I had a tomato plant in a topsy turvy thingy, but lost faith (and) window space for it, so I built up the hot box and put the plant in it, pla4ic topsy turvy thingy and all...
Hot boxes
Making potting soil
I usually use a ratio of coconut coir, perlite, and VC to make potting soil, but this time was a bit different. I have noticed how dry it is in my house, since I have been having to top off the AP system more frequently than ever. I think it is the forced air heating. … Continue reading Making potting soil
Transplanting and Thinning
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
Starting Seedlings
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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