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Dutch Bucket system
The 3 gallon bucket hydroponic system is currently one of the most widely used hydroponic drip systems. it is very suitable for both domestic and commercial planting. Correspondingly, the adaptation and expansion equipment for this capacity is also very mature, and this equipment is very simple , a single bucket can be used as a complete system of cultivation, and it is the first choice for many people who are new to hydroponic cultivation.
Although simple, it has a very strong commercial and customizable system of operation. You can combine them at will according to the planting area and crops to improve space utilization.
Dutch bucket , also known as Bato Bucket can be arranged in different configurations depending upon the plant, customer feasibility and resource availability.
Most common setup being drip base semi closed system. here cocopeat / perlite/ vermiculate/ river sand is filled in a bucket with a preinstalled a flow and drain system. Nutrient rich water is flowed through driplines into these system. the drain mechanism provided in the bucket continuously remove the water allows fresh air to pass through root system improve cation exchange capacity of roots.
one of the other type being recirculating deep water culture system. Here planting is done with the help of a net pot. water is continuously recirculated with the help of a siphon system. This system require good pluming system, reservoir tank and automatic control system for smooth operation.
Other type being simple DWC bucket system. which much simpler to install in the backyard. It works based on combination of aeroponics and deep water cultivation principle. Water is stored in a bucket and air stone is provided. Root zone is exposed to nutrient rich vapors.
which crop can you grow with this dutch bucket system
Tomato,
Lettuce
Capsicum
Kale
Bok choy
Brinjal
Celery
Parsley
Cucumber
Strawberry
Basil
Melon
Mint
