With spring fast approaching and the itch to start planting we thought we would try our hand at hydroponics again.
I picked up some master blend and I got some pool noodles cut. I ordered 1000 pak choi seeds I am growing in a rain gutter downspout hopefully it takes off below are some pictures of the pool noodles I cut to hold microgreens.
Micro Green Setup
This is the system i used from internet to grow microgreen starts
okay… if you have some baby pak choi, I’ll have to do some trading with you…
Sounds good just got more seeds in yesterday
I’ve got one in my mudroom. I need to set it up. It was a fail last year because the cats decided it was a toy. I need to figure out where it goes, because my usual spot is full of seedlings, random projects, and in a week, an incubator.
I have my microgreens in a regular plastic planter, and they’re loving it. I’ve got tulle over it to keep the kittens out.
This is the first time I used the microgreen method I posted above so far I’m loving it it is self watering and does not require any maintenance after initial build so far!
The water is wicked in just the right amount. I think I spent $1.50 on container which I used because the invention on top helps retain initial watering.
Here is a great video on hydroponics
** WAIT!**
What were the foam pool noodles for?
If you did not watch the video here is a recap.
Been a few days since i updated
My 2nd batch of micro greens are ready for harvest! I got 2 sets of 2 containers growing a 5 seed salad green mix, and one Diakon radish mix. The radish will absolutely make the salad pop with a mild radish flavor. We are adding in lettuces from carols aero gardens. The flavors are amazing.
