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Post by airscapes on Jan 16, 2022 14:10:35 GMT -5
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Post by airscapes on Jan 20, 2022 15:44:15 GMT -5
Just an image update at 10 days, will be thinned this weekend and remain in this unit but not sure it it will remain in the tent do to lack of space.. will see what I can come up with. This one should get no taller than 12".. I hope ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierouge10days.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierouge10days.jpg)
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Post by airscapes on Jan 30, 2022 11:23:30 GMT -5
20 days since seed were planted. Tiny little guy, only suposed to get 12" tall.. ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierouge20days.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierouge20days.jpg)
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Post by airscapes on Feb 6, 2022 12:35:02 GMT -5
30 days and doing well! I did change the fluid today and moved the nana C. to the bucket ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierouge30days.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierouge30days.jpg)
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Post by airscapes on Feb 6, 2022 13:53:54 GMT -5
Just went down to check on Nano and took and thought I saw buds, grabbed the jewelers loop and yep! Photo take with loop in front of the phones cam lens ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeBUDSdays.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeBUDSdays.jpg)
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Post by airscapes on Feb 13, 2022 16:37:37 GMT -5
This is the 4 week mark, one flower opening.. Anyone know if the curling of the the leaves is normal for the Dwarf Micro plants? This one and Lise are both doing it but the Nano Ciliegia which is not a true Dwarf and has more standard type leaves is not doing it and all have the same solution stength. Had to put black paper around the plants to get a half way accurate picture. too much white and bright light even with the lights dimed to 25% This guy is so small, have to wonder how many more buds are inside and under it where I can not see. ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierouge4weeks.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierouge4weeks.jpg)
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Post by Sher on Feb 13, 2022 16:43:43 GMT -5
airscapes, yes, the micro dwarf tomatoes usually curl under.
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Post by airscapes on Feb 13, 2022 17:47:11 GMT -5
airscapes , yes, the micro dwarf tomatoes usually curl under. WHOHOO! Thanks Sher! I was really worried they were getting too much of something!
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Feb 14, 2022 10:25:02 GMT -5
Same here - when I grew the Orange Hat and Micro Tom, they also curled under.
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Post by lynnee on Feb 14, 2022 13:34:03 GMT -5
That thick, downward-curling canopy is what drives me crazy about the AG heirloom red tomatoes, and the AG golden harvests to a lesser extent. The canopy hides the ripening tomatoes, and if you aren't diligent about checking for ripeness, the tomatoes may actually split before you notice them. ![d489](//storage.proboards.com/6818329/images/KOSyxhAdfNgWXkkIwbUD.gif)
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Post by airscapes on Feb 14, 2022 14:12:30 GMT -5
That thick, downward-curling canopy is what drives me crazy about the AG heirloom red tomatoes, and the AG golden harvests to a lesser extent. The canopy hides the ripening tomatoes, and if you aren't diligent about checking for ripeness, the tomatoes may actually split before you notice them. ![d489](//storage2.proboards.com/6818329/images/yuLjrhVaCprjkmrsQVeH.gif) Try picking a couple as soon as or just after they enter the breaker state or any time before fully ripe. If not familiar with the term, it is when the fruit just starts to color. At this point the studies show that not much other than water will pass through the membrane to the tomato. If picked at this point the fruit will ripen off the vine as it would on and should taste the same if left to hang. I think that taste part has a lot to do with the variety, but it is worth an experiment as it can save you a lot of spit fruit, especially when grown outside. I pick my outdoor Ealry 4th of july Burpee's as soon as the start to show orange with no taste difference but never do they split unless I miss one like you say.. hiding under a leaf!
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Post by lynnee on Feb 14, 2022 14:57:00 GMT -5
airscapes, I will try that. My tomatoes do ripen on the countertop when I terminate a plant. ![d446](//storage.proboards.com/6818329/images/GokeCOjIcsTphLRsDhpK.gif)
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Post by airscapes on Feb 27, 2022 20:03:55 GMT -5
Not sure what week this is, but It's Sunday 2/27/22 and my poor little dwarf plants are not looking the way I had hoped they would. I think the light has been too close and hot and the humidity too low. Probably a little to hot on the fertilizer for these varieties as well. The non Dwarf (Nano Ciliegia) looks fine.. so must just be this type. Anyway, have the humidity double what it was at about 60% during the day and I fear over 70% at night so working on a humidity control for the exhaust fans. Added a control to the oscillating fan so it cycles on and off every minute during the day and on/off 1/2 minutes at night to see if that will help. Changed the fluid today, went with exact amounts rather than heaping spoons. Birdie has the most tomatoes of the 3. ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeA-2-27.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeA-2-27.jpg) ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeC-2-27.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeC-2-27.jpg) ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeD-2-27.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeD-2-27.jpg)
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Post by airscapes on Mar 7, 2022 11:42:55 GMT -5
Update on 3-7-22, after changing water and fertilizer Lots of little fruits all hidden in the fist ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeA3-7.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeA3-7.jpg)
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Post by airscapes on Mar 7, 2022 11:44:02 GMT -5
Roots during R&R 3-7 ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeroots-3-7.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierougeroots-3-7.jpg)
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Post by Sher on Mar 7, 2022 15:14:01 GMT -5
Beautiful, healthy root system!
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Post by Shawn on Mar 8, 2022 8:56:54 GMT -5
Not bad. The roots are not out of control
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Post by airscapes on Mar 8, 2022 14:31:07 GMT -5
Not bad. The roots are not out of control The plant is tiny.. I mean, I have had bigger heads of lettuce! Description said it gets no more than 12" tall, it is about 9" now, and has a LOT of fruit on it for the size of the plant. BTW for the real AG units, this DIY unit holds 2 Gallons of water so I am thinking the Birdie Rouge would work well in most any of the larger AG units for sure. One other thought on the roots.. I am doing R&R every week and watering with 1/2 strength so the plant does not need to search for food. Could be why the roots are not going nuts or it is just due to the Dwarf characteristics.
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Post by airscapes on Mar 13, 2022 18:04:43 GMT -5
After a week of 63-65% Relative Humidity, this plant is looking much happier! Leaves are unwinding a bit, and I am digging through it each morning looking for new shots. If I pull them out so the don't grow in they seems to do much better. I am hope to get some ripe tomatoes soon! Man there are ton of tomatoes on this tiny thing. I would highly recommend this for a true AG unit, it should not grow out of the light but then again, the light i have it under is much brighter than any of the AG units. It is said to get no taller than 12" and only need small pot if grown in soil. See first post for a link to the seed seller. ![https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierouge3-13-22.jpg](https://misc.airscapesart.com/2022growtent/birdierouge3-13-22.jpg)
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Post by lynnee on Mar 13, 2022 18:50:13 GMT -5
My AG Heirloom red and yellow tomatoes grow with tight canopies like your Birdie Rouge. They appreciate having those interior shoots cleared out, too! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/6818329/images/YABFCHSbQbyEPzelPLKG.gif)
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