mike
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Post by mike on May 1, 2022 16:57:35 GMT -5
Today I started the greens tote. I am growing Black Summer Pac Choi and Asian Rosie (Red) Greens. They are both from David's Seeds, but I got them from Amazon. Black Summer Pac ChoiAsian Rosie GreensI planted 1 pod of each today. I will continue to plant 1 pod of each every Sunday. On week 6, I will harvest the first two plants, and plant new seeds. Added 30 ml Growth Technology Ionic Grow nutrients.  |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on May 1, 2022 20:33:12 GMT -5
You are smart to plant yours in rotation like that!
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 2, 2022 9:55:12 GMT -5
Sweet! Looks good and I love the plan. I'll be watching your progress and learning!
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Post by lynnee on May 3, 2022 16:10:03 GMT -5
It'll be interesting to follow!  |
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Post by Shawn on May 5, 2022 11:07:04 GMT -5
YAY!!!!
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 5, 2022 12:22:48 GMT -5
Me thinks The Pepper King is working on a new crown! Good going, Mike! |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on May 5, 2022 19:20:57 GMT -5
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Post by lynnee on May 9, 2022 19:13:44 GMT -5
What are the black tubes dispensing?  |
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mike
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Post by mike on May 9, 2022 19:50:28 GMT -5
Air. You can see the pump behind and to the left of the tote in the first picture at the top of the page. The hose feeds two airstones inside. It Oxygenates the water, and it keeps the nutrients well mixed and circulating.  |
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Post by lynnee on May 9, 2022 23:00:20 GMT -5
Thanks--I've been wondering about using airstones, so really appreciate the photos!  |
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Post by lynnee on May 10, 2022 9:48:28 GMT -5
One more question, mike, if that's okay? Did you cut out the holes for the pods yourself? |
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mike
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Post by mike on May 10, 2022 15:50:43 GMT -5
Yes, with a 1-3/8" hole saw. Operated from the top down, in reverse, slowly. If you run the drill normally it will gouge and shred the plastic. Believe me, I know. The baskets fit well, if a hair loose. Drill a center hole for the center bit. Then snug the hole saw against the plastic. Run in reverse slowly, gradually increasing speed. I was looking for a 1-5/16" hole saw but I couldn't find any locally. To be honest, most would probably prefer loose.
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Post by lynnee on May 10, 2022 16:03:35 GMT -5
Mike, it looks like you bought it from a retail manufacturer. Great job! I have a lot of empty storage tubs, and just might sacrifice one to a Kratky or an air pump setup like yours.  |
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Post by Sher on May 10, 2022 20:25:24 GMT -5
It pretty easy to drill the holes the way I want. The only masking tape I buy looks like a measuring tape. It makes drilling my holes easy.  I had not seen that tape before, Mike. I can think of a lot of ways it would be useful. Thanks! |
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on May 11, 2022 4:05:56 GMT -5
I have never seen tape like that either.
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mike
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Post by mike on May 11, 2022 4:26:04 GMT -5
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Sher
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Post by Sher on May 11, 2022 6:40:44 GMT -5
Thanks, Mike!
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Post by lynnee on May 11, 2022 10:12:42 GMT -5
Ordered some!  |
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Post by Sher on May 11, 2022 20:15:40 GMT -5
I love the way you are staggering those, mike. I am following your project and may attempt the same later in the year. |
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Post by Sher on May 13, 2022 20:18:13 GMT -5
They look so sweet, mike. I have not seen Asian Rosie Greens before, so I am looking forward to watching them grow and develop. |
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