How to Make One Plant Hydroponics
Get a bucket with a lid.These buckets can be purchased from Lowes or Home Depot stores.The bucket should be opaque in order to prevent algae build-up., Place your net pot on the lid of the bucket.The rim of the net pot should be facing down.Trace...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get a bucket with a lid.These buckets can be purchased from Lowes or Home Depot stores.The bucket should be opaque in order to prevent algae build-up.
(Kids,get an adults help when cutting or drilling the holes.) , You can also use a water-soluble fertilizer. , This hole should fit the size of the aquarium tubing you are using. , Thread the aquarium tubing through the hole you made just beside the hole for the net pot. , Though it is optional, it is highly recommended.
The air pump, aquarium tubing, and air stone can be purchased at a pet store. , The nutrient solution should touch 1/3 of the net pot. , Growing by seeds is much easier than growing by seedlings. , Rinse the roots until they are free from any soil debris.
Thread the roots through the holes in the net pot and fill with growing medium.
Place the net pots in the hole you have made for them. , Start the seeds in rockwool or sponge cubes.
You can choose to plant them directly in the growing medium but you will have to hand-water them for the first few days until they develop roots.
Wet the rockwool or sponge cubes thoroughly.
Sow the seeds inside the growing cubes. , When they have developed their true leaves, transplant them to the net pots and fill them with growing medium.
Place the net pots in the hole you have made for them. , Fill up with plain water when needed. ,, Enjoy the fruits of your labour! , -
Step 2: Place your net pot on the lid of the bucket.The rim of the net pot should be facing down.Trace the rim of the net pot onto the lid with a marker.
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Step 3: Using a sharp knife or a hole saw
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Step 4: drill or cut the hole 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) smaller than the net pot's rim to prevent it from dropping through the hole after cutting.
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Step 5: Dilute the nutrient solution according to the instructions on the package.
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Step 6: Drill a hole beside the hole for your net pot.
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Step 7: Connect the air pump to the aquarium tubing.
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Step 8: Connect the aquarium tubing to the nipple on the air stone.
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Step 9: Fill the bucket with your nutrient solution.
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Step 10: Decide whether you want to grow your plants from seedlings or seeds.
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Step 11: Pop the plant out of its growing pot if you are growing from seedlings.
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Step 12: If you are growing from seeds
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Step 13: it is much easier.
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Step 14: Maintain the moisture of the growing cubes to make sure they stay wet.
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Step 15: Maintain the water level inside the bucket.
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Step 16: Leave the set-up in a place where it receives sunlight
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Step 17: but NOT rain.
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Step 18: Harvest when needed.
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Step 19: Flush out the system with bleach to get rid of any bacteria.
Detailed Guide
(Kids,get an adults help when cutting or drilling the holes.) , You can also use a water-soluble fertilizer. , This hole should fit the size of the aquarium tubing you are using. , Thread the aquarium tubing through the hole you made just beside the hole for the net pot. , Though it is optional, it is highly recommended.
The air pump, aquarium tubing, and air stone can be purchased at a pet store. , The nutrient solution should touch 1/3 of the net pot. , Growing by seeds is much easier than growing by seedlings. , Rinse the roots until they are free from any soil debris.
Thread the roots through the holes in the net pot and fill with growing medium.
Place the net pots in the hole you have made for them. , Start the seeds in rockwool or sponge cubes.
You can choose to plant them directly in the growing medium but you will have to hand-water them for the first few days until they develop roots.
Wet the rockwool or sponge cubes thoroughly.
Sow the seeds inside the growing cubes. , When they have developed their true leaves, transplant them to the net pots and fill them with growing medium.
Place the net pots in the hole you have made for them. , Fill up with plain water when needed. ,, Enjoy the fruits of your labour! ,
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