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
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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
This is the new planter I made for the window at an MN house. It is just a 1x2 frame with planters stuck in it.
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
If I am not using a tea brewer, the simplest method to make tea is to use two 5 gal. buckets and aerated it by continuously pouring one in to the other. Add an airstone or two if you can. Pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.665639333462865.1073741836.250581604968642&type=3
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