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Ryan commented on the blog post Net-pots & Clay pellets, the recycled way 2 years, 1 month ago · View
@Owen good call on the glass/weight issue
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Ryan commented on the blog post Designing my window farm 2 years, 1 month ago · View
@britta I can’t find Jenna’s farm design… do you have a link??
Here you go:
http://our.windowfarms.org/2010/01/13/airlift-window-farm/I don’t know that she’s implemented the gourds yet, but the pictures she has on Picasa are pretty awesome.
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Ryan commented on the blog post After the setup… 2 years, 1 month ago · View
I’m not sure how others do it for their windowfarm, but in past systems I’ve done, you’ll want to set a timer on the pumps for about twice a day. Set the timer to switch on long enough to pump a full bottle through to the top, then switch off… this will all collect back [...]
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Ryan commented on the blog post Net-pots & Clay pellets, the recycled way 2 years, 1 month ago · View
Clay pellets only come in so small of bags (usually 10lbs on up) so you’ll probably have extra. I would still get those regardless, but for people that don’t have grow stores nearby or whatever, the others are good substitutes. STERILIZING: Also, for clay pellets, you need to rise thoroughly before using the first time, [...]
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Ryan commented on the blog post Net-pots & Clay pellets, the recycled way 2 years, 1 month ago · View
Very nice job with the cutting! I’ve seen similar things done with solo cups, etc… but usually just with a few random ugly holes. For the rocks, pellets, whatever… I’ve seen many use those flat, round glass beads (like you see at the bottom of beta tanks). The terra-cotta is great too! Preferences preferences… they’re [...]
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Ryan commented on the blog post Transplanted strawberries 2 years, 1 month ago · View
I’ve never had to ‘manually’ pollinate any plants. Even the slight burst of air from the AC or open window causes more than enough to float the little guys stamen to stigma. In fact, I always keep a small desktop/clip fan on, its great for the plants to get the air circulation, plus makes the [...]
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Ryan commented on the blog post Nutrients? 2 years, 2 months ago · View
wormsway.com
the best.
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Ryan commented on the blog post Transplanted strawberries 2 years, 2 months ago · View
Sounds like a great starter set you got at your hydro store! As far as rockwool, it may be a great choice, simply because its cleaner than using peat pellets or a natural medium… bit wont get clogged in the pipes, or shouldn’t. The only thing I dont care for with RW is the MASSIVE [...]
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Ryan commented on the blog post A window farm without external power? 2 years, 2 months ago · View
Very curious to see what you can get working with this method.
My brother is helping me rig up a 70watt solar panel with inverter to run some CFLs and my air pump.
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starting my first system this weekend… super amped!
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