Day 006: Keystone Bell Peppers, Genovese Sweet Basil, Lettuce

Day 005: Keystone Bell Peppers, Genovese Sweet Basil, Lettuce

Day 004: Keystone Bell Peppers, Genovese Sweet Basil, Lettuce

Day 003: Keystone Bell Peppers, Genovese Sweet Basil, Lettuce

Most of the basil has germinated and the lettuce is beginning to germinate.

Temperature has been maintained between 82F and 86F with the 125W Felix CFL (6500K) mounted horizontally 11.5 inches above the dome lid.

Time-Lapse: Days 09-94 (Cherry Tomato, Cantaloupe, Bell Pepper)

Time-lapse video documenting days 09-94 of the cherry tomato, cantaloupe, and bell pepper grow.

Day 001: Ready. Set. Grow. [Keystone Bell Peppers, Genovese Sweet Basil, Lettuce]

Rockwool cubes pHed overnight and achieved final pH of ~5.8 in ~1/8 strength General Hydroponics solution.

Placed under 125W Feliz CFL (6500K)

Below are what is currently on the grow schedule.

Revamp in Prep for Next Grow

It's finally cooled down here.  No more +105F degree days.  I'll be starting a grow of bell peppers, basil, and lettuce shortly.

Latest additions worth mentioning:

1.  I added lids to control algae growth.  These were cut from a medium sized Rubbermaid container.  I found that early in plant development, prior to leaves shading of the hydroton, that the intense light was causing unsightly algae.

2.  Purchased an ebb and flow Botanicare microgarden system for leafy greens and herbs.  The unit is constructed of food grade ABS plastic and is fairly sturdy (though not as sturdy as the PowerGrowers).  It came with some type of cocoa coir substrate, but I'm going to use hydroton.  I've had success with hydroton and ebb and flows in the past, so I don't think it'll be an issue.