How to Build a Bato Bucket System

A variation of media bed techniques, Dutch buckets break the media bed system down into smaller components (the buckets). This approach offers several benefits.

Each bucket can be set up separately, allowing growers to space out larger crops (like tomatoes or eggplants) without wasting media.
Separate buckets can be useful in pest management as well, since an infected bucket can be removed from the system without having to sacrifice an entire bed.

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[TheAdhdGardener]

i cant wait to set this up in Spring time!

[gaszer]

Thanks for this video. Makes things look so simple. Quite stoke to want to try this out.

[pattaylor]

Could you please explain how your table is built in more detail. I appreciate your videos they are very helpful. Thank you for your help and I look forward to meeting you.

[legendfpv]

When is the table build video going to be posted?

[kubonics]

My drip is way to light. I changed my drip emitters from button to pressure compensated ones both 2gph with no change. My flow through the irrigation system is solid because when i take off the drip emitters it sprays strong. Any ideas??

[danielmillner]

I know I critisize alot of posts, mainly because Im a free thinker, but this is as easy as it gets.. Good job! Though I must admit that I laughed a bit when I saw the binder clips.

[spav]

Love you guys! I would like more info on the tables. My son and I are just getting started and all the pointers you can give are welcome.

[younkhooe]

It's simple and I like it.. No really confusing work.. It's too easy to build and I thnk it's working well. Yhank. You. I've sern a lot of video but this one attract me. May put a little bit of upgraded.

[saurabhgoel]

for a bato bucket with Cocopeat as media, do we need continuous flow of nutrient solution or should we time the pump to give solution at some frequency?

[johnpaul-mpzc]

The web address below for step by step leads to a broken link. please advise, thanks

[William-visagie]

Is it preferable to use perlite and clay pebbles or clay pebbles suitable without perlite?

[cclove]

I didn't see anything about the drainage! Did I vague out, or did you guys forget to show that. Please reply. Great video presentation none the less.

[TheBarwisehennie]

This is one of the best video's on the subject, thank you guys! Can you tell me what's the specific reason for the 90 degree angel drainage from inside the buckets? Is that to keep the lower 2.5" of water in the bucket for a longer period?

[KBBAKTHA]

very nice video, crisp and very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[btcjapan]

hello i see there is a elbow inside the bucket drain .. what is the reason for that

[TheNetworkD]

Can the same materials be used for a commercial system? Is PVC or PVC-U pipe able to be used in a commercial perspective?

[alishatroutt]

what size water pump do use use for that system

[sander]

Great video...I'm trying to figure out whether to go for bato buckets and normal free draining pots. Assuming in both cases the nutrient solution is reused the only difference is that in the bato bucket there's always a small layer of water. What is the advantaged compared to free draining pots?

[rutvikjoshi]

What should be the space between two buckets and I see you filled the bucket with the medium. Wouldn't it hinder the root growth?
(Inexperienced so, pardon me if the question sounds funny).

[redwood]

Could you have just put the drain line on an angle to drain in place of cutting the bench ? Also on a covered patio / porch can these be placed on an inside wall? Thank you for the information.