The New Best Way to Start Your Seeds!
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Күн бұрынHoocho shows us How to Start Seeds Using Silicone Ice Cube Trays
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Happy Hydroponicing!
@EviLEwoK666 4 ай бұрын
"...in future upcoming hydroponic system designs..." that smirk! Smooth as butter Hoocho, smooth as butter! LOL
@aussieauto7314 4 ай бұрын
Hey hoocho the ice trays is a great idea so much easier to get ur seedlings out
@MamaMudskipper 4 ай бұрын
There are also ice cube trays that are hard plastic on the top two thirds, and have silicone bases in each cube section. The rigid top makes the 12 cube tray easy to carry by holding the side too, it's not floppy
@tjevarts9525 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Hoocho's must be the most innovative hydroponic channel on the internet!
@SmokeGSU 4 ай бұрын
Hoocho, been watching all your videos the past couple of days and I gotta say... you might be a mad scientist but I'm totally here for it! This is genius stuff.
@k9bigdog1 4 ай бұрын
Not only is this a fantastic idea for seeds but for the environment also!!! No PLASTIC trays. I really love using silicone for all kinds of things. I have some silicone muffin trays and you don't need to spray oil or grease and flour them and no paper muffin cups. Cornmeal muffins just pop right out of the silicone and into your mouth! Oooops, put butter on first..... Thanks for your GREAT ideas!
@Pankaj13Das 4 ай бұрын
I also use these silicone trays as they are washable. Glad you made a video how good they are. They have much better life than those bad quality plastic seed trays.
@goodwinml 4 ай бұрын
And yet another home run by Hoocho!
@kalebli5502 4 ай бұрын
Where was this idea 69 year's ago. And thank's for this mind blowing 411.
@lorettastinnett6848 4 ай бұрын
That is such an awesome idea, and I can pick the ice trays up chep at goodwill, thank you Hoocho , love and blessings.
@andreamaclachlan980 4 ай бұрын
Wow!!! Game changer!! I LOVE this idea! I cringe at labels, but THIS makes labelling easy!! Thank you sooooo much!!!❤
@adamredden2007 4 ай бұрын
Dang, man, this seems ingenious. We don't do hydro, but I imagine this would work by transferring to compost/soil as well. Specifically, the cotton ball method. Seed starting tiny seed varieties has been our biggest challenge. Specifically, cabbage, broccoli, spinach.....etc
@MsMary-mg3ho 4 ай бұрын
So cool! Now I'm going to go through my cupboard, because I know I have some silicone candy molds in there somewhere...! Thanks for the great idea!
@marcusk7855 4 ай бұрын
My granddaughter is going to love this. She has been asking to grow some plants from seed.
@nazierjamie5342 5 күн бұрын
Brilliant my friend, always enjoy your videos
@tinam9844 4 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this method! Fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing it.
@davidharrison8762 3 ай бұрын
Yet another great idea. You are always improving the process. Thanks from uk
@PhuzzyBond 4 ай бұрын
As im about to start my bato bucket for this season, this video is right on time. I used to use the plastic trays but this is much more clean and efficient. thank you
@anthonyt6872 17 күн бұрын
Great episode. So much helpful info!
@ericjudd9088 4 ай бұрын
I've been using ordinary plastic ice cube trays for a long time. It never occurred to me that they were available in silicone. Thanks for turning on my light bulb! Super idea. I can't wait to try it! Great video - as usual! Keep up the great work sir! Many thanks once again!😄🛶
@The_LaughingHyena 4 ай бұрын
Alright, alright, Mr. Hoocho, I'll buy a 3d printer. Your channel has convinced me of their value.
@Hoocho 4 ай бұрын
Sorry about the rabbit hole I just lead you down…. I just got a bamboo lab P1S It’s incredible. Highly recommend.
@The_LaughingHyena 4 ай бұрын
@@Hoocho I'm glad ya mentioned that a new Bamboo lab printer came out. Was about to pull the trigger on a p1p. Bamboo Lab seems like the most approachable plug and play sort of option.
@N1ghtR1der666 4 ай бұрын
as someone who has owned many 3d printers of different grades, I will only advise that it's better to spend more and get a reliable machine that you don't have to mess with too much, if you have the money then look at bamboo labs printers. I find 3d printing becomes more of a chore than a tool when you have the mess with it constantly, which is the case with most self build or DIY models
@denisdb725 4 ай бұрын
@@The_LaughingHyenaI am fine with my Ender 3D S1 Pro for the moment. But maybe in the future I will go for a Bamboo Lab to. They seems to go way faster. But are they as good in printing aswell in that speed?
@brian420pm 3 ай бұрын
OMG game changer for home indoor growers you ROCK 🙏
@Aesops_fables 4 ай бұрын
Brilliant idea!! Thank you for sharing!
@driqbal316 4 ай бұрын
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
@plstafford9750 Ай бұрын
This was actually inspiring. I like the cocoa coir propagation idea in these trays. It’s very sustainable.
@pgaks3 4 ай бұрын
Ive just been 3d printing small trays that have 12 holes, each holds 1/3 of a cotton ball, and a reservoir in the center for water.
@jackmorphew223 3 күн бұрын
Can I get your 3dmodel 🥹
@pameliaheider 4 ай бұрын
You are so smart. I love it. I wish I had someone to work with me like u on these projects. Great for u!!!!
@kkris179 4 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for a medium to grow my hydroponic seeds and this is all I need! Thank you!!
@megaflux7144 4 ай бұрын
great technique. whats even better is using tampons in a plug system.
@nothingnobody910 3 ай бұрын
😮
@pattyallen1994 3 ай бұрын
What a 👍 informative vid. The best I’ve seen. Thank you so much!!
@robinroberts7461 3 ай бұрын
brilliant Hoocho !!
@marcfruchtman9473 4 ай бұрын
Great ideas. Thanks for the video.
@moonshynegirl172 4 ай бұрын
Very nice! Useful information in the very first minute.
@CatHamster-wf5xs 4 ай бұрын
Nice 1 Mr Hoocho !
@bonitajackson857 4 ай бұрын
Wonderful idea!
@qmoonwalker3847 4 ай бұрын
Such a great idea! Thanks,
@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm 3 ай бұрын
I think you just made my gardening life so much easier!
@antoninojohnscoppettuolo9057 4 ай бұрын
Great stuff, mate.
@Pete88352 4 ай бұрын
LOVE IT!!!! just the idea I needed I can never get my hands on germ cups
@denisdb725 4 ай бұрын
Another super idea.
@lesliedevlin8501 4 ай бұрын
Great show thanks bro Les from Perth WA
@tradermunky1998 4 ай бұрын
Ingenious. Thanks!
@Hoocho 4 ай бұрын
And Thank you! 😂
@polaria.coronel-gt2762 4 ай бұрын
Awesome video! My method is pretty similar to yours, but I use the structural rigidity of the roots of the seedling to create the "block" for me. All I do is push a bunch of coco fiber (not peat) into a mould similar to yours (but hard, transparent plastic), plant the seed, wait for the roots to fill the block, and then I transplant it. It takes a bit longer than your method, so I'll definitely be giving the cotton a try. Cheers!
@caketropolis 2 ай бұрын
ive been saving my plastic egg cartons to grow seedings in, the cotton ball trick is gonna be perfect for that! thanks!
@boards.sailfish 4 ай бұрын
It keeps gettin better.
@ThriveGarden 4 ай бұрын
Impressive! more content like this
@pambrown9288 4 ай бұрын
great information
@waynewalton265 4 ай бұрын
cheapest trays i could find, were $8.00 EACH, this is not cheap.
@xxxxxbriansanchezyyy 3 ай бұрын
I was going to say the same
@meredithheath5272 3 ай бұрын
Agree - not inexpensive, however, it seems they Would last longer than those plastic trays? Much nicer, I think, too.
@meredithheath5272 3 ай бұрын
What I good idea!
@marycrawford9428 3 ай бұрын
Did you check the dollar store?
@mio.giardino 3 ай бұрын
Thrift stores are my source for these.
@alicecowan3499 4 ай бұрын
Brilliant!❤
@KJ7JHN 4 ай бұрын
Nice job!
@soblessed1962 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@normawingo5116 4 ай бұрын
You’re so awesome!
@Roger-og2ty 4 ай бұрын
Great idea they pop out easy and clipping the corners for water and keeping the roots away from each other or make a lot easier. I have a question growing tomatoes in a Dutch bucket system. How often should you cycle the water on and off in a 24 hour period I have not been able to find any information on that. Thanks again.
@pseabrook 4 ай бұрын
Another stella video Hooch! Can you touch on the vertical herb garden behind you? And would put lettuces and other greens in it? Seems perfect for an apartment balcony setup for someone who uses a crap tonne of fresh herbs and small greens.
@KegLand 4 ай бұрын
great. idea. I have cracked a lot of those cheap trays from buttings and these definitely look a bit more long lasting.
@Earthmadegarden 3 ай бұрын
Good idea! They also make silicone seedling trays.
@Jason.Goldstriker 4 ай бұрын
damn that's a grate idea actually nice one bro
@VerticalVictoryGarden 4 ай бұрын
Although not needed too often, a second silicone tray fit perfectly as a black out dome. I have so many small trays where finding the right cover in a small space used to be a challenge.
@alejandrotaudil3689 4 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@faltonito 4 ай бұрын
This is badass🤯
@crysknife007 4 ай бұрын
This is genius dude.
@Concerned97 4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Qar-bp1yr 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Your point about not using seeding trays because then we tend to want to fill the whole thing and its just a waste and as home gardener we don't need as many plants anyway. Damn. I always made myself overwhelmed with the seeding trays, I didn't make myself mental space to enjoy the process and learn because I wanted to feel like a mass producing farmer haha. Now I am going back to gardening with an open mind, keeping things simple and easy, and learn and enjoy. 6 chili plants are enough!
@samuelowen4457 4 ай бұрын
Hey Hoocho, Do you have a video where you go over the many different types of cambells nutrients? There are so many, blue, white diamonds etc. I love how you succinctly present lots of information in the context of a diy hydroponics grower.
@masondawson4061 4 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@Rascal3l3 3 ай бұрын
Genius bro
@DM-sc4zy 4 ай бұрын
Legend.
@mohammedsharif6393 3 ай бұрын
Your video is excellent is this method for all kinds of seeds
@joebrodie 4 ай бұрын
Just in time for my neck of the woods!
@jerbear7952 4 ай бұрын
The woods will be too shady. Try a garden.
@earlinesblack1361 4 ай бұрын
Love 💕 it
@billb945 2 ай бұрын
Most of my 'plastic tray inserts' are 20 years old and they all have drainage holes that facilitate bottom watering
@YellowReapear 4 ай бұрын
Hi hoocho, my main garden is organic soil, is ok to start seeds in cotton balls? never used it before.
@TieeshaMonae 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. My burpee seed poss are cracking. I will buy the ice trays.
@bigonprivacy2708 4 ай бұрын
"And why stop there.........and why stop there........" LOL. Oh my you're teasing us on the future design! Do I see a new cheaper way to successfully do aeroponics? Oh man!!! Can't wait!!! You're right, it is better for the home gardener vs the huge brittle ones!
@solmma 4 ай бұрын
so clean! Can I take them to normal soil afterwards?
@ronprince1478 4 ай бұрын
😊👍😎Cool method
@lisabeam8315 4 ай бұрын
We call them cotton balls.😊
@tropicaldreaming 4 ай бұрын
I have been doing similar but with coconut fibre. Without cutting holes in tray, so I can use for ice cubes if I want to 😂
@mfrederikson 4 ай бұрын
Could you make a propagation method for hard to germinate seeds? As some tropical rarities will probably mold with the cotton wool propagation method over months...
@geriannroth449 3 ай бұрын
Maybe use a weak Hydrogen peroxide solution to prevent the mould issue
@user-hh7ne5bk4g 4 ай бұрын
Where did you get the ice trays Hoocho? They are a perfect size. Love your content mate.
@dandana4647 3 ай бұрын
thank you very much it works wonderful ..in less than a week i could see the result….is it possible to plant the seedlings in a potting mix instead of an hydroponic system .?
@Holodomor4.0 4 ай бұрын
Haha my god this is so good too!
@archidube 3 ай бұрын
Also use egg cartons. The plastic ones would last a long time and you can keep the clear plastic lid for certain seeds.
@ichorousmedia 4 ай бұрын
If its winter, give or take month or two, i agree that putting seeds outside to harden mid afternoon and overnight will probably be enough. When there is more hours in the day, even in April, I have to be a lot more careful about partially shading or covering them for the first several days or the leaves developed under artificial light are all lost. Just want to throw this out there so people don't take that advice in summer and kill their seedlings. If its warm enough I just start seeds outside.
@SeamusHarper1234 4 ай бұрын
How about rootrainers? I've started my tomatoes in them this season, it seems like a good system, because you can keep them in the trainer a long time. Probably not necessary in Australia, here in Germany we start in March and move outside in May. Rootrainers give the plants a small edge because of the insane root development. I've filled them up with coco and put them into a flood & drain for ease.
@joanbignoli1687 4 ай бұрын
Love the look of this system. How do you keep algae from growing inthe channel?
@lorismazzaferro3156 4 ай бұрын
you can see something similar also on this 3 years old video from JimmyB Harvests - "Stop Wasting Grodan Rockwool - How to start seeds for hydroponics"
@nickbrown.270wsm 3 ай бұрын
Hi Hoochie, I like your greenhouse do you have a video showing a bit more in-depth how its built I would like to replicate
@Hoocho 3 ай бұрын
Yeah mate kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8WiaqV1qrLdaIE.htmlsi=aXF6FWHYltXDGy1y
@84bmw325e 4 ай бұрын
Hey Honcho, have you ever thought about using the stuffing from pillow cases? The bags of cotton are $4, but I can get a pillow case for $6 with 4 times the volume.
@ticktock2383 4 ай бұрын
No. That stuffing is polyester
@paulwilson4081 4 ай бұрын
GDay Mitch, I’ve experimented with cotton wool but t thought it held too much water(drowning the seeds) Do you water initially then not water again till the first true leaves emerge, even the thinnest film of water seems to keep the cotton wool too wet. PS. My latest trial is starting seeds on Butter Muslin (from Spotlight) ( so far this material is showing promise) also some other seeds started in Lica (1/4 “ water in Mc Donald’s cup below 1” of Lica)
@Hoocho 4 ай бұрын
I only water once to wet. No point watering if there's moisture, all I want the seeds to do is strike. It's basically tricking them into thinking they're in a moist soil environment.
@johnpaullim5183 3 ай бұрын
can you use clay pebbles as a replacement for the cotton wool and is light 100% required or can they just sit under regular light?
@hanjajsok2872 3 күн бұрын
What nutrients do you ususally use for seedlings and is it always the same?
@milkybaravenger 15 күн бұрын
Man Hoocho I loved this idea but the 6 bay silicon tray’s are expensive in the uk so being a man with a 3d printer I turned it into a print at a cost of 30 pence a tray and I love them. Went overboard and designed it into a whole little 6 plant propagation set with a watering tray and top with turn vent. I’m willing to share if you’re interested?
@Hoocho 15 күн бұрын
@@milkybaravenger hey mate! Flick me an email. contacthoocho@gmail.com
@milkybaravenger 14 күн бұрын
@@Hoocho Just sent you one mate.
@ourv9603 4 ай бұрын
Well, I think I'll stick with my double solo cup method for now. !
@marystephens9150 3 ай бұрын
Great idea! What is “coco “ when you referred to the soil?
@reubertomichelle164 23 күн бұрын
Coconut coir
@N1ghtR1der666 4 ай бұрын
I like the idea of cotton buds, but I have really high failure rates and much more mould growing with this system. it may be I just need to manage water levels more carefully but its worth mentioning
@sebastienloyer9471 4 ай бұрын
Nope. Nothing to do with the water. Start everything in sterile water/ bleach mix. Any mediums and the seeds too. Keep everything wet with Solution 5 mL bleach+ 3 ml of root tech / 1 liter of water
@scottrichter1858 4 ай бұрын
Never thought about using cotton balls. I don't do hydroponic (yet), but could you just plant the cotton balls directly into soil after when they're ready to go out? I imagine if it's actual cotton and nothing synthetic it should ultimately break down and be safe?
@Stop4MotionMakr 4 ай бұрын
Not completely related to this. I tried germinating rocket and lettuce in cotton - it works incredibly well. However the problem comes when I drop them into my NFT channels. For some reason the top bit of the cotton that's sticking above the water stream would start to get this mold and it seems to be stunting my rockets' grow. I'm using 5cm diameter pipes with a 2 cm hole, but I keep a nice airflow over my system so I'm not sure why it's getting moldy. Any idea?
@ronevergrow8319 3 ай бұрын
That's just like if you're looking for a large Dome just find a large plastic Tupperware and use plastic wrap on top to seal it 🤷♂️
@derekjohnson5522 4 ай бұрын
I don’t have a hydroponic system. Can Igrow any seeds this way and then plant in soil
@jessoman Ай бұрын
I tried this method and found everything dried out pretty quick and everything died. can i fill the tub up with water around the trays or will that be too wet? or should i just cling wrap to lock moisture in?
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