Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Experiment with seed varieties before planting too much of any one plant. For example,
choose a wide variety of seeds for lettuce, basil, tomatoes, chards, etc. before you plant too
many of them. Allow yourself time to learn how to plant and how to harvest.
It takes time to learn how to address issues in your new farm because of many variables:
Watch your pH balance and keep it
under 7.2
. For example, lettuce prefers to be grown
best at a low 6.0 to 6.2 pH level.
Important Lesson: SIMPLE Indoor Pollination Techniques
Plant's blossoms open in the morning after the sun is up in mid-sky and then generally
close late afternoon. Please note: The majority of blooming plants capable of growing in
aquaponics are ALMOST self-pollinating plants such as tomatoes, beans and peppers. But,
since we're growing food indoors (greenhouse, garage or basement, etc.), you'll need to
give Mother Nature a little support by installing a circulating fan to move the air when the
blossoms are opened the widest during the mid-day time of day (10 AM to 2 or 3 PM).
Continue to keep the fan moving during these until a few days before harvest. IN FACT,
we always recommend you keep a fan air circulating near your farm to discourage mold or
mildew on your leaves. After all, the water is the Fish Tank is WARM (78 to 80 degrees F).
