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Simple Hydroponics: Kratky Method Basics
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items Apartment gardening comes with its own unique challenges, but it also opens up so many creative ways to grow fresh herbs, veggies, and plants right at home. The products I recommend here are the same ones I use in my own space—tools and essentials th...
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Books/Literature
Jars/Containers
Tools
Seeds
Hydroponic Systems - Beyond the Kratky Method
Books/Literature
If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own food without soil, these hydroponics books are the perfect place to start. They break things down in a simple, beginner-friendly way and give you all the tips you need to set up, grow, and harvest successfully. ...
I borrowed this book from the library and learned so much! It taught me not only how to build my own Kratky method for my garden, but it also gave tips and recommendations on which herbs and plants were best suited for specific methods.
DIY Hydroponic Gardens - Barnes & Noble
This is an amazing book if you feel like you are a Type A individual that needs a complete run down on how to start your garden!
Hydroponics for Preppers - Barnes & Noble
As my content focuses on small spaces when it comes to gardening, this book really helps individuals like me utilize that space the best. Learn how no matter how small the living room or balcony, you can have a beautifully grown garden.
Field Guide to Urban Gardening - Barnes & Noble
Jars/Containers
The right jars and containers make all the difference with the Kratky method. These picks are perfect for supporting healthy root growth, keeping your plants stable, and making hydroponic gardening simple and effective.
This jars are perfect for any small vegetable and/or herb. Start out with these jars as a beginner because they are sturdy, strong and they are wide mouth which is perfect for the net pots!
4-Pack Wide Mouth 32 oz Mason Jars - Amazon
Same as the 32 oz, I use these jars for herbs. They are sturdy and strong and are the perfect shape for net pots.
5-Pack Wide Mouth 16 oz Mason Jars - Amazon
These buckets being BPA friendly are perfect for bigger plants like peppers, tomatoes, or even cucumbers. I suggest buying a pump to regulate the water flow in the bigger buckets.
2-Pack 5 Gallon Buckets BPA Free - Amazon
Tools
You don’t need a lot to get started with the Kratky method, but having a few simple tools makes the process even smoother. These basics help you mix nutrients, check water levels, and keep your plants happy—perfect for beginners who want an easy, str...
These are perfect for wide mouth mason jars. Make sure that they are 3 inches specifically because all you will need to do is place the lid on them.
15-Pack 3 Inch Net Cups - Amazon
Cheking the pH balance of your water is essential to successful hydroponics, but also raising or lowering the acidity levels of the water. This kit does just that and it's powerful enough to work right away using a few drops and saving the rest of yo...
General Hydroponics pH Control Kit - Amazon
This is a 3 pack nutrient system that will help your hydroponic plants throughout the stages of life! I love these products because they are easily dissolvable considering that they are liquid form and you will see results within days/weeks of use.
General Hydroponics FloraSeries Nutrient System - Amazon
You always need a good pair of shears for any plants and that's including hydroponic plants. These shears are affordable and they offer good snips to enhance the growth of your plants.
VIVOSUN 6.5 Inch Gardening Pruning Shear - Amazon
You need to include your seeds into a starter sponge to give it the moisture to grow. These seed starter sponges mimic soil and are really absorbent to the water. They also fit perfectly in the net pots.
SIETAMIS 50-Pack Square Grow Sponges - Amazon
These meters are perfect for measuring the temp of your water and pH levels. It helps to adjust the acidity. The accuracy are good on these kits.
VIVOSUN Digital pH and TDS Meter Kits - Amazon
Seeds
The first step to any garden starts with seeds! These picks are perfect for the Kratky method and small-space growing—easy herbs, leafy greens, and veggies that thrive in jars and containers.
These seeds are specifically geared for hydroponic gardening. They are high quality and will germinate at a good rate.
18 Varieties Herb & Veg Seeds Hydroponic - Amazon
Best seeds ever. They grow amazingly hydroponically and taste delicious once they are fully grown.
Ruby Red Swiss Chard Seeds - Amazon
Hydroponic Systems - Beyond the Kratky Method
Ready to explore beyond Kratky? These hydroponic systems—like aeroponics—take soilless growing to the next level. They’re perfect for experimenting with new methods, boosting growth, and seeing just how creative hydro gardening can get.
This system makes hydroponic gardening easy! Follow the instructions provided and you will have a garden within 3 weeks! Yes - I have this EXACT model in my own home and I was able to have fully grown vegetables as early as 21 days!
Ahopegarden Indoor Hydroponics System - Amazon
Want to have something taller than a small aeroponic system? This system is taller and can hold more water which makes it easier to manage less with adding water!
18 Plants Hydroponic Tower Indoor Garden Kit - Amazon
This system is like the 10 pos system but has three more tiers, holding a total of 66 pods. That gives you more chances to have a variety of options growing in your apartment!
Ahopegarden Indoor Hydroponics Kit - Amazon
This deep water culture system is beyond the kratky method but it offers you a chance to grow larger fruits and vegetables that you can’t in jars. It comes with a complete system so you don’t have to buy the parts separately.
VIVOSUN 5-Gallon DWC Hydroponics System - Amazon