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#	Hydroponics

## Resources:
[Instructables tutorial for construction](https://www.instructables.com/id/Hydroponic-Drip-Garden-for-Vegetables-Herbs-or-Fl/?fbclid=IwAR30Dd44SoxXuyGOmwOIasEsBmb0duAu0xIxAF-z0qBg91voUROJHjL545M#step0)
[Nutrient guide](https://www.pepperinfo.com/hydroponics/everything-you-need-for-mixing-masterblend/)
[Light guide](link)

## Equipment:
[Detailed here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dzy3aIg-jcch8x2bLNraS79Eff4e5gJc61hCWbmSFTY/edit#gid=0)

## Construction
1. Drill holes in box lid.
2. Cut and drill pvc.
3. Use pvc primer.

There are 3 main parts to the whole system.
1. The lighting
2. The plumbing
3. The pots

Of these, the most involved is the plumbing. It consists of a tank filled with nutrient water which doubles as the surface for . 

## Growing

### Starting
1. Find seeds for small warm-weather plants.
2. Mix masterblend 1.6g/gal, then epsom salt 0.8 g/gal, then calcium nitrate 1.6 g/gal. Add a little vinegar.
3. Saturate rockwool grow plugs, then insert seeds. Cover with hood.

### Transplanting
1. For 10 gallons of water, use 24g masterblend (mix thoroughly), 24 g calcium nitrate (mix thoroughly), and 12g epsom salt (mix thoroughly). Make sure pH is between 6 and 7.
2. 