Colander hydroponics

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I grow these on a radiator in front of a window, so they have enough light and heath.
Growth is spectacular, sometimes 1 inch per day.

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[pocdragon]

whats the point of the bubbleing airstone, just to aggitate the water?

[botronics]

The air helps to keep bacteria down and keep the roots from "drowning".

[chefmichel]

Airstones will agitate the water when air is feeded into them. Most important is to keep the air-hose low in the water. If you can keep your air-hose under water with a heavy object, I am sure it will work. Have you ever build a hydroponic system ? Try it, it is cheap and fun. Good luck to you ! Chefmichel

[biofueljunke]

ever grow "anything else" if u know what i mean with this system and can this system be used for coleus

[delwart]

you got me to make 1 for me and 2 for my sisters. what about nutrients?

[chefmichel]

I am not a professional gardener, but read that the bulb has all it needs. See www.gardenweb.com and other web sites. I use tap water. Just make sure the roots get enough "splash" You can also use hydroponic nutrients, it might grow even better. After the growing season, cut all the leaves flush to the bulb, and let it dry. Read more on "forcing the bulb". Good luck to you, keep us posted re the results.

[elpa]

That's cool and cheap and beautiful! Thanks for sharing, one question about the bulbs: what happens after the flowering ? Does the bulb end its life or produce other bulbs underground ?

[chefmichel]

These bulbs are very resistant. You can leave the bulbs in the colander to dry, and reused them next season. The year after however, I got only leaves....no flowers. I have to look this up or ask my supplier the reason why. Maybe next year I'll have flowers. By the way you can plant them in soil too.

[Rainmakker84]

You need to force the flower bulbs by giving them a cold treatment. The leaves are providing energy for the bulbs and when they bloom. They will be spectacular. Bless