How to plant the plants - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T04:53:04Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/how-to-plant-the-plants?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A445605&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI am about to plant some diff…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-05:4778851:Comment:4456052013-03-05T20:29:59.434Zcotyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/coty
I am about to plant some different plants and wanted to know how deep is should plant them? Should i plant them at the water lever or 1in or 2in above the water level? Ill beplnting broccli, kale, sweet peas and strawberries.
I am about to plant some different plants and wanted to know how deep is should plant them? Should i plant them at the water lever or 1in or 2in above the water level? Ill beplnting broccli, kale, sweet peas and strawberries. It just means you disturbed t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-05:4778851:Comment:3307382012-05-05T12:44:33.576ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>It just means you disturbed them more by dividing them so they are putting more energy into growing more plant instead of just producing the fruit. It is usually best to wait till after the fruit production before you go dividing strawberries if you want to get much fruit that season.</p>
<p>It just means you disturbed them more by dividing them so they are putting more energy into growing more plant instead of just producing the fruit. It is usually best to wait till after the fruit production before you go dividing strawberries if you want to get much fruit that season.</p> Talk about a turnaround. I go…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-05:4778851:Comment:3307132012-05-05T03:05:49.039ZLance Rosehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LanceRose
<p>Talk about a turnaround. I got about 7 strawberries that will be ready to pick in a couple of days. My Okra is doing really well.</p>
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<p>One thing of note. In 1/2 the barrel, I split the bunch of strawberries from each pot into 3-4 small plants and planted them about 3 inches apart. The other 1/2 barrel, I just washed them and stuck them into the media. </p>
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<p>The second group is doing way better. For some, that may be a "duh" but it seemed like a good idea at the time...</p>
<p>Talk about a turnaround. I got about 7 strawberries that will be ready to pick in a couple of days. My Okra is doing really well.</p>
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<p>One thing of note. In 1/2 the barrel, I split the bunch of strawberries from each pot into 3-4 small plants and planted them about 3 inches apart. The other 1/2 barrel, I just washed them and stuck them into the media. </p>
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<p>The second group is doing way better. For some, that may be a "duh" but it seemed like a good idea at the time...</p> Transplanting is hard on plan…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-04:4778851:Comment:3298482012-05-04T00:57:34.055ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Transplanting is hard on plants.<a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Frown.gif"/></a></p>
<p>Transplanting is hard on plants.<a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Frown.gif"/></a></p> Thanks. I guess that is the w…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-03:4778851:Comment:3294012012-05-03T01:58:17.004ZLance Rosehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LanceRose
<p>Thanks. I guess that is the way to go. I just felt like the plants took a major beating. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>George said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/how-to-plant-the-plants?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A329235&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment329235"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Our strawberries really took to aquaponics after 2 or 3 weeks. They look great now after 6 weeks or so and we've picked a few berries. I'm using both a…</p>
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<p>Thanks. I guess that is the way to go. I just felt like the plants took a major beating. <br/> <br/> <cite>George said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/how-to-plant-the-plants?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A329235&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment329235"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Our strawberries really took to aquaponics after 2 or 3 weeks. They look great now after 6 weeks or so and we've picked a few berries. I'm using both a couple of 8-foot Texas tomato cages and a stake about that same height. I washed the roots off as completely as I could. </p>
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</blockquote> Our strawberries really took…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-02:4778851:Comment:3292352012-05-02T23:18:09.368ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>Our strawberries really took to aquaponics after 2 or 3 weeks. They look great now after 6 weeks or so and we've picked a few berries. I'm using both a couple of 8-foot Texas tomato cages and a stake about that same height. I washed the roots off as completely as I could. </p>
<p>Our strawberries really took to aquaponics after 2 or 3 weeks. They look great now after 6 weeks or so and we've picked a few berries. I'm using both a couple of 8-foot Texas tomato cages and a stake about that same height. I washed the roots off as completely as I could. </p> OK, I went and actually saw n…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-02:4778851:Comment:3289492012-05-02T17:57:39.810ZLance Rosehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LanceRose
<p>OK, I went and actually saw new blooms this morning. Thanks for the info/reassurance. In another growbed, I have just put seeds in. If I had gotten started earlier, that would have been my choice. </p>
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<p>Tomatoes are having a tough time getting started. I only have two of them. 1 is starting to look good, the other is still struggling. Any ideas on tomatoe cages or support? I am trying to use bird netting. </p>
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<p>Thanks again.</p>
<p>OK, I went and actually saw new blooms this morning. Thanks for the info/reassurance. In another growbed, I have just put seeds in. If I had gotten started earlier, that would have been my choice. </p>
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<p>Tomatoes are having a tough time getting started. I only have two of them. 1 is starting to look good, the other is still struggling. Any ideas on tomatoe cages or support? I am trying to use bird netting. </p>
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<p>Thanks again.</p> I don't have much experience…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-02:4778851:Comment:3288112012-05-02T13:20:27.775ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>I don't have much experience with strawberries in aquaponics but most seedlings coming from dirt to aquaponics should have their roots rinsed off. I usually do this gently by dunking and very gently swishing in a bucket of water. I don't usually get too carried away since I have lots of media beds and am not worried about a little bit of potting mix ending up in the bed but if you don't have very much grow bed, then you may need to rinse better. This process will be traumatic to the…</p>
<p>I don't have much experience with strawberries in aquaponics but most seedlings coming from dirt to aquaponics should have their roots rinsed off. I usually do this gently by dunking and very gently swishing in a bucket of water. I don't usually get too carried away since I have lots of media beds and am not worried about a little bit of potting mix ending up in the bed but if you don't have very much grow bed, then you may need to rinse better. This process will be traumatic to the plants and a few weeks or transplant shock can be expected though many plants may show little or no trauma other than needing to take a few weeks to start showing new top growth.</p>
<p>A bit of extra shade and making sure the new plant roots actually reach the water level in the grow bed is important for the first several days after transplant if they are showing signs of stress.</p>