Build Your Own Affordable Hydroponic Grow Tower (Under $50) | Aeroponics | Vertical Garden

This tower is made from six 2-gallon buckets.
Each layer has the capacity to accommodate 4-8 plants per bucket with a growing cell size of 2 inches that fits perfectly with a pool noodle.
The structure is supported vertically by a 3/4" pex pipe. I made a tiny holes around the pipe to create sprinkler like or pattern on each layer of the bucket using a 1/16 drill bit to ensure an even distribution of water to each growing cell/hole. There are 6 in total vertically, so each bucket has it's own individual sprinkler like pattern or mist.
The pump can raise water up to 10 feet in height, and the reservoir is a 5-gallon bucket

Nutrient Solution
10g Masterblend Tomato formula (NPK)
10g Calcium Nitrate (CN)
5g Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate)
5 gallons water

i am using the same pumpand holes bvuyt my pump cannot push the water all the wayt up, the pump is on max troo!

what is in the water? is there any fertilizer or salt mixed into it?

your videos are so much more fun to watch than any of the other hydroponics videos!! thank you !!

Hi can you say what should I do for nutrition or what solution should I need to add in water

thanks for the video, can you please let me know what is the timer settings?

And how do you combat the leeching from the materials into the water supply?

Jow mamy times do use Water pump ?

well-done

on it !!

Brilliant

Has anyone thought of a solution that doesnt use plastic?

Can this be kept indoors?

How about when you happen to stay in an area where there isn't a constant power supply to power the pump ?😢

He just wanted to know how much time you water the cups

What if I put soil in the Pvc

@healinghobbies what brand of submersible pump are you using?

Great idea, thanks for sharing. Please reduce the background music volume to 50% or 40%.

maybe a potplant mover thing on wheels to help rotate it every other day?

Thanks for the video, wich plants are them? Do i need such huge buckets

thank you for this video! can i use the same water pump for multiple towers?

You can also use the plastic pipe that workes use to lay water pipes inside before sealing floor/street 😉

Thanks for sharing! Great job at showing the progression of modifications. I would think you could also use a small solar panel and 12 volt pump to avoid plugging into a wall for outside use.

Thank you for sharing great work amazing idea peace and love to you.

What i don't get is, how in the hell do the plants grow like this. Like up that high how r the roots able to drink

Looks great! How do you refill the main reservoir and are you still using the sprinkler cap at the very top or did you close the end off completely?

BPA is bioaccumulative. This is just a gentle reminder to make sure all the plastic used is BPA free.

Wow! You’re truly remarkable! Thanks so mucin for sharing this!

Very beautiful done 👍🏻😊. Only thing i have to ask you is, how often pump should start pumping solution? And for how long when it starts?

Yer bwo,
Gg on the tower, I hear u on the price..
When you can knock a bucket, PVC or barrel airoponic tower up for far less .

Hi, you can pick up demurring tool for a reasonable price this is great for removing the plastic fluff left after using the hole saw.

Umm... A CHECK VALVE for my submersible cost $60 and I had to install it.
Submersible pumps are $1k-2k for a decent one. Not sure what $25 buys you.

How fast do they grow

Why do you need the timer? Thanks

That is exactly what I was looking for❣️ the best, affordable, easy to set up project I found! Can you let me know please how often you fill up the lower bucket and how?

where did you get the timer, and what settings did you use?
🙏

How did you add the 1st bottom lid to not squish the cord for the pump? Good job! Thank you!

What a nice and super-smart idea. Hat off!!! I will try and let you know it turn out. 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

Thanks for sharing these tips!
Keep up the great work! 💖

Awesome tutorial girl.!! I always wanted to do this but had no clue. I'll definitely do it now. This tutorial was well explained and easy to follow, Congrats on this amazing job!!

I dig this build. There are some suggestions I have from other builds. When you go to cut the holes in the side of your buckets try cutting a slit about 2"-3" long and at each level stagger where you place the cuts. Then heat the slits using a heat gun and use a 2" pipe with an angle cut at one end to push into the the slits while they're hot, Angle the pipe out at about 45% to the wall of the bucket. Also, burry the reservoir at the bottom. You may want to either paint the buckets or use more of the insulation on each level of the buckets. Add a hole with a cap above the reservoir. Put in a filter at the pump. Here's why I suggest this.

1. Staggering where the holes are placed will naturally redirect the water flow from each slit inside bucket to the next slit down.
2. staggering the slits allow for more light to reach each level of produce, so you can grow leafy greens and have more space you can utilize.
3. cutting a slit and creating an angled hole allows the plants to sprout in a more normal direction and is less stressful for the plants.
4. angled slits are easier to transplant into and you can use less of the funnoodle in making the pods.
5. you'll be able to use the first sprayer method rather than tapping the pressure line in the middle at each level, the water will naturally follow the wall of the bucket instead. and the roots will have more contact.
6. Burying the reservoir at the bottom will cool the water, which in turn keeps the buckets at a cooler temperature so they won't deform, and you get less sapping of the plastic into the water/nutrients
7. Using paint or more of the insulation will cause there to be less light in the buckets, this reduces root rot, fungus, and other diseases.
8. You'll often get debris in the tank, filtering at the pump with a broad filter base will remove the damage debris can cause to your pump. Debris is inevitable, but with a little effort you can maintain the equipment better.
9. The hole with a cap like a 2" pipe at the top or above your reservoir will allow you to easily refill the reservoir and allow less debris, critters and contaminants into the reservoir. This protects the plants and the pump while allowing easy refill access and measuring for your water level.


These simple changes will help the build be more efficient, easier to use, help maintain the equipment, and just all around provide a better experience. Either way, I really like your build for the cost effectiveness, better space utilization and as an easy step into getting into hydroponics. I have more suggestions, but I think I've added my 2 cents for now. =)

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Does the water have to flow continuously?

Tradie's tip: run the hole saw backwards for the final cut to stop the plastic from getting stuck inside the hole saw.

Great job!

what's the name of green sponge you put the plant into ?

Just got subscribed to your channel cause I think u are great...blessings from Cholula Mexico 🇲🇽

Could you do this whole entire setup in a high tunnel?

Very nice video. I like that you gave reference to Mike Vanduzee. He’s been very helpful to the community. Do you have a way of knowing the nutrient level in the bottom bucket? Must you lift the bottom lid to add nutrients? Thank You 🙏