How to Build a Homemade Hydroponics System
Choose the type of system you want to build., Gather all the materials you need for this project.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose the type of system you want to build.
Your choices include:
Water Culture.
This is a low cost, easy-to-build option.
It results in your plants being suspended in water by a StyroFoam platform.
The water will be filled with a nutrient solution.
You can grow 5-6 plants per 5 gallon (18.9 L) water culture system.
Multi Flow.
This is a medium cost, fairly difficult-to-build option.
It relies on gravity to flood plant trays with water and nutrient.
You can use a timer and float switch to control water levels.
You can grow many plants at a time with this system.
Ebb and Flow.
This is a low-cost, moderately easy-to-build system.
Your plant tray is put on top of a reservoir and connected to the reservoir with tubing.
A water pump pumps water and nutrients to the plants.
Excess liquid is returned to the reservoir for later use.
You can grow a fair amount of plants with this system. , They are listed in the "Things You'll Need" section. -
Step 2: Gather all the materials you need for this project.
Detailed Guide
Your choices include:
Water Culture.
This is a low cost, easy-to-build option.
It results in your plants being suspended in water by a StyroFoam platform.
The water will be filled with a nutrient solution.
You can grow 5-6 plants per 5 gallon (18.9 L) water culture system.
Multi Flow.
This is a medium cost, fairly difficult-to-build option.
It relies on gravity to flood plant trays with water and nutrient.
You can use a timer and float switch to control water levels.
You can grow many plants at a time with this system.
Ebb and Flow.
This is a low-cost, moderately easy-to-build system.
Your plant tray is put on top of a reservoir and connected to the reservoir with tubing.
A water pump pumps water and nutrients to the plants.
Excess liquid is returned to the reservoir for later use.
You can grow a fair amount of plants with this system. , They are listed in the "Things You'll Need" section.
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