If you've ever felt intimidated by the idea of hydroponics the Kratky Method will put your fears to bed. This system, sometimes referred to as Passive Hydroponics, uses no pumps, tubing, or expensive equipment. As a matter of fact, you can start growing veggies in everyday household items like a mason jar! This video goes into detail showing EXACTLY the items I use and shows you step-by-step how to plant your first seeds.
Here's a list of the things I use in my own grow room. Note: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission.
My favorite seed source (affiliate): https://bit.ly/3opMJD6
2" Net Pots (short): https://geni.us/F9b2QAY (Amazon)
2" Net Pots (tall): https://geni.us/GVclj8 (Amazon)
Texas Tomato Food: https://geni.us/KQHkL (Amazon)
Rapid Rooter Plugs: https://geni.us/Ypbbff (Amazon)
Root Riot Plugs: https://geni.us/ZtHS7CI (Amazon)
Expanded Clay Pebbles: https://geni.us/Q9Dw (Amazon)
Barrina LED Bright Lights 3 foot: https://geni.us/eiAZZng (Amazon)
TDS Meter: https://geni.us/CoAi (Amazon)
Timer: https://geni.us/wUuDSe8 (Amazon)
Sterilite 6 qt shoe boxes: https://bit.ly/3s1AkY7 or https://bit.ly/34Tv0xd
5 Tier Shelving Unit: https://bit.ly/3I5yOto
0:00 Intro
1:30 Using Mason Jars to Save Money
1:55 Net Cups What are They?
2:22 Quart or Pint Jars Pros and Cons of Mason Jars
4:55 My Preferred Container
5:42 Net Cups Size Considerations
7:32 Grow Plugs
8:54 Making Holes in the Lid of Your Container
10:45 Harvesting Lettuce so it Grows Again
11:18 Kratky Root System and the Importance of the Air Gap
12:00 Using a Timer for Your Grow Lights
12:45 My Favorite Hydroponic Plant Nutrients
13:35 My Favorite Containers for Indoor Growing
14:33 The Timer I Recommend
14:51 The Best Affordable Grow Lights
15:28 Planting Demonstration Step-by-Step
16:48 TDS Total Dissolved Solids (how to measure out the nutrients)
17:59 Starting Seeds Directly in the Grow Plugs (no transplanting needed)
18:47 How I Use the Clay Pebbles
19:36 How to Grow in a Mason Jar
22:37 Watch the Different Stages of Plant and Root Growth in a Mason Jar
23:06 Closing Comments
Videos: Mason Jar Kratky Method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Veyc4D80gcI&t=2s
Music: Buckbreak by Ken Hamm
After This Life by Clarence Reed