my apologies.  Yeah for hydroponics, I like starting the plants in soil blocks and then transplant them to the gutters with either straw or expanded clay.  If you are doing them in tiered gutters... more »

my apologies.  Yeah for hydroponics, I like starting the plants in soil blocks and then transplant them to the gutters with either straw or expanded clay.  If you are doing them in tiered gutters like this you just angle them to empty into the one below and drill a hole let the water flow.  You also need at least a 5 gal bucket, 4ft pump, and a hose that fits on the pump to direct the water to the top tier...This is just how I do it, I'm sure their are a million ways and if you have more flat space you could do a float system.  For my nutrient solution I use compost tea, which seems to work fine.  There are also several commercial solutions you can go with, but I kind of like making my own.  On a really hot day, If your bucket reservoir is only 5 gallons you may be filling it everyday with water because of evaporation.

sorry for the previous confusion
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Okay well it sounds like I may be able to do such a thing   Here in Texas things burn up pretty quick in a window box setting but I could rig something like that up in a shade are in the summer  ... more »

Okay well it sounds like I may be able to do such a thing   Here in Texas things burn up pretty quick in a window box setting but I could rig something like that up in a shade are in the summer   Do you think the water keeps the plants cooler?   Less chance of burning up  (less)

not, if they are in direct sunlight.  I've been doing maters like this for the past three years in MI, and in the heat of the day in the summer things will still wilt.  They always bounce back by... more »

not, if they are in direct sunlight.  I've been doing maters like this for the past three years in MI, and in the heat of the day in the summer things will still wilt.  They always bounce back by sundown though.  With lettuce, you would for sure want a relatively cool place out of extreme direct sunlight and most likely a heat tolerant romaine or something of the sort.
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Okay Ill check that out    I hear the broccoli is very tender    My bunny got in my garden and ate mine!  lol   I love the salads too   Ive been thinking about trying to ... more »

Okay Ill check that out    I hear the broccoli is very tender    My bunny got in my garden and ate mine!  lol   I love the salads too   Ive been thinking about trying to grow it inside when the weather gets hot   With maybe some type of hydroponic set up   or one of those EuroGardens. (less)