Day 1 - Seeding high EC Greens

Day 1 of Crop Rotation Trial

Seeded 3 types of high EC greens.

Kang Kong (KK), Red Amaranth (RA) and Bok Choy (BC).

These are in the range of 1.5 to 2.5k. Will aim to maintain a 2k EC through out, before rotating back to lower EC lettuces.

Cut extra slots into the sponge, for seed placements.

Seeding in wet sponge in container of water. The KK seeds are pretty in about 3mm is diameter, so it's pretty easy to place.

As for the smaller BK (1mm) diameter, I just placed about 10 seeds on the surface and gently rub them into the slits. These were from Sing Crop. A gift for purchasing their AB solutions.

As for the even smaller RA seeds, I just spread a pinch of 20+ seeds over the slits and rub them in. Quite challenging of the size and they do get stuck to my wet fingers.

Placed the containers with cover closed under grow light.

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