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Post by ERR0R1755 on Sept 1, 2021 15:21:00 GMT -5
The TeamMe H10C is a hydroponic system (similar to the AeroGardens) that I got for free in exchange for a future review. It uses round holes and pods like the AeroGarden does, but the holes are slightly smaller so AeroGarden pods and covers are incompatible. Unlike the AeroGarden, which uses a bubbler (old Sprout), fountain (new Sprout), or drip mechanic (Harvest & Bounty), this just has a water pump that pushes water in one direction to create circulation. It's quieter than any of the AeroGardens as a result, but I am interested to see how it affects the roots. I placed 7-8 Dark Purple Opal Basil seeds in each pod and added water, no nutes added yet. These seeds are old so I am not sure what the germination rate will be.  |
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Post by maskedsonnet on Sept 1, 2021 15:28:11 GMT -5
Very cool! Looking forward to seeing how it compares to the AG  |
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Post by campingcorgis on Sept 1, 2021 15:36:42 GMT -5
Does the hood/light raise & lower - or just one height? What's up with the wires?
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Sept 1, 2021 15:42:45 GMT -5
Does the hood/light raise & lower - or just one height? What's up with the wires? Looking forward to following this project. The light raises and can be locked at any height - the lowest it goes is 7.5in between the deck and light, and the highest it goes is 15in between the deck and light. The cables are interesting - the one on the right connects the pump and the light, while the one on the left is the main power cord. So the power goes from outlet -> light -> pump. I don't like the way that is set up (and I prefer the outlet -> base/pump -> light way that the AeroGarden is set up) but for whatever reason that is the way this works. On the other hand, if your outlet is on a wall or ceiling and higher than your plants, then this works better than the AeroGarden way. |
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Post by campingcorgis on Sept 1, 2021 18:13:29 GMT -5
Makes sense! Thanks for the info.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Sept 6, 2021 13:28:51 GMT -5
There are seedlings in every pod!  |
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Post by Sher on Sept 6, 2021 16:03:53 GMT -5
Awww. Love the color.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Sept 9, 2021 10:14:15 GMT -5
Thinned them out to one per pod and added 8ml of nutes!
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Sept 29, 2021 16:27:14 GMT -5
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Post by campingcorgis on Sept 29, 2021 17:17:21 GMT -5
Very pretty! Have you tasted any?
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Sept 29, 2021 19:58:13 GMT -5
Very pretty! Have you tasted any? Not yet! I've grown this variety before (in Kratky style) and I remember that it's a sweet basil variety, but I don't remember much else. |
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Post by Sher on Sept 29, 2021 20:37:58 GMT -5
It is beautiful. A couple of leaves in a salad would make it look and taste special.
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Post by Shawn on Sept 30, 2021 4:28:18 GMT -5
It looks great. I did have a purple basil once and it was good.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Oct 5, 2021 20:59:03 GMT -5
Added 6ml of nutes and topped the two tallest plants.  |
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Post by Shawn on Oct 6, 2021 2:41:55 GMT -5
Look at all that lovely purple 💜
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Oct 14, 2021 16:17:49 GMT -5
Ended this today! I discovered that a major weakness of this system is that the pods are not tight fits for the holes like the AeroGarden pods are - so if a plant is top-heavy, it will lean over.   |
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Post by campingcorgis on Oct 14, 2021 16:22:54 GMT -5
Oh, no, ERR0R1755!! That is a pretty significant flaw & drawback! Hope you have space in the freezer or a good recipe or two to use up the basil! |
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Oct 14, 2021 16:53:48 GMT -5
Oh, no, ERR0R1755!! That is a pretty significant flaw & drawback! Hope you have space in the freezer or a good recipe or two to use up the basil! I have more basil in the freezer than I know what to do with, so I decided to use it for a cold infusion and make basil vinegar!  |
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Post by Sher on Oct 14, 2021 18:41:49 GMT -5
Yum!!!  |
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Post by campingcorgis on Oct 14, 2021 18:52:03 GMT -5
Yum!!!  +1 -- Sounds wonderful! |
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