Growing Cucumbers in a Barrel

[Chew]

Quick and easy hydroponic cucumbers...I'll post updates as they start to grow and produce!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfBoYkPYEqw&t=15s"]Growing Cucumbers in a Barrel (Easy Hydroponics) - YouTube[/ame]

[perow]

Watched the video can’t wait to see the progress, if nothing grows at least you have something to sip on now

[Chew]

Watched the video can’t wait to see the progress, if nothing grows at least you have something to sip on now

Thanks for watching.... And good idea on the cucumber moonshine

[cfortner]

Thanks for watching.... And good idea on the cucumber moonshine

Yes add jalapenos

[Jcjohnson]

Following, always been a fan of hydroponics.

[doug]

That was funny at the end!!! Poor Mary!

I'm interested in the results of this!

[texashunter]

Can you cut extra holes and grow more than 1 plant?

[jb5001]

what are the clay pebbles for?

[Chew]

Can you cut extra holes and grow more than 1 plant?

You can, but they will burn the fertilized water twice as fast and it won't make it through the growing season. It's tricky on refilling with more water because the level has to be right or you will drown the plant. I'm going to make two 5 gallon bucket plants this weekend. I have the formula for the fertilizer and will adjust accordingly.

[Chew]

what are the clay pebbles for?

Wife wanted them. I don't think we used them correctly:

• Makes moisture and nutrients readily available to plants
• Serves as an insulator to reduce extreme soil temperature fluctuations
• Provides the plants with a foundation in which to grow and anchor their roots.
• Serves to moderate the temperature around the plant roots.
• Provides a home for beneficial bacteria to colonize.
• Facilitates the mechanical filtration for the solid waste in aquaponics systems.

[WildThings]

My BIL did this last year and it was pretty amazing how well they grew and produced. He has 3 going this year

[Chew]

My BIL did this last year and it was pretty amazing how well they grew and produced. He has 3 going this year

Glad to hear that!

[RascalArms]

Interesting....btw, I still need some darn lemons bruh. Wife is killing me with the organic ones at Kroger for $1.09 each

[Chew]

Better hurry and plant that tree!

[FLASH_OUTDOORS]

Watching this! Sweet idea!


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