The cucumbers are now needing to be watered with nutrient solution (EC 1.5) every 2 days. The roots are doing really well and can be seen on the top of the block. Without the block covers the roots would not be growing on the block surface. These plants should be ready for their NFT system in about 1 week.
The cabbage are also coming along nicely, they are getting watered from the top (canna coco nutrient - EC1.2) until some run-off leaves the bottom of the pot every 4 days.
The tomatoes are also doing well and the flood and drain table is working a treat. As the nutrient solution get recycled I check the pH and EC every 2 days to keep it the pH between 5.8-6.2 and EC around 18. Tomatoes like higher nutrient strengths in comparison to cucumbers and chillies and I will increase the nutrient strength up to EC of 22 before transplanting onto their final systems.
The chillies and peppers are slower growing but are coming along without any problems. These are still getting watered every 3-4 days. You can generally tell when plants need to be watered by lifting the block. If it feels heavy then leave it alone, each day you will fell it getting lighter until it needs another watering. Knowing when they need a watering comes with practice, the important thing to remember is not to water without checking if the plant needs it.
The cucumbers are now needing to be watered with nutrient solution (EC 1.5) every 2 days. The roots are doing really well and can be seen on the top of the block. Without the block covers the roots would not be growing on the block surface. These plants should be ready for their NFT system in about 1 week.
The cabbage are also coming along nicely, they are getting watered from the top (canna coco nutrient - EC1.2) until some run-off leaves the bottom of the pot every 4 days.
The tomatoes are also doing well and the flood and drain table is working a treat. As the nutrient solution get recycled I check the pH and EC every 2 days to keep it the pH between 5.8-6.2 and EC around 18. Tomatoes like higher nutrient strengths in comparison to cucumbers and chillies and I will increase the nutrient strength up to EC of 22 before transplanting onto their final systems.
The chillies and peppers are slower growing but are coming along without any problems. These are still getting watered every 3-4 days. You can generally tell when plants need to be watered by lifting the block. If it feels heavy then leave it alone, each day you will fell it getting lighter until it needs another watering. Knowing when they need a watering comes with practice, the important thing to remember is not to water without checking if the plant needs it.
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