Humble Growth

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Welcome to Humble Growth, where we explore the science, history, and future of how humans grow food. I make cinematic, Veritasium-style videos that reveal the hidden biology behind plants, hydroponics, light, CO₂, water, and the systems that shape our food supply. Whether you’re here for vertical farming, indoor hydroponics, plant intelligence, or future agriculture, this channel breaks it all down in a way that’s simple, scientific, and wildly fascinating. 🔬 Who Am I? I’m Chad, a hydroponics educator who went from traditional soil gardening to running multiple high-yield vertical systems — indoor and outdoor — right here in Maui. 🌍 If You Love: ✔ Veritasium ✔ Plant science ✔ Big ideas ✔ High-quality education ✔ Hydroponics & vertical farming ✔ Future-focused food solutions …hit subscribe. You’ve found your people. 🌱 Grow food. Grow knowledge. Grow freedom. Welcome to Humble Growth.

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Why Letting Your Water Sit Out Doesn't Work

Why Letting Your Water Sit Out Doesn't Work Humble Growth

34.1K views - 6 days ago

My War On Rockwool

My War On Rockwool Humble Growth

2.7K views - 2 weeks ago

Why Vertical Farms Only Grow Lettuce (It's Not What You Think)

Why Vertical Farms Only Grow Lettuce (It's Not What You Think) Humble Growth

2.5K views - 2 weeks ago

Hydro tastes bad because you're doing it wrong

Hydro tastes bad because you're doing it wrong Humble Growth

4.5K views - 4 weeks ago

We Once Grew 40% of our own food, what would happen if we did it again?

We Once Grew 40% of our own food, what would happen if we did it again? Humble Growth

3.3K views - 1 month ago

Hydroponics 201 Everything You Need To Know To Level Up Your Grows

Hydroponics 201 Everything You Need To Know To Level Up Your Grows Humble Growth

3.5K views - 1 month ago

Plants Are An Electronic Ballroom Of Dancing Ions

Plants Are An Electronic Ballroom Of Dancing Ions Humble Growth

678 views - 1 month ago

What Killed Vertical Farming?

What Killed Vertical Farming? Humble Growth

37.1K views - 2 months ago

We Once Grew 40% Of Our Food, What Would Happen If We Did It Again?

We Once Grew 40% Of Our Food, What Would Happen If We Did It Again? Humble Growth

11.5K views - 2 months ago

Do Plants Absorb Green?

Do Plants Absorb Green? Humble Growth

493 views - 2 months ago

How To READ YOUR LEAVES | Spotting Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicity And Knowing WHAT TO DO!

How To READ YOUR LEAVES | Spotting Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicity And Knowing WHAT TO DO! Humble Growth

880 views - 3 months ago

Tower Garden Review Plus Discount Code 2026

Tower Garden Review Plus Discount Code 2026 Humble Growth

921 views - 3 months ago

Tower Garden 2026 Buyer Guide Plus MASSIVE Discount Code - Verified

Tower Garden 2026 Buyer Guide Plus MASSIVE Discount Code - Verified Humble Growth

1.2K views - 3 months ago

What Is The Weekly Hydroponic Maintenance Routine On A Full Size Basil Tower Garden?

What Is The Weekly Hydroponic Maintenance Routine On A Full Size Basil Tower Garden? Humble Growth

1.3K views - 3 months ago

What REALLY Is The Best Tower Garden That You Can Buy?

What REALLY Is The Best Tower Garden That You Can Buy? Humble Growth

1.5K views - 3 months ago

Is Indoor Gardening Even Worth It? Find Out How To Calculate The Cost Of Your Garden Every Month

Is Indoor Gardening Even Worth It? Find Out How To Calculate The Cost Of Your Garden Every Month Humble Growth

2.8K views - 4 months ago

Easy Hydroponic Strawberries | How To Plant and Grow Strawberries In Your Tower Garden

Easy Hydroponic Strawberries | How To Plant and Grow Strawberries In Your Tower Garden Humble Growth

3K views - 4 months ago

No Rockwool, No Net Pots, No Seedlings, No hassle Tower Garden Tips And Tricks

No Rockwool, No Net Pots, No Seedlings, No hassle Tower Garden Tips And Tricks Humble Growth

1.9K views - 4 months ago

Indoor Hydroponic Tower Garden Master Class | Move Your Garden Inside And Still Watch It Thrive

Indoor Hydroponic Tower Garden Master Class | Move Your Garden Inside And Still Watch It Thrive Humble Growth

2.8K views - 5 months ago

6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Bought My Tower Gardens | Are Tower Gardens A Waste Of Money?

6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Bought My Tower Gardens | Are Tower Gardens A Waste Of Money? Humble Growth

9.4K views - 6 months ago

1 Plant 1 Pound: My Proven Hydro Formula | FREE MASTERCLASS

1 Plant 1 Pound: My Proven Hydro Formula | FREE MASTERCLASS Humble Growth

7.6K views - 6 months ago

The Tools That Every Hydroponic Gardeners Needs For Success

The Tools That Every Hydroponic Gardeners Needs For Success Humble Growth

1.9K views - 7 months ago

Hydroponic Nutrients EXPLAINED | Beginners Guide to 1, 2, and 3 part solutions, Organic Vs Synthetic

Hydroponic Nutrients EXPLAINED | Beginners Guide to 1, 2, and 3 part solutions, Organic Vs Synthetic Humble Growth

11.4K views - 7 months ago

Building A 20 Foot Hydroponic Tower Garden What Could Go Wrong?

Building A 20 Foot Hydroponic Tower Garden What Could Go Wrong? Humble Growth

1.5K views - 7 months ago

This Method Will Get You 10x Growth In 1/2 The Time In Your Hydroponic Tower Garden (I Promise)

This Method Will Get You 10x Growth In 1/2 The Time In Your Hydroponic Tower Garden (I Promise) Humble Growth

2K views - 9 months ago

Wind Proofing my Tower Garden In Hawaii | Strong Winds Are Destroying My Garden

Wind Proofing my Tower Garden In Hawaii | Strong Winds Are Destroying My Garden Humble Growth

951 views - 9 months ago

How I Manage My Monster Hydroponic Tower Garden. Nutrients And Top Offs When Your Garden Is Fruiting

How I Manage My Monster Hydroponic Tower Garden. Nutrients And Top Offs When Your Garden Is Fruiting Humble Growth

2.9K views - 10 months ago

Can You Transplant Chery Tomatoes From Soil To Hydroponics?

Can You Transplant Chery Tomatoes From Soil To Hydroponics? Humble Growth

1.7K views - 10 months ago

A Brutally Hones Review Of Tower Gardens Lights | How To Light Your Fruiting Plants Indoors

A Brutally Hones Review Of Tower Gardens Lights | How To Light Your Fruiting Plants Indoors Humble Growth

3K views - 10 months ago

Are Tower Gardens REALLY Worth The High Price? Let's Cut The Hype, And Learn From My Experiences.

Are Tower Gardens REALLY Worth The High Price? Let's Cut The Hype, And Learn From My Experiences. Humble Growth

1.8K views - 10 months ago

The Smart Way to Grow on a Tower Garden: Diversity vs. Specialization

The Smart Way to Grow on a Tower Garden: Diversity vs. Specialization Humble Growth

2.3K views - 10 months ago

Learn The Right Way To Measure Your Plants Lighting | PAR Vs. Lumens Why PAR Is The ONLY Way.

Learn The Right Way To Measure Your Plants Lighting | PAR Vs. Lumens Why PAR Is The ONLY Way. Humble Growth

1.6K views - 10 months ago

I Trained Lizards To Defend My Plants | The Ultimate Pest Control, Or Just Dumb Luck, You Decide...

I Trained Lizards To Defend My Plants | The Ultimate Pest Control, Or Just Dumb Luck, You Decide... Humble Growth

1.4K views - 11 months ago

Tower Gardens 101 Hydroponic/Aeroponic Tower Gardens, What You NEED To know

Tower Gardens 101 Hydroponic/Aeroponic Tower Gardens, What You NEED To know Humble Growth

8.3K views - 11 months ago

The Most Common Reason Hydroponic Gardens FAIL! Troubleshooting Tower Gardens and Ph. Problems

The Most Common Reason Hydroponic Gardens FAIL! Troubleshooting Tower Gardens and Ph. Problems Humble Growth

2.8K views - 1 year ago

Indoor VS Outdoor Tower Gardens Episode 1 The Wind is destroying my plants!

Indoor VS Outdoor Tower Gardens Episode 1 The Wind is destroying my plants! Humble Growth

2.3K views - 1 year ago

Exploring The TRUE Limitations Of TOWER GARDENS | What can't You Grow On Hydroponic Tower Gardens?

Exploring The TRUE Limitations Of TOWER GARDENS | What can't You Grow On Hydroponic Tower Gardens? Humble Growth

15.4K views - 1 year ago

How To Make Simple, Sleek, Inexpensive, D.I.Y Tower Garden Singe And Double Light Stands

How To Make Simple, Sleek, Inexpensive, D.I.Y Tower Garden Singe And Double Light Stands Humble Growth

2.7K views - 1 year ago

FORGET THE RULES! NEVER WAIT FOR SEEDS AGAIN, 3 AEROGARDEN HACKS THAT WILL CHANGE THE GAME.

FORGET THE RULES! NEVER WAIT FOR SEEDS AGAIN, 3 AEROGARDEN HACKS THAT WILL CHANGE THE GAME. Humble Growth

4.4K views - 1 year ago

OUTDOOR TOWER GARDENS 101 | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO HAVE THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR JUICE PLUS TOWER!

OUTDOOR TOWER GARDENS 101 | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO HAVE THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR JUICE PLUS TOWER! Humble Growth

4.5K views - 1 year ago

When To Start Your Outdoor Tower Garden? Plant Hardiness Zones 101 Indoor VS Outdoor E.1

When To Start Your Outdoor Tower Garden? Plant Hardiness Zones 101 Indoor VS Outdoor E.1 Humble Growth

1.6K views - 1 year ago

I Build A Lego Microgreens Hydroponic Desktop Garden, Fine Out How!

I Build A Lego Microgreens Hydroponic Desktop Garden, Fine Out How! Humble Growth

756 views - 1 year ago

How (NOT) To Grow A Lemon Tree In Hydroponics | Building The Crystal DWC Garden | Cyber-Garden E1

How (NOT) To Grow A Lemon Tree In Hydroponics | Building The Crystal DWC Garden | Cyber-Garden E1 Humble Growth

3.9K views - 1 year ago

Identify, Treat , Prevent Pythium Root Rot In Your Hydroponic, Aeroponic, Fogponic Garden.

Identify, Treat , Prevent Pythium Root Rot In Your Hydroponic, Aeroponic, Fogponic Garden. Humble Growth

10.7K views - 1 year ago

Aeroponics + Fogponics = Monster plants. The Ultimate Garden Phase 3 | How To Boost Your Yield

Aeroponics + Fogponics = Monster plants. The Ultimate Garden Phase 3 | How To Boost Your Yield Humble Growth

4.9K views - 1 year ago

I Eliminate 50 Tower Gardens To Get To The Hands Down Best Tower Garden On The Market In 2025.

I Eliminate 50 Tower Gardens To Get To The Hands Down Best Tower Garden On The Market In 2025. Humble Growth

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I Show You How To Build, Fill, And Setup A DWC / Deep Water Culture Hydroponic Garden Easily

I Show You How To Build, Fill, And Setup A DWC / Deep Water Culture Hydroponic Garden Easily Humble Growth

4.9K views - 1 year ago

I Show You How To Build, Fill, And Setup A DWC / Deep Water Culture Hydroponic Garden Easily

I Show You How To Build, Fill, And Setup A DWC / Deep Water Culture Hydroponic Garden Easily Humble Growth

4K views - 1 year ago

I Reveal The Best Uses For Fogponics, Aeroponics little brother.

I Reveal The Best Uses For Fogponics, Aeroponics little brother. Humble Growth

5.1K views - 1 year ago

DON'T SPEND YOUR MONEY UNTIL YOU KNOW THIS! FULL SPECTRUM PANEL LED LIGHTS OR STRIP GROW LIGHTS?

DON'T SPEND YOUR MONEY UNTIL YOU KNOW THIS! FULL SPECTRUM PANEL LED LIGHTS OR STRIP GROW LIGHTS? Humble Growth

14.4K views - 1 year ago

I Explain Why And How I Use The GH Flora Series To Grow MONSTER PLANTS Using Nutrient Feed Charts

I Explain Why And How I Use The GH Flora Series To Grow MONSTER PLANTS Using Nutrient Feed Charts Humble Growth

39.8K views - 1 year ago

I Teach You How To Prepare For Either A Male OR A Female Cannabis Plant When You're Uncertain

I Teach You How To Prepare For Either A Male OR A Female Cannabis Plant When You're Uncertain Humble Growth

562 views - 1 year ago

I Answer The Question: What Water Should I Use In My Hydroponic Garden, Tap, RO filtered, Distilled?

I Answer The Question: What Water Should I Use In My Hydroponic Garden, Tap, RO filtered, Distilled? Humble Growth

6.4K views - 1 year ago

I SHOW YOU HOW TO BUILD THE BEST AEROPONIC GARDEN FOR UNDER $50 | THIS GARDEN WON'T BE OUTGROWN!

I SHOW YOU HOW TO BUILD THE BEST AEROPONIC GARDEN FOR UNDER $50 | THIS GARDEN WON'T BE OUTGROWN! Humble Growth

5.7K views - 1 year ago

Bud Rot Hit My First Ever Cannabis Grow in Week 8 — Here's What I Pulled

Bud Rot Hit My First Ever Cannabis Grow in Week 8 — Here's What I Pulled Humble Growth

11.5K views - 1 year ago

Setting Up A Grow Room? Find Out What You Will Need For MAXIMUM HARVEST And Where To Find IT HERE!

Setting Up A Grow Room? Find Out What You Will Need For MAXIMUM HARVEST And Where To Find IT HERE! Humble Growth

15.5K views - 1 year ago

I Break Down Leaf Chlorosis And Macro Nutrient Deficiency So You Understand Why You Leaf Is Dying

I Break Down Leaf Chlorosis And Macro Nutrient Deficiency So You Understand Why You Leaf Is Dying Humble Growth

22K views - 1 year ago

How To Measure You Nutrients Using A TDS / EC Meter | Understanding Hydroponic Nutrients And Tools

How To Measure You Nutrients Using A TDS / EC Meter | Understanding Hydroponic Nutrients And Tools Humble Growth

35.7K views - 1 year ago

UNDERSTANDING NPK | MACRONUTRIENTS 101 NITROGEN PHOSPHORUS POTASSIUM IN HYDROPONICS OR AEROPONICS

UNDERSTANDING NPK | MACRONUTRIENTS 101 NITROGEN PHOSPHORUS POTASSIUM IN HYDROPONICS OR AEROPONICS Humble Growth

2.5K views - 1 year ago

Do I need Calcium and Magnesium? Is CaliMagic really necessary?

Do I need Calcium and Magnesium? Is CaliMagic really necessary? Humble Growth

5K views - 1 year ago