well, when the trees get big youll definately need some type of support system since their roots wont be anchored in deep soil.

but yes you can grow trees in hydro.

Hi Kernul,

Try doing an internet search for "Hydroculture", this is the term for the type of hydroponics commonly used for growing sub-tropical plants and trees.

Cheers,

Tom.

Thanks guys...
I'll look up hydroculture.

I was wondering if the the bubbler system would be good for plants that require a free-draining soil? wouldn't the roots always be in water, albeit with lots of air around them?

aeroponics would be best for those

Started growing a fig tree (1 ft. starter) in a 5 gal planter with lava rock media. Used the air lift drip method. After a few months it grew quite large. The figs were average tasting. Eventually I transplanted it into a much larger pot (because it got too large) in soil but the plant suffered a bit. Leaves dropped constantly. Now it needs constant moisture and heavy fertlizing just to keep it going.

what is the advantage of hydro for big trees? seems like an expensive, labor intensive waste of time. you'll have to root-prune the trees about every 6 months. i certainly wish you the best of luck, but i personally think its a silly idea.

some people only have concrete around and no dirt to plant in. others like the idea of easy movemnt of the trees in case of frost or whatever. others think its a hobby and hobbies do waste your time.

"some people only have concrete around and no dirt to plant in. others like the idea of easy movemnt of the trees in case of frost or whatever."

what about dirt in pots? dirt is arguable MUCH easier to move than any type of hydro system. dont get me wrong, i love hydro and have grown many different things in it but i just cant immagine worrying about what nutrient combo to use to get the best yeild of acorns or pine cones. if he does it i'd like to see pics though.

"what about dirt in pots? dirt is arguable MUCH easier to move than any type of hydro system. dont get me wrong, i love hydro and have grown many different things in it but i just cant immagine worrying about what nutrient combo to use to get the best yeild of acorns or pine cones. if he does it i'd like to see pics though. "

LOL, have you tried to lift a 40 gallon pot of dirt? in hydro you can just lift the plant out of the container to move it, or inspect it,.

you obviously havent seen many hydro setups if these are your views, and nutrient solutions are easy to make, its not rocket science.LOL

I know I am reviving an ancient thread but didn’t want to start a new one on the same topic. If the OP is still around howdid this work out for you?

I want to seed start some trees hydroponically and transplant outside because I have heard that things grown in hydro grow much faster and want them to be a decent size when I go to plant them in the ground. Do you think This would work out?

https://sites.google.com/view/thegardensofease2/home

You can go to my website and see examples of various types of trees and bushes all grown hydroponically. No need to transfer to in ground. These trees have been growing for years in just plain water. The fertilizer is added during the Spring as just simple squirts. As you can see from the pictures they fruit normally as well.