The babies needed to be thinned so I salvaged the strong ones for the AP system and composted the ones that weren't doing so good. Then left the strong ones in a staggered position in the planters and top-dressed with about 1/4 inch of vermi-compost. The next step is foliar feeding with compost tea. Also … Continue reading Transplanting and Thinning
The 2 Pleco's I had in the AP system died. I discovered the bodies this morning. Sad day... After doing some research I have decided that the tank was to cold for them. They need higher temps than a MN basement is going to give them in order to survive. They have gone on to … Continue reading RIP Algae Eaters
I built a barrelponics system for my house in MN out of two 55 gal. plastic drums: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.666264966733635.1073741841.250581604968642&type=3&uploaded=16
I like to start seeds that are meant for transplant in cells with a sterile medium like coconut coir. Then place the cells in to a flood tray in order for the seedlings to be watered from the bottom. After they come up I water with compost tea from the bottom and mist them, in … Continue reading Starting Seedlings
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