Yes, the plant just sits over a giant bucket of water. Meters and pumps are optional. Time for some simple hydroponics!

The early footage is from my recent winter garden. Consider joining me on Patreon if you would like to see the 40 minute video of that garden.
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Nutrient Solution Recipe
1 gallon water
2 grams MasterBlend Tomato 4-18-38
2 grams Calcium Nitrate 15.5-0-0
1 gram Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate)

Music is from Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture