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Batch#01 - 15 Dec - Day 06

EC1000
pH7.3
WT30

Real leaves have started appearing in many sprouts. 
Leca still look moist and water level is at mid point. 

CR doing well. And a close up. 
GR germinated and growing well too. 

So are the RO. 

The 3 empty pots showing signs of life! A close up on the leaves. 
Now the question is how soon to increase the pH and also the EC level? 

Also how to best thin out the GR? 
Decided to just pull out the tiny sprouts and surprisingly the roots are already so long. 

Tried transplanting another sprout to a different part of the pot. Root is long at 6 cm. It is rather challenging to replant the sprout, roots are forced into the leca and it is not easy to make it stand. 

Now back to the EC. Level is good for leafy varieties at the initial stage. (600-1200). Mature stage will need higher range 1500-2000), although Yash's tip is to maintain Btw 800 to 1200 throughout. I thought this is sound to prevent shock to the plants. 

pH wise, there is little advise from Yash tutorial. A lot of readings however points to optimal pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

So I decided to use pH down. Added 4 drops into bottom tier. Instant pH6.7. Will measure in 1 hr. 


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