Batch 2 - Full Transplant

Batch 2 - Full Transplanting

Finally done! 6 days after seeding. Perhaps could have waited a little more for the roots of the sprouts to get longer.. But impatience got the better of me!

While moving the sprouts to the noodle, I realized that I can push the pool noodle deeper into the pots, therefore ensuring that the roots can at least reach the water level.

Water level is at max level.

Also added a total of 40ml A and B, from BLH. EC shows 380. Will up that tomorrow to 800. pH 7.06, neutral.

It's actually quite easy to transplant the sprout into the pool noodle. Just a little time consuming due to the fragility of the babes.

Single sprout per pot are those I deemed most likely to survive the transplant based on the length of the roots and healthiness of sprouts.

Those with 2 sprouts are those where one is likely not to survive due to short roots.

Order of the lettuces from top to bottom, T1 to T4 are:

T1: Grand Rapids

T2: Red Oaks

T3: Butterheads

T4: Lettuce 211

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