campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 14, 2021 16:09:41 GMT -5
Here's what I've come up with for the next round of R & R's. In order to remove the decks and have them safely suspended while we empty, clean & refill the basins...and so that I can trim roots too...I found a storage shelf already in my pantry that is perfect for the job! I'm going to grab one of those "food service trays" on our next trip to Cash & Carry to place the shelf on, then the deck, so easy clean up after trimming, etc. The trays are 3 or 4 bucks and the shelf was already here. Cheap enough & I think it is just the ticket. See pictures below. Here's the shelf:  Here's how it will be used:  I'm hopeful that this will simplify the process and keep the plants safe too.  |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 14, 2021 17:00:50 GMT -5
At least you found something that works for you  and cheap to boot. Thankfully I have a double large kitchen sink. The deck fits nicely along the rims so I just use one side to place mine and the other to clean and rinse. |
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 17, 2021 17:16:53 GMT -5
When turning pods this morning...look what I found!  |
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Post by Sher on Feb 17, 2021 17:39:04 GMT -5
Congratulations!  |
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 17, 2021 17:53:36 GMT -5
Congratulations!  Thank you very much!!!  |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 18, 2021 3:54:48 GMT -5
You will start to find a lot of hidden items now
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 18, 2021 10:40:48 GMT -5
You will start to find a lot of hidden items now Ooooo, a treasure hunt! Thanks!! I'll pay attention! |
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Post by airscapes on Feb 18, 2021 11:50:37 GMT -5
When turning pods this morning...look what I found! Congrats on the flowers! Just curious, what do you mean Turning Pods? |
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 18, 2021 11:55:40 GMT -5
When turning pods this morning...look what I found! Congrats on the flowers! Just curious, what do you mean Turning Pods? We like to turn the pods to make the roots form a nice ball. Instead of wandering all around the basin and into things like the pump. I try to turn them everyday...or at least every other day. Makes maintenance so much easier and gives one a chance to take a good look at the plants all around. |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 18, 2021 11:57:12 GMT -5
Every few days I turn the pods. This results in the roots forming a soft root ball. It helps contain the roots so they do not invade the pump.
If you do a search for the phrase root ball and my name you will find a picture of what they look like
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Post by airscapes on Feb 18, 2021 12:00:04 GMT -5
Thanks, I did search turning pod but not much came back.. Turning them makes sense will make sure I do that in the future!
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Post by Shawn on Feb 18, 2021 12:02:04 GMT -5
Search for "root ball" or look here |
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 21, 2021 14:01:54 GMT -5
Day 44: Look what I found this morning!! Jalapeno is remains the front runner in the pepper garden:  Followed by Lilac Bell:  The AG Bell Pepper looks happy enough, but no action on the bud/flower part. It is on Hawaii Time too! LOL. It will get there when it decides to get to it! |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 21, 2021 14:46:22 GMT -5
Yes! You have peppers.
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 24, 2021 16:30:02 GMT -5
Look what I found this morning!!!! My very first AG grown tomato!!! Ain't she cute?  |
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Post by Sher on Feb 24, 2021 19:48:43 GMT -5
Love all the fuzzies on tomato flowers. And spotting the first tomato is witnessing a miracle!  |
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 24, 2021 20:08:32 GMT -5
Love all the fuzzies on tomato flowers. And spotting the first tomato is witnessing a miracle! Agreed & like your way of thinking. It is a miracle! |
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Post by campingcorgis on Mar 4, 2021 18:41:08 GMT -5
The one oddball/tall tomato plant FINALLY has a single half-pea sized tomato starting! I think she heard me thinking of removing her from the Farm!  |
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Post by campingcorgis on Mar 5, 2021 19:59:38 GMT -5
Today was the day for the 2nd R & R on the Farm 24+ gardens. Everyone bowls dumped, cleaned and refilled. Appropriate nutes added. And, I got to use my new "rack" to help with root trimming and cleaning of the decks too. See pictures below and look for the puppy noses staying well clear of all the action...LOL.  See da puppies? No dummies! Things are just a tad too busy for them...  |
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Post by Sher on Mar 5, 2021 21:11:25 GMT -5
Nice setup!
And good doggies!
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and cheap to boot. Thankfully I have a double large kitchen sink. The deck fits nicely along the rims so I just use one side to place mine and the other to clean and rinse.
