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Hydroponic Tomatoes the Calm Way | BATO Buckets, Perlite & Greenhouse Setup for 2026

This Video is from the Youtube channel: “Homegrown Passion”. 

We’re planting hydroponic tomatoes for the 2026 season using BATO buckets, perlite, and a calm greenhouse system designed for predictable results. This is how we avoid stress, disease, and burnout while growing long-season tomatoes.

In this video, Katy walks through exactly how we plant hydroponic greenhouse tomatoes the calm, predictable way — using BATO buckets, perlite media, and a system designed to prove itself over a long season.

We’re planting Rebelski F1 greenhouse tomatoes and setting this row up for a smooth crop transition, moving from cucumbers to tomatoes without stopping production. This is a strategy we’ve refined over years of growing for farm markets and CSA customers.

You’ll see:

Why tomatoes expose weak systems

How we prep BATO buckets for fast root establishment

Perlite handling tips that prevent stress and drainage issues

How we manage irrigation timing and runoff

Why pH stability matters more than perfection

How we plan for lean-and-lower tomatoes that grow over 40 feet long

How we avoid disease problems before they appear

How this row transitions into a full tomato production system

This video is part of our 2026 Hydroponic Tomato Series, covering everything from planting and training to pruning and heavy fruit load management.

If you’re serious about greenhouse growing, hydroponics, or building systems that actually last — you’re in the right place.

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HomeGrown Passion – Bradwood Farm

0:00 Why Tomatoes Expose Weak Systems
0:51 Planting Tomatoes for the 2026 Season
1:05 Choosing Rebelski F1 for Greenhouse Hydroponics
2:13 Crop Swapping Cucumbers to Tomatoes
2:49 Preparing BATO Buckets for Success
3:10 Why Drainage Matters in Hydroponics
3:24 Handling Perlite the Right Way
5:08 Filling & Settling the Buckets
5:26 Securing Nutrient Lines
6:44 Pre-Wetting with Nutrient Solution
7:24 Seedling Health & Root Development
7:45 How Deep to Plant Tomatoes in BATO Buckets
8:24 Planning for Lean-and-Lower Training
9:13 What Healthy Roots Should Look Like
10:01 Drip Irrigation Setup & Flow Rates
10:48 Training, Pruning & Plant Direction
11:22 pH, Runoff & Nutrient Stability
11:53 The Start of Our 2026 Tomato Series
12:18 Subscribe & Follow the Full Grow

🌍 International viewers:
🇪🇸 Tomates hidropónicos en invernadero – sistema BATO sin estrés
🇫🇷 Tomates hydroponiques en serre – système BATO stable