I'm a day late posting this, as I took these photos yesterday. My hydroponic system is doing well along with the plants upstairs. The weather has been nice, but I am beginning to lose a lot of sunlight. Here are some photos.
DOWNSTAIRS
![Lettuce DWC](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkaNqeAdbc4J0HYqlJzbnwLdAQ04oBgMCM2YB-IDafzh4QQwuJfzVQRNAwwBoBLg_2Hz9VuC9rQgWzDy-X7WPb8vp7wJ6EVbP6TIRInHkUhuvsy3W0trbeQBPLcBZhFOiiqFfqqJH8eM/s640/P1010409.JPG) |
Lettuce |
The bigger plants are blocking sun from hitting the smaller plants in the middle. I should start to harvest leaves to eat salads.
![Bok Choy and Cabbage DWC](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc8QqSDV4vQEdRtGRke6izNYyk2w55HFUuBOQKvm8hDWkPWZXGoREaL9pXjvb-vPr9qaEo6IgRysxXkjOSlJroFZ7cEhjbyNcokwxY0Sp8AW7wDrcPe4l4WvuMPyUt7CU5hYeOVbcSpHI/s640/P1010410.JPG) |
Bok Choy/Cabbage |
Both cabbage and bok choy thrive in the deep water culture setup. My experiments have been successful.
![Bok Choy and Cabbage DWC 2](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKdA3iIbQd3zct9AXciCoR6hr4f9zbYUzaulYoUrUzZeZN013ye9_MSTIonhcGMJc9Kh0dZn84FFFN-IHUMHiq-45tuuo2MDWwdfQ0oAZtBhH5CrkhoBm9-dfaqLp6Fmlfd4zgnDiwYg/s640/P1010411.JPG) |
The smaller ones |
The Kratky method is good for growing plants, but the results I am seeing from adding the aquarium pump to my setup are spectacular.
![Lettuce on railing](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vJCjzH_Kk3ID2zDWzzu7vYLeOxCbzsuNjLGKI58h1mnMaCOPqU51cPm1UvWZ6WvHyU2tZIjEjoOanux56cPY7jjpyD2noCNWMJBxOQzPXb3vPdObw-iahFT_5dQqplfkvkQciH2Xryw/s640/P1010412.JPG) |
Lettuce is getting bigger |
I might be overcrowding the red lettuce plant. I should consider removing some plants to allow the other to grow large. Lettuce don't like being crowded out, but I do it anyway.
![Strawberry and lettuce](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jB3nPnqz_Ul41VGsX3alo_vmMzzIKAcB5xbmKCzAn7uSvCKE81V0yBxb0VnhwN1qg3eO6nBlADq-34Df0Vx68gP6EQtI1tK7yQBQAI1_HY708nL6MFwk6XrdT-0bh1j9SAKyF8IrQxM/s640/P1010413.JPG) |
No strawberries yet |
The strawberry plant probably won't start producing again until next year. The new foliage should allow it to grow more and bigger berries than last year.
UPSTAIRS
![Cabbage head growing](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEX1yG6_FTwJqtgJ6RD8juNLCqXlCPyd0nM_EolOEnyfMkOVwkJA9Lyn2BvNoWuudIBJx-c_p8HHffLxdg7fXN6qg9E2wHeZam6oo4klOMDwrMS_HiU4C-EInCvz9HSXhuxwhKO1tubFc/s640/P1010414.JPG) |
Cabbage is heading nicely after caterpillar attack |
I had to kill a dozen caterpillars on this cabbage. Those little critters would have eaten the whole thing had I not done something about it. The best pesticide is you (however tedious the destruction of little caterpillars might be).
![Cilantro and Lettuce seedlings](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkoah1MToR0ofON9F-J6HinrVED5VOud4rSAS1SeCvstEGF7xwvUOHMs2LJ4PCeXzF4Ln1hglPoTSg8koPhKwkmeYk1kmmDa3Lp61-EaAHOQIz8OCB-K_BTL-Lvg9an-kijNjXsgL6uA/s640/P1010416.JPG) |
Garlic that I put in this soil several months back is sprouting all over the place |
I am not sure if the garlic will be fine with all the other sprouts around it. The cilantro might crowd it out.
![Tomatoes weeks before removal](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aPAD9PbWd4Q_jlIINqP2uGuRYHenFs95tApmec_XGwkTj7EKyxnO3WFT-eq4lRh17QPhbjZgNePtY8pHmxTeQyS1SJtt5QpsivyETjSGzZHpvOa7lmy20wNT9gkQFuDgx2P6PbRJFYw/s640/P1010417.JPG) |
Tomato canopy |
![Nevada Lettuce bolting](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDRHkbnv9jaVaG5XtqTudKzZ4K6jhvBCwCh_yDdj4RKI_99C8QU_C25LWwTxsdMbqlpLUObVy6o7vFkDxicQKUSUGg6jybA8C3-mHb-_b_6FWIlZTs2bfpZdN3VmVwVQjzePz0z-XB04/s640/P1010418.JPG) |
Lettuce is bolting |
If this lettuce plant can make it through winter, I'd love to get all the seeds it will bring. It'll be my largest "seed plant" that I've had.
![Young Kale](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxpm8DRzAZzd3sr-oqLwZvA04Id9XIfZXFzMfTCCke2jOoVh2DHmCw_zWhWgwHmbE7ECP1wSfO7otwqDmvapzjeH-9RAa3l1DQPbTNlWBRH8dkNBHbmsEdTIw_KX_Php2Wn3E3zIzeCqg/s640/P1010419.JPG) |
Kale |
The kale plant is starting to spread its leaves out and grow a core that looks purple in color. It might be time to transplant it soon.
![Swiss Chard](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFettNK8vXcYzHISYRMjjBoMMWz-S3Ksb_YQSNgkh1OKVnCjXI-WMpmeEXyObJdt13NmZCS7ucc2CaO05l2RpMcf2HMGuW3mMEkTTC4hCSdyUdbHs4OuQKyx9LWlizfu_pXv6hJzEbSM/s640/P1010421.JPG) |
Chard |
![Kale Seedlings](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6H0ehZOtMP7BmbHAzM2nes3Ac38dOFB0lUSuDfGoreXmpIKjRNH_a5tAJDUnyd73qGZIwLLIblEdd8favsXV8GYCa1x_1owuo2MR9RXJ6JTG8KyvdxDVPAE2gEquBz0huqW8TtrnsH-M/s640/P1010423.JPG) |
More Kale |
Once some more tomato plants are gone, these kale will get much more light (and will hopefully grow faster).
![Swiss Chard 2](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jHlRkjNNMOd9hIx8Y7XFw30w7z7TXcNTLTecqzlWDWyGfnuL0FVOw7OPIyaqFxBs5Lrnm8DX-t3wT4Yz_onQLONY-PMyWYPVD4d3zQ5HhHGXfgmenS5YcJwT0OU_WUUHJOqdP2DYJwc/s640/P1010425.JPG) |
Close up of more chard |
The chard might be looking smaller than last week because I harvested ~ 2 bunches worth of leaves. I cooked it up with garlic, olive oil, onion, and bok choy on separate occasions. Very tasty! I highly recommend this variety and other Swiss Chard to any vegetable garden.
![Harvested Chard](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgI4Gb-vjBt-UHh0gcATiS8CPAAq0QSrkBsXqgJSRVx2rRjpbDeXJj9zaLzBT3IZEJoMkgMCxtEdRq-nwxRGTXbxA8L_ZCcvOrzMxNy0CqDQ8HMghF4BEll0zQn3CN0vaDjGYr1PBvoSI/s640/P1010408.JPG) |
Lots of leaves (poor lighting) |
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