NPK for growing Hydroponic Tomatoes: What is 4-18-38 and how to mix One Gallon recipe of Masterblend
In this video I explain what the Masterblend formula is and how I mix it up for a one gallon recipe. I also cover the basics of NPK and what the numbers 4-18-38 stand for. I find this hydroponic nutrient solution works very well for my fruiting plants such as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. It is also very economical since you use so little at a time.
Amazon links to items mentioned in this video:
Masterblend 2.5 pound combo kit: amzn.to/2PfKpji
Grow Big hydroponic fertilizer: amzn.to/3r7JAX4
Scale with decimals for grams: amzn.to/3f92F8C
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Very concise and clear video. For European viewers (especially UK based) you must remember that the US Gallon is
I've started to mix a 4X strength in a single milk jug. It seems to be stable still at that concentration. Diluting for use is still relatively simple and cuts down on the jugs used.
Thanks for another excellent tutorial, Tikki! I've been looking for a more economical solution for nutrient solutions and I really appreciate what you've shared here!
I really enjoy your straight forward video style. This video helped a lot when deciding to get master blend. Thanks so much!!!
An excellent teacher! Neat and organized!
Thank you for a very informative video on the Masterblend formula !
You are the most helpful person I have found on KZread. I am very grateful for your videos and advice. 😊😊😊
I recently discovered your channel and I have to say you're one of my favorites when it comes to hydroponics. I appreciate the in depth instructions when mixing nutrients and the various experiments you've conducted using cotton balls in the place of rock wool, etc. Overall, I appreciate the channel and your thoroughness. Thanks
another great in depth video. No beating around the bush. Thank you your channel is very refreshing.
Amazing quality of content. Thanks.
Thanks tikkie you.. Please you are so easy to understand and you are real!!.. Everyday life. 👍
Well done. This was helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the information. I was thinking of switching from Masterblend to liquid nutrients because I could never get it all to dissolve. Your channel has inspired me to go from just growing leaf lettuce in mason jars to trying to grow spinach and Red Robin mini dwarf tomatoes, too.
thank you for sharing your hydroponic knowledge and science base experiments. I have had following your channel and almost watched all of your videos. Because I am living in a rural area and in my country hydroponic solution is not available, I had to commute to the nearest city, buy hydroponic elements from chemical stores, and mix them. with this background, all of my hydroponic knowledge is KZread and the internet base. Hopefully, at this time which this comment is written tomato, cucumber, onion, potato, chili pepper, and garlic planted and harvested on an experimental scale. I would like to share my experience with you. about mixing nutrient elements, in my view, two measurement tools are important which are PH and TDS meter. PH meter is important because roots can absorb dissolved nutrients best in a PH between 6.0 to 6.5. About cheap pen PH meter, it is very important that the tool has a calibrate function because these PH meters measure PH by using a tiny ultraviolet lamp which its ultraviolet radiant strength changes over time and result in the wrong measurement. This issue is very important because PH numbers calculate in a logarithmic system which means +/-1 unit mistake in measurement causes +/-10 units mistake in reality or +/-10 times acidic solution which may cause roots to burn or roots nutrient absorption failure. So, it is necessary to check and calibrate the PH meter at least every weak.
Great explanation. Thanks a lot.
i know its plants so daily updates are not very entertaining but... any updates :) i like watching your content cause of the way you explain things
I enjoy your videos. Last year I finally gave up on trying to grow in the soil in Florida after three years of trying so I may setup a small greenhouse with hydroponics so I can grow my own vegetables. The molds, gigantic grasshoppers, inch worms and countless other things including poor soil and nearby massive oak trees sucking up all the nutrients I put in the ground defeated my garden attempts lol.
I had the same experience mixing the components at the same time. Undissolved material at the bottom of the container.
Thanks! Just bought masterblend online to try it out and didn't knew how to use it. I hope it works for lettuce as well.
thank you for info