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How to Make Aeroponics

Almost all plants are able to grow thanks to homemade aeroponic growing hardware. Plants utilized by aeroponics are able to grow and thrive to their full potential quicker. The plants have a wider yield. Plants grown in aeroponics also maintain healthy qualities that dwarf those harvested through soil-grown means. You don't need much space in order to enjoy aeroponics systems. Roots of the aeroponic plant must hang in a dark, hollow compartment. The plants must also be sprayed with plant nutrient liquid.

Things You'll Need

  • Storage bin
  • Power drill
  • PVC pipe
  • End caps
  • Taps
  • Screwdriver
  • Sprayers
  • Glue
  • Adapter
  • Pump
  • Hose
  • Weatherseal tape
  • Plant nutrient liquid
  • Netted pots
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Instructions

    • 1

      Turn the storage bin upside down. Use the power drill to create a hole in both sides of the bin. Do this two-thirds of the way up from the bottom of the bin. Be certain that the hole is smaller than the size of the PVC pipe. The pipe must fit through the hole you create.

    • 2

      Sever the pipe in half. Put an end cap on every piece. Create four sprayer holes at 1/8 inch apart in the sections of pipe. Fit taps into each hole.

    • 3

      Slide every segment of pipe through the storage bin's holes. Be certain that the sprayer holes are facing in an upward position. Use the screwdriver to screw in the sprayers. Glue the PVC pipe to the bottom part of the tee fitting. Attach the first two sections of pipe. Put the adapter to the opposite end of the pipe.

    • 4

      Turn the container right side up again. Put the pump inside of the container. Clamp the pump to the end of the hose. The remaining pump must be attached to the adapter. Add eight holes that are ½ inch in diameter at the pinnacle of the bin.

    • 5

      Put weatherseal tape on the rim of the container. Fill up the container with plant nutrient liquid. Put the netted pots in all the drilled holes. Add the aeroponic plant life.