New Babies For Winter

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    hummerbum Young Pine

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    Started these babies from seed on Oct. 16th....they would have been ready to pick but I didn't transplant them to their new water home in my makeshift grown room, under lights, until about 2 weeks ago and look at them now: lettuce, spinach, one kale plant (others didn't make it) ), Pak choi. Time to start more seeds. Love those lights!! #hookedonhydroponics!!

    Lettuce, spinach(in the back) and cilantro I just moved in there 3 days ago and it's taking off towards the lights.
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I am liking the look of this, Hummer.
    Yeah, and the snazzy lighting is a bonus as well. You must be well chuffed.
     
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    hummerbum Young Pine

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    Thank you Sjoerd...I had to look up chuffed...;)
     
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    oops....sorry, meid.
    You are doing really well with your growing, aren't you.
     
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    Love those lights as well,..everything coming along great for you,..well done :like:
     
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    hummerbum Young Pine

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    Thanks sjoerd and philip!! I'm having fun and ordered more seeds..lol. it's a learning process. couldn't figure out why my Pak choi is taking so long to grow. Well upon inspection yesterday, I was drowning the roots. I think i should check the kale also..Hopefully I saved them and should take off now. Here are some pics i took yesterday before I turned the lights on.

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    It all continues to look so good. When do you expect to be able to eat from this garden?
     
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    hummerbum Young Pine

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    I believe this week...I've been sick for the past month and want to enjoy these leaves with a great steak!! But I tell you what Sjoerd..no matter how sick I was...the shear joy of watching them grow was just like medicine to me!!
     
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    Wow just look at how healthy and green they are,..i know there is joy and satisfaction in eating what one grows,..i agree watching them grow is something special as well :like:
     
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    Yeah meid, I know what you mean. Well, they say that there are certain garden and wild plants that have medicinal properties...but this sort of healing is on a whole other level--one that non-gardeners can't perceive, know what I mean. You are a true gardener.

    Say Hummer, why don't you post a piccy of your steak and leaves when you guys eat them.
     
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    hummerbum Young Pine

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    Sjoerd...I will do just that!!! It will be Friday or Saturday

    Philip...thank you!! I look at them every day and talk to them for a sec...gotta get that second round going this wknd though...my other seeds should be here soon.
     
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    20161213_185233.jpg jHere is the weekly updated pics...just about out of nutrients...finally eating them tomorrow and yes with the steak..but boy look at what a week will do for ya!!
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    The kale and Pak choi are finally on their way now that the roots are finally getting some air...lol..poor babies!!
     
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    No worries-- Good to see.
    It is fun to watch your progress.
     
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    UPDATE: 1/4/2017
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    To this..this morn.
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    Yes it is time to eat the lettuce again!!
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    And the Chinese cabbage!! Look at this!! Still amazed growing out the side of the jug!!
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    UPDATE: 1/15/17
    After near fatal root drowning and rearranging the light...they are looking quite awesome

    Pak Choi
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    And the lonely kale and the other spinach plant are looking like mature plants!!
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