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Hydroponics Tuesday: Tiny Plants
7/17/2007 9:33:00 PM

It's been a little over a week since the new seeds were planted.  Although the progress thus far isn't remarkable, it is progress nonetheless.

I'm thinking of using a grid format for the posts, so I'll give it a try this week.  Let me know if the grid works.

PlantTypeStatus
#01Alexandria Alpine StrawberriesHas not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.
#02Alexandria Alpine StrawberriesHas not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.
#03Alexandria Alpine StrawberriesHas not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.
#04Alexandria Alpine StrawberriesHas not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.
#05Alexandria Alpine StrawberriesHas not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.
#06Alexandria Alpine StrawberriesHas not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.
#07Alexandria Alpine StrawberriesHas not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.
#08Alexandria Alpine StrawberriesHas not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.
#09Alexandria Alpine StrawberriesHas not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.
#10Andrew Rahart's Jumbo Heirloom TomatoApproximately 1.5" tall.  Primary leaves are visible.  Looks quite healthy. No secondary leaves yet.
#11Delicious Heirloom TomatoKilled through personal stupidity. The seedling was "folded over" inside the rockwool. When I attempted to free it, I broke the stalk.  #18 was planted as a replacement on 07/14/2007.
#12Bambino Baby EggplantHas not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.
#13Monet's Garden Lettuce
Approximately 1.5" tall.  Looks healthy.
#14Monet's Garden LettuceApproximately 1" tall.  Looks healthy.
#15Monet's Garden LettuceApproximately 1.5" tall.  Looks healthy.
#16Monet's Garden LettuceApproximately 1.5" tall.  Looks healthy.
#17Lime Basil
Barely visible, but has germinated.  Very small, but looks healthy.
#18Delicious Heirloom TomatoPlanted on 07/14/2007 as a replacement for #11.  Has not yet emerged from rockwool cube.  Germination status unknown.

The wheatgrass seems happy.  Initially, some mold began growing; but it's stopped now.  Important fact to remember: airflow is important.  I keep a small fan running for the ebb-and-flow MegaGarden, so that standing water evaporates quickly.

Although it's not terribly different, here's this week's photo:

Hydro2-B.jpg

Posted By Mom, Monday, July 23, 2007 3:31:00 AM
I think the grid is fantastic! I love the heirtloom tomatoes. found a new farm/market 1.3 miles west of Coventry Mall on the south side of Route 724. It's called Jack's Farm. I found itr on the Internet, but when I visited yesterday, I ws really pleased with all they offered. They grown organically, but not government certified. They also sell some other local produce. Their grens mixtures are fabulous. I bought squash, beets, tomatoes, cucumbers, a melloon, peppers ... all unusual varieties. The corn was awesome. LOVE YOU!