A full tutorial on how to build a hydroponic rail system to grow produce right in your home or greenhouse. We go through what is hydroponics, materials needed, details on building and connecting the rail system, setting up a growing area and managing nutrients and planting. We like simple, so we take care to simplify the design and process into something that is attainable for anyone looking to grow a steady supply of produce.
Overview
Syllabus
- Course Intro
- Why Hydroponics
- Hydroponics Systems
- How Our System Works
- Rail System Layout
- Materials
- Tools
- Cutting the Rails
- Measuring Connection Holes
- Outlet Tubing Hole
- Drilling Connection Holes
- Drilling Plant Site Holes
- Drilling Plant Site Holes (Alternate)
- Inflow and Outflow Connections
- Rail Connections
- End Caps
- Lighting & Environment
- Reservoir
- Final Setup
- Nutrients
- Planting
Taught by
Caleb Johnson