At first sight, the buckets may look like any other planting container, but they are far more advanced since you can use them in both a hydroponics and aquaponics system. In a hydroponic system, the buckets are very simple to connect and can scale to any size that you may need. The bato buckets are the new favorite containers for holding plants in a controlled growing environment that the modern gardener appreciates due to its simplicity and effectiveness. We recommend clay pebbles as, in addition to the great water holding properties, the additional weight also adds stability to the bucket and plant roots.Are you looking to grow large plants, but you don’t know where to start? Or maybe are you thinking of how you can utilize your small space to the maximum in a gardening project? Your solution lies in the bato buckets or popularly known as the Dutch buckets growing system. Perlite, vermiculate, and clay pebbles are typically used. It is important that the buckets are all arranged on the same level surface.Ī: Use grow media that retains water well. A nutrient rich solution is drip fed to the top of the Dutch bucket, which drains through the siphon elbows into the collection pipe and returns drain water back to the reservoir for recycling. Q: How does the Dutch bucket hydroponic system work?Ī: With Dutch bucket hydroponic systems, buckets are spaced along a common 2” outside diameter water collection pipe. Ideally you can grow more plants with a lesser amount of water if you are using the technique properly. In a Dutch bucket system multiple plants/buckets are arranged in the same row and are connected by the same irrigation line and a drainage line circulating back to the reservoir from below. Q: What is a Dutch bucket, or Bato bucket?Ī: Dutch Bucket hydroponics are a reliable, cost effective and easily controlled hydroponic growing methods. They are a reliable and cost-effective growing method.Dutch buckets can be used with various types of growing media such as clay pebbles, vermiculite, perlite, coconut coir, and more.Maintains a constant water level of approximately 1.5” in the bottom of the bucket to prevent roots from drying out.Expandable with additional Dutch buckets.Saves water and nutrients by returning excess to the reservoir and recycling.

Good for many different types and sizes of plants.

20 x Siphon Elbows (makes 10 siphon drains).

Color: Black or Beige (please select color choice from drop-down menu).

11L Bato Dutch buckets with 2 siphon elbows per bucket.

Check the pH, nutrient and water level often and top up as needed. Each bucket holds one to four plants, and once the hydroponic system is setup, it can run automatically from a timer with relatively low maintenance.

A Dutch bucket hydroponic system is typically arranged in rows on the floor or on benches, with one irrigation supply pipe feeding drippers from above and one drainage line circulating back to the reservoir from below. Siphon elbows ensure the required levels of nutrients and water within the bucket's base. These buckets can be easily joined together and scaled to any size system. Dutch buckets are especially useful for vining crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and larger plants.

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