Gourmet Lettuce Blend Growing Medium Test
Today I planted Burpee Organic Gourmet Blend Lettuce (Grand Rapids, Salad Bowl, Red Salad Bowl, Oakleaf and Prizeleaf Lettuces)
in three different types of growing mediums (Rockwool
, perlite 
& hydroton rock
and soil
. I will keep you posted on the growth & germination rates.
in three different types of growing mediums (Rockwool, perlite & hydroton rock and soil. I will keep you posted on the growth & germination rates.Rockwool
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Soaked Rockwool in 5.6ph water for an hour+. Then added ubiogrow/water mixture & sprayed the rockwool . |
Soil-less: Perlite & Hydroton Rock Mix
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| This is a wick/drip soil-less system. I will add the drip system in a couple weeks, until then, it will be hand watered. |
Moisture Control Potting Soil
Other Dirt Starters
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| Doing well. Asian Cucumbers, Lots of tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions, broccoli and more. |
Awesome!!
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I would love to see a head-to-head of the different mediums. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried planting lettuce. I wish I could have some guidelines in planting lettuce. Is there somebody who could help me?
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