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Post by mike on Jul 2, 2023 6:01:41 GMT -5
Today's project is Super Jericho Lettuce. The other half of the Farm Plus is soaking. I should get them planted this afternoon.
The Super Jericho Lettuce is a smaller variety of the Jericho Lettuce I've been growing. It is only 8 inches tall and has a ten inch diameter. I love this Romaine flavor. The biggest bonus is its heat resistance. With the bulk of the Summer at hand, I don't want to see any wilted lettuce.
I've been making a lot of protein smoothies that I use as a meal substitute. I want fresh greens in there to give me my vegetable requirements for the day.
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Post by mike on Jul 2, 2023 15:49:27 GMT -5
Doesn't it figure, the pump is dead. I'll have to dig out the spare. I was going to go grab a bite to eat. Another time.
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Post by scarfguy on Jul 2, 2023 16:12:30 GMT -5
Knowing that you have a dead pump is better than not knowing you have a dead pump.  |
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Post by mike on Jul 2, 2023 18:52:40 GMT -5
All set. I ordered two more pumps. Added 10 ml AG Nutes.  |
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Post by lynnee on Jul 2, 2023 22:51:49 GMT -5
The new pumps are pretty nice! They have longish cords, so they're suitable for the Farms as well as the smaller models.  |
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Post by mike on Jul 4, 2023 20:14:01 GMT -5
Almost all of these have popped already.
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Post by mike on Jul 5, 2023 18:48:59 GMT -5
All of these are up.
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Post by mike on Jul 6, 2023 19:05:46 GMT -5
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Post by lynnee on Jul 7, 2023 10:16:37 GMT -5
Do you make salads with your AG lettuce, mike? Growing a couple of pods in a Bounty, I generally have enough for sandwiches, but not salads.  |
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Post by mike on Jul 7, 2023 13:48:36 GMT -5
I usually grow greens on my homemade tote. But now, I have lettuce, Choi and hopefully spinach growing. I can eat a lot of salad. I understand how easy it is to run out.
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Post by patlab on Jul 7, 2023 15:51:37 GMT -5
I usually plant 6 pods in a Harvest. I eat salads for at least 2 weeks. I always try to have some more started before I run out. Sometimes I’ll put twice that amount in a seed starter to use for baby greens.  At times I’ll cut the whole plant and let it regrow. |
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Post by patlab on Jul 7, 2023 15:59:48 GMT -5
mike have you ever tried Crisp Mint or Yedikule? They are nice romaines. Today I picked up a couple packs of Silvia Romaine. It’s supposed to be all red. Believe it or not, I got them at the dollar store!
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Post by mike on Jul 7, 2023 16:31:34 GMT -5
No, I usually stick with Jericho. This is the first time with the Super Jericho variety. I like that they can handle the hot Summer without wilting. Jericho is a Romaine with terrific flavor, too.
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Post by mike on Jul 16, 2023 8:38:40 GMT -5
Added 30 ml Ionic Grow. (3/4 recommended amount)  |
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Post by lynnee on Jul 16, 2023 9:58:27 GMT -5
Two weeks! Those are coming along so fast!  |
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Post by mike on Jul 16, 2023 10:11:52 GMT -5
Take a look at the Joi Choi. Those are 13 days and are even bigger.
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Post by mike on Jul 21, 2023 16:58:15 GMT -5
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Post by lynnee on Jul 21, 2023 17:07:08 GMT -5
Fabulous! |
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Post by gingercat on Jul 21, 2023 22:21:32 GMT -5
Gorgeous lettuce! 🥬🥗😋
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Post by mike on Jul 31, 2023 14:47:30 GMT -5
Added 22 ml AG nutes.
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