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DIY self watering system for pot plants part1 (Hydroponics basic)

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DIY, easy does it, self watering system for pot plants. This irrigation method requires no dripping tubes, sprinklers or what so ever. Chilli peppers starring are Hongarian Hot Apple, Habanero Peach and Caloro.
Part2: DIY self watering system for pot plants. An experiment on up scaling is method is shown in part 2 • DIY self watering syst... .
Any other suggestions on how to automate the irrigation of my capsicum plants are welcome. I am also looking for ideas to DIY the Aquavalve from Autopot. Any suggestions or ideas on this are more then welcome too. Have fun experimenting and go breed chilli peppers!
Eenvoudig bewateringssysteem voor je potplanten op onderschaal. Als iemand ervaring of ideen heeft om een DHZ/DIY aquavalve te bouwen van Autopot dan hoor ik dat graag...
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@DESYLIOUS1 6 лет назад

Thanks for making it simple without all that chit chatting!😁

@richardpeterson3753 7 лет назад

bottom feeds the plants, which is actually an important thing to note. tends to force roots to dig down for water, creating healthy roots while keeping the upper root system dry. this allows for the gas exchange at the root zone, and let's the roots breath.

@pooperplayz 5 лет назад

Let the video speak for itself, but nice

@CommonZense 11 лет назад

Hi Trisky, after the bottles are empty I give my plants some time to absorb and evaporate the water first. So as soon as the soil dries out, I refill the bottles.

@CaptainFlagella 11 лет назад

Perfect, I was just gonna go away for a week and desperately searching for a way to keep my 3 chili plants alive while I'm gone, going to do this right now, thanks!

@SortC44 11 лет назад

Brilliant idea and so simple too. I have modified it slightly by using a deep tray and have plant pot raised up on a couple of tiles. I then have capillary matting in tray and bottle sitting on top of matting. As plant pot is raised up, it is not sitting directly in water, just on saturated matting.

@ShredStarX 9 лет назад

Excellent and how info videos should be done no 6min talking introductions starting with 'hey guys' and letting the videos prove itself Very well done!!

@amnamohamed1253 6 лет назад

Simple and extremely effective. I use strips torn from old bath towels and when I return from vacation, I wash, dry and store them for later use. I spread a large garbage bag on the ground, then I place a large tub of water in the center. I circle the plants around the tub of water and place the water wicks (toweling strips) in the water. I have one strip for each plant. Next, I take one end of a strip and wrap it around the base of each potted plant. The water will flow from the tub to the pots as needed. The water wicks acts as conduits. I’ve used this method for 50 years and it has never failed. Easy, no cost and effective. 👍🌶

@ramyasree23 6 лет назад

Amna Mohamed How will water reach the plant if the cloth is wrapped at the bottom of the pot?!

@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg 7 лет назад

Perfect for when we go on vacation.

@Zyreath 2 года назад

best soundtrack ive ever heard for one of these vids!!

@Dirxess 10 лет назад

For seedlings (in small pots) this proved to be prone to mould since they are in the water all the time. Very elegant idea though and I think for higher pots/bigger plants this will be fine.

@TheNutbrittle 5 лет назад

I think this is perfect for my orchids, which grow in deep water culture. 🙂 Their roots can constantly be in the water.

@ShedsdirectCoUk 10 лет назад

What a very informative video. This very resourceful and innate ideas are one of the most economical way of creating self watering system. I will humbly recommend this post!

@Learning2Grow4fun 11 лет назад

I love the simplicity of the design.

@0Bios0 11 лет назад

this has to be the best self watering solution on youtube :)

@engelauskristal 11 лет назад

But nevertheless forms waterlogging? Most plants can not always stand in the water yet. Maybe you can make the water bottle dan a dan drainage with clay pebbles and put the plants out. The expanded clay absorbs the water.

@tanyabishop2232 8 лет назад

I would add some white stones in the tray and the plant containers can sit on them, with string for a wic. Don't let the pots just sit in the water.

@abadman972 6 лет назад

tanya bishop you mean perlite??

@gopik8128 10 лет назад

Great Idea, In some of the places, we can't do it, because, it will be breading grounds for insects especially mosquitoes.

@jimmyk2646 10 лет назад

Mosquitoes usually breed during the summer. You can use this method during the winter spring and autumn. Just make sure to water them manually during the summer and make sure there aren't any puddles around.

@uncleshan 10 лет назад

I have a watering bowl for my dog that uses this principle. except the threaded end of the bottle goes into the bowl. great idea !

@Oldman880 2 года назад

Speaking of do watering bowl why not use a heated animal watering bowl

@195dm 4 года назад

Complimenti! Lo stesso identico sistema che uso anche io e mi trovo benissimo, Unico problema potrebbero essere le zanzare ma per il resto è uno dei migliori sistemi e dei più semplici!

@FeisaJanuarFirmansyah83 10 лет назад

thanks man .. i need it for my hydroponics, to avoid mosquitos just cover the container and make holes for the pots and the water supply bottle

@karimahabdul-hakim2290 8 лет назад

Absolutely Amazing Concept. thanks for sharing this Tip.💚

@larrylhall 11 лет назад

Very clever! Nice job!

@bicanoo_magic3452 8 лет назад

I think this is a much better system and idea of hydrating your plants and vegetables as it promotes deep root growth. the drip systems from the top don't encourage the plant to extend into the soil and thereby seek nutrients.

@larrylhall 11 лет назад

Will do Thanks

@paulofurtado4925 11 лет назад

i created a video similar but you need electricity its more hydroponics applied, your idea its good and very simple what its a plus but wont the roots rot and try to fill the tray with water first and then add the bottle so you have more water stored.

@CommonZense 11 лет назад

Thanks Larry, With regard to part2 of this vid, try to use thicker pieces of cotton a-like fabric to maximize capillary action. Ciao.

@1secondarysystem 10 лет назад

thought i was at a techno rave for a second

@CommonZense 10 лет назад

Hahaha...

@SJ-zn7xo 9 лет назад

***** I wasnt sure if we were growin plants or poppin smileys

@rayngrace 6 лет назад

when your into plants but techno is life

@kklewis15 10 лет назад

wow i would never have thought of that. Thanks!

@neelameghashyamc9288 9 лет назад

Thanks for sharing it's really good. Will be doing at my home

@jasonhanjk 8 лет назад

The Aedes mosquito breeding ground.

@CommonZense 8 лет назад

Hi Jason, this system should be used more like an ebb and flood method. As you don't want the roots of your plants to be soaked 24/7. Meaning that after the bottle reservoir is emptied, wait for a while depending on your plants evaporation before 're-fueling'. By doing so, using the correct methodology, mosquito larvae won't get a chance. And your plants roots system will be happy to oxygenate every once in while. Good luck.

@HusmanAhmed 8 лет назад

when you say "ebb and flow", do you mean that once the bottle is empty, you should leave it empty for a few days and allow the soil (and roots) to dry a little, before refilling?

@vaazig 8 лет назад

Yupp, exactly. Roots don't like sitting in saturated soil. It's different if you're wicking up the water though. Depending on what you're growing you might want it to suffer a bit as well like for example peppers and chillies. These are into S&M and stressing them makes them fruit a lot.

@elliecreighton4098 7 лет назад

Hobby farm

@CDEEZII 4 года назад

@@vaazig omg that last sentence made me uproar in laughter! Nicely put though LOL

@behnsohn2007 11 лет назад

This is the best idea, simple and it works well :)

@owlprophet1 11 лет назад

brilliantly simple & sensible!

@aeravelly 10 лет назад

Simple yet effective…nice!

@ghayath2011 10 лет назад

Great for when you travel for a few days. Thanks

@trisky1000 11 лет назад

i love this idea so simple and u prove it works by the lovly looking plants u have in the system. Just 1 question, with ur pots always sitting in water how do u stop root rot! i was thinking about using about and inch of perlite in the bottom of the pot to wick the water up and stop the soil getting soaked! what do u think? I wish u luck for 2013with great yeilds!

@geredones2415 8 лет назад

Great,fantastic, thank you very much.

@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg 7 лет назад

Brilliant! Thank you! My plants thank you too. ;-)

@DiwaApothecary 9 лет назад

i like it..easy

@blanwisusej 9 лет назад

hola amigo muy buena la idea pero una pregunta? hay pranta que no puedes regar a diario, eso no hace q la tierra este muy humeda o solo para las que hay que regar a diario

@NoahNobody 9 лет назад

I made the hole in the bottle too small and the water got locked inside until I turned the cap a little (it then gushes out). Once you turn the cap though, the effect is lost and it will spill over the edge. I guess there is a limit to the size of the hole and something to do with pressure. I would love to know what the scientific term for this is.

@PetalsonthePavingSlabs 7 лет назад

Great idea, thank you.

@henriksteglich-arnholm9314 9 лет назад

Great video - I tried this method as a vacation-solution and all plants are well. However, as some of my plants are in clear pots, I have noticed their roots changed to a darker colour - perhaps too much moist/light rot. Have you tried placing the pots on an absorbent material such as capillary matting or even regular towels? This could possible resolve the issue with submerged soil and the material would be supplied with water from the bottle. I am considering this solution for my next vacation - but better test it first.

@godoftec 10 лет назад

Nice (y) you have successfully made a mosquito breeding center :-p

@bizzarrogeorge 10 лет назад

Lmao!

@rayngrace 6 лет назад

mosquitoes love techno music

@richardpeterson3753 7 лет назад

raves tend to get a lot more wild than that lol. but good video. nicely done

@faraz968 7 лет назад

Brilliant ideas

@BenjasUberHobby 7 лет назад

New sub Great video! I love the design! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

@gloriapirini5640 8 лет назад

Try with 2-3 inches lava rock then top with your desired compost, coco, coco perlite mix be perfect, this should not have rot problems.

@Casieopea 11 лет назад

I saw it and thought the same thing.... but I figured it out soon enough!! :)

@popatop75 9 лет назад

great system ,, you complainers need to think outside of the box when it comes to mosquitos and fungus... i've been doing this for years with a chicken feeder bucket, i grow food

@IR240474 5 лет назад

Brilliant!!! THank you!

@mrgardenprojects1783 9 лет назад

Great video. I've subscribed to your channel and I look forward to following you on RU-vid. Thanks for sharing.

@xanaduwest5552 8 лет назад

Pretty dang clever, CZ!!!

@user-ku3ni7uy4s 6 лет назад

안녕하세요 굿아이디어네요 👍👍

@neehaglee7249 10 лет назад

Thats a fantastic idea and great effort. Loved it ! Thanks for sharing. :-)

@AB-vb2mm 3 года назад

How cool 👍

@amnamohamed1253 6 лет назад

I said you should Wrap the water wick around the base of the plant .... not the pot. Hope it helps.

@blankgen8003 10 лет назад

i like the music good idea

@tahmidfirdaus498 9 лет назад

genius! thanks for sharing, really helpful :)

@manatpluto 9 лет назад

That's clever !

@omarcrestianoabdo2564 9 лет назад

slm

@harleyangelbiker7691 8 лет назад

wooo love it thank you ! ! !

@paolomaggi8188 5 лет назад

Very simple but very, very clever!!!! Thank you

@misscomment8025 3 года назад

nice!

@dcottonsecret 9 лет назад

thx man appreciated . that is one really good tech !

@SOMY_4651 6 лет назад

Hi good evening After seeing this Vedio I have tried on my Areca Palm potted in 10" pot, it's great and on for the last two days, consumed very less water after its initial soaking. Good system. I want to seek your advice if I can put all my containers with different plants including Coleous for watering with your this system else which plants I can and which ones I shouldn't. I am a new Gardner just started on my terrace in last December/2017 only. I have noticed that the container's soil media remains wet/moist all the time Thanks for your real advice

@CommonZense 6 лет назад

Som Tandon: plants that require less water should not be drained after the bottle has drained. So depending on the plant specie leave the pot 'to dry' for a while. In this case, make sure the pot is dry before you leave the house for a couple of days, so it has time to soak and dry back out while you are out... rgds.

@SOMY_4651 6 лет назад

CommonZense Good morning Thanks for your reply with good advise, shall keep in mind For Coleus and less watering plants, any remidi?

@CommonZense 6 лет назад

Som Tandon: if you are talking about propagating the coleus cuttings for root growth you need a higher water level right? Simply lengthen the cutting at the bottom of the water reservoir to the level of required water height. When talking about the maintenance of adult plants, I have no clue as I am not familiar enough with this this species water needs. Good luck.

@SOMY_4651 6 лет назад

CommonZense ok thanks, your early reply is appreciated Regards

@ILOVENJ00 5 лет назад

In very hot summer vacation months, the water in a flat open tray tends to dry out very fast though. So this may be good for upto 10-15 days max. Not for extended vacation away from home. Also the wind will eventually topple the bottle if the plants are outside. Your thoughts?

@CommonZense 5 лет назад

Add some stones or marbles to your bottle so wind won't flip it that fast.

@greek_sahab 11 лет назад

I thought leaving water in the tray under a pot is a fatal mistake! Does this work only for plants that need lots of water and tolerate constant moisture maybe?

@jimmyk2646 10 лет назад

If you guys are worried about the plants being in constant water just make the hole with a pin or something. Very small amounts will come out and most likely be absorbed quickly.

@ThaSilentOne420 3 года назад

1 way trip to root rot heaven folks

@JA-wp6cj 4 года назад

But what happens after those roots at the bottom have sat in water and drowned? Most wicking systems create an air gap with wicks to separate roots from water and allow moisture to pass to the soil. I bet after a week or two you've got gnats.

@moom1000 10 лет назад

good solution for hydroculture, but not so much for soil. soil would be way too wet if it constantly sits in water.

@ILOVENJ00 5 лет назад

Put a piece of sponge or coco mat under the pots to raise them up but the moisture will still get sucked in as needed.

@MuhammadDawood0304 8 лет назад

yes! it's great

@drewmaumus8044 10 лет назад

Does it mold?

@chrisdaviesguitar 8 лет назад

nifty, thanks

@myishacherry 11 лет назад

does this attract mosquitoes?

@dakotamthead 11 лет назад

Is it cool if for a cement pot the hole is above the level of water?

@mamawnako 9 лет назад

hydroponics = no soil, what if I use other media, will it be able to abrob the water up to the roots?

@valgailjarrett 7 лет назад

How to use the ready made round too ones explain

@TRIXRFOKIDZz 10 лет назад

would you recommend growing dwarf tomatoes in this style system? I'm a little concerned about the mix being too moist.

@brasspipes2548 7 лет назад

doesn't work in colder climates or during winter. where I'm at, the temperature of the water will drop significantly by the morning, even inside the house. gnats would jump on this right away, the roots will begin to rot etc