Join YHEP instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he introduces you to the wonderful world of hydroponics, and walks you through the steps to make a DIY 2-liter bottle, self-wicking hydroponic system!

Resources:

Treftz, C., Kratsch, H., and Omaye, S. 2015, Hydroponics: A Brief Guide to Growing Food Without Soil fact sheet, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Fact Sheet FS-15-08

Ford-Terry, I. 2020, YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 01: DIY 2-Liter Bottle Wicking System, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel

Extension Associated Contacts

Tricia Braxton

Nicole Hansen

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YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 01: DIY 2-Liter Bottle Wicking System

Join YHEP instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he introduces you to the wonderful world of hydroponics, and walks you through the steps to make a DIY 2-liter bottle, self-wicking hydroponic system!

Resources:

Treftz, C., Kratsch, H., and Omaye, S. 2015, Hydroponics: A Brief Guide to Growing Food Without Soil fact sheet, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Fact Sheet FS-15-08

Published by: Ford-Terry, I., 2020, YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 01: DIY 2-Liter Bottle Wicking System, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel