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So far, the radish Mrs. Grubbycup named “Ray” seems to be completely ignoring the teasing I’ve been getting from friends for coming up with such a silly idea. Apparently he doesn’t know any better, so he’s doing just fine.
There is a mild discoloration on the top of the perlite, the green is algae, and the orange is dye leeched from the yarn. Neither of which seems to be doing any harm, but isn’t very attractive. I have been replacing the fluid once a week. The nutrient solution has a light fertilizer, and is dosed with a mycorrhizal cocktail every second fluid change. |
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| As the roots extended to the nutrient solution, I lowered the solution level to reduce the saturation of the netting.The netting seems to be holding together well, but this is the same yarn that proved to be the weak link in the Mini DWC, so I don’t want too much of the yarn submerged in the liquid for too long.
Radishes harvested for eating are collected prior to flowering, but I will likely be letting these go to seed assuming I can keep them healthy.
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| Above is just before a nutrient change, and above right is after.
The roots are white, firm, healthy, and prolific. There isn’t any magic to it, and the more you learn about hydroponics, the easier it is. More about that in Crocheted Hydroponics: Part 3, but here’s a sneak peek. Peace, love, and puka shells, Mrs. Grubbycup wanted to do something to show support for you, my gentle readers. So here, kits and cats, is a glimpse of our garden: |
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Mrs. Grubbycup’s cartoon is “refreshing” and charming.
This article is a really unique way of showing other methods to hydroponics that I’ve never seen before. I enjoyed the photo progress. Also the comic at the end of article is absolutely adorable. Loved it!
Heehee…sky water…very cute!
Enjoyed the article and the cartoon! Keep up the good work.
Nice pictures in the article. The cartoon is awesome, I love the artwork.