Hydroponics in PVC pipe

Wanted to grow in PVC pipes. Got a 3inch diameter pipe. Cut holes, added end caps. For the water intake added a smaller hole (you can see that on the left). Added a C ring cut from the same PVC pipe to cover the hole so that it can slide for easy access and also save from algae growth in the nutrient. This pipe has 7 grow ports. Also holds a little more than 1.5 L of nutrient. Single set of nutrient runs for an average of 7 days.

Grow yellow pea shoots

Use yellow pea shoots as an addition to salad. They are milder than the raw peas. They also don't have the lectins which is a natural toxin which is contained in the peas. You can eat the pea shoots for added protein and crunch to your food.

Grow your own wheatgrass for juice

Wheatgrass is:

• High in Nutrients and Antioxidants
• Reduces Cholesterol
• Helps Killing Cancer Cells
• Aid in Blood Sugar Regulation
• Alleviate Inflammation
• Help Promote Weight Loss
• Easy to Add to Your Diet

Wheatgrass can be easily grown at home with handful of wheat from the grocery store. You get lush grass within 10 days and you just need small amount for your juice.

Pet bottle planters

Pet bottle planters are the best thing that can happen to one who is trying their hand on home hydroponics for growing plants st home. Here is a small step by step for how to make your own planter from old pet bottle which is thrown out.

Basic Hydroponics

Hydroponics is a branch of horticulture, which is a method of growing plants without soil by using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent. Terrestrial plants may be grown with only their roots exposed to the mineral solution. The roots may be supported by an inert medium, such as coco-peat or rock-wool.

The nutrients used in hydroponic systems can come from various sources. These include, but are not limited to, byproduct from fish waste, duck manure, or purchased mineral salts.

Why hydroponics?

I was introduced to hydroponics by my father who was a hobby gardener. He brought a book on hydroponics from the local library. We started experimenting with chemicals bought from the local supplier. Getting little or no success at first. Slowly started getting success with the formulations. Got the concepts of hydroponics then. Left home for job and got the touch from hydroponics. Now that I have my family, was thinking a year back about the current pesticide problem and how to provide good healthy food for my kid. Recalled the things about hydroponics and thought to give it a try. Lucky for me, now I did not have to make the nutrients by hand. Found some great suppliers who are now friends. Getting good response from those nutrients. Will share my experiments and many other things about hydroponics.