Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 20, 2022 21:46:58 GMT -5
These are off brand seeds I found at Walmart, planted in off brand sponges from Amazon. The sponges feel harder and more rubbery than AG sponges, so this is an experiment all the way around.
The radishes are supposed to be 1-1/2".
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Post by lynnee on Apr 20, 2022 22:44:43 GMT -5
I'll be watching to see how you handle these when the red root begins to round out. I'm still trying to figure out how to get round radishes!  |
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Post by Sher on Apr 20, 2022 23:52:10 GMT -5
It will be an adventure, lynnee !  |
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Post by Sher on Apr 23, 2022 11:49:51 GMT -5
They are all up. I will thin them to one per pod soon.
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Post by Shawn on Apr 23, 2022 12:56:53 GMT -5
That was pretty quick
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Post by Sher on Apr 25, 2022 9:04:12 GMT -5
Today's update on the radishes...
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Post by Shawn on Apr 25, 2022 9:57:32 GMT -5
Standing at attention
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Post by lynnee on Apr 25, 2022 13:44:32 GMT -5
Near-instant gratification!  |
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Post by Sher on Apr 30, 2022 18:59:14 GMT -5
The stems are just beginning to thicken.
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Post by Shawn on May 1, 2022 4:45:41 GMT -5
I can not remember but is that the stem or the radish?
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Post by lynnee on May 1, 2022 13:21:37 GMT -5
Your radishes are standing up so straight! I'll bet they come out beautifully rounded. |
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Post by Sher on May 1, 2022 20:27:16 GMT -5
Shawn, that is the stem that will turn into the radish -- hopefully!
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Post by Sher on May 5, 2022 19:28:28 GMT -5
The radishes are starting to bulb out. I have the sponges lifted well above the label, with aluminum foil skirts around them to prevent algae.
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Post by Shawn on May 6, 2022 5:11:44 GMT -5
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Post by Sher on May 9, 2022 10:36:26 GMT -5
The leaves weren't looking great today, so I decided to add a little Calmag. When I opened the water port, there was only about 1/2" of water in the bowl! The indicator is not working. So I topped it iff.
The radishes are getting bigger, but the skin on some of them is corky, and the radish on the right is a very dark color. I don't know if it will be good. Also, some of them are splitting.
So I don't know how they will turn out, but they are still fascinating to watch grow.
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Post by lynnee on May 9, 2022 18:56:56 GMT -5
Your technique for lifting the sponges works really well! |
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Post by Sher on May 12, 2022 12:34:21 GMT -5
Day 22 -- They are not pretty, but they are getting huge! Especially the one in the right rear.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on May 13, 2022 18:46:55 GMT -5
The cracking is caused from it being exposed to light/heat - I have heard that some people gently wrap their radishes in paper towel, which helps deflect light and keep the moisture in, but I have never tried it. It can also be caused by inconsistent watering, but that is unlikely to be the case in hydroponics  |
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Post by Sher on May 13, 2022 20:20:25 GMT -5
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Post by Sher on May 16, 2022 9:16:05 GMT -5
The radishes quit getting bigger about three days ago, so I harvested them today.
After I peeled the corky skin off, they looked a lot better. The black one didn't taste quite as good ss the others. But the rest of them had a lovely, mild taste, followed by a nice radish kick!
The quirky plates are my fun camping dishes.  |
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