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Post by geist on Dec 30, 2019 12:55:20 GMT -5
Hello! Just wanted to share my excitedment regarding my salad project. I'm growing the 6-Pods Heirloom Salad Greens kit from Aerogarden in my Harvest. It was planted on Dec. 26th in the evening. Has you can see, everything has already sprouted! Can't wait to enjoy my first salad.  G. |
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Post by Shawn on Dec 30, 2019 13:36:28 GMT -5
Before too long you will be having salads!
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moffy
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Post by moffy on Dec 30, 2019 14:30:28 GMT -5
Great!!! Sharp your scissors!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2019 15:15:32 GMT -5
In 3 1/2 more weeks you will have your first salad!
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geist
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Post by geist on Jan 6, 2020 20:22:19 GMT -5
All the caps are off! They are doing great on day 11.  I've been reading about halving the recommended quantity of nutrients when growing lettuce. Anyone has an opinion on that? G. |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Jan 7, 2020 1:42:20 GMT -5
I have had good results with lettuces in my Bounty using 8 ml.
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Post by Shawn on Jan 7, 2020 4:11:20 GMT -5
I never use the recommended amount for lettuce. I usually add only half. Also keep cold water in the bowl. If it warms, they're some ice cubes in it.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Jan 8, 2020 19:20:35 GMT -5
@shawn I am seeing some tipburn on my Parris Island CoS and the lights are not too close. So I agree with you about 6 ml.
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Post by thegrindre on Jan 11, 2020 8:44:06 GMT -5
I only add 4 in my Harvest.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Jan 11, 2020 15:54:59 GMT -5
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Post by clumsythumbs on Jan 28, 2020 17:38:08 GMT -5
All the caps are off! They are doing great on day 11. I've been reading about halving the recommended quantity of nutrients when growing lettuce. Anyone has an opinion on that? G. Sorry a little late to this question... I have tried the "recommended" in both Bounty and Ultra units to start and I have lessened with similar results. I do about ~4 to 6 ml when I add nutes every two weeks. I am not sure the recommended for the Harvest., but Id lessen. You can always add a bit more if you think they are not getting enough nutrients. I'd try 4 and see what happens. Good luck! |
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Post by thegrindre on Jan 28, 2020 20:12:25 GMT -5
Yes, I do 4 in my Harvest.
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Post by sharmo on Feb 9, 2020 21:37:42 GMT -5
Hey...you said you put ice cubes in your water bowl to keep the water cool... Are you using distilled water when you make the ice cubes...thanks
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Post by sharmo on Feb 9, 2020 21:39:55 GMT -5
Another question...does anyone know what Lettuce Water is and what are the ingredients?... Thanks again
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Post by clumsythumbs on Feb 9, 2020 22:29:37 GMT -5
Hey...you said you put ice cubes in your water bowl to keep the water cool... Are you using distilled water when you make the ice cubes...thanks Hi sharmo, I use regular tap in my AGs and so when I add ice, it is made with tap water. If you are using distilled for a specific reason, I'd recommend making ice with that? Although a few ice cubes from tap should not be detrimental? When my water gets warm, I add usually 2 and it cools it right down. As per your other question, I have no idea what 'lettuce water' is, so cannot comment. Where did you hear about this and in what context...might help focus answer. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2020 23:02:09 GMT -5
Another question...does anyone know what Lettuce Water is and what are the ingredients?... Thanks again Never heard of it! Let us know(pun intended) when you find the answer!  But it sure sounds like a concoction made in a health store from juicing lettuce to make some kind of yukky drink. |
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Post by sharmo on Feb 9, 2020 23:59:58 GMT -5
Hey...I saw it on a utube video where a lady was growing her own lettuce in a small aerogarden, She put her water in then the plants and then she grabbed a gallon jug of LETTUCE WATER and added a teaspoon to the bowl of her aerogarden...I couldn't catch her name... Thanks
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Post by sharmo on Feb 10, 2020 0:01:55 GMT -5
Thanks I'll try the ice cubes!
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Post by clumsythumbs on Feb 10, 2020 0:12:48 GMT -5
Hey...I saw it on a utube video where a lady was growing her own lettuce in a small aerogarden, She put her water in then the plants and then she grabbed a gallon jug of LETTUCE WATER and added a teaspoon to the bowl of her aerogarden...I couldn't catch her name... Thanks Sounds gimmicky to me. The lettuces need very little nutrients to grow well. I have seen YouTube videos where people add extra nutrients in order to make whatever they are growing more nutritious. The thing is, the nutrition of a certain vegetable does not come from the nutrients you feed it, it comes from the plant itself. For example, if you added some omega-3s to your water, your plants would not have omega-3 in them. If the YouTuber was doing another hydro system, it may have been something specific to that? I would not worry too much about it. The AG nutrients are made specifically for the system and work fine. Many of us do not even use the recommended amount. If what you were growing was showing issue that indicated a deficiency or too much (aka nute burn), then you might wanna play around with type of nutes, amounts, etc. |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 10, 2020 4:41:10 GMT -5
My tap water works fine so I do not use distilled.
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But it sure sounds like a concoction made in a health store from juicing lettuce to make some kind of yukky drink.