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Seedlings and grow out

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Jones Sep 27, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Growing lettuce in hot weather

Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Aug 1, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I'm awed by the lettuce growing I see in the pages of the AP websites. Many AP'ers are in hot climates in Australia. Can you grow lettuce on a raft system when the outside temps are 90+ degrees? …Continue

Newbie Questions

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David Jones replied to David Jones's discussion 'Seedlings and grow out'

Makes sense - Thanks for the info.

Sep 27, 2010

TCLynx replied to David Jones's discussion 'Seedlings and grow out'

Many plants do great seeded directly (so long as I can remember not to kill them off while transplanting other stuff, keeping track of the small seedlings in the gravel is the challenge I struggle with.) Direct seeded plants never have to recover…

Sep 27, 2010

Kobus Jooste replied to David Jones's discussion 'Seedlings and grow out'

I have used a manner of options, and all seem to work. I don't think the vermiculite getting in your bin should be a worry though. I rinse seedlings' roots clean before planting them out, wether they go into rafts or beds. I have had more…

Sep 27, 2010

Seedlings and grow out

I have both of Murray’s DVDs, the first one shows cleaning the soil off potted seedlings to plant them in a clay media GB. The “Secrets” DVD shows the net pots with vermiculite for starting seed. As I am planning to do DWC for many of my greens, I can see that the net pots will transfer directly to the floating raft which promotes a seamless transition for growth.My question is about transferring taller plants started in 2 inch net pots with vermiculite to the clay media GB (such as tomatoes…See More

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TCLynx replied to David Jones's discussion 'Growing lettuce in hot weather'

Yep, I'm growing Stevia and I have grown Purslane in AP. Stevia is not as productive or fast growing as say basil. I've grown it in Flood and drain gravel beds as well as just lately I've put some into one of Nate's towers. Will…

Aug 1, 2010

Two Jay replied to David Jones's discussion 'Growing lettuce in hot weather'

TCL, Are you growing your Stevia in an AP system or in some other fashion? What variety is it? Also, I think I seen another post somewhere about you growing Purslane... same questions as above. Thanks

Jul 29, 2010

TCLynx replied to David Jones's discussion 'Growing lettuce in hot weather'

Yep, agreed that you would probably be better off putting energy into growing more season appropriate stuff in summer. I have some lettuce growing indoors this time of year but the only greens still surviving outside are the rare swiss chard and…

Jul 29, 2010

Growing lettuce in hot weather

Discussion posted by David Jones Jul 29, 2010

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TCLynx replied to David Jones's discussion 'Newbie Questions'

Truth is, most people think of timers as less tricky. But siphons can be great too. I've used a home made FLOUT before and once adjusted they are really good. (can be tricky to make and get working right but once they do they tend to be…

Jul 25, 2010

David Jones replied to David Jones's discussion 'Newbie Questions'

Thanks again TC, yes, I do know about a pump output bypass to control flow and I understand about the fill rate necessary to trip the Bell Siphon. I'm planning on adjustable continuous flow initially and using the siphon to empty, and playing…

Jul 25, 2010

TCLynx replied to David Jones's discussion 'Newbie Questions'

On the siphon you need to keep it's size in the relative functional range for the pump you are using. If you put in a tiny pump and a large bell siphon, the tiny pump will never kick it in fully and you end up with a constantly flooded bed that…

Jul 25, 2010

David Jones replied to David Jones's discussion 'Newbie Questions'

Thanks for the detailed reply TC, I appreciate your input. I plan on using a small pump for continuous flow which I can adjust to determine the flood time. The drain time will be dictated by the size of the bell siphon and it's related…

Jul 25, 2010

TCLynx replied to David Jones's discussion 'Newbie Questions'

Perhaps I'll answer you in reverse order here. pH, my big system runs a pH that rarely drops below 7.6 because I made the mistake of using shells as 40% of my media and they buffer to about 7.6. I still manage to grow stuff though I would…

Jul 25, 2010

Newbie Questions

It's so hot here in North Texas that keeping my container and garden veggies from drying out is a problem. Since learning about AP, I’m thinking about using my Koi Pond Filter effluent (after the settling chamber) to be the nutrient supply for an AP system with DIY 2ftX4ft GBs. I’m still learning and planning at present – making sure I understand the basics. Additionally, I’m also considering a hoop shade structure.Construction: I will build GBs from lumber I already have and line them with…See More

Discussion posted by David Jones Jul 25, 2010

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David Jones replied to kevin darcy's discussion 'liner leaching'

WELL, yes! However, I think the reason they follow me around the pond is that they try to look like they're starving, swimming on the surface with their mouths open expecting to get fed. They usually succeed!

Jul 23, 2010

Sahib Punjabi left a comment for David Jones

Thank you David, You confirmed my suspicions. I was not thrilled at the idea of adding any "metal" (exepect perhaps small amounts of cheleted iron re phosphates), to my fish ponds.

Jul 23, 2010

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How did you find us?: Surfing/Links

Are you an aquaponic gardener already?: No

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): 1500 gallon Koi Pond - Regular gardening at present. Want to learn about combining both.

Please tell us something else about yourself.: I was a Koi Health Advisor as part of a hobbyist program run by the Assoc Koi Clubs of America (AKCA). We learned to treat water quality problems and parasite issues to keep Koi healthy.

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At 7:36am on July 23, 2010, Sahib Punjabi said…: Thank you David,
You confirmed my suspicions. I was not thrilled at the idea of adding any "metal" (exepect perhaps small amounts of cheleted iron re phosphates), to my fish ponds.

At 5:56am on July 23, 2010, Sahib Punjabi said…: Welcome David,
Great so see another Koi keeper. Lots to learn from each other :-)
I came across this yesterday (via my local fish suppliers newsletter). Any experience and what are your thoughts (other than the fact it is rather expensive).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUWuAxi4o4Y

At 2:21pm on July 12, 2010, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Hi David,

Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community! I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics. There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to get in there and start asking questions. Everyone is quite happy to help out new members – no question is too basic.

A great place to start is by checking out the forums, blogs and groups. If you are interested in a forum or blog topic, but don’t want to join in right away, just check the “follow” box to be notified whenever there is activity on that subject.

Here is a quick video that will guide you through some of the unique attributes of our Ning community http://creators.ning.com/video/getting-started. Please participate!

Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.

Sylvia