2023 our new gardening adventure

[jjannie]

Today's ph was still at 6.5. So halfway thru the week and that is so much better than the previous stuff we were using so, it's a win. 

I did read on our cucamelon seed package that they like to germinate in soil that is 70-75 degrees. So at least for that one it might make a difference. It's one that has been slow to germinate so far anyway. 

Lettuces have really taken off so we're sure we will start harvesting it in less than 3 more weeks. 

Our basil has been pretty slow to grow from seeds - so I'm going to pick up some fresh basil tomorrow when grocery shopping from the produce section to see if I were to just root it in a jar then place it into the grow basket that it may be best way to get it started.

9 Mar - still at a 6.5 today.

Awesome, maybe you found the right balance with the new PH formula.

Sure hope so, I expect come Sunday, maintenance day, I will once again add more ph down, thinking if I can get it down to low side of the targeted range (5.5-6) it may stay within that range for the week. But this is encouraging that's for sure. 

Picked up some fresh basil today so once it gets some roots on it, I will likely just replace the slow to grow seed version.

You can buy Basil with roots on it from a store, sorry not familar with growing it.

I've seen that way before, but all I could find was cut basil at this time so that's what I went with. 

10 Mar  ph test - STILL at 6.5! You cannot imagine how good this feels to have such success with this new ph down. It's also works for Jeff's aquariums, both the fish and plants are appreciating it. WIN-WIN!