Cheap Hydroponic Bean sprouter
Maybe not the most hygienic solution but definitely cheap, innovative, and low maintenance. I’ll stick to my ebb and flow design, but thought I would share for those feeling adventurous.
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Pure scientific gold!
I completely agree
Brilliant. My mom said there used to be a hydroponics kit in the 1960’s which sat on the toilet tank and many people grew ferns ( and I’d guess t
Less legal plants) in them. I’ve searched eBay but found nothing. Love this! And the tank water is completely fresh and clean so no issues there
Nice post. Will definitely would love to read more about this.