Batch#01 - 21 Dec

Batch#01 - 21 Dec - Day 13

Sweaty GR leading to tip burns?

Before we get to the burn tip issue, I'm happy with the way things are going. The system is relatively easy to use and maintain. 10 mins (or less) is needed to do a quick scan via observation and for data recording.

Dewdrops or water droplets due to transpiration formed at the tips of some GR youger leaves in the early morning. Didn't dry it to observe what may happen.

Sequence as usual:

CR:

GR:

RO:

BH:

And I suspect that the BH species that came from Yash and BLH are different, judging from the leaves.

Yash's on the left, which seems to show more serrated like leaves, while BLH on the right, look more rounded.

Water level has depleted to near the minimum level.

So topped up with another 3L of water, and 5ml each of A, B and C.

This time around, 1 drop of pH down was added to each 1L of water, before the mix is poured into T1.

Data before adding 3L of nutrient mix:

EC1050

- Good range. Will check again after adding 3L of mix.

pH6.10

- remains in desired range.

WT30

- consistent with ambient temperature

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