Yay, my friend Justin just called me this afternoon and we got to chat for a bit. He's the horticulture guy (has a degree and is in the biz), and I'm the project/experiment without much absolute , knowledge guy, LOL. He's worried, as I am now, about phosphorus once the fruit starts coming in. Other trace elements as well, are a real concern. It is an experiment after all, so I can't get too bent out of shape if it doesn't work. Lets just still all keep our fingers crossed though.
Well, as of today I have fruit coming in that isn't just peppers. Here's a squash forming nicely, now if it comes in with no problem... I have enough phosphorus. Just hope it isn't a limited thing and the veggies that do form to completion don't deplete the minerals for the others.
And more on the way it looks like!!!
Lots of cantaloupe flowers as well.
Bells still forming nicely and more of them popping up now too. Looks like I'm well on my way to the first harvest, but I reserve the thoughts of being overconfident.
The water is still brilliantly clear, and the hop cuttings are looking like they may be getting taller!!! I hope so, because that will mean they are rooted and need to be planted in the tubes. Here's another tank shot and then you get to see the babies that this thread was supposed to be all about (yes, I am getting there).
OK, so you guys probably want to see the whole shebang just for another growth reference. Also, you can see the trellising job I did. The weave really is making the plants sturdy.
I am very happy with how things are turning out and remain very positive. You horticulture guys chiming in really help me out, so keep it coming .
Well, as of today I have fruit coming in that isn't just peppers. Here's a squash forming nicely, now if it comes in with no problem... I have enough phosphorus. Just hope it isn't a limited thing and the veggies that do form to completion don't deplete the minerals for the others.
And more on the way it looks like!!!
Lots of cantaloupe flowers as well.
Bells still forming nicely and more of them popping up now too. Looks like I'm well on my way to the first harvest, but I reserve the thoughts of being overconfident.
The water is still brilliantly clear, and the hop cuttings are looking like they may be getting taller!!! I hope so, because that will mean they are rooted and need to be planted in the tubes. Here's another tank shot and then you get to see the babies that this thread was supposed to be all about (yes, I am getting there).
OK, so you guys probably want to see the whole shebang just for another growth reference. Also, you can see the trellising job I did. The weave really is making the plants sturdy.
I am very happy with how things are turning out and remain very positive. You horticulture guys chiming in really help me out, so keep it coming .