November 25, 2011 – 4:37 pm
For Day 39 of my grow diary I am going to concentrate on the hydro seedlings (and save the soil ones until next time). These are still growing from the original rockwool cubes and look quite well developed, meaning I now need to transplant each of the precious little plants into three inch transplanting cubes. [...]
November 18, 2011 – 4:57 pm
Well I’ve reached day 32 of my first grow and it’s now time to set up the DIY bubbler system. There are of course easier options available for those wanting to try the “deep water culture” method – including the single pot IWS Oxy-Pot – but in my eyes nothing else beats creating your own [...]
November 15, 2011 – 9:18 am
Keeping nutrient temperature at the optimum level is paramount – particularly during chilly winter months. A cold root zone can adversely affect your plant’s ability to absorb feed, threatening a whole host of stress related problems that may end up reducing final yields. Our range of nutrient heaters provide a highly effective means of [...]
November 8, 2011 – 5:01 pm
In the fourth instalment of my grow diary I was going to comprehensively cover the setting up of a bubbler system. However, things haven’t quite worked out as planned… news on this below! To begin with though, I will update you on the germination process. Pleasingly all five seeds have now sprouted and the [...]
October 30, 2011 – 9:10 pm
In the third instalment of my grow diary I am going to be looking at the main systems I intend to use. Just before I do that though, there is exciting news on the germination front. I’m pleased to report the seeds are coming to life! On closer inspection I can see three of them [...]
October 28, 2011 – 10:25 am
One farmer in Lincolnshire has achieved a horticultural feat by growing unique Mickey Mouse shaped pumpkins! Work began back in May following an unusual discussion of demands between David Bowman – Europe’s largest pumpkin grower – and world entertainment giant Disney. During talks the corporation famous for films and theme parks revealed its intentions [...]
October 21, 2011 – 2:45 pm
Hi it’s Keith again, welcome to the second installment of my grow diary. I left off last time by placing seeds in a propagator and then locating them inside a little propagation tent. Following on from here I have spent most of my time ensuring that the cubes and jiffy pellets stay moist. Chilli seeds [...]
October 17, 2011 – 7:54 am
Over the coming months and years I plan on producing various grow diaries and guides that show the complete process and everything involved in a full growing cycle.
October 14, 2011 – 2:59 pm
Introduction Some pretty incredible trees grow on this planet of ours, from Bahrain’s Tree of Life – which stands all alone in the middle of a barren desert, to the spiralling Silk Cotton Trees slowly reclaiming land taken from them by a Cambodian Temple. Ranking alongside these famous examples is the Neem Tree – [...]
October 14, 2011 – 9:52 am
Taking cuttings is an essential tool for any indoor gardener to have in their arsenal because the ability to clone an existing plant and continue the genetics can reap massive rewards when done properly. If you’re starting a batch of seeds, taking a couple of cuttings from each one before switching to the flowering cycle [...]
