Kratky Method : How to Grow Plants With Kratky Hydroponic Method

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The Kratky method, invented by Bernard Kratky, is a passive hydroponic technique for growing plants suspended above a reservoir of nutrient-rich water. I have grown Bok Choy and Cauliflower using the Kratky hydroponic method. Others have been successful in growing kale, tomatoes, cucumbers and more using the Kratky method, however I find the Kratky hydroponics growing method suitable for leafy greens like lettuce, bok choy, etc.
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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Introduction to hydroponic systems
01:07 Things needed
02:05 Setup the system
05:23 Planting
06:17 Harvest
06:46 Conclusion

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@CaliforniaGardening 2 жыл бұрын

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@brandonminiman 2 жыл бұрын

I've grown a lot of stuff in hydroponics, and generally the results are more tender and better quality and than soil or anything you get in the store. The best thing I've ever grown hydroponically is strawberries. They taste like soft buttery sweet candy

@CaliforniaGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know, will try strawberries!

@brandonminiman 2 жыл бұрын

@@CaliforniaGardening good. Just try not to submerge the strawberry crown. Make sure you grow from root crowns and not seeds

@tankscape 2 жыл бұрын

what type of strawberry did you grow?

@littletechgirl2 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Kratky method and have several things growing in it. It's much easier to go spy the three-part Master Blend mix than the separate parts. And you can definitely do larger plants. You just have to plan for it. I love being able to grow inside through the winter.

@generalawareness101 2 жыл бұрын

I had a horrible year this year with all plants dead in pots. Stunted then dead, so I am already planning on the stuff I need to do the Kratky hydroponics, instead of potting soil, next year. I don't do leafy plants and instead stuff like tomatoes, peppers, egg plants, etc...

@italiana626sc 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. May not be for everyone, but I really appreciate you sharing different growing methods!

@theswissgardenvlog3189 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, really enjoyed watching this video. You make it look so simple. I see so many people planting with hydroponics systems but I’m yet to try it and your video really inspires me to give it a go. Thanks for sharing👍🏾

@dcrosco1458 2 жыл бұрын

I have done this 2 yrs ago and it worked could not last yr but looking forward to trying this yr to see if I can get some good food

@lorettastein1831 2 жыл бұрын

Great job and very inspirational. Think I'll try growing seaweed this way one day. Ok

@activistgranny2.066 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, you can use a smaller tote you just may need to refill it.

@joeguilfoyle1922 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I assume you grew these inside. If so, do you need a special light source? Thanks.

@obss4u 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful video.

@ImASurvivorNThriver 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff ‼️ Thanks for sharing.

@digdeepgardeningforlife Жыл бұрын

Excellent video this was very informative thanks! 🙏 Has given me confidence to give hydro a go :)

@CaliforniaGardening 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@robertdaniels1442 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!!!! 🙌🙏🥰😜

@staringintothesun Жыл бұрын

Good video 👍

@antonpopov2480 2 жыл бұрын

Very great video! Did you stagger the general planting time for greater harvesting time? Also what was your temperature in the environment/ was it in the home?

@CaliforniaGardening 2 жыл бұрын

I just planted once. Indoor temps were around 69 F to 82 F

@naturalliving2011 2 жыл бұрын

Any grow lights or sunny window?

@SimpleGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Good effort.

@naturalliving2011 2 жыл бұрын

Good info

@skittlemenow Жыл бұрын

Probably be easier to mix all the powders into a pitcher of water with an immersion blender then mix that into the tub.

@jasonreviews 2 жыл бұрын

i think is fairly cheap it's 10 bucks. You can get it any pet store. You can also get 4 hour timer too.

@theobillios6453 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I will try this weekend summer here in Australia

@CaliforniaGardening 8 ай бұрын

Good luck! How did it go?

@theobillios6453 8 ай бұрын

Started again with food safe containers and at the moment they are in a plastic container waiting for the roots to grow longer should be fine I also have plenty of lettuce dr kratky is fantastic

@CaliforniaGardening 8 ай бұрын

Awesome, good luck!

@wandaolson299 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! What growing lights do you use for this?

@melanieallen8980 2 жыл бұрын

nice!!!

@cichlidguru1163 2 жыл бұрын

Are the nutrients are same as organic nutrients plants get from soil

@CaliforniaGardening 2 жыл бұрын

No, these are salt based nutrients!

@cleopatrajones2024 2 жыл бұрын

@@CaliforniaGardening so we aren't getting the same nutrients at all?

@thymetastedwithsnehal9348 2 жыл бұрын

Where do buy your thorned eggplant seeds from? Do you sell/ship to San Francisco Bay area? How much is the charge with shipping if you are selling?

@elaineshigemoto4373 Жыл бұрын

thank you for such clear instructions. However, I noticed most videos gardeners are using this method for indoors with a grow light. Can this be placed outdoors here in southern CA, zone 9/10? Would this work when temperatures range from 50's-100F?? or is this only for indoor growth? I would very much be interested in this, but do not want to invest if not proper for outdoor. thank you.

@GodsChild145 Жыл бұрын

Yes I grow a ton of stuff outside with the Kratky method in zone 9A

@qaziqalander 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great learning info, but I wondered; that you've missed out on the "Cauliflower" 3 plants response/success or failure status if any!!!

@CaliforniaGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I did mention it 8n the conclusion section, not great for growing non leafy plants. So lettuce, bok choy, herbs will work great, not the rest. The cauliflower never flowered, so should have mentioned that, you're right!

@qaziqalander 2 жыл бұрын

@@CaliforniaGardening Thanks

@gregc2151 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried it with this same fertilizer he's using with a 12 G of the tomato fertilizer 12 G nitrate and 6 G of salt I got about half the size. I'm thinking it needs more fertilizer .I haven't tried it since the failure

@katehill5638 2 жыл бұрын

How much nutrients would you mix for a small bucket? 3 gal and 5 gal?

@GodsChild145 Жыл бұрын

Every brand is different and it tells you amount on the bag. For the stuff he is using a 5 gallon mix would be 12 grams masterblend 4-18-38, 6 grams Epsom salts, 12 grams calcium nitrate. Definitely read instructions for all brands and mix according to what they say.

@screaminscott 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I have that scale! ;)

@don9223 2 жыл бұрын

How often should the water solution be changed 🤔

@CaliforniaGardening 2 жыл бұрын

You do not need to change the solution. The plant life cycle will take up the solution as it needs. I had about 30% solution left after the plants died

@David-we3sb 2 жыл бұрын

@@CaliforniaGardening So do you just top off with tap water, or do you add more salts as you add more water? Thanks!

@CaliforniaGardening 2 жыл бұрын

The idea is to let the water be consumed completely for the life cycle of the plant. After that, you can either discard the remaining water and start anew OR Add both water and the recommended salt amount for the water proportion you are adding

@David-we3sb 2 жыл бұрын

@@CaliforniaGardening Thanks for your response. Wow, so you only had to make the solution at the beginning and never had to water the whole time? Also, what do you recommend for lighting? There are so many options out there. I am just looking for some basic lights to grow some plants in the basement

@sujijordhan4994 2 жыл бұрын

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@BC-hr2of 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🏼

@anekinoo7 Жыл бұрын

Rather use individual jars or containers. That tote is way too big and all u getting is 6 plants. Not that great of space use.

@jasonrants9427 2 жыл бұрын

yellow lids will attract bugs

@GodsChild145 Жыл бұрын

Not inside your house they don’t. But they should be spray painted black to prevent algae from forming in the water because if nutrient water is exposed to light it will grow algae. Go check out some of the thousands of amazing hydroponic Kratky channels there are on KZfaq