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Constructing a vertical hydroponic tower requires 100mm PVC pipe, an aquarium pump, and net pots.0:57 To create the tower, mark 30 planting positions in an alternating pattern with 12cm spacing.1:49 Use an angle grinder to cut the pipe, then heat the plastic with a torch to soften the edges, allowing the insertion of angled PVC connectors that direct roots toward the internal water flow.2:49 Secure these connectors with PVC adhesive.5:18 A submersible aquarium pump with a 2-meter head height sits in a reservoir bucket at the base, pushing water through an internal pipe to the top of the tower.1:32 The system can be automated using voice-controlled smart switches.11:26 The builders repurposed wooden pallet scraps to create a decorative base cover and added washed gravel for aesthetics.8:21 This vertical design serves as a test for future implementation on a boat, following previous experiments with horizontal hydroponics and tomato cultivation.12:02

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