[Failed/Sprout] Red Wonder Wild Strawberry (Aug 23, 2020)

I think I added 2ml of nutrients (or 4ml?) earlier and didn't post it here. The PPM is still high so I haven't added any additional nutrients.

It's fun! These wild varieties tend to be finicky with nutrients, and I tried growing it in a mason jar Kratky-style but it would start showing damage whenever the water level dropped (and by extension, the nutrient concentration increased).

It seems to be doing well in my Sprout, I am just being careful to keep the water level up.

They are such pretty plants. Wouldn't it be nice to have them growing wild outside someday? I wonder if they would spread?

This is interesting.  (I know nothing about really growing strawberry plants except for novelty) But I always thought strawberries like dry sandy soil for roots, but you found that keeping the water level high was beneficial. This is an interesting AG project.

Hydroponics is a bit odd in that while it's completely different from traditional gardening, plants can quickly adapt to it. The consistency that hydroponics offers is what allows for it to work (as well as fast growth) - hence why you can even grow things like cacti and succulents in hydroponics.

With traditional gardening (and soil types), it's always the shock of differing water/oxygen levels that becomes an issue. Too much water = not enough oxygen and root rot occurs, not enough water = unable to grow, inconsistent watering = constant shock to the plant, etc.

It's on my bucket list! I actually set aside a few of the orange hat tomatoes that I grew back in August, and they're still sitting in a warm, bright area. No seedlings yet, but no mold either. (and surprisingly, they aren't completely dry yet)