My Aero~Garden... - Page 6

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-09-2011, 08:36 PM

Ok just to satisfy curiosity, although it's still way too small to really appreciate yet, here's the Alpine sprout that I put back into the A-G...

: )

notrecruiting · 03-09-2011, 08:42 PM

I think the explosive ember/amber are the same. I did a quick google and both plants have the same description. Anyway....all looks good.

notrecruiting · 03-09-2011, 08:55 PM

I also had a question about the setup....Is the add nutrients light actually a sensor? Or is it just on a timer to remind you it's been two weeks? I just find it hard to believe that your system used up all the nutrients just sprouting seeds that haven't eaten anything yet.

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-09-2011, 09:41 PM

It's just a timer that can be reset.

Tonight I added some epsom salt to my water basin...around 1 tsp. Someone on the aero-garden site said they had less blossom-drop after adding the epsom salts and that it was recommended.

Soon, I'm going to try my own blend of organic hydroponic fertilizer called DNF, and experiment a bit. Just hope I don't kill my plants!

I might change my mind and take that mint out of there and grow it in a pot instead. I want to replace it with a micro-tom.

That's the great thing about the A-G...it can be used as a seed popping machine and then things can be tranplanted to pots...

I am going to grow some actual plants in the A-G but it's fun sprouting seeds for now.

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-09-2011, 09:57 PM

By the way...that "Explosive Amber" hot pepper plant is totally awesome. The leaves are nearly all black. Here's one I grew last year...

: )

Jananas Bananas · 03-09-2011, 10:29 PM

The nutrients that came with mine are tablet form. I'm not so wild about them just because I think the liquid blends better. I have added some SuperThrive in my water. I don't think it is hurting anything using both - the babies seem to like it.

Beautiful peppers!

~J

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-09-2011, 10:45 PM

They ARE pretty cool...I knew you'd like them! I'll be sure to include some for you JaNan, as I saved lots of seeds.

I can send you some small bush-type tomato seeds too, that will grow great in your A-G.

I change the water in the basin each time I feed, because people on the aero-garden site say the plants grow better if the water gets changed frequently. I guess some people change it each week.

I wonder if feeding every two weeks is really enough, or if the plants are really croaked for some grub by the 10th day! I love to feed my plants and might try sneaking them treats...against recommendation! I'm worried that the aero-garden nutrients aren't oganic!

Your seedlings sure look great JaNan...so whatever you're doing is working!

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-10-2011, 12:01 AM

Alright, now I've gone and done it...

I've taken the mint right out of the system altogether...and the "little blue pot" hot pepper also!

Yup...I did.

They're just not what I want in there and instead would like a tiny tomato plant, as well as a small flowering plant of zinnias, called "thumbelina". They only get 6 inches tall.

For peppers, I want the Marble one for sure but I'm not sure if I'll keep the Bolivian Rainbow plant in there. I might replace it with one of Blake's Chilly Chili seedlings that came up in soil.

I just can't decide what to grow in there but for sure I'll keep the basil.

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-10-2011, 10:06 AM

Here's my little Woodland Alpine strawberry sprout this morning back in the aero~garden...

Here's your marble hot pepper seedling this morning too, JaNan...with a micro tomato seedling to the left...

The basil is making me drool...

Here's the little Violetta purple basil sprout too, although it's just getting going...

It looks like the 'orchid blue' geranium and 'purple beauty' sweet pepper seeds will sprout any day now...

: )

Jananas Bananas · 03-10-2011, 10:27 AM

Is the orchid blue geranium really blue?

That little strawberry is just too cute for words!

Everything looks so perfect! The hot marble looks like a "big" pepper plant now. Do you eat your basil in salad or cook with it, or how do you use it? It sure is plump and sassy!

I am anxious to see your Violetta when it gets larger. You know I love puple leaves on plants! ~J

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-10-2011, 03:23 PM

I mostly use my basil in tomato & pasta dishes, which I eat a lot of, but sometimes I use it as 'lettuce' on a sandwich. I also like drying some too because the flavor is extremely flavorful in dried leaves.

Although this is not my shot here's how the 'orchid blue' geranium flowers will look...

: )

musaboru · 03-10-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

By the way...that "Explosive Amber" hot pepper plant is totally awesome. The leaves are nearly all black. Here's one I grew last year...

: )

That is such a gorgeous plant! I want to grow one lol.

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-10-2011, 04:23 PM

You can get some seeds from me in Spring, Dar!

It is a cool variety. Now you guys are making me want to grow one in the aero-garden. It's smaller than 'black pearl' but has that same black leaf effect.

: )

musaboru · 03-10-2011, 04:27 PM

Awesome thanks! I got a few different tomato varieties such as Red Robin and Hahm's Gelbe (both patio tomatoes). Lets do a trade then.

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-10-2011, 04:32 PM

Sounds good. I've got red robbin but I'll try the other one.

Looking forward to it.

: )

Jananas Bananas · 03-10-2011, 05:43 PM

I have grow tails and sprouts on seeds I just put in the AG yesterday afternoon! Is that incredible or what????? I think I could just park a chair in front of this thing and watch things grow. As much as I look at them I might as well do that anyway.

~JaNan

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-10-2011, 05:50 PM

What are those, JaNan?

Amazing they came up in a day! Some seeds are extemely viable and fast sprouting and in the aero-garden they'd love it even more. Plus it's March!

Are the second one tomato seeds, JaNan? I am so excited to see more sprouts popping up. My little strawberry seedling is standing up tall & proud this evening.

: )

Jananas Bananas · 03-10-2011, 06:04 PM

It's called Salad Blend Italian mixture. It includes Lettuce, Arugula, Chicory, Endive, Spinach, and Swiss Chard. I know I have too many seeds on it, but I am hoping I can carefully move them when they are a little larger. It should really be pretty when the leaves come in.

Yes, the others are cherry tomato. ~J

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-10-2011, 06:11 PM

I don't think you'll have any problems pulling the little sprouts up as they emerge and planting them elsewhere. Sounds like a nutricious and yummy mix you've got going on there, JaNan. I love swiss chard and have seeds for many unusual and colorful varieties.

I'm convinced that pretty much anything will grow in this system and I bet you agree. Your stuff is doing wonderfully.

How are the banana seeds?

: )

Jananas Bananas · 03-10-2011, 07:06 PM

Yes, I do agree wholeheartedly! There has not been much change with the banana seeds. They are still moist and swollen, but nothing has popped up.

I think I may stick a couple of the bell pepper seeds in on top of some of the pods to see if they get started fast. That is all I did with the salad mix is just sprinkle on top. I really want to start EVERYTHING in it!

~J

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