DIY Kratky method hydroponics for growing Tomatoes using Milk Jugs

Asked May 09 '20 at 23:22

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I want to make a small setup of non-circulating hydroponics by Kratky method for growing Tomatoes/peppers using Milk Jugs. Due to COVID, I would like to get all the necessary items delivered home. So I chose Amazon.com.

Budget: $50-100
Number of plants: just for home needs so: 5-10 plants.
Fertilizer: MASTERBLEND 4-18-38 Complete Combo Kit Fertilizer Bulk (12.5 Pound Kit) $40
Net slit pots: 50 2 Inch Net Slit Pots for Hydroponic Aeroponic Use $16
Seeds: Beefsteak Tomato Seeds - 250 Seeds Non-GMO $2
Seedling starters: Seedling Starter Trays, 144 Cells: (24 Trays; 6-Cells Per Tray), Plus 5 Plant Labels $9
Growing Medium: I found three options
Growing pots: used and sterilized 1 gallon Milk Jugs.

Total Price: $79/85/86

What do you think about this setup? will this work? Am I missing something? Are there any other cheaper/reliable options?

edited May 19 '20 at 05:19

asked May 09 '20 at 23:22

kosa

I've done lots of tomatoes in rockwhool and never used clay pebbles. You can save that money. 1 gal is fine to start the plants, but you will eventually need something bigger. 12.5 pounds is way more than you need. – user1850479 May 10 '20 at 03:35
Yes, I could not find something smaller. – kosa May 10 '20 at 03:48
But, do i need any other ingredients for tomatoes and peppers?? – kosa May 10 '20 at 04:15
I used Geolite once, similar to clay pebbles. You will need a full spectrum fertilizer because it is inert. It has ZERO micronutrients. – Evil Elf May 19 '20 at 12:07

DIY Kratky method hydroponics for growing Tomatoes using Milk Jugs

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