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    setting up the net pots

    ok so here is a fast run over of how i make the started pots for my hydroponics. i purchase food grade ( agricultural grade ) rockwool also called stonewool in a solid sheet i cut into cube with serrated knife like used for bread, final size for these 1 3/8 square and 2 3/4 tall so once i...
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    new yogurt

    so started a new batch of yogurt last week, got new machine old one gave up ghost after 15 years of use picked new one up through homedepot $39.95 cheaper then scamazon . and wouldnt you know it my original culture was moot so bought a store brand yogurt aand used some for culture...
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    new test light

    so also got a new led bulb to replace the CFL in an old hydrofarm Agrobrite GROW-FLCO125D hanging light. new bulb is rated 60watt draw the replacement bulb in CFL is $52 to $100 usd depends where buy it from. the original cfl was rated at 125 watt 6400 Kelvin and had the large E39 base i...
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    Strawberry instruction sheet

    Here is thumb nail of the sheet that came with one of the seeds that arrives today. variety is new just called " Red climbing " 250 seeds were $6.99 USD$ also included the photo from the sales page. other berry coming is is an ever bearing variety 2000 count for seeds.
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    nutrient level indicator

    Should have made these a long time ago for the various liquid nutrient tanks i have and both deep water culture and reservoir for flood and drain system made a 4 part float just the give an idea of level of liquid. Later will add extension pieces later to allow for a deeper reach but...
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    bolting and day/night light cycle ( photoperiodism )

    N - Day neutral plants will bloom when the plant is old enough or mature enough S - Short day plants trigger blooms when days are shorter then critical length most often as days are less then 12 hrs L - Long day plants well set blooms when day period exceeds critical point long then...
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    PH and ec reference for plants and hydroponic

    Plants pH cF EC PPM Basil 5.5-6.5 10-16 1.0-1.6 700-1120 Chicory 5.5-60 20-24 2.0-2.4 1400-1600 Chives 6.0-6.5 18-22 1.8-2.4 1260-1540 Fennel 6.4-6.8 10-14 1.0-1.4 700-980 Lavender 6.4-6.8...
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    next crop

    Started seedlings for next re-plant of one of the hydroponic beds, sat down Friday evening about 6 and planted 26 new pots,some has sprouted as of yesterday Sunday, so snapped a couple photos.
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    sneak peek

    a little sneak peek inside Areofarms building the brick city building a former steel mill has 70,000 sq ft floor area but plant beds are stacked 12 high vertically effectively growing up to 75 times the crops per acre as compared to normal farming this is an aeroponic system they use...
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    Never fail pie crust

    ok this was scribbled out by mom on a note card a long time ago for me. I have been looking in ever spot possible to find it this has been handed down over the generations and i can remember the recipes my grandmother had that was written out by her mother. the sugar as example said "...
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    second full harvest

    ok so now at 6 1/2 weeks in on this batch of NFT grown lettuce, and ready for second full cut. aprox 34 lbs harvested to date with one full cut and a prior snipping select leafs for early salad. have not decided if i will take cut everything back fully or cut one of two plant back and then...
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    pickling spices

    Pickling spice these were recipes for pickling spices handed down over the years the first is one i use a lot in pickles i crumble the bay leaf and mix second is one an aunt used in some of her rip cucumber and tongue pickles either one makes a unique pickle , the third is one i use...
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    blueberry cake

    a type of blueberry dump cake 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon cornstarch 10 oz blueberries (2 cups) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 large egg...
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    Ketchup test

    ran across one of my ketchup recipes not half bad. Aproxomate start weight 4 to 5 lbs ( vine weight ) whole plum tomatoes skinned seeded and crushed 2/3 cups white sugar 3/4 cup white distilled vinegar 1 teaspoon onion powder (not salt!) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (not salt!) 1 3/4...
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    Hot sauce

    ok sorting and cleaning files i ran across an old old recipe i had forgotten all about and had looked for for some time 1 c thai red chili peppers (about100g). *Start with less (about half) if you want a more mild, gentle hot sauce 4-5 med. cloves of Garlic, crushed or minced 2...
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    Apple sauce

    I make apple sauce a simple easy way,i don't use sugar in the making of the apple sauce and i dont use water to cook the apples in or on top of the stove. First off i am choosy bout the flavor and texture on my apple sauce so i hand select the apples numerous varieties at times as many as...
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    Cheedar jalapeno loaf

    Ok first off this is not the recipe i was looking for but was a note card i had written myself as i made it so this is just the basic recipe and i cannot remember if i adjust things after this. major note the type of flour you use can and will affect the liquid needed be is a white or whole...
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    Tomato Jam

    yes as it says a tomato jam this is sinfully good and you can vary any of the spices to taste experiment and enjoy.
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    mince meat ( not meat type )

    this is an old mince meat recipe i honestly cant remember if i got it from one of my aunts or grandmother. hot water bath 15 minutes after packing in hot sterile canning jars and lids. i've made tarts and pies with this and it is actual comical some of the various foods i have made for some...
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    MISC OLD PICKLES

    i am going to toss a number of recipes of pickles from great grandmothers , grandmother aunts and mom records up to share, enjoy and eat well. Many of these have fallen out of use by people today and lost but some are pickles i grew up munching on growing up on grandparents farm in the...
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