Homemade Hydroponic System with Reused Plastic Bottle 2019
Channel: Carlos Henrique
Date: 2019-02-13

For more about how to make a hydroponic system at home:
http://igrana.com/aquaponics

Hydroponics is growing plants without dirt. Plants are grown with their roots in an inert medium. The medium can be perlite, rockwool, coconut husk, or rocks. They key is you keep the roots exposed to a nutrient rich water solution.

Hydroponic systems come in many didn't shapes and sizes. Today I'm going to demonstrate how to make a simple system using mostly things you have around the house. I did this with my 7 year old daughter on a recent snow day so it's also a great indoor winter activity.


Things You Will Need:
Plastic water bottle or other plastic bottle (any size)
Knife, razor blade or other cutting tool
Marker
Drill or awl
Undyed cotton yarn or other wicking material
Hydroponic nutrient solution, liquid fertilizer or water
Perlite
Duct tape or other water resistant tape

Tip:
You can also use these small hydroponic systems to start seeds. The construction is the same, although water should be used instead of a nutrient solution until the seed has sprouted.