water to it. So it’s as simple as lifting the top of the container and adding more water back up to the line. There is already a concentrated amount of your minerals since most of what has been removed is the water, and that’s all you should need to replace until you re-do your seedlings :)

@womaninwood9177

6 ай бұрын

@@NinaMariePhoto How do you filter your water?

Can this be done outside and omitting the lights?

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

You could try, if it’s not too harsh of direct sunlight and about 8hrs ideally it should work… but water will evaporate way quicker outdoors in that uncontrolled heat, something to look out for. You’ll need to refill more often.

Use containers that are not transparent to prevent or at least lower algae growth.

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Right I mention that in the video :)

More light pit it by a window!

Nice video thanks! I notice other hydroponic systems I've seen online seem to feature a water pump to circulate the water/nutrient mixture. How often do you change the water?

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

You could, but honestly I watched a video where not using a water pump produced the same or even better results. Dont remember the science as to why, but I top off the water once it drops to about 1". And after doing that once or twice, the lettuce outgrows its cycle, and a new cycle begins with fresh everything all over again :)

@cecilsharps

2 жыл бұрын

the method she is using is called the kratky method. add an airstone and air pump and it's deep water culture. i grow in coco coir in a fabric pot.

Hi, do you use one timer each grow light or one for two? Thank you!

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

The grow lights plug in together, so I am able to use a 2 outlet timer for both of the outlets, so its just one outlet :) Check the links below for the exact timer I use!

@livingoverseas5122

Жыл бұрын

@@NinaMariePhoto Ok, thank you!

You're going to get algae. Also, try totes that are black.

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

If you watched to the end I mentioned that ;)

When people who dont know how to grow, try to teach people how to grow 😮.

@GreyCrowe

2 ай бұрын

More like...When people learning to grow, share their learning process with others.

@NinaMariePhoto

Ай бұрын

Thanks GreyCrowe. Yes I did mention this was my first time and I was very excited with the results and have helped hundreds to grow their own foods and enjoy a delicious meal. Use this video as a stepping stone to learn more yourself.

how do you have no cat hair all over your carpet lol

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha we vacuum :)

Wow, thank you for sharing your video, it was informative, I enjoyed it. :)

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Felipe, I hope it works out for you!!

@AndyX1337

2 жыл бұрын

@@NinaMariePhoto I can't wait , thank you, blessings. :)

@AndyX1337

2 жыл бұрын

Is working out good,thank you.

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyX1337 I’m so so happy to hear that!! If you are willing to share please send me a photo to @ninamariephoto on Instagram, curious to see!

What kind of plant is happy-ing your house plants?

@NinaMariePhoto

Жыл бұрын

Most of my house plants are monsteras of some type! And I have some ponthos and birds of paradise. :)

@tonyp6631

Жыл бұрын

@NinaMariePhoto thank you but I actually just realized I asked my question incorrectly lol. I was wondering what kind of light** actually but I wasn't paying attention and wrote 'plant' instead. But your ponthos and birds of paradise are quite nice as well😅

👍👍👍

why do I want a salad now....

@NinaMariePhoto

2 жыл бұрын

:)