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Post by ERR0R1755 on Jul 18, 2020 15:32:24 GMT -5
I do want some mustard to eat, but this is also an experiment at a DIY pod. First I took a disposable plastic shot glass, cut it in half, and cut out the bottom:  Here you can see how it fits in the AeroGarden:  Then I took a rockwool cube, and cut off one side flat, and the other three in a "triangle" shape so that the top of the cube was wider than the bottom. This way it gets held in place yet still allows the drip mechanism to work:  I put four seeds in the rockwool, added RO water (no nutrients!) and decided that it was complete. |
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Jul 23, 2020 14:17:41 GMT -5
So far it looks promising! Interestingly, the top of the rockwool isn't getting that wet, which should help prevent algae.  |
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Post by waterphoenix on Jul 27, 2020 6:15:18 GMT -5
What a creative way to make an Aerogarden pod.
Incidentally I also planted japanese giant red last week in my Harvest, as well as in conventional seedling soil. I'd gotten it as a free seed from Rareseeds. My seedling looks the same as yours. I think the hint of red around the leaves is so pretty.
I hope they thrive in the hydroponic setup.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Jul 27, 2020 12:31:27 GMT -5
I added a very light amount of nutrients, it's doing well so far. I'll up the PPM soon.  |
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Jul 27, 2020 12:32:58 GMT -5
Incidentally I also planted japanese giant red last week in my Harvest, as well as in conventional seedling soil. I'd gotten it as a free seed from Rareseeds. My seedling looks the same as yours. I think the hint of red around the leaves is so pretty. I hope they thrive in the hydroponic setup. It's funny you say that, since mine were also free from Baker Creek / Rareseeds. I have another one growing that I started in a Kratky container in front of a window - while it's a bit twisted due to the low light it was getting, here is what it looks like in my grow tent now:  |
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Post by waterphoenix on Jul 28, 2020 6:07:58 GMT -5
It's funny you say that, since mine were also free from Baker Creek / Rareseeds. I have another one growing that I started in a Kratky container in front of a window - while it's a bit twisted due to the low light it was getting, here is what it looks like in my grow tent now: It definitely lives up to its Giant name! The leaves are so textured, they look like they'd have good texture for eating. Since it's so large, I wonder how it'll do in the Harvest. I always look forward to the Baker Creek's free seed packets. The giant mustard is not something I'd have thought to order on my own and it has good reviews on their site. |
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 1, 2020 19:17:32 GMT -5
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Post by waterphoenix on Aug 2, 2020 7:01:59 GMT -5
That took off quickly! Is there going to be anything in the other pods?
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 2, 2020 9:17:58 GMT -5
That took off quickly! Is there going to be anything in the other pods? The mustard should get large enough to cover the entire top of the Harvest, so probably not? I might start some radishes in here later if that doesn't happen |
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Post by waterphoenix on Aug 2, 2020 17:24:44 GMT -5
Oops haha. I have my seedling in a harvest with 5 other greens, probably will not work out too well.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 6, 2020 16:03:31 GMT -5
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 19, 2020 12:10:51 GMT -5
I noticed a bit of yellowing, so I checked and the PPM had dropped down to 5, meaning that the AG had zero nutes left in it. Oops. Added 6ml.  |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 19, 2020 13:20:59 GMT -5
At least you caught it.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 21, 2020 17:01:34 GMT -5
I see the first signs of flowers!  |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 22, 2020 5:23:14 GMT -5
Always great to see new flowers
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Post by waterphoenix on Aug 22, 2020 7:44:35 GMT -5
Looking good!
Is mustard similar to basil and dill etc, where you are supposed to pinch flowers to prevent bolting? Or do you just let the flowers grow?
One side perk of gardening to me is seeing the different kinds of flowers veggies and herbs produce, something I was never aware of when I just bought them from the grocery store.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 22, 2020 11:13:44 GMT -5
Looking good! Is mustard similar to basil and dill etc, where you are supposed to pinch flowers to prevent bolting? Or do you just let the flowers grow? One side perk of gardening to me is seeing the different kinds of flowers veggies and herbs produce, something I was never aware of when I just bought them from the grocery store. It's similar to lettuce and bok choy, where the bolting process marks the end of life and causes the plant to turn bitter. You can try removing the stem of the bolt to try and get it to focus more on leaves, but generally it's not worth it. On the other hand, if you let a mustard plant bolt, you can use the seeds to make mustard  |
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Post by waterphoenix on Aug 22, 2020 11:57:25 GMT -5
Ah I see. So have you been enjoying harvests from the mustard? How is the flavor?
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 22, 2020 12:24:49 GMT -5
Ah I see. So have you been enjoying harvests from the mustard? How is the flavor? The flavor is good for mustard greens, a bit spicier than I expected though. I took the other plant I had and boiled the leaves in vinegar for a while, and then filtered it and made a vinaigrette with that - I was pretty happy with it! |
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Post by waterphoenix on Aug 22, 2020 13:39:11 GMT -5
Very creative to put it in a vinaigrette! My plant in the Aerogarden is about ready to harvest from and I just transplanted 3 giant mustards to an Earthbox this morning. I'm really looking forward to trying the flavors and seeing what recipes it's good in.
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