More Strawberry Crowns (4/19/22) ENDED
Apr 19, 2022 16:21:07 GMT -5
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Post by lynnee on Apr 19, 2022 16:21:07 GMT -5
Day 1. Remaining Burpee Albion Strawberry Crowns planted (13 total, 1 in Kratky jar).
Burpee sells strawberry crowns in batches of 25, so these 13 are part of the same batch that has done so well. They have been in the garage, and looked okay except for some possible mold on one crown. Soaked crowns in warm water (30 minutes minimum), and washed off all the dirt. Removed runners and soft vegetable matter from crowns.
Planted in split AG sponges with crowns at deck level. AG settings at 15 hours of light and 60/00 minutes for the pump (always on).
Considered going with AG nutes alone, but reconsidered because experience with the first batch proves that the plants will need extra CalMag. Started with 24ml AG nutes, 10 ml CalMag, 5 ml Koolbloom.
Rinse and refill every 7 days, maintain pH at 6.0-7.0.
Burpee sells strawberry crowns in batches of 25, so these 13 are part of the same batch that has done so well. They have been in the garage, and looked okay except for some possible mold on one crown. Soaked crowns in warm water (30 minutes minimum), and washed off all the dirt. Removed runners and soft vegetable matter from crowns.
Planted in split AG sponges with crowns at deck level. AG settings at 15 hours of light and 60/00 minutes for the pump (always on).
Considered going with AG nutes alone, but reconsidered because experience with the first batch proves that the plants will need extra CalMag. Started with 24ml AG nutes, 10 ml CalMag, 5 ml Koolbloom.
Rinse and refill every 7 days, maintain pH at 6.0-7.0.
