Semi-Automatic Hydroponic Planter/Sprout Grower

Step 5 Assembly

1. Thread fill tube through hole in lid so that the sprinkler end is inside finished bottle.
2. Invert strainer (green one) and insert into bottle top to form a basket at the bottom of the "grower".
3. Attach lid and secure, with tape, if necessary. The "grower" is now fully assembled.
4. Attach the "grower" to the bracket. In my case, I drilled a 1 inch hole through some plastic lid,
threaded the "grower" through the hole and secured it in place using the homemade nut.
5. Attach bracket to toilet tank as required. I used duct tape.
6. Fill with beans. Check for leaks and repair where necessary.
7. FLUSH AWAY

Mine appears to work beautifully so far. I had to drill drainage holes in the platform to allow for minor leaks and spillage. On that note, make platform recessed to hold minor leaks and spills. I was lucky as the lid already was.

Day two now and the Kidney beans you see in the pics have swollen and many have sprouted. The beans don't move without agitation. This may not be a problem, but if it is, it could be solved with a removable "grow" basket or with a modified fill tube. Water pressure is certainly not lacking in my case.