Happy
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Post by Happy on Mar 23, 2019 19:18:03 GMT -5
I know that AG sells beet pods, but my beet adventure didn't work out so well. MI Gardener Beet Mix must have some hefty root varieties in it. Before the greens got as big as my chard gets, the roots grew huge in my Farm pods. I can't even get them out to put in compost and to re-use the baskets.  |
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Post by Shawn on Mar 24, 2019 5:17:49 GMT -5
WOW, they sure did get big. Have you tried a utility scissor to cut the cage off?
THis was a good adventure and test.
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Post by Happy on Mar 25, 2019 13:21:29 GMT -5
Scissors didn't originally work on the beet roots. So I put the roots/cages on a warm window sill to dehydrate. After a few days, I was able to pull out the roots and put them in compost.  |
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Post by Shawn on Mar 25, 2019 14:24:54 GMT -5
That was good! At least you removed them without any harm.
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Post by MaryL on Apr 8, 2019 14:41:36 GMT -5
We’re you able to enjoy any of the greens before you had to toss it?
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Post by Happy on Apr 8, 2019 15:20:19 GMT -5
Oh, yes, Mary. They taste good, but so does chard  |
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Post by Happy on Aug 24, 2019 18:02:12 GMT -5
Now that AG sells beet greens I’ve ordered some pods and I’m so excited. I wonder how big those roots will get to be Edit: You can see where I am worried about the root sizes by seeing my first attempt at growing custom beets at aerogardenaddicts.com/post/18827 |
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Post by clumsythumbs on Aug 26, 2019 10:36:48 GMT -5
Now that AG sells beet greens I’ve ordered some pods and I’m so excited. I wonder how big those roots will get to be Edit: You can see where I am worried about the root sizes by seeing my first attempt at growing custom beets at aerogardenaddicts.com/post/18827I grew one pod of the AG Beet Greens a few months back. I did not get any large root / beet growing. I was happy with the flavor the better greens, but they never grew very large or dense. But that one pod and that whole garden was a little underwhelming over all. I will be interested to see what you can do with the AG pods since you are adept with various greens! |
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Post by Happy on Sept 19, 2019 14:30:26 GMT -5
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Post by clumsythumbs on Sept 20, 2019 7:40:22 GMT -5
Those both look like great varieties, Happy. The Cylindras sound like they'd produce more greens, but also a larger taproot. Would be very interested to see your results if you decided to buy some and plant! |
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Post by Happy on Sept 27, 2019 19:42:14 GMT -5
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Post by clumsythumbs on Oct 4, 2019 14:12:47 GMT -5
That one looks like a winner, Happy! Did you order it? |
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Post by Happy on Oct 11, 2019 12:42:23 GMT -5
Ordered and received I'm just waiting for room in one of my smaller AGs. (I don't want to invest Farm real estate in something that might not do well.) |
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Post by kelykazelli on Dec 12, 2020 22:00:28 GMT -5
Wondering how the Fresh Start seeds turned out?
I have just ordered my first AG... and subsequently found this forum trying to find out about their AWFUL post-sale handling and shipping, it’s been six days and my charge is still in limbo, meanwhile they have fire sale-d almost all existing inventory so who knows if I’ll actually get one or not? Looks like I shoulda sprung for paying for shipping! Kinda frustrating after the barrage of daily emails and deep discounts to get you to buy something from them in the first place.
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