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No worries. I figured you were just busy for the weekend. Like I said - you have your life to deal with. I'm not going to take it personally if you're MIA for a few days, haha. :)

I had a good weekend - I didn't do anything productive, whatsoever. Just took some time to relax and take care of myself.

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Getting to meet that milk snake is super exciting! I just did a bit of reading about them, and it sounds like young milks are usually somewhat hyperactive, but that they calm down with age.

From my reading, here's what you will need to purchase:

1. Vivarium - usually you want 1ft^2 of floor space per 1' the snake will be, full grown.
   
   From my reading, milk snakes can get between 2' and 6' full grown. If possible, find out the subspecies so we can narrow that range down. Most likely, it's a Pueblan or Honduran milk snake (two of the most common subspecies). Honduran milks can get up to 5', so a safe cage size would be 3' x 2' (length x width). Pueblans only get between 3' and 4', so we don't really need to worry about those.
   
   If you can't find out the subspecies, you could either just get a 3' x 2' viv, or get something smaller and increase the size as necessary.
   
   
2. Heating element and thermostat. A heat pad would be ideal, considering that milk snakes sometimes burrow. Here's an example of a thermostat and heat pad. You attach the heat pad to the bottom of the cage, making sure not to have the viv resting on top of the heat pad or wires (or else you run the risk of short circuits and fires).
   
   After you set up the heat pad, run the thermostat probe to the inside of your viv, usually placing it inside of the hide on the warm side. Alternatively, as milks sometimes burrow, you may want to put the thermostat temperature probe closer underneath your substrate, at the bottom of the viv. This will insure that you know what the hottest temperature that your milk can be exposed to by burrowing.
   
   My reading suggests that you want to keep the warm side ~85f - 90f. Not sure what that is in C.
   
   
3. Digital thermometer/hygrometer like this one. You want one that has probes, so you can check specific points around your viv.
   
   At first, you will want to keep your thermometer probe at the same location as your thermostat probe, just to make sure that's reading correctly. After you've verified that, you can move the thermometer probe to the cool side, so you can keep an eye on both sides.
   
   Alternatively, some people get laser temperature sensors so they can quickly and easily check the temperature of any part of the viv. You'd still need to get a hygrometer (humidity sensor) if you went that route.
   
   
4. Substrate. Looks like Aspen or Cypress are both excellent substrates for milks. You can also use paper towels or newspaper as temporary, sanitary solutions in case of any injury/illness.
   
   You'll probably want 6"+ of substrate over the entire floor of the viv, as milks do sometimes burrow. Giving them enough substrate to allow that is advised.
   
   
5. Hides, terrain, water dish, etc. Hides should be snug-ish, and terrain should look cool. Water dish you probably want to be big enough for the snake to soak in if he wants, but that's about all.
   
   Milks need like 40% - 60% humidity, so you probably don't need to worry about that in the slightest. Getting a little spray bottle might be a good choice, though.
   
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   Yeah, it's definitely something that I take for granted until someone (such as yourself) reminds me how different things are elsewhere.
   
   I've never taken Puppy to the vet. She's never had any injuries or health problems. Speaking of taking things for granted, if I ever needed a vet, I'd find one at that point. Might be a good idea to just get an idea of whether there are nearby vets for you, though.
   
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   I'd have been shocked if you'd thought about snake body language before - not many people have. Even most other reptile owners don't seem to have paid as much attention to it as I have.
   
   I can think of one particular time that I've seen Puppy "happy". It was this spring, the first time I took her outside this year. And in that case, it was more an example of "extremely relaxed" than it was "happy/excited" like you see in dogs.
   
   I'm glad you like Puppy. :)
   
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   Yeah, I understand where you're coming from. You've got to temper your desires with the realities of your situation, and a milk snake is an excellent compromise.
   
   Honestly, I have never interacted with a Woma, although I'd like to someday. From what the OP of that other thread was saying, it sounds like he was quite intent on eating their arm, and it took 5 minutes to get him off.

I was sick for 6 days. throwing up everything. I finally got a multi vitamin down without throwing it up and my body was like oh I forgot I like vitamins and minerals. So I think it is still good to take them.

When it comes to smoothies i dunno I throw all sorts of stuff in them. I have been sprouting lately. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AJJOJD0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I love this thing. you can sprout all sorts of stuff and blend it or eat it or blanch and season them.

This isn't a smoothie but I have been making this (pera Pina) lately and it is delicious. plus pineapple has a natural anti-inflammatory chemical in it especially in the rind and core-plus I love the idea of not wasting food. https://www.dominicancooking.com/960-pera-pina-pineapple-and-rice-juice.html

Apparently Kiwis are really high in vitamin C and really good for you. high fiber if you google it.

I also make what I call banana milk ripe bananas and milk. it is delicious. If you tend to not eat all your bananas and they are getting to ripe skin them and freeze them to make the milk later. Bananas are so cheap. could add peanut butter I guess. A couple of times I added chai latte mix.

If you buy fresh produce like radishes or carrots you can wash and blanch the greens, let them cool then blend them with an apple and a banana, kiwi, honey, etc.

Do your blender a favor and cut everything up to not stress your blender. they are expensive.

maybe not healthy but mango and carrot smoothies are delicious.

Yes! I was in the same situation, trying to come up with a small but effective system in college, and in a small apartment.

My design was based halfway off of what I'd seen from Jeb Gardener on YouTube, and the other half just what I could throw together with what I had lying around. Jeb is a little... well... interesting, but very informative.

Basically, what I did was get a 10-gallon flat stacker tote from Walmart, drill holes in it, put net pots in, clay pebbles, and rock wool cubes, and now I have a garden! It's really tough to describe all of the little intricacies with it, but this community has helped me out tremendously. By no means is my system perfect, and in fact, it's super Jerry Rigged and super jank, but it works! This whole process has been a great learning experience. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask in this community, or if you want to hear more about my system, feel free to DM me! Here are some photos!

Here are the various things I bought off Amazon to get me started!

pH down (the better kind)

pH meter (not available on Amazon anymore)

rockwool cubes (1.5")

General Hydroponics nutrients

pH up & down (the down didn't last very long, but the up seems to work fine. You probably won't need up near as often as down.)

air stones (these seem to do a fine job. Not the best certainly, but they work.)

clay pebbles (not sure what quality these are, but they do their job! Be sure to rinse very thoroughly.)

net pots (these work fine. Nothing special.)

EDIT: Added links to Amazon

I would just build your own dude. All those aero cloner things are is a manifold with (x) amount of holes drilled in and (x) amount of mister heads, a decent submersible pump, a container with a lid (or manufacture a lid to fit out of Styrofoam or something similar! Bonus here is you also get inserts to stick the clones in safely) Create a manifold to fit your container. Make it a capital H shape sort of like this.In the middle of the 'H' use a Tee so you can make the connection to the pump. Tap the holes, for this application you could just find some screws with similar threading and drill/remove the manifold to tap for the misters. Connect the manifold to the pump and stick it to the bottom of the container, then fill with water (can use light nutrient solution) right up UNDER the manifold, not over it. While your pump soaks for a second, cut holes in your lid. (or cut lid to fit if using foam) Remember to make a little slot for the pump cord! Give the pump a test run AWAY FROM STUFF YOU WANNA KEEP DRY! Make sure all the misters are spraying good and not leaking (at least not too bad, no need to be mega perfect here) Then just get your clones ready! I know lots of guys that just use the insulation squares(rock wool) and just make the lid holes to fit them. I personally like the foam approach as is just feels better for me and i feel like it will give less problems with mold and other yuckies. I like to top it off with a light cabinet handle right in the middle so you can easily lift the lid (I just basically stole the handle from countless other aero cloners please dont sue me clone king lol) With this method you can make many smaller cloners or some bigger ones just dial up on the pump GPH! Just my opinion, many smaller ones might be easier to work with as youd have all the separation you need for organizing! Happy cloning bud!

I linked this earlier to someone else but I’ll leave this here for you also.

Solenoid Version

Non-solenoid version

I’ve had great success with the solenoid version. It works just as well as my 5lb tank setup that was 4 times the price. I have the first one I linked in my bedroom because my fiancée was paranoid about a standard setup and thought it would explode (it won’t).

The non-solenoid version also works very well but without a solenoid, you can’t hook it up to a timer so you’d have to manually turn it on and off using the needle valve but it’s still much better than the bottle route. It also uses the same ingredients you’re currently using. You just have to put the instructed amount which is 200g citric acid and 200g of baking soda with I think 300ml of water.

I’ve seen it online at a couple other stores but I used Amazon.

Good luck.

Btw, I’m not affiliated in any way to the above product or store. I’m just passing on my experience. The best option would be a full co2 setup with a co2 tank and regulator.

Welp you hit the nail on the head, that's exactly why I didn't feel cozy draining my res with it as there would still be 1/2"-1" of water left that's impossible to get out. If you use any additives with sugars, kelp, or humic acid in it it will really gunk things up in a couple weeks of doing this.

The level indicators are really nice, but you can't really use them to drain the res out, only really to drain a sample of water for ph/ppm testing imo. If you turn the gasket seal where the tubing connects to the bottom of the res too mcuh, it can easily leak ime so it's best to leave it alone. Also same thing as before with the siphons, you can't drain all the water out that way.

If you're curious, this is the exact dwc buckets I was using (premade) https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Culture-DWC-Hydroponic/dp/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488299305&sr=8-1&keywords=dwc I highly recommend them for 2 reasons

1. The black buckets I promise you wont find anywhere else, they're top top notch quality which is great for dwc so the buckets dont warp when you lift them or light leaking into the res.
   
   
2. While in the picture it looks like the medium in the basket is just hydroton, they seem to ship out both hydroton kits and growstone kits. Growstones prevent any bugs from getting into your res from the medium and they also provide a massive consistent source of silica (enough to replace a silica supplement easily). Not to mention grow stones have a much better oxygen/water ratio as hydroton.
   
   The only issue is you NEED a better pump than the one they give you, but for 35$ you can get a 794gph pump that would be more than you'll probably ever need.

a good starter pack of nutrients - a small sized grow tent that can fit 4 plants - a fan ventillation system that will handle the smell when you get to flowering - airpots if you want to grow from soil - or DWC hydro buckets if you want to go hydro note that these are pretty easy to DIY, buckets are $5 ea and pumps run $20-50. LED lights to grow with for $160 or you can skip up to the good stuff and go with Quantum Boards which are far superior - not on amazon You can do a lot of your own work on these boards to make them not as expensive.

After your get some seeds, either from bag seed or from an online seller, its really just a matter of paying attention to what the plants are doing and keeping a good schedule with your nutrients or watering. There is a ton of information online, both on reddit and elsewhere that can guide you with anything.

Define what kind of hydro you want to do? A simple DWC system is good for being able to show the roots and such, but it's very volatile and things can go very wrong very quickly.

This is a system I built, though I'd say skip the chiller, but if you can get one it's much better. My freezer thing was cheap and worked fine with the t-5 lights, but gave me fits under my 1000W HIDs.

If you want to have your highest level of success you might want to consider a soilless hydro system like growing in coco coir or a peat moss based medium, maybe even rockwool cubes.

I'd guess the most important factor would be your budget. You're a high school teacher so I'll assume it's small.

something like this would work fine

Many thanks everyone for the replies! It sounds like even for the smallest strawberry varieties that less than 20cm headspace would be too little..

punkpepper, thoughts on better design alternatives? I was hoping to put this inside, preferably it'd be nice to look at in addition to working well. I ran into this in Amazon, would seem great at first look but obviously not something I'd be able to build from scratch. I've also looked at different kinds of NFT setups, but wasn't really sure if I'd be able to build that so that I'd for example be able to make sure that roots aren't plugging the pipes constantly, that there's light for all plants etc.

Any thoughts would be welcomed and appreciated again.

I'm rather new to hydroponics, but I've been extremely successful with really simple DWC setups. I started with this kit from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N3UVHVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

On sale it was a really good price and comes with almost everything you need. The only additional item is the nutrients. After that I started building my own from plastic tubs and plastic cups for netpods. With a pump and an airstone, so much growth is possible! Enjoy

I use the Turbo Klone without the pointless dome. I can tell you that the cloner itself is very simple, and I would think any that are on the market would work the same. The turbo klone brand has a fan that keeps the water at room temperature, but I don't think the pump generates that must heat to begin with.

If I had to do it over, I would just buy a cheapo $60 one like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-OX20SYS-oxyCLONE-Recirculating-Propagation/dp/B01HGME97E

and just make sure to use good solution. I found that Orca made the biggest difference from my experience. The roots were twice as big as soon as I switched to that.

Most people will suggest you cycle the pumps on a timer, which I tried the first run, and it took 2 weeks before they were rooted and planted. After that I just ran the pumps 24 hours a day, and had roots in 8-10 days that were ready to plant.

I use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Kitchen-Sprouter-VICTORIO-VKP1200/dp/B01AJJOJD0/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_86_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N1494BQ95Y4SV9X6MCBZ

Actually I have two of them. It comes with directions, but basically you just pour a cup or two of water in the top tray a couple of times a day, keep them wet and rinsed, and viola! 3 days later you've got sprouts! I start one tray MOnday, one Tuesday, one Wednesday, etc. so they are staggered and I have sprouts for every day.

I like the above trays, but if I could find a similar set up with metal trays, I would use that. Sprouts have the potential of growing gnarly bacteria, and I wash my trays with bleach between sprouting sessions. If they were metal I think I could get away with just pouring boiling water over them, and I think that would be more environmentally friendly, and more healthy, than using bleach.

Do be very careful about bacteria - I've never gotten sick from sprouts, but my brother (who lives in a house) has, and he said it was really bad.

I've been using this setup in my 29 for a couple of months now and it's worked out great. I got a solenoid for it after a while so I could hook it up to the timer that my light is on. It uses the mixture from DIY co2 (citric acid, baking soda, water) but it's a lot better looking and easier in my opinion than the two liter bottle set ups. I get about three weeks per batch on two bubbles a second. The price fluctuates between 75-99. It's worked extremely well for me.

Well done! Love that seed spacing template. Definitely giving Amazon my money for one.

There are some cloning trays out there that run about 80-100$ CDN but will guarantee 95% success rate.

Not sure if you plan on doing more clones but highly recommend it.

Hydrofarm oxyCLONE 20 Site, Compact Recirculating Cloning Propagation System, Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01HGME97E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YyBCCbDWD2V5N

So, after doing further research, I think I’m gonna pick up a hydroponic cloner. Found some good recommendations for this one...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGME97E/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=macoreyw-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01HGME97E&linkId=bd02df0a8075e36a2fc20ddfbae0582d

Until then, I think I’m going to switch from my plastic tub to a cardboard box lined with plastic on the bottom and cellophane over the top-I heard that it breathes well, and people have good success with it...

Personally I use an ebb and flow system to do my strawberries, and it's been working fantastic, but I'm in northern canada, our humidity and growing season is MUCH different than Nevada...
My suggestion to you would be trying a deep water culture or a drip system.
The cheapest and easiest solution for you will be:
[one of these](
https://www.amazon.com/Hydroponics-Pathonor-Non-transparent-Educational-Watering/dp/B01N3UVHVC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497765754&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=air+pump+hydroponics&psc=1)

Try it - let me know how it goes, I'd suspect this is a very viable solution to get you started in your region.

You don't need any gardening skills to grow them! (Take it from me, I have a brown thumb.) Just get a container like this, add seeds and water, and the sprouts start growing within a few days. It's pretty fun!

Some things you can buy:

Full kit, no gel. I personally don't like the light directly on top of the dome. You can't raise/lower if needed.

Hothouse and mat. This is what I use, along with this light.

Rooting gel

Rapid rooter starting pods. I use this, but there are definitely cheaper alternatives out there.

Don't give up!! Read up, do some research, and keep trying to grow. It's a fulfilling hobby, well worth the effort.

Very cool! I tried doing an aeroponic thing with a PVC manifold and a bunch of micro sprinklers but they clogged up all the time making it annoying. Something home made like this: https://www.amazon.com/CLONE-KING-Replacement-Spray-Manifold/dp/B01EE4OEX6/

I have my seedlings in a shared DWC until i get a chance to build them one each individually. http://imgur.com/8JQzAyW

I am glad you used the Flora series! It is what I am using too. Checking my Gro Logs, I used the following in a 5 gallon bucket: 50 Micro, 50 Flora, and 20 Bloom. I also added 20 hydroguard. That put my PPM at 1050 which would be quite a bit higher than yours. Maybe I should drop it a tad. I have pH at 6.2.

Edit: What size reservoir do you use for this setup? Do the foggers ever clog?

I've been eyeballing it mainly. I try to wait for the roots to turn silver-green, and err on the side of under-watering. Usually this works out to be once every ten days-ish, but it also lives in pretty high humidity (60%) so it takes a long time to dry out.

I also replaced the bark medium with those little terra cotta balls, because I read somewhere thats it's almost impossible to overwater when using those :)

microgreens and sprouts would be great. sprouts don't need any light. you can buy a little tower for them like this. microgreens don't need much light--just enough to green up for a few days. my favorite are black oil sunflower. they make great salads. there are a lot of guides online to get started. space wise you just need a shelf to put a tray (or more if you want). i use 1020 trays, but you can do whatever size works for you. 2 weeks and you have salad!

Grow your own it's super simple, you can get like 3 lbs for $20 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B45TW64

I have noticed a difference in nerve pain and they taste good fried up :)

Basic introduction to DWC for total newbies. I combed the internet and here are my initial recommendations.

1. This video by Kevin at epic gardening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3-9u-HtFG8 from 2013 but a good intro.
   
   
2. All in one DWC container kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K15K8DQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 includes everything but lights, if you need them.
   
   
3. If you don't have a southern exposure window to put this by, you'll need a light. I'd suggest: https://www.amazon.com/AeroGarden-45w-Grow-Light-Panel/dp/B0725QBG1G It may seem expensive, but it can be used for other growing needs such as starting seedlings. I'm growing rosemary, parsely, oregano, and newly propagated cuttings for christmas presents in mine
   
   I am using shop lights with my mini grow bin all in one DWC listed above. But mine is in my basement so doesn't have to look diningroom-worhty where my aerogardens are.

I love my 4-Tray Seed Sprouter by VICTORIO . (I recommend the newer version over the older one because of the new watering lid, which prevents the seeds in the top tray from moving around while watering)

I'm actually just about to buy a second one for non-broccoli sprouts

>Can you explain your buckets air flow and air filtration?

My bucket has two passive 120mm intakes that are covered with mesh filters and a single 120mm exhaust in the lid that connects to a 4" flange with dryer ducting. There is a 4" 190 CFM In-Line fan connected to a 4x12 Carbon Filter. I also have a variable fan controller on the in-line fan. I run mine at about half power.

>What do you have your plant in? Planter and soil on the bottom of bucket ect?

I use a 5g nursery pot. For my next grow I will be switching to a smart pot to avoid it getting rootbound.

>I was thinking of extending a 5g bucket under the brute can so the soil is under the setup and the plant itself is in the brute only allowing more space to grow.

If you're gonna do that you're better off getting one of those 5g DWC setups. With that said, I'd advise against doing that. Reason being is you add another layer of complexity in that you have to figure out how to support the brute and you run risks with light leaks. This also puts the brute much higher than you are which can make servicing/watering awkward.

I just have mine sitting on the bottom of the bucket in the pot. The newer style Brutes cause you to lose a few inches but if you can budget to buy two of them and use one as a spacer, it works well.

>Would that work or would I have an issue with temperature difference between roots and plant?

I am not experienced enough to say yay or nay but I doubt it?

I have about a 90% success rate using this cloner + clonex in my veg tent.

Until they root i go 24/0 and run 70° & 50-60% RH. No dome or spraying water.

Good luck

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HGME97E/ref=asc_df_B01HGME97E5441593/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B01HGME97E&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167126215582&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5502639430463352735&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017375&hvtargid=pla-27483343

We're still over a year out but I set up our Amazon registry so I can slowly add things before I make it public. I found this for growing herbs and other greens indoors which I think will be very useful since we live in a large urban area in an apartment.

If you have pets, something for them. Like a water fountain, a cat tree, or this cool dealie that allows you to remotely interact with your dog.

A Nest thermostat (I'm coveting one). LED light bulbs, and these things which work beautifully. I have saved so much on produce since I bought them, they don't spoil nearly as fast!

On that note, another thing you could ask for if you like cooking is an herb garden. Like either pot and seed kits, or this thing which I'm also coveting but is probably impractical for me because cats.

Lastly you could probably just take a look around your house for anything nearing the end of its lifespan, for example your computer chairs? I got one for FH for his birthday because the old one the upholstery was coming off.

I would start with a deep water culture system, because they are super low maintenance.

Use a bucket and a fish-tank aerator... watch the video here. Buy a kit here.

General Hydroponics makes good products. Their liquids are good, but the Maxigrow and Maxibloom powder represents exceptional value. If you just have a few watermelons, just start with the liquid.

With all products, read and follow the directions.

Just in case anyone reading this tries, you don't grow sprouts in a sealed jar. It CAUSES contamination and rot.

You use a sieve type lid to promote draining and ventilation.

An alternative to a sieve lid is pantyhose, the point of this post.

The best way IMO is a Tray Seed Sprouter

For a first setup, it is hard to beat a DIY dwc bucket.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts0iaPRuPjM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjSukG1k7G4

Or you can buy this exact thing ready made.
https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Culture-DWC-Hydroponic/dp/B00CHEIO6Y

For pepermint or stevia, one plant in a 7L bucket is probably alright. But, for tomatoes(unless it is a very small (patio) variety) you are going to want a larger bucket. With a mature tomato plant in a 7L bucket, you will be refilling your nutrients every day. 5gal(19L) is a commonly used size.

I have one of these and it's great. Almost like having a real CO2 system except you don't have to find a store to refill your tank. Lasts about 4 - 6 weeks.

https://www.amazon.com/Generator-Dioxide-Diffuser-Aquarium-Greenhouse/dp/B07Q9YC25Y

Here's the link to it guide, it looks pretty neat.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00US8ESWK/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1

they make ones with attached light sources or i was gonna get one that attaches to a window. this or this

Charlie Thigpen's is high on my list. It looks a little pricey but maybe I can find a deal.

peace lilies look rad.

I always struggle with what to buy my parents too. This year for my Dad I went with a sweater and a locally made rum I know he has never tried. For my Mom I got her Miracle-Gro AeroGarden. She can grow her own herbs or lettuce in it. I'm thinking she might like it. Good Luck.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DY2U8K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You should be able to order from US amazon even if you're UK. Here's what I use. You might need to get creative to work around localization but my fiance orders from jp.amazon.com and uses an intermediary to ship it to the US.

Most of the newer aerogarden plastic cages can be reused if you're careful and transplant early enough. I reuse mine all the time. Or you can cut it free from all the roots when you restart a garden.

If you want to grow some herbs or small vegetables on your counter hydroponically without going full DIY I’ve been impressed with this company’s systems and it looks like the price has come down.

That said I have not purchased one nor have personal experience with the product.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010NBJMWW/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1512075775&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hydroponic+herb+garden&dpPl=1&dpID=51fanuc4t6L&ref=plSrch

I think you are right - specifically the Sprout version. Info here - https://www.amazon.com/AeroGarden-Sprout-Gourmet-Herb-Black/dp/B010NBJMWW.

I won one today as well.

>I have had good luck with the OxyClone 20 site cloner. It was a little pricey but works well for my setup.

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If you are willing to cut 4 inch pvc and use a heat gun to mold the openings, this guy shows you how. I then put them in a 5 gallon bucket, food grade from Lowes, with a hole in the top for the tower and another one for adding water and nutrients.

I use a small pump rated for around 5 to 6 feet.

There are 3 nutrients that you can get on Amazon.

Hydroponic Tomato Fertilizer 4-18-38 1lb. 8 grams (10 for tomatoes)

Calcium Nitrate Fertilizer 15.5-0-0 2lb. 8 grams (10 for tomatoes)

Hydroponic Organic Magnesium Sulfate Soluble. 4 grams

I wrapped mine in kevlar Reflectrix. to keep them dark and insulated. Keep the water at around 4 gallons. Change the water and add new nutrient solution every couple of weeks... I use a hand pump, but there are other ways.

edit: I just wanted to add that I have towers connected to a timer. 1/2 hour on and off.

You can also purchase the plastic net pots and clay pebbles on Amazon.

Plant basil, rosemary, thyme, dill, and others you might like. Put them in a window sill and add your coffee grounds every once in a while. The freshness will step up your cooking game significantly!

I liked it so much I got an aerogarden. It sprouts everything until it doesn't fit anymore. Then I take it out and plant it. Link below

AeroGarden Sprout with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010NBJLK0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_T6CtzbTCDBPZ8

This thing is awesome for smaller tanks. Have one on a Fluvel Flex and one on a 22long. The fluval gets about a bubble a sec and it lasts about the advertised 3 weeks. The 22 long is more then a bubble a sec so it does drain slightly faster.


https://www.amazon.com/Generator-Dioxide-Diffuser-Aquarium-Greenhouse/dp/B07Q9YC25Y/ref=sr_1_12?crid=1LXXAYYNP2FGY&keywords=co2+generator+for+aquarium+plants&qid=1571022584&sprefix=co2+generator+aq%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-12

I only have them in one of these. Super Sprouter Deluxe Propagation Kit w/ 7" Dome & T5 Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZY5SWRX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gAlWBbFJPXYCG

That’s still too much light?

I've been growing sprouts with this for about ten months now with no issues. I eat them daily, but never expected to "feel" a difference or improvement.

https://www.amazon.ca/Miracle-Gro-AeroGarden-970293-0000-Sponges-50-Pack/dp/B008DY2U8K/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=aerogarden+pods&qid=1564787727&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Free with Prime for 2-day shipping?

Correction, looks like price is around $70 for the smaller version I have. But Amazon has the white version for $51!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010NBJLK0/ref=twister_B016F1WLOK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Do you suggest a DWC system that I can buy? I noticed the picture you linked and I was looking at this but I'm a little concerned about the (very) few complaints on the air pump and stone.
I just want to grow 2 plants so all of the multiple plant setups aren't for me, but two of these would be great. With that being said, I plan to buy the MarsHydro 300w since it's all anyone ever talks about, but is one enough? Should I get one for each? I plan on growing these in my unused second bathroom, right in the shower. No tent and wide open (though I may switch to a 3x3 tent eventually). Since most posts I've been reading seem to all be in tents I'm not sure how growing them in a more open space might affect the lighting set up.
Can't wait to get started, just waiting on Mephisto to get back to me!

-put links in the body of your post not title.

-You were also the guy who was asking about the miricle grow thingy right?

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Why dont you want to build a system? It takes about 30 minutes and a trip to home depot.

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If you really don't want to do that get something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Culture-DWC-Hydroponic/dp/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487695391&sr=8-1&keywords=dwc+hydroponic+system

VIVOSUN 48"x24"x60" Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent with Obeservation Window and Floor Tray for Indoor Plant Growing 2'x4' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6xYQybZYQ5R07

VenTech VT IF4+CF4 IF4CF412 Inline Duct Fan with Virgin Charcoal Carbon Filter Combo, 190 CFM, 4" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q2ER5C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7yYQyb26P3D49

Deep Water Culture (DWC) Hydroponic Bucket Kit 5 Gallon, 6 inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yAYQybVQN6NWW

VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 600W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019ETLC7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vBYQyb3R3GY0X
(1 to start then 2 when you get to flower

That should get you started. You'll need a couple timers as well but that's a decent start.

If you need a diy co2, I recommend this one. You just have to add citric acid, baking soda, and water. Each batch should last around a month depending on the bubbles per second you use.
CO2 Generator System Carbon Dioxide Reactor Kit with Auto Valve and Diffuser for Plants Aquarium Greenhouse Grow Tent Grow House https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q9YC25Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wm1DDbD1XJSGH

Use on of those stackable sprouters, like [this](Deluxe Kitchen Crop 4-Tray Seed Sprouter by VICTORIO VKP1200 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AJJOJD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LX0iDbNBKB98H)

What type are you referring to?

Just get something like this and a grow light or buy an AeroGarden

Deep Water Culture (DWC) or Bubbleponics is where the roots grow in water with hydroponic solution. An air pump is used in conjunction with an air stone to provide aeration. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Plant is currently 4 months 1 week 1 day old.

Growing mushrooms is fairly straightforward but asking "how can I grow them in my home?" is a question that's way too complicated for this subreddit...it's not "plant seed in ground and wait"

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Mushroom kit that would be extremely straightforward

If you don't want to buy a kit, you need to do more work. Start reading the wiki on /r/MushroomGrowers or any other online mushroom growing resources

Yeah, just clay pebbles / hydroton.

I got the buckets as a cheap starter kit: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Culture-DWC-Hydroponic/dp/B00CHEIO6Y

You can get the full set on amazon for 39.99 plus shipping (not a prime item). But the pump it comes with is underpowered so plan on upgrading that.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Any suggestions for growing them? I was going to order this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AJJOJD0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_R6gszbJ354PQF

Does this version have the "hydrophobic surface that prevents clumping" ?

The link you listed says that is an older version of the product: https://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Kitchen-Sprouter-VICTORIO-VKP1200/dp/B01AJJOJD0/ref=dp_ob_title_garden

YaeTek Hydroponics Grower Kit DIY Self Watering Indoor Hydroponics Tools DWC Hydroponic System Planting Container Include Aquarium Air Pump Buoy Planting Box11 Pod 3.5 gal Non-transparent DIY Watering https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K15K8DQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wiiyDbQW0DGSX

https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Your-Own-Mushrooms-Kit/dp/B07B45TW64

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1426435470&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=hydroponics

^That's ^why ^I'm ^here, ^I ^don't ^judge ^you. ^PM ^/u/xl0 ^if ^I'm ^causing ^any ^trouble. ^WUT?

https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Your-Own-Mushrooms-Kit/dp/B07B45TW64/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?m=ASTVV555HSX72&qid=1568037450&s=merchant-items&sr=1-1

Jesus christ man, just buy a kit and water once in the morning and be done with it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AJJOJD0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Culture-DWC-Hydroponic/dp/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hydro+bucket&qid=1555552793&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I think this would do it for you as far as hardware goes.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010NBJMWW/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1511669560&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=herb+garden&dpPl=1&dpID=51fanuc4t6L&ref=plSrch