How to build a homemade hydroponic tower
How to build a homemade hydroponic tower
We’ve finally uploaded our video on how to build a homemade hydroponic tower. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to build a homemade hydroponic system that is fairly easy and inexpensive, this video is definitely for you.
We got some inspiration from the videos below when we were figuring out how to build a homemade vertical system to grow some lettuce and herbs in our backyard.
Check them out:
Watch here for our video on How to put seedlings in a hydroponic system:
Vertical hydroponic garden for beginners can be cheaper than you think. We spent about $100 on this set-up, which includes the PVC pipes, pump, net cups, clay pebbles and rock wool cubes. We had our own drills, torch, saws and silicone already at home when we started building our vertical hydroponic garden.
We ordered the net cups, rock wool, water pump and clay pebbles for our grow tower from Grow It All in Toronto, Ontario. (Great customer service!)
https://www.growitall.ca
– 2 inch net cups
– 10 lb clay pebbles (way too much for what we needed)
– Small rock wool cubes
– Active Aqua submersible pump 291 gpm (gallons per minute) *** This was probably more power than we needed for this set up. We keep the pump on pretty low and the water flow is just fine
For our DIY hydroponics, we got our large and small PVC pipes and the bucket from Home Depot.
– 5 gallon bucket and lid
– 4 inch PVC pipe (outer)
– 1/2 inch PVC pipe (inner, but get whichever size will fit the spout of your pump)
– Cap to fit on the 4 inch PVC pipe
*** Pipes were both cut to about 5 feet tall. This will ensure the inner pipe actually sticks up above the outer pipe into the cap with the holes.
Have you ever thought of making your own garden tower?
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Love this!! I’ve been meaning to build a vertical grow tower, wanting to do one summer 2021. Is there an updated video of this coming soon? I would love to know more about the trials and tribulations of this project.
I’m so excited to try this and thanks to your video it’s all the little details I wanted in one video! Lots of people cut the pipes and glue it on the side for the grow holes but I much prefer this method. I am so ready to get started!
This is our first DIY hydroponic garden build. We would LOVE to hear some feedback on the build and any tips you may have on growing in hydroponic systems. We want to soak up as much advice as we can and learn to really grow most of our own food ourselves. Have you ever made something like this? Let us know in the comments below. 👇
Hey o saw a guy out there doing hydroponics like you are and to save money he uses pool noodles rather than the net pots
Nice. And thank you guys. I have a question. There are some cracks on the edges of net pot holding holes. What about the water is it coming out through that cracks?
Do you have a template or the measurements on the pipe?
Great video, the only thing I would do differently is to use a whole saw. To cut the whole for the internal pipe and the top of the bucket.
Love it!
Thank you very much for sharing your vertical set-up. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. How many inches is the hole of the big pipe and the smaller one?
Did the pvc stink while heating it up ? I’m worried about chemical safety
Thanks
Nice build, the nutrients in the bucket can be a bit tricky to manage though.
How long do you leave the pump on for?
Professional grow tent manufacturer .
Please i am requesting one thing I need complete details information about the vertical Tower please
nice video. I have a question about the pump. does the pump run nonstop? the pump must heat the water. or do you have a timer? if so, advise on setting the timer?
Nice set up, and looks great! We would like to set up some vertical hydroponics eventually. The dowel is a smart idea for making the pockets.
I somehow knew when she said "we" need to do XYZ it would be the dude doing 90% of the work
You two did an awesome job. So jealous of all the money you saved.
So cool! Great idea, guys!
Won’t they be overwatered if not on timer pump? Cheers 😊
I suggest using 1½ pipe or smaller that suit your net pot to make the hole instead of wooden dowel..it is round and perfectly shaped..cut it 45° so it slide easier in the bigger pipe..you can also adjust the hole angle while it still pliable..one more note you may make an overflow ring using the 1½ pipe to prevent water from dripping out..thank you
and buy Smart switch so that you can put timer for schedule of watering
You used a very thick pipe for the exterior, with a slimmer one shaping the holes is MUCH easier, very good job guys
thank you this was exactly what i was looking for!!
The water won’t flow over the middle part of the cup . It was follow its flattest route . So that is not very efficient
loving this! thank you.
Hi. Good job. Heat gun is inexpensive and doesn’t burn it like a torch… also don’t have to refill with butane.
You can use a coupling at the top for the cap.
Again, good job. The wood surround is a nice touch.
What about changing water? How do you do that? What about heavier plants like cucumbers? Wouldn’t that tip the tower?
Wow, that’s amazing! So impressive!
I saw a guy out there doing hydroponics and making his own tower like you are and he uses pool noodles rather than net pots so you don’t even have to angle the hole or heat it up! You cut a very small section out of the pool noodle so you can place your plant in with it squeezing the roots so the section you cut out will depend on the size of hole you cut, the Poole noodle size (get small ones from Dollar Tree).
Really cool! You’re invited to set this up at my house any time lol