mike
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Post by mike on May 22, 2018 17:32:05 GMT -5
I planted all four pods of Ghost Peppers on the left side of the Farm Plus. I will transfer two of them to a Bounty when they have a head of steam. Meanwhile, in 10 days I will fill the remaining 8 holes with Pac Choi Shiro.
Filling these suckers with water takes some effort. I had to fill my gallon watering can five times.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2018 17:51:04 GMT -5
I imagine you have the farm on the floor? Does anyone have it up on a table? Bending to fill 5 gallons would be quite a job i imagine.
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Post by mike on May 22, 2018 18:11:19 GMT -5
No, I have it on a Rubbermaid Cart, about 30" tall. I fill the watering can in my kitchen sink, no bending. I also like the fill holes on this white Farm Plus. It's easy to see when the water is full.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2018 20:41:49 GMT -5
a man of ag experience  |
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Post by drbanks on May 22, 2018 21:45:18 GMT -5
I've had my Farm Plus on a table. I mix my nutes in a five gallon bucket and use an electric siphon to refill.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2018 6:37:29 GMT -5
a wise woman
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Post by MaryL on May 25, 2018 10:28:39 GMT -5
and use an electric siphon to refill. Now there’s an idea I never would’ve thought of. Clever.  |
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Post by drbanks on May 26, 2018 16:18:46 GMT -5
Believe me, after 2017, or as I like to call it, "The year of hauling water," I make use of electric pumps whenever and wherever I can. They are especially useful for pushing water uphill in a directed fashion, which is more than I can say for my ability to pick up a full bucket and pouring it into a small hold without getting everything wet.
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Post by Shawn on May 28, 2018 6:13:03 GMT -5
We had one the year we bought this house in 2004. 11 days of non-stop rain. We used it from time to time for different things until out neighbor borrowed it last year and returned it broken. Never replaced it or even said it was broken. That was a beast no way it just broke.
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mike
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Post by mike on May 30, 2018 17:06:22 GMT -5
Two of these are showing green. One is over the label.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2018 18:43:09 GMT -5
and I am sure the choi is well on its way?
oops I just saw you said planting would be in 10 days.
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mike
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Post by mike on May 30, 2018 18:52:27 GMT -5
Yup, Saturday after work. I have to find domes.
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Post by mike on Jun 7, 2018 19:03:25 GMT -5
With the habanero garden having algae problems, I decided to cover the fill hole with foam board here, too.
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Post by MaryL on Jun 8, 2018 18:32:47 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by Shawn on Jun 9, 2018 7:38:06 GMT -5
Plants are looking good and nice job on the "cover"
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Post by drbanks on Jun 10, 2018 2:03:42 GMT -5
mebbe I'll get out my micrometers and design a printable cover before I replant mine. That cover's a fabulous idea, mike |
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Post by MaryL on Jun 10, 2018 19:49:00 GMT -5
mebbe I'll get out my micrometers and design a printable cover before I replant mine. Another great idea! I’m in awe! |
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Post by Shawn on Jun 11, 2018 6:14:28 GMT -5
mebbe I'll get out my micrometers and design a printable cover before I replant mine. Another great idea!  I’m in awe!
Me too!
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Post by drbanks on Jun 11, 2018 6:50:32 GMT -5
Measure, a few minutes in Fusion 360, print it, see what ain't right, modify and print it again. I could well use up $2.00 of filament by the time I'm done.
Not really that difficult (once you know how), and it was solving problems like this, spare sewer covers, DIY pods and hood extenders that was what motivated me to get my first 3D printer.
Should I obtain the round tuit, I'd be happy to supply examples to anyone here who asks (unless it gets to be too much, but I doubt it will).
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mike
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Post by mike on Jun 11, 2018 17:52:37 GMT -5
Added 15ml nutes.
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I’m in awe!