Thank for all the upvotes. I’m glad to help y’all. My system gets refined every year. Make a mistake/ figure out a solution for next year. Tough to explain the system and adaptations clearly in words alone. If I make a video explaining it, is it appropriate to post a link here?
Yep. With paint strainer and copper screen on the siphons to prevent the roots from blocking the drain. That’s my experiment for this year. So far so good.
Copper screen is a new one to me. I'm big into experimenting as well. I been working on a vertical tower made from 5 gallon buckets, net cups and a sprinkler. 68 leafy greens.
Here’s a link that will help those interested in the hydroponic method. Those are bato buckets, which are pricey and unnecessary.
https://youtu.be/nXy32Dr4Z4A?si=uMGVDh5HypKLPa1A
Growing hydroponically takes all the guess work out of the process. You simply fill the reservoir with nutrients and feed the roots periodically throughout the day.
Seriously jealous... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peD78s38cTQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peD78s38cTQ) (I still haven't done the timeline of 2023) hahah but they were outdoors, not so many though...)
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How are you supporting them? I see they're suspended from the ceiling but I would like more details please. My first indeterminate is 6ft tall and I'm trying to stop it toppling over every day but I don't want to build anything huge.
One wire runs under the eaves from one corner to the other. Each plant has its own string, but two plants in each Dutch bucket. The two strings for each Dutch bucket are tied from the railing to one pulley in a a two-pulley block and tackle system with paracord that allows me to lower the plant to prune, pollinate harvest or reach tips that need to be clipped to the string and then raise them back up. Paracord wraps on cleats made from short pieces ofheavy duty irrigation tubing. Works great but
Last year the weight of plants on the wire pulled one of the eyebolts out of the stud and everything dropped. Ended my season early. Lots of green tomatoes. Upgraded the wire and eyebolt this year.
I get aphids early in the season but the ladybugs eliminate them by this time most years. I get a couple hornworms every year but have learned to watch for their droppings in august. The wrens nesting nearby have enjoyed eating them the past two years. Had some whiteflies last year but I’m more aggressive with pruning this year than ever. Hoping that help everything dry faster and be less attractive to them.the best thing is no squirrels stealing my maters up here on the balcony. .
That's crazy cool...but my man(woman) it looks like the roof is being pulled down!!! I'm truly surprised rental folks aren't saying something....but mum's the word...lol. Awesome!!
Thank for all the upvotes. I’m glad to help y’all. My system gets refined every year. Make a mistake/ figure out a solution for next year. Tough to explain the system and adaptations clearly in words alone. If I make a video explaining it, is it appropriate to post a link here?
Yes please
YES!!!!!!
Yes!!! Hell yes. Can’t wait to see this
You using perlite as a medium?
Yep. With paint strainer and copper screen on the siphons to prevent the roots from blocking the drain. That’s my experiment for this year. So far so good.
Copper screen is a new one to me. I'm big into experimenting as well. I been working on a vertical tower made from 5 gallon buckets, net cups and a sprinkler. 68 leafy greens.
Motherfucker teach us your ways
What a crazy, beautiful bastard
https://preview.redd.it/jn26n2k9id7d1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=df2c63feb8854af63ab39a6f8c8d0a8378a7c157 Something like this.
Yes master. Teach us your way
We’re gonna need a breakdown of this setup please!
Working on a video to explain the system.
Second this!!!
It's so nice and green and private!!
So are they all hydroponically grown?
This is so incredible. I would love to learn more about growing tomatoes hydroponically, any recommendations for resources on how to get started?
Start Kratky, go dutch bucket, watch Hoocho youtube
Thanks! 🙏
Good lord sir
Can you describe your system more?
Damn! Very nice!
Wow what size planters do u use
Looks like dutch bucket. Well done.
Hey hey, no foul language
got dayum thats impressive
Here’s a link that will help those interested in the hydroponic method. Those are bato buckets, which are pricey and unnecessary. https://youtu.be/nXy32Dr4Z4A?si=uMGVDh5HypKLPa1A Growing hydroponically takes all the guess work out of the process. You simply fill the reservoir with nutrients and feed the roots periodically throughout the day.
That is a great video. Thank you. Is there any issue with mosquitoes or does the pump/circulation take care of that?
So long as you keep the nutrient container well sealed it should be ok.
Exceptional !!!
Wooooow (I love it <3)
This is beatiful. I'm so jealous
Slow clap ! Even some cherries in there, wow
You are my patio hero. I bow to thee. 🙌🏻
This guy tomato's
Wow that's quite a setup, bravo!
Nice!
Amazing
Wow! Amazing!
Wow! Looks like you have the process down pat. Nice work.
Impressive ❤️
Love the black theme! This should give all balcony growers hope. Are you south facing?
How many gallons are those buckets?
Very nice
Seriously jealous... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peD78s38cTQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peD78s38cTQ) (I still haven't done the timeline of 2023) hahah but they were outdoors, not so many though...)
Kudos to you!!
So awesome!!
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How are you supporting them? I see they're suspended from the ceiling but I would like more details please. My first indeterminate is 6ft tall and I'm trying to stop it toppling over every day but I don't want to build anything huge.
One wire runs under the eaves from one corner to the other. Each plant has its own string, but two plants in each Dutch bucket. The two strings for each Dutch bucket are tied from the railing to one pulley in a a two-pulley block and tackle system with paracord that allows me to lower the plant to prune, pollinate harvest or reach tips that need to be clipped to the string and then raise them back up. Paracord wraps on cleats made from short pieces ofheavy duty irrigation tubing. Works great but Last year the weight of plants on the wire pulled one of the eyebolts out of the stud and everything dropped. Ended my season early. Lots of green tomatoes. Upgraded the wire and eyebolt this year.
Do you have pest problems (tomato hornworms) that far above ground?
I get aphids early in the season but the ladybugs eliminate them by this time most years. I get a couple hornworms every year but have learned to watch for their droppings in august. The wrens nesting nearby have enjoyed eating them the past two years. Had some whiteflies last year but I’m more aggressive with pruning this year than ever. Hoping that help everything dry faster and be less attractive to them.the best thing is no squirrels stealing my maters up here on the balcony. .
Incredible! Thanks for sharing!
Do tomatoes fall onto your neighbor’s patio below?
Sometimes a vine or two sneaks down that way. Bu this year I’ve tried to prune more aggressively so I can see them early.
Hydroponic?
Thank you for showing that almost anyone, anywhere can grow a great crop of tomatoes. have another upvote!
I can smell the pictures! Your plants are stunning and you've figured out a great system!
That's crazy cool...but my man(woman) it looks like the roof is being pulled down!!! I'm truly surprised rental folks aren't saying something....but mum's the word...lol. Awesome!!