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Grow and harvest lettuce without soil? This is possible with our simple and inexpensive DIY hydroponic system that fits perfectly on your balcony. Our step-by-step instructions will guide you through the entire construction process so that you can recreate the hydroponic system to suit your needs without any great DIY skills. This is sustainable and space-saving, making it ideal if you want to grow fresh vegetables without a garden. We will show you which materials you need and which clever tips and tricks will help you build an efficient hydroponic system. Perhaps you will discover the joy of urban gardening when you enjoy fresh lettuce directly from your own balcony! The dimensions of the materials: Pipes 4x 100cm x 11cm 5x 50cm x 5cm Roof battens: 6x 200cm x 5cm x 2.5cm Frame wood 7x 200cm x 8cm x 6cm Wooden construction: H: 175cm D: 100cm W: 100cm Diagonals: 200cm ----- 0:00 What is hydroponics? 1:30 Building the wooden frame 3:13 Putting together the water circuit from pipes 5:33 Connecting the irrigation system 8:08 We plant the plants. Does our hydroponic system work?