Build A Hydroponic System With Rubbermaid Tubs

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Build a hydroponic system with rubbermaid tubs.

A blue rubbermaid tub or any other brand with an inside rim. Clean out the inside of the tub then fill it with water. Fill the tub with nutrient solutions and place the lid on top. The inside rim is important as the pvc tubing will rest on it.

I am putting together a large self watering container as a give away for an upcoming presentation i am doing for the joplin seed and plant exchange so i thou. Put your potted plant into the hole at the top and turn on your air pump to get the solution moving. 6 or 8 empty yoghurt pots a 24 hour timer. A drill with a 3 bit.

Fill the rubbermaid tub with your hydroponic nutrient solution mixed according to the instructions on the solutions container. Fill up the container almost to the top. Prepare your hydroponic nutrient solution according to instructions. Then put the lid on and insert the growing pot in the hole.

Only the bottom half inch should be immersed in the solution. One t junction 1 2 inch an aquarium pump a 15inch long flexible water hose 1 2 inch diameter. What you will need 1 rubbermaid 18 gallon tub used as a water reservoir.