Trecaan Hydroponic Unit

[Kia]

Hello Everyone,

This is my Lacinto kale grow in a Trecaan unit started on Aug 31, using the 2 part nutrients that came with the unit.  Seed company is Sow Right Seeds.  I’m using distilled water (and not testing the PH).  The growth looks ok but I’m not sure if I like the taste of the kale.  I’m used to buying my Lacinto at Whole Foods.  These leaves are very tender and slightly bitter.  Someone on Amazon said the seeds were weeds, not kale!  Also the kale I buy at WF is darker green.  Maybe the color will deepen as it grows?

I have mixed feelings about these seeds and unit.  I don’t like the light in the middle of the grow panel and the water re-fill in the back.  The AG design is much better.  I ordered some lemon mint leaves and will try a grow after the kale. If that doesn’t work I‘ll use it for flowers.  I think it looks very pretty in my dining area!

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Kia

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[Shawn]

I do not like anything bitter so I stick with Romaines myself.  I never liked kale so that is a bust for me too.

With greens, you never want to harvest right after you feed the plants or a couple days after as that is when the uptake of nutes are happening and can taste bitter.  Also they like colder water.  I would stick you finger in to see, if warm add some ice cubes.

As for the unit, I have only had AG's and stick with them.  I really do not want to try others especially with some of the reviews.  That is just my opinion on it.  The light, I agree that is an odd spot for it.

Other then that I think they look ok, but I have never grown kale.  Remember with these units you can always start a project and ditch it if you do not like and restart again .. All Year Long

[Sher]

I have never grown kale indoors. I grow mine outdoors.

Kale takes a frost, just like collards, to sweeten the leaves. They are a true cold weather crop.

I have had an IDoo and sent it back. I don't like the light colors or the water circulation system. My plants didn't do nearly as well as an ÀG.

I have seen different models on YouTube and didn't like the light post in the middle, either.

The AG knockoffs are getting better and better, though, and eventually will become major competition to AG's smaller units, I think.