Mini Munch -Terminated Due to Bugs

Since the cucumber was taking over the grow tent, I moved it to the Bounty Basic that I was planning to start my Red Veranda tomatoes in.

I also discovered, from reading fldave 's ppm log that I was drastically under feeding it, which may be why the original Kratky cucumber never matured fruit.

I had originally planted this cucumber in rockwool and a 2 inch net cup. So I had to cut away the net cup, pull off most of the rock wool, and reseat it in a split Park Seed sponge, then insert it in the Aerogarden pod.

Between that, and shoving the roots through the tinier Aerogarden hole, the poor cucumber suffered massive abuse. I think it will be okay.

My only concern is that the massive Kratky air roots might drown. I hope the pump can supply enough oxygen to keep the roots from dying.

I also didn't have time to order a trellis as the tendrils were determined to attach to ANYTHING. So I cobbled together a trellis out of a piece of leftover molding and bamboo skewers. I wasn't sure how tall to make it, so I went with 4 feet.

So here are photos of this cucumber with the tortuous history!