4 Reasons Why I Don't Use NFT for Hydroponics
4 Reasons Why I Don't Use NFT for Hydroponics
NFT for hydroponics is great, here’s why I don’t (quite) use it. FREE guide to building a hydroponic rail system on my website: https://www.simplegreenshydroponics.com/build-guide
Thank you!
Really want to build that system. Looking for a strawberry guide that would be amazing
Very nice! I really need to get this set up. It makes so much sense! I have done some Kratky, but that doesn’t work for strawberries. A system that has aeration is good for any crop, your system can grow several crops at the same. I like that.
I know some people just put the seedlings on the bottom of the rail directly in the Nutrient Film. Then your seedlings have access to water. Of course you’ll still have the issue if the electricity goes out or your pump stops working. Some people run 2 pumps so if one goes out plants still recieve water
I have a question, how do you support tomatoes and peppers when they fruit out and get heavy? Normally when using the traditional in ground method you would stake them or a tomato ring. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Aha .. this answers my question on how to get seedlings going. So you’re using the Kratky method that only look like a NFT, right? Very inspiring, thanks you very much.
I run NFT at home but I’ve got it set up so it can go into Kratky mode if we lose power. I also use a simple USB power bank to keep the water running for up to 2 hours after power loss. I used to run with variable spacing but I ended up going with standardized spacing and I’m using a separate spray box to propagate.
I think your system is objectively better than mine for what you’re attempting.
The "my system" you’re referring to is called DFT, for me only benefit is allowing pump/power failure. growth on NFT is way faster which is more important for indoor grow.
Just finished my system. Had a little issue with Mars Light, so hopefully next week will begins seedling’s. Going to have to tune down my pump a bit, water is touching the bottom of the net cups throughout the system. Dont know if that matters..? Appreciate the great system!
The link to your guide isn’t responding.
Great videos! I can’t seem to find the 1.5” net cups. I followed the link you have in some videos but it send me to a 50mm cup (2”). Any suggestions? I can’t seem to find 1.5”
Good info. Well thought out.
NFT is proven to be most popular commercial method for growing fruiting and flower crops that exists.
Your video is completely biased.
how often do you clean your system?
Moist
The spacing issues is ridiculous. With nft you will have giant vegetables and greens they grow up. If it’s good for the commercial industry, it’s good for the homeowner.
I’ve been using a nutriculture nft table for a decade. I find it’s easieast to get your seeds started by simply filling the large rockwool cube with soil and just putting the seed in there. I run lowly nuted water through it until they have grown a little and then add full nutes.
how do you manage the ph levels and keep the water circulation with this system?
Just my opinion…….Totally prone to root rot. your roots are brown showing this, they should be white. You need to use hydroguard like product if you are going to have roots in water like this. I grew the same way but got tired of the hydroguard so switched to NFT
Do you have a continuous flow of water/nutrients through the system or do you have your pump on a timer?
Really like the idea. How do you clean it? How often? Any problems with waterborne illness, mold?