Day 2 of new year 2022 update

It's 2022! Time for a new year update.

Bok Chois and Red Amaranths are doing well. The BC are probably tad "old". Missed the intended 3rd harvest last week, as thr home cook meal plan was scuppered over the festive weekend. No complaints though. 😁 This batch will certainly meet the wok tomorrow!

New white crowned Bok Choi (WCBC) sprouts are doing well after transfer yesterday.

Figured out how to let the roots lengthen downwards instead of sideways through the grow sponges.

Added a layer of leca balls underneath the sponges and topped up water. In just 2 days, the roots were growing into the layer below, by gravity and pull of life giving water.

Have also seeded some more Cos Romaine for the Kratky. Planning to transfer them next weekend and restart the Kratky for lettuces.

Now on to the Swiss Chard. Still no signs of germination, using the same germination technique. Time for more research.

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