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Post by nick on Aug 18, 2018 16:52:57 GMT -5
Got home from my trip a bit earlier today. My kids ushered me right in to check on my plants. I *almost* felt guilty about that. Almost.   Today is Day 9 of my Salad Bar seed kit grow. The first of my two Arugula plants is clearly off and running and the Baby Greens are unstoppable. Looks like I'll need to remove five of the domes tonight after the lights go off. The Black Seeded Simpson still hasn't sprouted. That's the only one so far. |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 18, 2018 17:33:06 GMT -5
Nick, I think it is adorable that your kids brought you in to see the plants. They are excited for them as you are. May I ask how old they are?
PS, plants look good!
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Post by nick on Aug 18, 2018 18:04:17 GMT -5
Nick, I think it is adorable that your kids brought you in to see the plants. They are excited for them as you are. May I ask how old they are?
PS, plants look good!
I’ve got two 11 year-old boys. (Not twins. But that’s another story for another post.) Also: My travel took me to Denver. Hadn’t been there in a couple of years. I noticed a LOT of hydroponic supply stores between the airport and downtown. I realize that lettuce growing isn’t what’s driving those businesses but if I had more time I’d have been so tempted to go shopping. It’s a good thing I don’t live in Denver. |
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Post by nick on Aug 20, 2018 18:59:53 GMT -5
 This crew seems to be happy so far....  ...and now the right unit has been planted with the rest of the seed kit. It's day 11 (though these pictures are from yesterday) and most of the domes are off on the lettuces in the left unit. Still no sign of a sprout from the Black Seeded Simpson. Hoping to see some activity in the right unit by the end of the day tomorrow.  And because I can't resist, here's a view of the fully planted Farm. |
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Post by ladyjane on Aug 20, 2018 19:09:06 GMT -5
Wow Nick that really is like a farm . How many acres?  . Wishing you happy growing. |
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Post by Kate on Aug 21, 2018 11:22:11 GMT -5
Other than that slight edge browning on those early ones, they all look super happy and healthy!
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Post by nick on Aug 23, 2018 8:47:15 GMT -5
Well it’s been 14 days since I started my lettuce grow in the left unit of the Farm Plus. Here’s where it was this morning.  The baby greens are obviously way ahead of everything else, so I decided to prune the larger outside leaves. This was supposed to be a post-pruning photo, but after I took it I realized that I missed the large leaf in the lower right. It was pruned after the photo.  And, since it’s day 14, it was time for nutrients. I did a full drain and replace before adding the nutes. The Farm Plus made the drain so easy!  I’m hoping to see some pretty rapid growth now that they’ve been fed! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2018 10:16:47 GMT -5
did that tube come with the Farm? Your gardens are superb!
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Post by nick on Aug 23, 2018 10:27:51 GMT -5
did that tube come with the Farm? Your gardens are superb!
Yes, the tube comes with the Farm. When folded properly it fits nicely inside one one of the Farm's storage compartments. And thank you! |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 23, 2018 10:28:34 GMT -5
Looking really good Nick. And so clean!
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Post by nick on Aug 23, 2018 11:38:57 GMT -5
Looking really good Nick. And so clean! Thanks! It's only clean because I can always hear my mom's voice in my head asking what guests would think.  |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 23, 2018 12:09:54 GMT -5
I have no clue about Farms but other machines can get the white calcium deposits on them that are nearly impossible to remove. I wish you a calcium free deck!
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Post by spideybry on Aug 23, 2018 15:23:10 GMT -5
Very nice photos and awesome growth so far  |
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Post by nick on Aug 24, 2018 18:34:50 GMT -5
 I came home to find these three leaves on the back of the Baby Greens in the left unit. I snipped them off, but I’m wondering if you all had any insight into what might be happening with those, or if it’s anything to be concerned about. The rest of the plants look healthy. |
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Post by Happy on Aug 24, 2018 18:59:59 GMT -5
Perhaps they're sunburned?
When I talked to AG about their opinions about the Farm, she mentioned that the 60 W lights are each so bright that they needed to raise the lights to avoid scorching the lettuce.
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Post by nick on Aug 25, 2018 17:46:42 GMT -5
It’s Day 16 for the left unit of my Farm and the lettuces seem to be coming right along.  I pruned the Baby Greens (again) and the Arugula today. Now they seem to be a bit more on par with their neighbors. It’s Day 8 in the right unit. I’ve got sprouts in every pod there. The domes are already off of the two Baby Greens pods. It looks like the domes for the Arugula, Marvel of 4 Seasons, and Red Sails will come off tonight. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2018 18:25:10 GMT -5
If there were a prize for a neat pristine garden, you'd get it hands down! So tidy! I think you and Mary should share the prize..both of you have the neatest gardens in the AG-ing world!
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Post by nick on Aug 25, 2018 20:12:25 GMT -5
If there were a prize for a neat pristine garden, you'd get it hands down! So tidy! I think you and Mary should share the prize..both of you have the neatest gardens in the AG-ing world!
Aw, thanks! This is also my first time around so I'm sure it won't always be so tidy. |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 26, 2018 7:36:13 GMT -5
I agree with Corinne. You and Mary have the nicest, cleanest machines.
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Post by MaryL on Aug 27, 2018 18:50:53 GMT -5
I cheat. Lol.
Nick, beautiful garden!
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. Wishing you happy growing.
