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Batch#01 - 07 Jan - Day 29

Just a Normal Day of Growing


And yes, we are heading into Day 28, the day planned for harvest. Lettuces are still as thirsty as ever, needing on average a 2L top-up daily.

COS/ROMAINE:



GRAND RAPID:

Looks like GR is not ideal for repeat harvest due to the fast-growing stem. It's growing rather fast so much so that as the leaves at the top grow bigger, there is no longer denying the effect of gravity. The bigger and heavier ones droop down and a few, actually fracture. Although some may still stand upright but sooner or later the weight will cause them to droop. Just wondering if there is some micro-nutrient that is insufficient. Calcium perhaps? Something to look into.

A little research later, it seems that calcium deficiency can lead to tip burns in lettuce leaves! And found a little interesting titbit - calcium can be picked up via the roots or leaves end! So spray bottle of calcium nutrient apparently works too! (though not planning to head that way for the moment)

Article on calcium deficiency and its symptoms on plant.

Tip on how to DIY calcium nutrient from egg shells! 



RED OAK:




BUTTERHEAD:



DATA:

EC1062

- good range

pH6.46

- added 10 drops

WT28

Water level: at min level

- added 2L of water, but just 5ml of ABC, moderated with 6drops of down

- cut down the vol of ABC since current EC is in good range.





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