Container Grown Food

Success! From start to finish this time one plant gave us over 15 beautiful tomatoes that taste wonderful. This vine could have kept going however room and lighting is in short demand here so I had to make room for more. The method of growth was half Kratky and half deep water, which means I left the air space but had air pumped to the water in the event we lost power. The difference from this and the first vine could have been a simple switch in lighting, and more patience on my part. I also used General Hydroponics Maxi Grow and Maxi Bloom series instead of the FloraSeries.

This is soooo yummy! My friend asked me if I did a test to see how long it lasted, I did not, I ate it all! Easy to do, can probably do it in an oven also. Be sure to wash your cantaloupe really good. I slice it here but I am sure it can also be chunked, we will try that next time. Good by itself for a sweet snack, in cereals, breads, cakes, snack and nut mixes. I show you how I did it, and just how long it took.

Basil is one of the easiest plants you can try simple, passive hydroponics with. Cuttings root in about a week. It can be grown in a sunny window or lower lighting, my greens table uses 150 W led Ecru led panel which nicely covers a 2 X 2 foot area. Supplies are simple, a party cup, quart jar, nutrients. Keep clipping and using / drying to keep growth continuous. When the plant seems like its had enough, take cuttings and go again. Watch nutrient levels, basil can be thirsty. Top off with fresh water in-between nutes and remember to leave an air space between pot and roots once established.

A continuation from Vol. 1, the transfer of lettuce from small Kratky jars to their final larger jars. You will see what the roots should look like, I have good ones and one not so good or a little iffy. I will also show you how I adjust the jar opening size if your pot is not quite large enough to sit in there on it's own. Follow me for more info at: Mewe Group Container Grown Food https://mewe.com/group/6010244ddce4be17510c6685 GAB Group https://gab.com/groups/26592

This is the second time ever to try green beans the first time was outside in Arkansas and we did not do very well. This Kratky method hydroponic project was done with what ever I had on hand, used bush instead of pole beans, and just went for broke. Lots of lessons learned, so far got a handful of beans, but not enough to feed anyone unless I was doing an episode of Naked and Afraid then I would be more thrilled. Already starting on project 2 doing deep water culture with Kratky option in a bigger bin to see if I can do better.

Continuation from Vol 1. Showing my failures so you can learn from my mistakes.

How I started with good intentions. Don't make these same mistakes it taught me a lesson on researching the plant a little more before jumping in.

Perfect pots from kitchen trash and how to make holes and slits in them super fast and easy without using a knife.

Just a peek inside my grow area while it's open, the full size Amish Paste Tomato is doing great with now 12 baby fruit starting. Now is when I get nervous, Things can go south quickly lol.

Use your trash and unused bottles, gravel from the driveway, no need to purchase net pots and fancy growing units.

Progress of my first hydroponic project ever, growing Heirloom Black Krim tomato indoors.