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Post by serri588 on Jan 6, 2018 13:34:17 GMT -5
I finally turned on the last Farm Plus today. The chamomile was starting to get crowded in the harvest, so I bit the bullet and turned on the beast. These came from my Patriot Seeds tea sampler. Lettuce was planted 12/23/17 and is a mix of Burpee Bibb and AG varieties. To continue the nutrient tests, this one will get General Hydroponics Maxigro. In the long run, this is the nutrient solution I want to use for all my lettuce, but we'll see how it does first.  |
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Post by drbanks on Jan 6, 2018 14:43:33 GMT -5
Farm #3. So envious.  |
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Post by serri588 on Jan 6, 2018 15:43:06 GMT -5
And already eyeing up #4  It'll be awhile though- these first 3 need to pay for themselves a bit before I should invest in any more. Just so many tasty veggies to grow! Someday I should think up some more entertaining names than numbering them by type. |
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Post by MaryL on Jan 6, 2018 15:53:19 GMT -5
I like Patriot Seeds as a supplier. Their packaging can’t be beat for protecting the seeds from light and moisture.
Was it you who has ordered the Farm stacking kit?
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Post by serri588 on Jan 6, 2018 21:54:30 GMT -5
I don't remember who did, but I don't know that we've heard anything about how it actually worked. I'll probably get some before I order my next farm though, time to start stacking.
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Post by Shawn on Jan 6, 2018 22:01:48 GMT -5
I don't remember who did, but I don't know that we've heard anything about how it actually worked. I'll probably get some before I order my next farm though, time to start stacking. I sure do not know how it would stack, but looking at this there are several little parts  |
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Post by MaryL on Jan 7, 2018 0:54:46 GMT -5
When I first looked at other members’ Farms and saw the curved top, I thought, well how can it stack if it’s not a level top? And then today for the first time I saw the stacking kit on their site, and given the shape of it, I get how it can work. That’s very cool. As long as it’s stable. (Just realized that here in earthquake country it wouldn’t be the best option for me.  ) |
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Post by Shawn on Jan 7, 2018 4:55:10 GMT -5
It would not be here either. Not because of earthquakes but because I have a a dog that zips around and if she bumped any of those stacked I would be afraid LOL
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Post by serri588 on Jan 7, 2018 10:08:17 GMT -5
Oh nice! When I talked to support in December they said it was a call and order thing only. I'm glad they decided to put it on the site.
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Post by serri588 on Jan 23, 2018 21:58:00 GMT -5
I've been harvesting flowers off the chamomile for about a week now, and I've grabbed a decent amount of the lettuce for salads and sandwiches. I'm trying to harvest early and keep them "mowed" down a bit so they don't get old and bitter.  |
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Post by Shawn on Jan 24, 2018 6:05:04 GMT -5
Tip: add ice cubes to keep the lettuce water cool. Also do not harvest the lettuce right after feedings. It will take more bitter. Always harvest hers and lettuce a few days after or up to before feedings.
I learned this from watching AG HH
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Post by serri588 on Jan 24, 2018 7:59:10 GMT -5
I do want to start getting in the habit of throwing a couple ice cubes in the morning. I also keep my apartment quite warm though (around 74), so I do expect them to bolt more readily.
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Post by MaryL on Jan 27, 2018 13:32:17 GMT -5
I’m amazed at how warm the water gets even when the room is cool. And I always forget the ice cube trick.
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Post by serri588 on Apr 22, 2018 10:54:54 GMT -5
After a full cup of dried chamomile, I decided I'd had enough, even though the plants were still going strong. This was a very successful grow if you have a large machine. They do start to grow up into the lights, but I would just hack them down by about half and they would just start flowering all over again.
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Post by Shawn on Apr 22, 2018 13:54:21 GMT -5
Did you make tea? How was it?
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Post by serri588 on Apr 22, 2018 16:40:31 GMT -5
I've tried a couple times- it is much more floral than I'm used to. I haven't done any kind of test of whether it is more calming than store-bought, but the flavor is definitely stronger. That may also be because it is a lot fresher than what comes in a box.
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It'll be awhile though- these first 3 need to pay for themselves a bit before I should invest in any more. Just so many tasty veggies to grow!
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