Media - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T07:38:44Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/media-1?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A10919&feed=yes&xn_auth=noVery good way to explain it R…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-05:4778851:Comment:2880822012-02-05T01:16:38.958ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Very good way to explain it Rick.</p>
<p>Very good way to explain it Rick.</p> Been there. You're right. r…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-03:4778851:Comment:2874702012-02-03T13:37:57.097ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>Been there. You're right.<br/> <br/> <cite>rick kennerly said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/media-1?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A287602&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment287602"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Looking at it another way: it's better to have screened 3/4 and find lots of 1/2 in or smaller in it than to have 1/2 inch and find lots of 3/8 and fine in it. <br/><p><br/></p>
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<p>Been there. You're right.<br/> <br/> <cite>rick kennerly said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/media-1?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A287602&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment287602"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Looking at it another way: it's better to have screened 3/4 and find lots of 1/2 in or smaller in it than to have 1/2 inch and find lots of 3/8 and fine in it. <br/><p><br/></p>
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</blockquote> that was kind of thinking in…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-03:4778851:Comment:2876022012-02-03T11:45:58.219Zrick kennerlyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/rickkennerly
<p>that was kind of thinking in numerical terms. 1 measure of 1/2" (by weight in lb or area by cu. yard) should have considerably more surface area for bacteria than 3/4 inch. </p>
<p>However, as TCLynx points out, graded fill products aren't as uniform on the ground as that indicates. And 3/4 inch will likely have lots of smaller material in it, particularly in a by the truck load situation, as opposed to a sift, grade and bag affair. <br></br><br></br>Looking at it another way: it's better to…</p>
<p>that was kind of thinking in numerical terms. 1 measure of 1/2" (by weight in lb or area by cu. yard) should have considerably more surface area for bacteria than 3/4 inch. </p>
<p>However, as TCLynx points out, graded fill products aren't as uniform on the ground as that indicates. And 3/4 inch will likely have lots of smaller material in it, particularly in a by the truck load situation, as opposed to a sift, grade and bag affair. <br/><br/>Looking at it another way: it's better to have screened 3/4 and find lots of 1/2 in or smaller in it than to have 1/2 inch and find lots of 3/8 and fine in it. <br/> <br/> <cite>George said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/media-1?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A847&page=8#4778851Comment287232"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm using 1/2 inch expanded slate because 3/4 wasn't readily available. Why would you prefer 1/2 inch?<br/> <br/> <cite>rick kennerly said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/media-1?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A286886&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment287215"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Expanded Shale - I'm getting a truck load of expanded shale delivered to my beeyard later in the month, 3/4 inch. It seems nobody uses 1/2 inch in this area, which is the size I'd prefer. </p>
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</blockquote> I think the 3/4" will be fine…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-03:4778851:Comment:2873322012-02-03T00:38:52.677ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>I think the 3/4" will be fine for you Rick. With the 1/2" stuff you have to be careful that you get the stuff that is really 1/2".</p>
<p>I've seen lots of stuff that is really more like 1/2" and smaller which means you have lots and lots of fines to sift out. The Expanded slate I got they have 1/2" and 3/8" so the 1/2" is at least bigger than 3/8" since that has been sifted out so seems pretty good though I would still get 3/4" if it was available here.</p>
<p>I think the 3/4" will be fine for you Rick. With the 1/2" stuff you have to be careful that you get the stuff that is really 1/2".</p>
<p>I've seen lots of stuff that is really more like 1/2" and smaller which means you have lots and lots of fines to sift out. The Expanded slate I got they have 1/2" and 3/8" so the 1/2" is at least bigger than 3/8" since that has been sifted out so seems pretty good though I would still get 3/4" if it was available here.</p> I'm using 1/2 inch expanded s…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-02:4778851:Comment:2872322012-02-02T23:26:43.251ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>I'm using 1/2 inch expanded slate because 3/4 wasn't readily available. Why would you prefer 1/2 inch?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>rick kennerly said:</cite></p>
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<p>I'm using 1/2 inch expanded slate because 3/4 wasn't readily available. Why would you prefer 1/2 inch?<br/> <br/> <cite>rick kennerly said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/media-1?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A286886&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment287215"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Expanded Shale - I'm getting a truck load of expanded shale delivered to my beeyard later in the month, 3/4 inch. It seems nobody uses 1/2 inch in this area, which is the size I'd prefer. </p>
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</blockquote> Expanded Shale - I'm getting…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-02:4778851:Comment:2872152012-02-02T17:09:14.729Zrick kennerlyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/rickkennerly
<p>Expanded Shale - I'm getting a truck load of expanded shale delivered to my beeyard later in the month, 3/4 inch. It seems nobody uses 1/2 inch in this area, which is the size I'd prefer. What I'm getting is actually part of a shipment for an industrial stormwater drainage project. Turns out, even though this is a major port, shale isn't delivered here often in anything smaller than rail car loads. </p>
<p>The smaller horticulture sized shale is too fine, I think. But the small stuff's…</p>
<p>Expanded Shale - I'm getting a truck load of expanded shale delivered to my beeyard later in the month, 3/4 inch. It seems nobody uses 1/2 inch in this area, which is the size I'd prefer. What I'm getting is actually part of a shipment for an industrial stormwater drainage project. Turns out, even though this is a major port, shale isn't delivered here often in anything smaller than rail car loads. </p>
<p>The smaller horticulture sized shale is too fine, I think. But the small stuff's hard to get here too. There is only one outfit that uses small stuff around here, and they drive up to the NC plant for 9 yards every two years. </p>
<p>Anyway, I'll have some to sell in the Virginia Beach area, if you want to give it a try. </p>
<p>I"m thinking shale base with a hydroton top layer in my grow beds. </p> Ethylene production triggers…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-02:4778851:Comment:2868862012-02-02T16:50:52.285ZRyan Chattersonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Ryan
Ethylene production triggers flowering in pineapples so another common trick is to just slice up an apple and toss a few pieces into the center of the pineapple plant. I used to have a problem getting mine (25+) to flower at the same time or some would flower and some wouldnt. Now I get 24-25 flowering at the same time. Works great!<br />
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Ive grown them in rafts and media beds, just make sure the crown doesnt get too wet and they do great. Looong term crop though :)
Ethylene production triggers flowering in pineapples so another common trick is to just slice up an apple and toss a few pieces into the center of the pineapple plant. I used to have a problem getting mine (25+) to flower at the same time or some would flower and some wouldnt. Now I get 24-25 flowering at the same time. Works great!<br />
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Ive grown them in rafts and media beds, just make sure the crown doesnt get too wet and they do great. Looong term crop though :) Thanks for the info. I though…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-02:4778851:Comment:2871632012-02-02T16:27:16.257ZMichael Welberhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelWelber
<p>Thanks for the info. I thought I remembered that Sahib had pineapples growing but not sure. The Hawaiians have a neat trick of putting dissolved lamp carbons in the middle of the flower to promote rapid flower development. I tried it and it worked beautifully. I'm going to experiment with a pineapple and see how it does. </p>
<p>Thanks for the info. I thought I remembered that Sahib had pineapples growing but not sure. The Hawaiians have a neat trick of putting dissolved lamp carbons in the middle of the flower to promote rapid flower development. I tried it and it worked beautifully. I'm going to experiment with a pineapple and see how it does. </p> I expect pineapples will grow…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-02:4778851:Comment:2870672012-02-02T16:22:39.209ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>I expect pineapples will grow fine in a system if they are planted relatively high (not constantly soaked) and occasionally get a drink in their tops. Pineapples have minimal root systems down in the ground since they are bromeliads (sp?) and their roots are actually between their leaves and they collect moisture and nutrients from the water that trickles down between their leaves.</p>
<p>I expect pineapples will grow fine in a system if they are planted relatively high (not constantly soaked) and occasionally get a drink in their tops. Pineapples have minimal root systems down in the ground since they are bromeliads (sp?) and their roots are actually between their leaves and they collect moisture and nutrients from the water that trickles down between their leaves.</p> Have any of you tried pineapp…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-02:4778851:Comment:2871542012-02-02T15:49:47.127ZMichael Welberhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelWelber
<p>Have any of you tried pineapples in media? Are their roots a problem? </p>
<p>Have any of you tried pineapples in media? Are their roots a problem? </p>