Hydroponic Cabbage - Yes You Can !

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11 жыл бұрын

I've been growing a lot of leafy greens in the hydroponic setups. And some folks were wondering what else could be grown. Specifically... could you grow cabbage in a hydroponic setup, using either the Kratky method or the floating rafts? The answer is, yes you can. But if you're gonna do it in a tote or container, it needs to be about 10 gallons for each plant. Even though I had a less than ideal container, the cabbage still turned out great.
In the floating raft setup, the cabbage did a little bit better. I would definitely like to have a lot more hydroponic cabbage. Also, just for comparison, I'll show you a cabbage that was growing in ground. It was amazing, an absolutely perfect plant.
/ mhp.gardener

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@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

When the plants are free to grow with no insect interference, it's amazing how pretty they can become. And growing inside, there is no need for any spraying. The last one was as close to 100% organic as I could get. Thank you sir.

@sephhirons2087 11 жыл бұрын

VIDEO MAKERS Pay attention! This is how all KZfaq gardening videos should be made. Precise, Informative, Scientific. Real information a person could use to feed the family. Awesome!

@mariesonoma 4 ай бұрын

Yes, agreed. Get right to it. 😅

@Andrew_Sherman 4 ай бұрын

What’s funny is I found this video to be exactly opposite. It wasn’t a horrible video, but I’m a beginner. Felt like I got no useful info, lots of talk about nothing, no instruction, and while I’m impressed with what he can do - I’m lost and not understanding how anyone is learning anything. Other than apparently you should just grow it in soil?

@lubxtpf 3 жыл бұрын

@5:41 "that thang bigger than an NCAA football" this guy is a true comedian, thanks for all the laughs and teaching you do brother!

@hotpepper7782 21 күн бұрын

I watched this 10years ago and just watched it again 2014.....still good....

@oncebefore3671 2 жыл бұрын

Of all videos I refer back, yours are usually the 1st and the last. If we are not blessed with your future presence, you provided an immeasurable wealth of knowledge for all. Thank you for the knowledge.

@johnclark2240 11 жыл бұрын

Heck of a video. Your videos are varied, informative and focused and you have a very good since when to end the video. I never tire watching them. Your start, middle, and harvest clips are inspiring. They've inspired me to take up gardening. Great job and thanks.

@spittyfire3 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply. I researched a bit and you definitely grew some great cabbage! I just want to say I love your videos. I'm a novice and always looking for information to better my gardening. I would also like to say that you SHOULD do this for a living! Your philosophies on being self sufficient are golden. You're providing a valuable service. Imagine what you could do if it was your full time job. Anyway, thanks for the great vids. Keep 'em coming!

@synchroGENized 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing what results you got from using different methods. Its nice to be able compare one and the other

@vicinityweb 11 жыл бұрын

"Great Day in the Morning!" We truly enjoy your videos :) Thanks so much for taking the time to put them together.

@beachfiredude 11 жыл бұрын

5:42 Rocks! There is nothing better than NCAA FOOTBALL No Huttle No Mercy HUT HUT!! Thanks again and may the light always be there.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donna. My seedlings in the cold frame are coming along nicely. I hope to be transplanting them in about 3 weeks. Hurry up Spring !

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

That's a perfect situation for hydroponics. Dealing with poor ground and rocky soil is not easy. I think you'll really enjoy the process. Thanks.

@lizardlady3 11 жыл бұрын

The best part was no cabbage worms. I got 10 heads out of my little garden last year, but the cabbage worms had a party. Those allll look beautiful. Thanks for sharing

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I work hard making the videos, and it's nice to hear that folks enjoy them.

@dbturftube 11 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt the best and most informative videos on the subject on KZfaq... and funny too! Excellent job and keep up the great work.

@bvbjb 11 жыл бұрын

I think I heard a tribute to Roland Martin at about 5:10. lol Very inspiring!! If I don't comment on "every" video, it doesn't mean I don't watch, listen, and appreciate them all. And as always, thank you for being a gift and blessing to all of us who love you.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Yes sir buddy ! " Son !!!!!!! That must have been about an 8 pounder. Hey, it might have been closer to a 10 pounder !" I used to watch Roland, Bill Dance, and Jimmy Houston all the time. All are good fellas. Thank you sir, much appreciated.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm planning to use the float valve on my dutch buckets, with a 55 gal barrel. The plants use so much water during the warm months that I have to add water ever other day. A much bigger reservoir would be a time saver. I like your idea of working to maintain a constant level, that makes a lot of sense. And so does a hoophouse for holding off the rain.

@obduliocerceno4984 9 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Sir!. Great teaching, I just started to watch your videos, and bet for sure, I am a Follower. And I will follow your instructions to do my own set up with practical hydroponics. Nevertheless, I live in Panama city (central America), a hot climate year around, anyway we´ll see what we can do. My thanks to you again!!!

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, with the right setup, I think just about anything can be done with hydroponics. I'll do some more cabbage this fall.

@danachoate5361 10 жыл бұрын

mhpgardener I love the side by side comparison. Thank you for your time and effort.

@Justaz 11 жыл бұрын

Nice cabbages all the way round. I've never grown cabbage. Just may have to give it a try. Thanks for the great video, mhpgardener.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome, and thanks for stopping by !

@JonFrumTheFirst 11 жыл бұрын

That is some beautiful produce. With the Kratky, a float valve and a gravity feed bucket of solution that's set to keep the tote half full might keep the feeder roots happy and leave the air roots working. And a floating flag in the feeder bucket could let you know when the backup was running low. I'm thinking of doing a small hoop structure with open sides just to protect from rain, like 4x8.

@thomastucker8141 8 жыл бұрын

i am new to hydroponics and really appreciate your videos. Very instructive!

@NewOkGardener 11 жыл бұрын

You Sir, are the man! I told you a little while back I was going to get started on some videos inspired by your awesomeness. Gonna try to show how watching your vids can really be put to work. Also, you just seem like a pretty good dude. One of these days I will get a pic so you guys will have something to look at besides a blue thing> Stay safe!

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

You're way ahead of me. I won't be planting outside for another few weeks. I hope they do well for you too Shelby. Thanks.

@1gotgoodz 11 жыл бұрын

You videos are always a blessing, thank you Bobby.

@seahippies 6 жыл бұрын

A rare man...An american we love listening to! We could listen to you all day brother - Thank you from your Aussie fans (and Hydro gardeners turned Aquaponic growers) remember - Study 'energising water' powerful natural research!

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. What you're asking is the primary reason why someone SHOULD consider hydroponics. Other than minimal evaporation, there is virtually zero water wasted. The first 2 cabbages grew for 10+ weeks with about 12 gallons of water. If you were in a dry area, with limited water, I don't think you could do it so efficiently outside. So from a water usage standpoint, it is very economical.

@Quietwoods2 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on the cabbages and the methods, they all worked. Thank you for sharing these techniques and tips.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I agree, that last one was picture perfect. It's amazing how well plants do in a greenhouse environment. ;)

@radconnelley9147 11 жыл бұрын

Bobby, I have been watching your videos for a few weeks now and i am impressed with your work. i am growing 12 lettece plants inside under lights and they are doing pretty well but would better in a green house. i am in zone 6 in the mountains east of Albuquerque NM. i am designing the green house now and will be building this year. my ground has thin soil with large shelf rock underneath. Hydro and raised beds are the only way for me to go. Thanks for all the good info.

@ShannonMichelle7937 4 жыл бұрын

You can do a lot of things with that 😂 I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING! Great video! I had no idea I could grow big ass cabbages in containers and water. I'm giving it a try, thanks!

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool what y'all are doing. Sharing and helping others is a good deal. Thanks.

@HydroHavenGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Can and did. You are a pioneer, the gift that keeps on giving. I hope all is well.

@kiltmanm60 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting your work. You break things down very well in plain American. Making plans to start my own projects.... gonna watch each and every one of your posts first though!

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

EWC is an excellent cabbage. That conehead is very distinct. Thanks.

@quarrelp8504 5 жыл бұрын

Its has been few days that I have been watching your video and i am really hook on to it. want to follow your green house. thank you for all the effort and God bless for sharing your knowledge.

@FesterWerks 11 жыл бұрын

Great video! So much information. I'm so giddy to try some of your examples both inside and out this spring and summer. Once I clear out my propagation area of my spring outdoor plantings, I'll be trying some of those leafy greens indoors. Maybe even a cabbage if I get brave. Not sure about Floating Raft, Kratkey, Drip or DWC method yet, but all your information is so very helpful. The gardening community is lucky to have you!

@aprilsadventures8749 11 жыл бұрын

I started Early Wakefield Cabbage for my garden a week or two ago. Thanks for the video. Great information.

@templesong 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Bobby, that's about what I thought. Please keep up the good work, your videos are more of a blessing than you know. God Bless

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

On the containers, make sure they're dark so you don't get sunlight shining thru to the water. Algae grows fast in sunlight. I added some foil to the outside of those beige ones. If you only have to add water once or twice, there shouldn't be much of an issue with salts. You can empty the reservoir completely if you want to, and replace with fresh water and nutrients. But don't fill the container all the way back up. Only go about half way. Let me know if you have any questions, and good luck !

@loislaney23 11 жыл бұрын

Love your comparisons, your green shirt was a nice background. lol Beautiful heads of cabbage!

@honeybacres 11 жыл бұрын

Great comparison there Bobby. It was interesting to see the difference results from the various growing methods.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

It was cool to see the differences. Thanks Paula.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

That's an interesting question. For me, I enjoy growing vegetables, period. Outside in the summer is awesome, but so is the hydroponic stuff. I like having options, and hydroponics gives me one more way of providing food for my family and others.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think the one in the ground was planted first. The hydro ones were just extras. They were regular slips that I had started from seed.

@elizcringle6505 8 жыл бұрын

That Early Jersey cabbage is really perfect! Wow, you sure grow some pretty vegetables!

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. If it ever dries up, I'll be getting ready for Spring. I think a mature AP growbed would be fairly close to what you'd get from growing in ground. It'll be interesting finding out.

@anywholetitb5696 11 жыл бұрын

Yummmmmmm Yummmmmm. I got about 3 cabbages that have survived the winter here in TN. My biggest is now size of a Tennis ball. They been in the ground ever since this past fall.

@elliemae4525 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Cabbages! Bobby, you're awesome!

@TheWawa863 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was a monster cabbage!

@silkworm47 11 жыл бұрын

Thats some good lookin cabbage! I would be proud. Good to hear from one of my favorite growers!

@Kntryhart 11 жыл бұрын

I have two small Kratky setups side-by-side (swiss chard and leaf lettuce); same solution and growing conditions. One tub has an airstone, the other no airstone. The one with the airstone is doing better than the one with no airstone. Both setups have required additional grow solution since they were started on Jan 3, 2013.

@-ShootTheGlass- 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very clear and informative video. Happy growing.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

I start the seeds in rockwool first, then put the seedlings into the specific hydro setup after about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks.

@lindajones1456 11 жыл бұрын

Great work - I'm so happy to see these experiments you're doing :)

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks G, hydroponics is really cool, and fairly productive too.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I've come a long ways in my video making. Like most things, it was a steep learning curve. I still think I have room for improvement, so I'll keep working at it.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I only have sunlight, no supplemental lighting. It makes sense that yours would do well, since you have lots of light close to the plant, and also have the option of 12-18 hours a day if you wanted. I'd like to have an indoor grow room, but I don't have space for it.

@movielover3352 6 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I subscribed any channel after hear the well known " don't forget to subscribe " A real helpful and inspiring video. Thumbs up.

@sumip90x 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome looking Cabbages Bobby!

@Theroyalgourmet 11 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% with Seph Hiron's comment. I have been watching gardening videos for a while. MHPGARDENER videos are well shot, excellent audio, very informative and very inspiring. Keep posting videos! Thank you for all the good info!

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've mentioned this before, it's hard to beat what you can grow in the ground. But for people who don't have the dirt or the time, hydroponics is a great way to provide vegetables for the family. It's a quick, efficient way of growing. Mr Cabbage? No more Mr. Mater? LOL

@lisabetholson 10 жыл бұрын

Bobbie, I am so impressed with your growing. I planted several winter crop vegies in about September. (I'm in Oregon). So far I have been eating the salad vegies, but not gotten any broccoli, cauliflower or cabbage. I so want to grow hydroponically but my husband is against it. I am starting a few things inside so he will see the value in it.

@mjames130 3 жыл бұрын

That is amazing. I struggle with cabbage worms when I plant in the ground.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Since this was my first attempt with hydro cabbage, I think I can do better. Thanks.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, lots of way to apply hydroponics growing. Apartment balconies would be great. We had the smallest cabbage for dinner, and it was great. Had some fresh carrots and some green beans that were canned last year. It's hard to beat home grown produce. Thanks Brock.

@1952Jeep 11 жыл бұрын

Right on bud! Your garden always impresses me. I had hopes of a green house this season, but didn't get it done. Maybe next year.

@gardenvespers777 11 жыл бұрын

WoW! Beautiful! That last one looked so perfect it looked fake! lol What pretty leaves! I love cabbage! Nice job as always Bobby!

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan. I try to have fun with it.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was very pleased with the results.

@jWardp 11 жыл бұрын

I love all your video's. They ROCK. Just starting but using lots of your ideas.

@1crazynordlander 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the cabbage results. When I get my rail system setup I do want to try some in there. I know that I will have to support the heads somehow but I think I have that figured out.

@jstudio99 11 жыл бұрын

you do in spired me to be more active in gardening, Thank for valuable information that you shared.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. It's a lot of fun doing the experiments.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

I have some going now for a Fall crop. Hopefully they do as well this time too. Thanks.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

I've used the regular shop lights from Lowe's. I'll check HD the next time I'm out that way and see what they have.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Welcome, that's good to hear. Thanks.

@CabbageSergeant 11 жыл бұрын

The fearless Cabbage Army approves your work, Sir.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

We had the little one for dinner tonight...pretty darn good too ! My wife said the same thing about the leaves. I'll remind her in a few days and pick some leaves from another plant. :)

@BexarPrepper 11 жыл бұрын

Ok I'm sticking with in the ground what a beautiful cabbage plant. Blessings!

@foggymedia 11 жыл бұрын

I HAVE TO COMPLAIN!! One whole week to wait for a new video!! For the last few days I would get up at night and pace back and forth wondering if you had abandoned us fans. I feel very relieved and calmed to get a fix of another mhpgardener video :)

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

That was pretty close to perfection, just an amazing specimen. I love some fresh cabbage too, with a bit of fatback...mmm mmm goooood ! Thank you. :)

@ecowarriorwisdom 3 жыл бұрын

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@sowminichandrasekharan8096 9 жыл бұрын

I am cultivating 15 plants on trail ,but it grow very well thanks for the guidons

@Itching2bfree 10 жыл бұрын

I love it! Great down home teacher. Keep up the good work. Thanks

@scuffy44 7 жыл бұрын

Great work. Keep the videos coming. I'm doing all hydroponics and have learned a great deal from you. Thanks again.

@syedasadali2227 6 жыл бұрын

scuffy44 Dear friend. Can you guide me that how much grams of each nutrients are required per gallon for all vegetables?. When to change the nutrients?. I am trying to develop a new business in Saudi Arabia and here the water is salty. Should I use filter to clean the water for hydroponic production?

@Flowerhen 11 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I was thinking the same thing.....NO SLUGS!!! I cannot grow cabbage without the slugs and caterpillars taking up residents. I am actually planning on growing cabbage this year just for my new ducks. ...gotta keep them happy too. I have never grown anything with hydroponics, but will give it a try this year. thank you !!.

@eragonwjfn 9 жыл бұрын

Awsome video! Looking forward to this season and new videos from you! :)

@DaljitSingh 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent! This is beautiful. Thanks for your hard work making and uploading videos :)

@Bigelowbrook 11 жыл бұрын

They were perfect looking cabbage. I've grown them in my flood & drain media beds and they came out nice and large like that.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Yea, I think some type of float would be a workable option. I don't know of any vacancies close by, but you never know what tomorrow will bring !

@mudbugmitch360 11 жыл бұрын

Nice..... keep them videos coming. Your efforts help us all. Thanks

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. I spend a lot of time editing, trying to get right to the point.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you mam. I'm glad they've been helpful.

@mhpgardener 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hydroponics is a lot of fun. And it's really quite simple.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

I sure do try ! I haven't figured out garlic yet, so I still have work to do.

@DaleCalderCampobello 11 жыл бұрын

Wow I think they are all great looking cabbage.

@mhpgardener 11 жыл бұрын

Yep, lost some weight. In my last video, I thought I looked a bit "heavy". So I cut out the late night snacks. Along with plenty of work, the weight comes off fast.