How to Build: Self Watering 5 Gallon Buckets

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With self-watering 5-gallon buckets, you'll never have to worry about how much water to give your plants. These sub-irrigated buckets hold water in a reservoir and enable the soil to absorb water as it's needed.
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00:00 Introduction to Self-Watering Buckets
00:32 How Self-Watering Buckets Work
02:10 Materials to Build a Self Watering Bucket
03:55 How to Build a Self Watering 5 Gallon Bucket
09:46 Filling the Bucket with Perlite and Potting Soil
10:27 Transplanting into the Self Watering Bucket
11:13 How to Prime a Self Watering Bucket with Water
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@Thebearcave1776 2 жыл бұрын

Tip: Cutting the fill pipe at an angle to keep the pipe off the bottom will suffice; no holes needed. Tip 2: Making the handles opposite each other (before screwing the buckets together) will help you carry the planter if needed. Thanks for sharing, great job.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you for sharing!

@xavierkoolat6926 Жыл бұрын

Ah, yes. Opposite handles & angled cut off end. Great tip & advice. Thx.🙂

@maymiller6308 Жыл бұрын

I think he said to pull up before using screws to hold in place. But I agree cutting at angle will keep up from bottom if 🪣.

@user-id9ne8ph3e 11 ай бұрын

Sometime the simplest solution 👍

@GardeningwithDave 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing ❤. 5 gallon buckets are so versatile in the garden.

@0511wells Жыл бұрын

I've viewed this video 6 x because you explained everything with a visual and a hands-on demonstration from beginning to end. So many videos are good, but required too many parts! Your technique is motivating for those who want to grow fantastic tomatoes with limited space. Now that I've made th list of all needed, Home Depot is next. Thank you for a down-to-earth video that does not intimidate with material overload. I'll let you know how mine turns out.

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

First of all, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Second, thank you for the wonderful words of encouragement! Third, I hope your tomatoes turn out AMAZING!

@debbieinitaly 6 ай бұрын

I agree!! Terrific job kind sir!!! From one old, retired teacher- sir, you made your 6, 8, 10 & 12th grade English, Shop, Art, Technology and every other teacher you ever had proud with how you approached and executed this teaching video. A- (only because you forgot to include links to “wherever” EXACTLY what I need to order up tonight!! 😂 Kinda like watching a puff pastry, pie or bread dough making video except different tools! 😅 less intimidating that way! Now- who can lend me a fancy drill with all those bits & a jig saw??

@musicteacher5757 5 ай бұрын

❤️ teachers. Some are "born" teachers, it's not just a job. You are one of these. Please continue to teach us!

@musicteacher5757 5 ай бұрын

I agree. I TRIED to watch another video, it was outrageously complicated. I bailed after 3 minutes.

@IzzySpeaks Ай бұрын

I used cat liter buckets for my design. Best part is you don't need to use screws to hold the inner bucket up. When slipped together the space between the two is perfect. Instead of perlite I used brown scotchbrites with a dot of hot glue to hold the bits down. When setting water capacity, pour 1-2 gallons in the bottom bucket, use a magic marker to mark the water level, dump and the drill your drain tube.

@HydroHowTo Ай бұрын

Litter buckets truly are the best!

@harrypressman2 Ай бұрын

I've watched so many videos on this subject that it'll make your head spin. Yours by far, is the best one I've seen. Angle cutting the fill tube is the only thing I'll add. Well explained especially about the start of saturating the soil. Thank you so much.

@HydroHowTo Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Glad it was helpful!

@nurfuerverrueckte 7 ай бұрын

I have watched many diy self watering bucket videos and already built two others but this tutorial is the best in my opinion.

@HydroHowTo 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@inferbee2572 Жыл бұрын

"Self wicking buckets" are awesome. Thanks !

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Thanks for watching!

@thailandmikeworld6072 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Making my way to Home Depot today. Thank you for downloadable supplies sheet ! Will keep you posted

@FirstNameLastName-gw2up 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this and thank you for being straightforward. Sometimes people talk a lot of fluff before they get to the meat of things and that is so annoying to me.

@HydroHowTo 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I always try to focus on the useful stuff.

@juliabates4959 2 жыл бұрын

for those of us in mosquito territory: you might want to add screens/filters to the pipes to prevent larvae from colonizing the standing water.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

I like that idea. I'm in mosquito country in Alabama, but def not as bad as say southern FL.

@guysmiley4830 2 жыл бұрын

Panty hose and a rubber band

@cameroncook975 2 жыл бұрын

Or just make a solid cap/plug. Fill and drain don't need to be open unless adding water for 30 seconds

@Larsino2000 2 жыл бұрын

@@cameroncook975 needs to be open when it rains

@YSLRD Жыл бұрын

Or mosquito bits to the water.

@Atouk 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a dirt farmer and grow in bags. I used 5 gallon buckets for years, and the plants tell you when they want water. Happy Frog potting soil works for me, but I also used MG for years, and they love that as well. All of my water for the plants runs through an RO unit first. I like your attention to detail about making sure all of the soil is thoroughly saturated. Dry spots in soil tend to remain dry for some reason. I like the grow bags because it's impossible to over-water. When a plant is thirsty, it'll droop. Once you get the hang of growing, you just know when it's time to water by sticking your finger into the soil. Easy.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words! I’m not real picky when it comes to potting soil brand. One of my favorites is a super cheap off-brand that Lowes carries. I totally agree on the dry spots!

@guysmiley4830 2 жыл бұрын

It helps to use lukewarm water when saturating a dry soil. Cold water tends to bead up rather than absorb and you get those dry spots.

@xavierkoolat6926 Жыл бұрын

@@guysmiley4830 Good advice. Thx.

@cabindweller156 4 ай бұрын

You are spot on

@JW-lq9ow 8 күн бұрын

After 35 years growing I ended up in fabric bags.started in 5 gallon hydro.

@madajuarez7073 Жыл бұрын

What a video! Absolutely brilliant 🤩. Thank you 🙏🏾. It is going to help us keep our plants alive and happy.

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and thank you for the kind words as well!

@focusbook7294 Жыл бұрын

Did it work pics please

@CathyGoes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the video. Such a practical build. I live in Tucson, AZ so it's time to start putting together the garden for the year. Going to start seedlings in about a week here.

@HydroHowTo 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and I hope your growing season is bountiful!

@satuurn5245 2 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome how-to for dummies. I'll be making some of these early spring. Thanks!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ian! Have fun with them, and let me know if you run into any problems!

@Dannzegos Жыл бұрын

Great video, I've tried bucket gardening in the past, but this is what I was lacking, the self-watering portion. Thank you!

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! This method has worked really well for everyone I’ve given buckets to.

@fernandorivera1615 2 жыл бұрын

This was on my recommended list for some reason but after watching it, I want to try this and grow my mom's favorite flowers

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! I hope it helps!

@fernandorivera1615 2 жыл бұрын

@@HydroHowTo Thank you! I'm going to give it a try!

@SmashDab 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome news 📰. Shout out to you…. You got exactly what I was looking for

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I hope it works out great for you!

@michaelj8793 2 жыл бұрын

Great job sir Super easy and inexpensive as well I did something similar w/ceramic rocks and supplied half a dozen 5 gal buckets and used a small pump for circulation Your much easier method is also very affordable Thanks a ton Sir

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Michael! I’m glad you found helpful!

@IntuitiveMatters 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a video for this method?

@michaelj8793 2 жыл бұрын

@@IntuitiveMatters I came to the idea from dutch bucket ideas I had read about but I'm sure there are videos on 5 gal bucket systems or Dutch buckets by now I did it years ago before KZfaq good luck my friend

@jeremy5246 2 жыл бұрын

"Self wicking buckets" are awesome. Been using a similar version for 3 years. Found a different design that uses only 1 bucket. Currently over wintering 3 year old pepper plants in my basements. Definitely saves water.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Sound like some lucky pepper plants! Thanks for your comment!

@Asawade 2 жыл бұрын

What is the one bucket design?

@zkelethor1929 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to know as well

@ThePunisher57925 2 жыл бұрын

Yes what is the bucket design.

@get6149 2 жыл бұрын

How does the 1 bucket design work

@thailandmikeworld6072 5 ай бұрын

I guess I’m going to home depot today. Thank you thank you! Will keep you posted

@ctgcliffthagift2932 4 ай бұрын

How did it go?

@thailandmikeworld6072 4 ай бұрын

The trip to home depot was fine👍. The staff at homedepot can be retarded. Mission accomplished , minor adjustments. I replaced the drain hole with a plug(so I can transport). Made 2

@chucktaylor4384 2 жыл бұрын

Built a few of these for my garden back in the day.... But this one is way more impressive... WAAAAAAAAYYYY more..lol

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

haha, well thanks! As long as they work, that's what counts!

@tstatus1206 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed good job. Lol not many can pull off saying bottom bucket then bottom of top bucket that many times and still sound good

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, thanks!

@pjarma8536 2 жыл бұрын

Your a genius Sir! I was wondering how I could automate the monotonous watering regime..thank you so much!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful comment! I didn’t invent it, but it sure does work well.

@pjarma8536 2 жыл бұрын

@@HydroHowTo Ok so I built it and added an oil pan under it with a micro switch on a float wired to a solar panel and water pump wich circulates over flow back into the top works great 👍

@beavinator420 2 жыл бұрын

Just mix in your amendments so they stay fed, and ph your water at 6.4

@steeltoeboots9591 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid I had some left over hydro inserts with lips and used window screen to line them. It works wonderful thanks....

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's a great idea!

@chefchrisstpierreracine5933 2 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely trying this. Thank you for the info.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome my friend! I hope it works great for ya!

@nicodemuscg 2 жыл бұрын

I built a few of these in the past. I used a small fishing bobber with a few straws attached to make a level indicator to put down the fill tube. You can also daisy chain them and use float valves and such to make watering automatic. Great tutorial!

@xavierkoolat6926 Жыл бұрын

RE: Daisy chain with float valve, perfect for me. (I'm forgetful & may not be super attentive.) Thx.🙂

@debbieinitaly 6 ай бұрын

Ok now Nicodemuscg!! I need to see your video addition to that if it worked. Also, some asked about painting bucket black to keep light out. Good idea, but looks like your set up is already blacked out w/dark blue- right?? Just asking as a brand newbie thinking this through with other comments. Thanks if you can answer. Deb

@GardeningwithDave 5 ай бұрын

I am working on making this system at the moment at home. Maybe 5 buckets chained together with a floater and possibly a rain barrel? Any suggestions? 😂

@jimfitzgibbon5492 3 ай бұрын

That is some Great idea you shared my friend. People as you amaze me. This is what makes the net great. Ideas as yours will keep so may of us novice gardeners for screwing Up another year hopes of growing our tomatoes.

@HydroHowTo 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@AUCEDELAMMAS 2 жыл бұрын

This project just saved my cookies. Thank you. ❤️

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, and thanks so much for the kind words!

@kerrypitt9789 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I live in a Condo complex that allows me to do what I want in the back yard as long as it stays below the fence, so these will be quite useable for me!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! I hope they work great for you!

@MissionaryForMexico Жыл бұрын

He left out one aspect that should have been addressed. You should also paint the bucket portion that is going to hold water. Paint it black this will prevent any ultra violet light from entering water, this will prevent mold and mildew. I would paint the outter lower blue bucket about six inches in height, all the way around the bucket. Using black spray paint. You did a great job sir, it will grow many different varieties of food. I use similar system. I was given 50 five gallon buckets that came from Home Depot! Growing in five gallon buckets is efficient, portable, and convinient!

@bocomo6985 Жыл бұрын

Although after painting the buckets black I then paint them to white so the water in the reservoir doesn't get too warm.

@stanleymcrae5952 Жыл бұрын

I've been using the same unpainted buckets for 5 years. The upper room if the top bucket has become brittle, but that's it.

@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me Жыл бұрын

Aluminin foil works well.

@MrBumbles2 6 ай бұрын

aka wicking tub, by far the best way to grow anything. excellent results.

@mikehewitt4518 Жыл бұрын

That is one of the best ideas that I've seen so far

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching!

@torrencekrepps757 2 жыл бұрын

Truly great 👍 video just to add to your green pepper when you are done with the green pepper just cut off at the bottom and cover it with leafs and it will produce more pepper again and again

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Torrence! Yeah that’s one really nice thing about pepper plants for sure!

@cadarok1079 2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome idea, I have everything I need in the basement already to make this. Definitely going to make this now.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! They’re a lot of fun!

@AlphaBravo860 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Fantastic item for the Novice wanting pro results!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah they're a fun, simple project that works really well.

@kennethsmith8844 Жыл бұрын

You have a pleasant reading voice. Being from Oklahoma students would sometimes stop by my door to hear that Okie talk🥴

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks! haha, I understand that. One of my good friends is an Okie!

@marcuslawson6104 2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing this for several year for my tomatoes and Green Chilies. I use net cups , like in hydrogrowing. 1 1/2 in works great in my top bucket as the transfer cup. I pack it with coco. and then blend in coco with my soil for the bottom 3 to 4 inches. coco is a great wicking medium.

@closetcleaner 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. It's good to know that someone has actually validated the idea.

@yeetme2065 2 жыл бұрын

@@closetcleaner there's a company called waterwick if you want to look them up. They specifically only do this and it works great for all kinds of plants.

@closetcleaner 2 жыл бұрын

@@yeetme2065I'll look them up, thank you.

@christianhinterreiter352 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I tried it before, quite the same way (2,5 gallons) and it worked perfekt! The most suprising thing was, when the season was over, I checked the soil and the roots. There Where over 25 worms inside. At my other normal pots i never did this observation. It was an organic grow outside with the same potting Mix in all Pots. So why no worms in the normal bots? My theory is that the constant and right amount of moisture provide a better invironment for the life in the soil. And what can be better than that? The microbiological life in the wormpoo is amazing and you don't habe to add it. I keep on ding this next year to get closer to the lifing soil topic. Thank you!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christian! That sounds like a pretty solid theory. The only other thing I would add is that the water reservoir in the bottom provides airflow and natural cooling.

@beavinator420 2 жыл бұрын

@@HydroHowTo your soil will get better every year if u keep it hydrated all year. Soon you'll have the best in the world. Give it mollases and a dash of coconut water

@alexyanker3059 Ай бұрын

Nice video! I always use a little soap water when I’m installing grommets &pvc.

@HydroHowTo Ай бұрын

Good call!

@dropshotking1212 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah bud you get a LIKE outa me!! This is dope!! My mom has been texting me all week harassing's me to help her make something for indoor pepper and hot dam YOU GOT PEPPERS here. BRILLIANT

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and I hope it helps!

@pigskinfanboy Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using grobucket systems which is pretty similar but really like the home made version you have highlighted here. Just amazing how well you am grow in these type of setups and the 5gal buckets can be found anywhere really. Thanks for sharing.

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@1makeka Жыл бұрын

Awesome job ! I needed a video like this one very detailed. Thank you so much, and I will be getting my buckets moving now.

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jack-rh8me 2 жыл бұрын

thanks. this was very helpful and now I can grow veggies in the backyard of the apartment I live in. The landlady doesn't want a hose in the back, so I hook it up to my sink on the second floor. its a pain. but this will save time and water...

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it works great for you!

@lorettatayor5840 Жыл бұрын

very ingenius of you to do this!

@Svaren 2 жыл бұрын

Those are slick! I'm adding these to my garden list for next season for sure! What all do you grow in them besides peppers and tomatoes? Would love to see a harvest video!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Svaren! I think you'll really enjoy them! This year I grew peppers, tomatoes, squash, and zucchini in the buckets. There's really no limit to what you can grow in them. They're deep enough to grow root veggies like carrots and radishes. Also, they're great for growing peas, beans, and any other bushy plants. I don't have much left for a harvest video this season, but I'll keep that in mind for early next season! Thanks so much for your comment, and for checking out the video!

@xavierkoolat6926 Жыл бұрын

@@HydroHowTo RE: Carrots & deep bucket soil: Thx, I'll add root veggies to bucket system.

@johndias8061 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you! I imagine this same concept could be tailored to a larger bed that holds multiple plants.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! Yes, it can absolutely be tailored to a larger bed. If you search AlboPepper SIP Bed on YT, he has a really good video on making SIP raised garden beds.

@flatsville1 2 жыл бұрын

This concept has been adapted to IBC totes cut in half.

@johntupper1369 2 жыл бұрын

Binging all your stuff, thanks so much

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Getting everything ready for spring has limited my time to make videos, but hoping to have some new content coming this month. Thanks again!

@driqbal316 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@maximosh 2 жыл бұрын

A single bucket works just as well. Just create an overflow hole 4 inches above the bottom and fill those 4-5inches with reusable gravel/clay balls, a hole either side will make sure it handles rain. Fill the remaining with potting mix. This is what they call the 'hempy bucket method'. A tried an true simple method dating back around 20 years.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks maximosh! I’ve used that method in the past. The only thing I don’t like is that you lose 4-5 of growing area in the bucket. Thanks again!

@genocanabicea5779 2 жыл бұрын

I use a res bucket and drip on multiple buckets each having a res like these that overflow back to the main res. Ive been growing weed for decades and this is just like nature.

@genocanabicea5779 2 жыл бұрын

Wet the soil before you put in container to avoid dry pockets. Or make up bucket days ahead and let water wick up until top is moist.

@maximosh 2 жыл бұрын

@@HydroHowTo You probably wont "lose 4-5 of growing area in the bucket". As plants do use that area for their 'water roots' instead of the normal aerial roots in soil above.

@tomdix5167 2 жыл бұрын

@@genocanabicea5779 Interested in the latter to confirm effectiveness. Thanks.

@eljayleveille3721 2 жыл бұрын

If you drop a fish tank bubbler in there and double your yield. With oxygenated water. Dark moist warm areas could be a nursery for bacteria.

@megaflux7144 Жыл бұрын

you wont double your yield with that tiny amount of water..

@BKeithAbyss Жыл бұрын

Great job with the narration. Thanks.

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@KH-vv5dq Жыл бұрын

Great video. What are your thoughts on adding the bucket lid to the system as well? You could still have a few holes in the lid for catching rain water, but it would also act as a shade barrier and limit evaporation. Would it cut air flow too much and create a mold or fungus issue?

@chriscomfort1378 Жыл бұрын

Nice job with the video. Some of the other ones on KZfaq tend to be a bit long because they didn't edit anything. Yours is nice and concise. Two things I would suggest with the fill tube: Just cut the bottom at a 45. done, the second is to put an offset oil filler funnel on the top of the tube. It makes it easer to fill, when the plant is bigger it's easy to find the filler.

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! Also, thanks for the kind words!

@lorettatayor5840 Жыл бұрын

@@HydroHowTo also can use a household funnel to get the water where it needs to go. just use it when you water, don't leave it on the tube 24/7.

@MagicGate814 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using this system for years and found that it becomes a mosquito magnet if you don't cover the drain hole with netting. Also, the water reservoir becomes full off manure water if you water from the top instead of filling the reservore directly.

@alvinbryant8313 Жыл бұрын

It seems you don't worry about the water level in the bottom bucket is their another way to tell besides dropping plants I'm planning on trying this out wish me good luck

@MagicGate814 Жыл бұрын

@@alvinbryant8313 I used to put a cork skewered to a long stick and placing it in the inlet pipe to tell water level but drilling a hole on the side of the bucket and attaching a 1/4 hose to it was sufficient to tell it was full. i used the cap from the bic pens to cap the 1/4 hose so the mosquitos don't get in the water resorvor. good luck!

@MagicGate814 Жыл бұрын

@@alvinbryant8313 Instead of drilliing holes in the small paint bucket, I used a razor to cut 3 slits, works fine as a wick for the top bucket. Also, the Solo cups work just as fine as a wicking medium and way cheaper. I used the cups from Starbucks also for wicking since it is taller (because I used a different top containter instead of the 2 bucket system, so you get more soil)

@KalakutaShow1976 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you!:)

@HydroHowTo 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MadameWesker 2 жыл бұрын

Boy howdy! I'm about to have me a garden!

@mrgreenjeansgenetics 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try this on my next outdoor cannabis grow! 💯💪🤘

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes!

@mrgreenjeansgenetics 2 жыл бұрын

@@HydroHowTo will do, thanks for the awesome tutorial!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad ya liked it! Thanks for watching!

@Cd3 2 жыл бұрын

Cutting the end of the fill port at an angle will give it lots of room flow into the reservoir. Just a helpful concept from another video. Currently putting together ideas from lots of people to try and make some "set and forget" potatoes with a large fill reservoir on a float. I feel like they need a wet/dry cycle to prevent rot through

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree, the angled fill port is handy. Interesting! Would love to hear what you come up with!

@jessegwin6874 2 жыл бұрын

Good job man!! Great video and good demonstration! Cheers from Sacramento! I'm making one today!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! If you run into any problems, I'm happy to help! Have fun!

@kennethsmith8844 Жыл бұрын

A great teacher, thank you

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching!

@kennethsmith8844 Жыл бұрын

@@HydroHowTo I went shopping, but forgot to put 5 gal. buckets on list. If I don’t write it down I forget it!🥴

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

@@kennethsmith8844 I totally get that!

@Kezito 2 жыл бұрын

super helpful, i cant wait to use it, i hit the like and sub because of how much effort was put into the video (also because it was actually helpful)

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!!

@drdreamsling Жыл бұрын

One of the best video's I have ever seen. Excellent narration and presentation, not to mention that your system is very creative and practically genius! Kudos my friend.

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@jimgamache1464 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching!

@silverwolf469 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video SIr, thank you.

@HydroHowTo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@tomdix5167 2 жыл бұрын

I like you're idea of raising the upper bucket and holding it in place with screws to create a larger reservoir, I'm going to give it a try.. I use a 3rd bucket and cut away most of the bottom and use it as a spacer, buckets with an extra large rim are hard to come by. Instead of a paint bucket I use a piece of 3" PVC with an interior test plug (flat) on the bottom, hole saw makes perfect cuts. Also like your idea of using perlite on the bottom of the upper bucket. Think I would prefer coarse perlite but hard to source locally (Amazon $$$$). Thanks for the ideas. I also have a larger 35 gallon version for tomatoes. I might try my hand at a KZfaq video to show it. Glad to share if you're interested.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, thanks for the comments! I like the idea of the 3" PVC pipe with the test plug. I ended up buying a huge bag of coarse perlite from my local farm supply center, if you have one nearby that could be an option. I'd love to see that 35 gallon version! You should definitely make a video on it!! What kind of tomatoes do you grow in those big versions?

@tomdix5167 10 ай бұрын

@@HydroHowTo Overcome by events. The 35 gallon version uses a 5 gallon bucket upside down with a 3-4" hole for a piece of PVC for wicking chamber. I use a 1/2" PVC for the divider that sits on top of the bucket, I have to cut it in half to get in place. I grow Better Boy, trying several different Hoss varieties next spring. If you have a Facebook page or want to share your email I'd be glad to share pics of my planters.

@MrMadmazz Жыл бұрын

When I need to put a bunch of small holes in plastics that tend to crack my 1st option over a drill is a fine tip on a soldering iron. So much faster and seems to make the hole area stronger and less chance to split later. Something i do for DIY aquarium/aquaponic filters and pots

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@MrMadmazz Жыл бұрын

@@HydroHowTo if you where to add a mini float valve you could auto feed a bunch via 1 barrel or tank. Add a small air stone in each and maybe get away with 2-3 small guppies for pest control. Just need a sponge in the overflow ;)

@NomadicMedhunter 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Great video. Nice pepper! Going to set a couple up

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!! I hope you have fun with ‘em!

@markharrisingh2953 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very detailed video, Thanks

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Mark!

@clamshell3898 Жыл бұрын

Great info! Im tired of hand watering early am at mosquito feeding time here in east texas so I will be trying this under my new scorpion diablo grow light this winter and then outside next spring and just maybe by next winter I will still have blood. Its brutal here in the piney woods. Thanks again!

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

LOL, I totally get that! They get rough here in Alabama too. I hope the buckets work out great for ya!

@DmitryLaierCrypto 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for the video. Better to use black tube, less light will go inside, also make two curves of the tube it will create a light trap.

@burntkat 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter if light gets in the water. There aren't any real vampires.

@willsimmons3492 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@NEWMOONER 4 ай бұрын

Excellent Video!!! I'm gonna make one, or two, or three, who knows??? Thanks for a very understandable presentation.

@HydroHowTo 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@chronicawareness9986 2 жыл бұрын

theres a method called "hempy bucket" for growing cannabis thats similar..

@rudedogal1420 2 жыл бұрын

Does this also work with cannabis plants. And the reason I asked is because I was specifically told not to let it sit in water. New to the game learning as I go along

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Albert! “Don’t let it sit in water” refers to keeping the soil or plant oversaturated. Using a wicking bucket like this only pulls water as the soil needs it, so it never becomes too wet. The only limitation is the size of the bucket. As long as it’s big enough for what you’re growing, it’ll do great.

@MrBunksauce 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does. I used to have overwatering issues when I first started. This design has cleared that up. Plus I can leave for a couple days and not worry about it. I use one bucket with the lid cut out and pushed down inside. I put an old Tupperware container with holes drilled in it as a spacer in the bottom for the cut lid to rest on. I used to run it with a pump and airstones to aerate the water, but I found that to be unnecessary.

@hashjesus1254 Жыл бұрын

Earth box

@megaflux7144 Жыл бұрын

@@hashjesus1254 actually its a direct ripoff of "hempy buckets"

@johnbryant-ch5md Жыл бұрын

Hash Jesus... Hempy bucket... Is an improved ripoff of kratky method

@rickyelvis3215 2 жыл бұрын

a bucket bong ... excellent

@GardeningwithDave 5 ай бұрын

Great video! I am trying to build a similar system with a floated chained to several 5 gallon pots.

@mitchellsanchez9098 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Im planning on using this system this year and im very excited! I just had a quick question. Would it be smart to drill a few small holes in the side of the bucket where the soil will sit to help with airflow? Or would this not really have any effect? Thank you!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mitchell, I don’t think that would have much effect, but don’t let me talk you out of experimenting. Give it a try, and let me know how it works. Thank you for reaching out!

@fredkee9294 Жыл бұрын

Look at Alaska Grow Buckets. These use a colander and a grow bag, like a cloth shopping bag, and have holes in the bucket. This causes air pruning of the roots, resulting in a much better root system. Change the continuous water feature to a fill tube.

@fisherrd3 Жыл бұрын

half a year later glad to report these do work, cauliflower and broccoli took well to them. only thing i would note for anyone else trying to make them is to keep in mind the height of the net cup you use. you want to make sure it sit flat in the top bucket, and not be pushed up by the bottom bucket. if not the soil seems to over water, become too wet for plants and the leaves turn yellow.

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, and great tips!

@SpasmicGamer 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! I hope the video helps!

@SoloGetHykt 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

@jonnyrox116 2 жыл бұрын

The one problem is that soil leaches into the reservoir through the holes in the cup. I combat this by sliding the cup into the foot of some pantyhose then installing the cup and trim off the excess. Use some fine sandpaper and polish up the hole before installing the cup to avoid snagging the pantyhose.

@Bobby_Uterus 2 жыл бұрын

weed block netting for landscaping.

@dherrington2001 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive tutorial! Good information explained clearly with fantastic graphics/animation. I constantly struggle to get the graphics right when I'm designing educational materials. Did you design these yourself?

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! That one took me a while.

@diowil1 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful. I just subscribed. Thank you.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Happy to help!

@incognitoalias2808 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Enlightenment......

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@dozyproductionss Жыл бұрын

Do you feel satisfied with how much air is getting into the root system and how uniformed the water distribution is? Was wondering if that input tube is always above the water line, more air can get in there. Other self watering buckets have that smaller wicking holes and on the side. Let me know and thanks!

@wj7495 Жыл бұрын

If you're concerned about uneven spread of water. Coil 3/8-1/2" nylon rope on the bottom.

@Chainsnatcher 2 жыл бұрын

Can I grow weed using this method?🤣

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

As long as the bucket is big enough to support the root system of the plant, it should work well.

@RubberSmuggins 5 күн бұрын

Put a small cork onto the end of a thin bamboo stick. Before adding water, drop it down the fill tube until it hits the bottom. Now mark a line on the cane at the top of the pipe. Put it to one side. Fill with water. You can put the float you built in from time to time and make sure the mark you made is still above the top of the pipe. I would refill if it`s closer than 1/4 inch.

@IllCripp 2 жыл бұрын

Made these 2 years ago, 5 gal. atop 7 gal. buckets. No PVC, no out spout and no inner wicking bucket, just 12x 3/8" holes to allow evaporation.

@user-yy1hw4kv1o 6 ай бұрын

Thumbs down. Bucket did not water itself. Misleading title

@softaco3088 2 ай бұрын

You are the kind of person they have to write "hot" on coffee cups for.

@user-yy1hw4kv1o 2 ай бұрын

@@softaco3088 and you must be real fun at parties it was only a joke. Breathe deep and smile. Have a good day

@softaco3088 2 ай бұрын

@@user-yy1hw4kv1o Nothing about your comment came off as a joke, but ooookay, buddy.

@user-yy1hw4kv1o 2 ай бұрын

@softaco3088 well there's no thumbs down any more, comments increase engagement stats and it was sarcastic. I understand sarcasm is hard to perceive through text but I believe in you. You can do it.

@lawofsculpting7920 2 ай бұрын

@@user-yy1hw4kv1o wow you're a jackass. Lmfao

@johnthomas5806 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tip...

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! What are you planning to grow?

@jimd1617 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@bigdaddyfarms72organic61 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative!

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bobedwards4177 4 ай бұрын

Great, easy to understand .

@HydroHowTo 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rjxjsbuz6290 Жыл бұрын

Soak grommet in hot water for a minute it will go in alot easier!! Happy growing!!

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Epic knowledge right there! Thanks for sharing!

@mkv5956 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks saayippe👍👍🙏

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@pjanoo6973 2 жыл бұрын

I just cut two slits in the bottom bucket and slide in a microfiber towel. that touches the water in the bottom bucket, I would have to lift the first bucket to fill but I grew a whole bucket of basil and I only had to refill it like 3 times. Its much easier to make on a large scale and good for people with out a lot of tools

@GardeningwithBernie 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to find ways to keep my buckets hydrated this growing season and this video was very helpful. Thank you.

@HydroHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Bernie! I hope they work out great for ya!

@wendydawn4375 Жыл бұрын

Thanks....

@rrr92462 Жыл бұрын

Excellent how-to vid for something very useful.

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@0511wells Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I watched your DIY video 12 times! I made 6 buckets following your easy instructions, and found them to easy to make. I have 6 plants, one for each, and for this first season, I want to have success, then I'll make 6 more next spring. Your instructions were easy to follow!

@HydroHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, and for the kind words! I hope you have a fruitful growing season!