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INTRO TO KRATKY (HYDROPONICS)
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What is the Kratky method?
Growing leafy greens and vegetables using the kratky method is essentially a passive way to grow them hydroponically. There is no aeration, or moving water (typically), it’s a container that holds all the nutrients your plant needs to thrive. Essentially you need A plant, fertilizer, and a container!

Starting the Kratky Method or hydroponics can be overwhelming, as there are lots of different ways! My recommendation is to first, use what you have handy, don’t be afraid to try it your own way, and of course, have fun with it! You can make a kratky or hydroponic garden as big or as little as you want! But with any endeavor, you must first gather some basic supplies!

Kratky Supplies (that I use)
Containers! You can collect plastic or glass bottles. Typically I look for glass jars or bottles with a 2 to 3 inch opening. If I am using plastic containers, they generally need a lid, and depending on the size of the container (and what you are trying to grow) will depend on where you make a hole to place the plant into. Some of my favorite containers to use are small jars (pickles, cherries, spaghetti sauce etc), and my favorite plastic containers are yogurt or soup containers, or medium sized storage containers (see video).

You will need something to create holes with in the plastic containers. I have used a drill (1 1/3 in hole drill), I have used a plastic melting tool, and I have used a razor to freestyle a hole. You can of course make wider holes for larger plants like tomatoes and peppers.

Hydroponic cups (Net Cups, or I call them “Netty Cups” and I got them from Amazon or Temu), and 2 inches is what I typically use. They sell them in 2 in and 3 in size. These will be placed inside the holes and hold the plants above the water. HOWEVER, you can make “foam collars” from the pool noodle if you don’t want to spend extra money or cannot find good foam collars.

50 Net Cups- 2 inch Net Cups on Amazon

HXSEMAYIG 50PCS 2 inch Net Pots,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS2WS54T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://a.co/d/gfyCtyG

Clay Pebbles. Amazon or local nursery. These pebbles with hold the plant or seedling sturdy inside the net cut. You do not need pounds of them. I think I ordered a pound of them and still have at least half left (I will check and edit) I have rinsed and sterilized them, and used them over and over.
Amazon
8 lb Riare Clay Pebbles

Halatool 8 LB Organic Clay... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBG4ZMYL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://a.co/d/7bhxnPu

Foam Collars or Pool Noodles (Foam Collars either Amazon or Temu, and pool noodles at any Dollar store or of course Walmart.) You will use these to go around the seedling or plant, to stabilize the plant, and to block out light. If buying pool noodles, recommend getting the two Inch and the three inch size (most spaghetti jars are 3 inches wide).
Amazon
XGarden Foam 2 inch Collars, 50 count
xGarden Neoprene Clone Collars -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z9RWMBF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://a.co/d/1b7T7Mh

Fertilizer- I have only tried AERO Garden (liquid for hydroponics), and MasterBlend (which comes in different ratios, but I have been using the Tomato Blend, and have purchased it from Amazon, and it usually comes with Calcium Nitrate, and you will also need Epsom Salt, to make the mixture of those three DRY ingredients. I typically make either 1 or 5 gallons masterblend fertilizer. There are lots of different hydroponics fertilizer available. If you find another one that works well, please share it!

MasterBlend 4-18-38 Tomato &... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071HB13XR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Calcium Nitrate 15.5-0-0... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072L5ZVL3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And Epsom Salt

5 Gallon mix
12 grams Master Blend
12 Grams Calcium Nitrate
6 grams Epsom salt

Or 1 gallon mix

2.4 grams Master Blend
2.4 grams Calcium Nitrate
1.2 Epsom salt

ROCK WOOL- If you will be growing or sprouting your own seeds, I like to use the rock wool (available in nurseries, Amazon, Temu etc). Sometimes I sow the seeds in the rock wool directly in the net cups, or I make sure they sprout, and then place them into the net cups and then containers.

If you are growing indoors, you will want to consider adding lights! These are the ones I ordered from Amazon.
Barrina 2 Ft. Full Spectrum lights
Barrina Grow Lights, 2FT 5000K... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3CM9FYK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://a.co/d/iaDNWBQ

I think that pretty much covers it! I will add any additional infomation after my live! Please feel free to ask any questions!

I enjoy these channels for their content on Kratky Method!
Transplanting MicroGreens into Hydroponics Grow Box
Keep on Growing with Mike Vanduzee
Https://youtu.be/kcWCnoHWtIk?si=zdch2RsEZ2y2BPa8

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#Kratky #Hydroponics #Kratky_hydroponics #Herbs #Vegetables #Leafy_greens #Lettuce #Pepper #Tomatoes #Gardening

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