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🌱 How to Build a DIY Aeroponic System for Plants 👉 Start with a plastic bin made from HDPE. 👉 Use a 2-inch hole saw to cut holes in the lid. Be careful—sometimes the hole saw can kick if the plastic cracks instead of cutting smoothly. 👉 Clean up the edges with a deburring tool and sandpaper, then wash the bins. 👉 Place the bins on the grow rack. 👉 Add airstones inside, run the tubing, and connect them to an air pump that runs 24/7. 👉 Set up the misting device, attaching it to a water pump with a timer to mist the roots with a fertilizer-water mix throughout the day. 🥳 And that's it! This simple DIY aeroponic system has been one of our favorite ways to grow greens indoors with minimal effort. We've had great success with Swiss chard, collards, kale, pak choi, and tatsoi. We actually started building these in 2018, before we launched On The Grow, and they’ve been a go-to ever since. Just keep in mind that they can leak, so be mindful of placement and consider using a rubber floor mat if needed. Link to supplies in bio! #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #GardeningTips

🌱 How to Build a DIY Aeroponic System for Plants 👉 Start with a plastic bin made from HDPE. 👉 Use a 2-inch hole saw to cut holes in the lid. Be careful—sometimes the hole saw can kick if the plastic cracks instead of cutting smoothly. 👉 Clean up the edges with a deburring tool and sandpaper, then wash the bins. 👉 Place the bins on the grow rack. 👉 Add airstones inside, run the tubing, and connect them to an air pump that runs 24/7. 👉 Set up the misting device, attaching it to a water pump with a timer to mist the roots with a fertilizer-water mix throughout the day. 🥳 And that's it! This simple DIY aeroponic system has been one of our favorite ways to grow greens indoors with minimal effort. We've had great success with Swiss chard, collards, kale, pak choi, and tatsoi. We actually started building these in 2018, before we launched On The Grow, and they’ve been a go-to ever since. Just keep in mind that they can leak, so be mindful of placement and consider using a rubber floor mat if needed. Link to supplies in bio! #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #GardeningTips

🌱 How It Works: DIY Aeroponic System Watering Setup. A lot of people asked, and there are two ways to setup the watering on the DIY Aeroponic System build that we shared. 😊 👉 Option 1 – You can get this pre-made spray manifold on Amazon. It connects to your water pump with tubing and sprays the roots. Its super easy to install and you can find the link for it in our bio. 👉 Option 2 – You can build your own misting device by using irrigation tubing and micro sprinkler heads. This lets you customize your mister setup, but it takes a bit more effort. And sometimes finding the pieces, and putting them together can be challenging. However, it does work really well if you get the right pieces. Both options connect to a water pump, which is plugged into a timer. The timer runs every 30 minutes for 15 minutes a day. 💧💧💧 And that’s how we water our plants! 🥳 If you're concerned about plastics, we encourage you to do your own research and choose what feels right for you. We grow for personal consumption and use materials we’re comfortable with. #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #GardeningTips #DIYproject

🌱 How It Works: DIY Aeroponic System Watering Setup. A lot of people asked, and there are two ways to setup the watering on the DIY Aeroponic System build that we shared. 😊 👉 Option 1 – You can get this pre-made spray manifold on Amazon. It connects to your water pump with tubing and sprays the roots. Its super easy to install and you can find the link for it in our bio. 👉 Option 2 – You can build your own misting device by using irrigation tubing and micro sprinkler heads. This lets you customize your mister setup, but it takes a bit more effort. And sometimes finding the pieces, and putting them together can be challenging. However, it does work really well if you get the right pieces. Both options connect to a water pump, which is plugged into a timer. The timer runs every 30 minutes for 15 minutes a day. 💧💧💧 And that’s how we water our plants! 🥳 If you're concerned about plastics, we encourage you to do your own research and choose what feels right for you. We grow for personal consumption and use materials we’re comfortable with. #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #GardeningTips #DIYproject

💡 We’ve gotten a lot of questions about our lighting, so today I want to share our lighting setup for our DIY aeroponics system. 🌱 Since we’re growing adult plants, we need more light than we typically recommend for microgreens. 👉For this setup, we’re using three 40-watt LED lights, positioned 10 inches above the plant canopy. As the plants grow taller, that distance will naturally decrease over time. 👉 If you're curious about PAR readings, we measured them for you—you can see the results in the video. 👉 The lights are plugged into a timer, set for 14 hours on and 10 hours off daily. 🥳 There’s nothing fancy about these lights—they’re LED shop lights with a daylight spectrum of around 6500K and a cover over the diodes. 👉 If you're concerned about plastics, we encourage you to do your own research and choose what feels right for you. We grow for personal consumption and use materials we’re comfortable with. #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #GardeningTips #Plants #GardenTok

💡 We’ve gotten a lot of questions about our lighting, so today I want to share our lighting setup for our DIY aeroponics system. 🌱 Since we’re growing adult plants, we need more light than we typically recommend for microgreens. 👉For this setup, we’re using three 40-watt LED lights, positioned 10 inches above the plant canopy. As the plants grow taller, that distance will naturally decrease over time. 👉 If you're curious about PAR readings, we measured them for you—you can see the results in the video. 👉 The lights are plugged into a timer, set for 14 hours on and 10 hours off daily. 🥳 There’s nothing fancy about these lights—they’re LED shop lights with a daylight spectrum of around 6500K and a cover over the diodes. 👉 If you're concerned about plastics, we encourage you to do your own research and choose what feels right for you. We grow for personal consumption and use materials we’re comfortable with. #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #GardeningTips #Plants #GardenTok

🥳 Here’s everything we have growing indoors right now! 👉 In our DIY aeroponic system, one setup is growing Purple Gem Pak Choi Cabbage, Scarlet Red Tat Soi Mustard, and Shiso Perilla, while the other is filled with Swiss Chard. ✨️ We also have a ton of basil that was transferred into soil from the aeroponic system and towers during the last clean-out. 🌶 Our hand-pollinated Habanero peppers are thriving in this mini DWC system And we even have lettuce starts ready to go into our vertical towers soon! 🥬 We harvested a lot from our first aeroponic and vertical tower grows, and we’re excited to see how this new batch turns out !👀 Oh, and of course—plenty of microgreens too! 🌱🌱🌱 #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #GardeningTips

🥳 Here’s everything we have growing indoors right now! 👉 In our DIY aeroponic system, one setup is growing Purple Gem Pak Choi Cabbage, Scarlet Red Tat Soi Mustard, and Shiso Perilla, while the other is filled with Swiss Chard. ✨️ We also have a ton of basil that was transferred into soil from the aeroponic system and towers during the last clean-out. 🌶 Our hand-pollinated Habanero peppers are thriving in this mini DWC system And we even have lettuce starts ready to go into our vertical towers soon! 🥬 We harvested a lot from our first aeroponic and vertical tower grows, and we’re excited to see how this new batch turns out !👀 Oh, and of course—plenty of microgreens too! 🌱🌱🌱 #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #GardeningTips

👉 If you're growing hydroponically or aeroponically, your plants are getting all nutrients through water intake in the roots. That means we must provide all essential nutrients in a water-soluble form, simply meaning we add and mix the minerals with water 🌱 Fertilizers aren't “bad chemicals”—it’s just plant food! Whether organic or synthetic, plants need the same nutrients. Organic fertilizers have microbes, while synthetic ones (like we're using right now) provide pure, water-soluble minerals (nutrients) for better absorption. 😊 We’re using a 3-part mix from @masterblendfertilizers (link in bio) for our mature leafy greens. It also works great for herbs, edible flowers, peppers, and tomatoes. 🔹 MasterBlend 4-18-38 → Provides phosphorus & potassium for strong roots, flowering, & fruiting + essential micronutrients to prevent deficiencies. 🔹 Calcium Nitrate (Ca(NO₃)₂) → Supplies nitrogen for growth & calcium to strengthen cells + prevent blossom end rot. 🔹 Epsom Salt (MgSO₄) → Boosts photosynthesis with magnesium & supports enzymes with sulfur. ☀️ ⚠️ Mix in This Order to Prevent Nutrient Lockout: 1️⃣ Dissolve MasterBlend first. 2️⃣ Stir in Epsom Salt. 3️⃣ Add Calcium Nitrate LAST (mixing it too soon can cause calcium sulfate buildup, which can clog aeroponic misters & hydro lines). ✔ Adjust pH 5.5-6.5 for best absorption! This is just one way to feed plants! Many hydro fertilizers exist, including organic options. The big question? 🤔 Do they work with this system, or will they clog pumps & misters? We’ll be testing more soon! We’ve already tried Ocean Solution (our go-to for microgreens) but didn’t love it for mature leafy greens. You can also check PPM when mixing fertilizers, but we choose to skip it. #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #Fertilizer #gardeningtips

👉 If you're growing hydroponically or aeroponically, your plants are getting all nutrients through water intake in the roots. That means we must provide all essential nutrients in a water-soluble form, simply meaning we add and mix the minerals with water 🌱 Fertilizers aren't “bad chemicals”—it’s just plant food! Whether organic or synthetic, plants need the same nutrients. Organic fertilizers have microbes, while synthetic ones (like we're using right now) provide pure, water-soluble minerals (nutrients) for better absorption. 😊 We’re using a 3-part mix from @masterblendfertilizers (link in bio) for our mature leafy greens. It also works great for herbs, edible flowers, peppers, and tomatoes. 🔹 MasterBlend 4-18-38 → Provides phosphorus & potassium for strong roots, flowering, & fruiting + essential micronutrients to prevent deficiencies. 🔹 Calcium Nitrate (Ca(NO₃)₂) → Supplies nitrogen for growth & calcium to strengthen cells + prevent blossom end rot. 🔹 Epsom Salt (MgSO₄) → Boosts photosynthesis with magnesium & supports enzymes with sulfur. ☀️ ⚠️ Mix in This Order to Prevent Nutrient Lockout: 1️⃣ Dissolve MasterBlend first. 2️⃣ Stir in Epsom Salt. 3️⃣ Add Calcium Nitrate LAST (mixing it too soon can cause calcium sulfate buildup, which can clog aeroponic misters & hydro lines). ✔ Adjust pH 5.5-6.5 for best absorption! This is just one way to feed plants! Many hydro fertilizers exist, including organic options. The big question? 🤔 Do they work with this system, or will they clog pumps & misters? We’ll be testing more soon! We’ve already tried Ocean Solution (our go-to for microgreens) but didn’t love it for mature leafy greens. You can also check PPM when mixing fertilizers, but we choose to skip it. #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #Fertilizer #gardeningtips

💚 Seeding for our indoor aeroponic system is simple! We start by soaking rockwool in pH-balanced water. Once soaked, we drop 1 to 2 seeds into each hole, cover the tray with a lid, and place it on a dark shelf. ⏳️ From there, it’s a waiting game while the seeds germinate. If the rockwool starts to dry out, we give it a quick water to keep it hydrated. 🌱 For most crops, tiny sprouts appear after a few days. Once they peek above the rockwool, we carefully transfer them to a separate tray. This is when we introduce fertilizer for the first time and place them under light! If the light isn’t strong enough, we raise the tray to bring them closer. We also water 1-2 times daily with the fertilizer mix—(the same mix used in the system, separate how-to video on our page). After 1-2 weeks of light and feeding, they’ll be ready for the aeroponic system! We judge readiness by stem height. 🌱💧 We place each plant into a 2-inch net cup, then gently secure the stem with a plug (trimming the hole if needed for a better fit). The plug stabilizes the plant and helps keep the lid dry from misting. 🥳 Finally, the plants go into the aeroponic system, where their roots are misted with nutrient-rich water. Over time, they’ll grow stronger, develop larger roots, and thrive in their new environment. And that’s how we plant in our DIY aeroponic system! ✨️✨️ #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #GardeningTips #SeedStarting #Seedlings #Spring2025

💚 Seeding for our indoor aeroponic system is simple! We start by soaking rockwool in pH-balanced water. Once soaked, we drop 1 to 2 seeds into each hole, cover the tray with a lid, and place it on a dark shelf. ⏳️ From there, it’s a waiting game while the seeds germinate. If the rockwool starts to dry out, we give it a quick water to keep it hydrated. 🌱 For most crops, tiny sprouts appear after a few days. Once they peek above the rockwool, we carefully transfer them to a separate tray. This is when we introduce fertilizer for the first time and place them under light! If the light isn’t strong enough, we raise the tray to bring them closer. We also water 1-2 times daily with the fertilizer mix—(the same mix used in the system, separate how-to video on our page). After 1-2 weeks of light and feeding, they’ll be ready for the aeroponic system! We judge readiness by stem height. 🌱💧 We place each plant into a 2-inch net cup, then gently secure the stem with a plug (trimming the hole if needed for a better fit). The plug stabilizes the plant and helps keep the lid dry from misting. 🥳 Finally, the plants go into the aeroponic system, where their roots are misted with nutrient-rich water. Over time, they’ll grow stronger, develop larger roots, and thrive in their new environment. And that’s how we plant in our DIY aeroponic system! ✨️✨️ #verticalgarden #hydroponics #gardening #agriculture #diygarden #urbanfarmer #DIY #containergardening #growyourown #knowyourfarmer #microgreensfarm #DIYgarden #GardeningTips #SeedStarting #Seedlings #Spring2025

Big Pharma is loosing its grip! They can’t make money off of healthy people. #holistic #microgreens #urbanfarmer

Big Pharma is loosing its grip! They can’t make money off of healthy people. #holistic #microgreens #urbanfarmer

Constant recalls and articles about how they “discovered” that additives are now causing illnesses. I’ll pass, thanks. #canning #canningandpreserving #rebel #selfsufficient #homestead #farm #urbanfarmer #homemadefood #toxinfree #growyourownfood #ingredients #kitchen

Constant recalls and articles about how they “discovered” that additives are now causing illnesses. I’ll pass, thanks. #canning #canningandpreserving #rebel #selfsufficient #homestead #farm #urbanfarmer #homemadefood #toxinfree #growyourownfood #ingredients #kitchen

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