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21/11 Bok Choi update

21 Nov, marks the 22 days after transfer of BC sprouts to the system.

Growing well with EC ars 1400.

Simple to maintain and seems to be pest free. Spacing them out also allows the lower leaves to get enough light to grow well with little yellowing and hence waste.

It's a no wonder that many hydroponics producers are into bok chois. Easy to grow and taste pretty sweet and crunchy.

My helper mentioned an interesting observation when I said that the BC are ready for harvest in 2 days. From someone who cooks regularly and with longer experience handling greens, she observed that sometimes the BC she purchased from the shop has a not-so-good smell to them. She suspect that this could be due to the freshness of the supply. And it's hard to tell from the packaging cause the green "look fresh"

This suggested the need/importance of having microfarm model, similar to that of energy microgrid, to ensure fresh produce is accessible to everyone. 

How this will form up is something to think about.


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  1. JeffreyDecember 24, 2021 at 6:44 AM

    Hi. What is the hydroponic nutrient you used on the bok choi? What is the ph level?

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    1. David OonDecember 26, 2021 at 12:42 AM

      Hi Jeffrey,

      I am currently using SingCrop POWER-GRO Hydroponic Nutrients A&B. So far so good. I used Sprout Lab's as well. Both seem to work for me.
      For EC, I just kept it around 1400 - 1800.

      I did not bother about pH. After about a year, realized that pH level doesn't really matter in Singapore. I think our tap water is almost neutral (slightly acidic only) and is good enough for home hydroponics.

      Hope this helps!

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