MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Jul 24, 2018 8:47:36 GMT -5
Thanks @shawn and MaryL I kept going in circles until last night I went all in and ordered the Farm Plus... As mentioned, I don't have a lot of space, but I decided that the guest bedroom is going to become a little bit of a farm area. Hopefully it turns out not to be a horrible idea. Reasons I decided on this was - it felt like "less" to manage as opposed to three individual systems. Though as you mentioned, having three individual ones could possibly have made it easier to individually manage different types of plants as well as assist in the whole "space" requirement that I talked about. Still not sure it was the right move - but it is what it is and i'm going to just try and make the best out of the impulse decision for the larger one. Now, the question becomes - how to best mix and match my seeds. The silly thing is, the kit that it came with didn't have any of the seeds that my wife and I really want to plant! So I ended up having to order a bunch of custom packs to get the right ones. I know there are 24 pods and from what i'm reading, they shouldn't all be filled. I'd love to hear your suggestions on how to organize our plants. We would love to have: Veges/Peppers - Thai chili, red cherry tomato, golden cherry tomato, Green Onion (we have other peppers to plant, but it seems like it could get overwhelming?) Herbs - Thai Basil, Holy Basil, Cilantro, Chives, Thyme and as many other herbs that we can plant (there is a long list, but those are the top picks). Salads - Chinese Cabbage, Kale, and a combo of some other salad lettuce (not sure how many we can fit)! From that list, what sounds possible? How many of the veges/peppers, herbs, salads could we comfortably grow in the farm? Do you have any optimal setup for placement? This is all 100 percent new to me, so any advice would be appreciated. Congratulations on taking the plunge! I’m sure you will be happy with your Farm. I don’t have one yet but have enjoyed watching drbanks and serri grow in theirs. I’d put 1 tomato and 1 pepper under 1 light, and the herbs or salad greens under the other. What you grow under 1 light has to grow at generally the same pace and height. So salad and herbs aren’t a great match, though it’s doable if you plant the lettuce later. I’d start with all lettuce now on 1 side to get the hang of it - plus it’s a fast producing garden and gives you more immediate gratification.  Your first lettuce harvest will be ready in 3 weeks. |
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Post by Shawn on Jul 24, 2018 9:34:58 GMT -5
Welcome @tracey0621, glad to have you with us!
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Post by spideybry on Jul 27, 2018 20:54:16 GMT -5
How long have you been Aerogardening?
Hey all, I am brand new to the forums and gardening/aerogardening. It seems like a great bunch of people with a ton of great info and I am looking forward to being here. I've had my Aerogarden Bounty Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit since Saturday 7/21, so I am very noobish in general. Thanks for the welcome. |
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Post by Shawn on Jul 28, 2018 3:24:29 GMT -5
How long have you been Aerogardening?
Hey all, I am brand new to the forums and gardening/aerogardening. It seems like a great bunch of people with a ton of great info and I am looking forward to being here. I've had my Aerogarden Bounty Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit since Saturday 7/21, so I am very noobish in general. Thanks for the welcome.
We are happy to have you spideybry. I hope you find all the information you need to get you started. If not just ask Look forward to seeing your Garden. |
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Post by Shawn on Jul 28, 2018 18:39:50 GMT -5
Welcome @nasturtium,. Happy to have you join us.
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Post by spideybry on Jul 28, 2018 21:26:14 GMT -5
Hey all, I am brand new to the forums and gardening/aerogardening. It seems like a great bunch of people with a ton of great info and I am looking forward to being here. I've had my Aerogarden Bounty Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit since Saturday 7/21, so I am very noobish in general. Thanks for the welcome.
We are happy to have you spideybry. I hope you find all the information you need to get you started. If not just ask Look forward to seeing your Garden. Thanks 😊 Here was my one of my reeftanks when it was up and running.  Also, this photo was today. I am pretty amazed at how fast these grow.  |
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Jul 29, 2018 3:36:17 GMT -5
Beautiful and calming. ANd yes some are fast while others not so much. But worth the wait.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2018 7:28:47 GMT -5
It is wonderful to have you on board,Spidey! I would also suggest growing 1 tom,1 pepp and they would be a long term project. You wouldn't be harvesting for a few months from planting. BUT, being new to AG-ing, and eager to grow and see results, I would also grow lettuce only in another machine ans see a harvestable crop in 3 -4 weeks ! Fast projects are a big encouragement . Welcome
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Jul 29, 2018 9:09:02 GMT -5
It is wonderful to have you on board,Spidey! I would also suggest growing 1 tom,1 pepp and they would be a long term project. You wouldn't be harvesting for a few months from planting. BUT, being new to AG-ing, and eager to grow and see results, I would also grow lettuce only in another machine ans see a harvestable crop in 3 -4 weeks ! Fast projects are a big encouragement . Welcome
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Post by spideybry on Jul 29, 2018 11:17:27 GMT -5
I am already looking at other options in terms of Aerogardens, or even making something rigged up with a few pumps and timers. The idea of hydroponics is something that I've always toyed with - just haven't tried it since I've always been into salt water stuff.
Veggies are definitely on the horizon, thanks for the suggestions 😊
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Jul 29, 2018 11:28:42 GMT -5
I am already looking at other options in terms of Aerogardens, or even making something rigged up with a few pumps and timers. The idea of hydroponics is something that I've always toyed with - just haven't tried it since I've always been into salt water stuff. Veggies are definitely on the horizon, thanks for the suggestions 😊
Check this board out for Non- AG Hydros. Mike has made some totes. |
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Jul 29, 2018 13:10:25 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum nick. What units do you own? |
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Post by Shawn on Jul 29, 2018 13:22:53 GMT -5
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Post by Shawn on Jul 30, 2018 4:32:25 GMT -5
Hello and welcome delgar! What are you growing in your gardens? |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 1, 2018 3:33:06 GMT -5
We;come goingreen! What have you got growing? |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 2, 2018 10:07:53 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum Rialle! Happy to have you with us. What machines do you own? |
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Post by Rialle on Aug 2, 2018 10:34:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome, Shawn ! I'm an Aerogarden newb and just planted my first three weeks ago in a Bounty. Really enjoying having the plants (and those LEDs!!!) brighten up my kitchen. Started with the Herb Kit since I figured it would be difficult to accidentally mess up and therefore a good starting point. Already got to use some of the Basil on some chicken. |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 2, 2018 10:40:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome, Shawn ! I'm an Aerogarden newb and just planted my first three weeks ago in a Bounty. Really enjoying having the plants (and those LEDs!!!) brighten up my kitchen. Started with the Herb Kit since I figured it would be difficult to accidentally mess up and therefore a good starting point. Already got to use some of the Basil on some chicken. Basil is a fast grower. It is nice that you are using it already! What other herbs do you have growing? Please jump in and ask questions and post your progress. Most of all Enjoy! |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 2, 2018 11:03:27 GMT -5
Welcome ladyjane ! Happy to have you here. I hope you enjoy the forum and please post if you have any questions or just to say hi! How long are you Aerogardening? |
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Post by Rialle on Aug 2, 2018 11:05:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome, Shawn ! I'm an Aerogarden newb and just planted my first three weeks ago in a Bounty. Really enjoying having the plants (and those LEDs!!!) brighten up my kitchen. Started with the Herb Kit since I figured it would be difficult to accidentally mess up and therefore a good starting point. Already got to use some of the Basil on some chicken. Basil is a fast grower. It is nice that you are using it already! What other herbs do you have growing? Please jump in and ask questions and post your progress. Most of all Enjoy! It sure is. I've got Dill, Italian Parsley, Chives, Mint, Thyme and three Basils (one Thai two Genovese). The Dill and the Chives are getting tall now, too. I have a trip this weekend so I might not get the chance to poke around here too much until next week. Thanks again! |
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Your first lettuce harvest will be ready in 3 weeks.
