[MartHale7]

I run a group on Mewe for kratky hydroponics.

I am now testing bringing last years cuttings into the new year with this method. I have found it very useful for rooting cuttings

[TopGunPrecision]

How do those towers actually work? I’ve been thinking of building one with strawberries for my daughter.

[Jc1981]

Wow! It looks like it works great!

[MartHale7]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VMlcasPe9M

The video above shows how the tower works.

I have printed 4 3d printed towers, and I have created 4 towers from 8 inch drainage pipes.

I have also been experimenting with a worm bin combined with Kratky but that is still in the experimental stage.

I have rooted mulberry trees, and cassava, rosemary, basil, and now I am working on cranberry hibiscus and Malabar spinach.

[TopGunPrecision]

I just started a worm bin. I assume you are incorporating the worm tea into it?

[MartHale7]

In my investigation of the start of Kratky method I found they used soil at the start…. So I created my own system, in that I raise the worm bin over the water and put a 2-3 inch gap between, sorta like an earth box. Worms fed on top food scraps.

[TopGunPrecision]

Just getting mine set up and going. Doing kratky with an air pump. Also trying out a paper towel for starting and wicking nutrient instead of the other typical mediums.

[Jc1981]

Wow! Interesting!

[MartHale7]

If I may ask what nutrients are you using? I am using masterblend, with epson salt, and Calcium nitrate.

[TopGunPrecision]

Same. The Jack special.

[MartHale7]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z0NaYpVHMs

This video is useful for understanding the basics of Kratky, and entertainment value 😉

[welchfarm]

MHP gardener on YouTube best educational video used his info when i converted part of my fresh market.

[MartHale7]

Yep, MPHgardener did very good experiments love his channel. But there are many people on youtube doing Hydroponics.

[Jc1981]

Thank you

[JerseyGiantChick]

Small ones with grow light that can stand bij the window, for a lower price and then payable.

Good for seedlings, growing inside or cuttings you name it.

[Contingency-Guy]

I do my kratky gardening in the garage, mostly Romaine lettuce with some Arugula. Very easy to do. I use Masterblend for fertilizer (amazon) and it’s worked great for me. I can grow it about 8 months out of the year, mid- summer just gets too hot. I use a 14 gallon bin and a 2 inch hole saw for the net pot holes. Just a note, use all the same size net pots in the same bin or you’ll have trouble with the initial water level, experience speaking. I started with one bin and expanded to three. The trick with so much lettuce is to harvest in zones, or you’ll be feeding the neighbors as well. It grows back a number of times after harvesting. Have fun!

[MartHale7]

Looks great what do you keep your PH at?

[Contingency-Guy]

Between 5.5-6.

[Jc1981]

Wow! Nice!

[Dmaiden]

I have a couple bins i got from menards and i use air pumps. Small things like lettuce and cabbage and herbs. I love it.

[MUGSY1]

Yes,I have been experimenting for the past 4 years except it is completely off grid.It is called the Kratky Method no air pumps required.Materials needed:5 gallon bucket,a net pot Clay pellets and NPK for nutrients.