Germination Station

Germination Station for Tower Hydroponic System   Introduction After publishing the Tower Hydroponic System , it became clear that home growing is a topic that resonates with many. The tower itself turned out to be quite advanced and naturally sparked ideas for expansion. Accessories practically begged to be added. Today’s post is dedicated to one of them — the Germination Station. If you're already familiar with the field, you don’t need an explanation. But for beginners — this is basically a mini-greenhouse, a nursery box for sprouting seeds. A compact incubator for your future seedlings — lightweight but thoughtfully designed. Upcoming Accessories And there's more to come. New accessories are already being prepared. For example, a new tower section with modified geometry. I’ll also be publishing extension modules that allow you to increase the tower’s height. In development — a lighting module and a controller for managing the lights and pump. Also in progress: an external container with fittings to connect to a larger tank with nutrient solution. This is useful for crops with high nutrient demands. You can hide the tank below and set up a proper circulation system. If you have multiple towers, they’ll work together as one system. Support and Feedback So follow, like, and boost — that really speeds up my development process. When I see interest, I move faster. Printing Materials Everything that will be exposed to UV should ideally be printed from ASA plastic. PLA and PETG will degrade within a season or two. ABS with UV-protective coating is also an option, but ASA is better. I recommend printing both the tower and the Germination Station container from ASA — and in white. Why white? First, it reflects light, which means less heat. Second, reduced temperature keeps the root zone healthy. Overheating is bad news for plants. Dome Material The dome is best printed in transparent PETG because it allows light — including parts of the UV spectrum — to pass through well