Episode 389 – 2021 Winter Lettuce Growing System
Today I will walk you through my indoor lettuce growing operation for 2021.
Medical system frustration story.
What’s Up in the Garden
- Hillside garden is ready but the chickens are still getting in
- Starting early spring starts
- Setting up row covered areas for carrots, brassicas, radishes
- Forging new grow space with tarps
2021 Winter Lettuce Growing System
Why I grow lettuce inside
What I did Last Year
Lessons learned: (Volume, algae, EC Meter and nutrient, plant spacing, lighting cycles)
This year’s system (16 Plants every two weeks)
Timeline
- Week One: Germination and root development
- Week Two: Prepare for Kratky Air Gap
- Week Three: Transplant to Grow Bin (Start New Seeds)
- Week Four: First Harvest
- Week Five: Second Harvest
- Week Six: Final Harvest
Supplies
- Texas Tomato Food: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LVNVCW?pf_rd_r=Q9HFPA1J0MRKNKM9KAZQ&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=d8801fa9-f66b-42d5-a572-c6682bcffe52&pd_rd_w=lUmky&pd_rd_wg=KE5Wo&ref_=pd_gw_unk
- A word on other nutrient and work casting juice
- Rapid Rooter Grow Plugs: https://www.walmart.com/ip/General-Hydroponics-HGC714135-Rapid-Rooter-Plant-Starters-50-Plugs/153249330
- Rock Wool Works Too: https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-5-Grodan-Rockwool-A-OK-Starter-Plugs-Sheet-of-49-THCity-Stakes/808795635
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- EC Meter: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Professional-TDS-ppm-Conductivity-Meter-Quick-Easy-EC-Temperature-Test-Pen-0-9999-2-Accuracy-Perfect-3-in-1-Tester-For-Ro-Water-Aquarium-Hydroponics-/637575630
- Net Cups: 2 in vs 3 in and different qualities https://www.walmart.com/ip/50-2-INCH-NET-CUP-POTS-HYDROPONIC-SYSTEM-GROW-KIT/846491929
- Cambro Bus Box at Sam’s Club: https://www.samsclub.com/p/cambro-bus-box-2pk-storage/prod22321945?xid=plp_product_2
- Corrugated Plastic sign material from Lowes or elsewhere: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-24-in-x-36-in-Blank-Sign/3340838
- Heating mats: https://www.walmart.com/ip/20-x20-20-x10-Seedling-Heat-Mat-Waterproof-Plant-Seed-Warm-Hydroponic-Heating-Pad-for-Seed-Germination-Cloning-Plant-Propagation/751367161
- Barrina Lights: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Barrina-LED-Grow-Light-144W-6-x-24W-800W-Equivalent-2ft-T8-Full-Spectrum-High-Output-Linkable-Design-T8-Integrated-Bulb-Fixture-Plant-Lights-Indoor-P/650628729
- Timer: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Timer-Outlet-Outdoor-Kasonic-24-Hour-Mechanical-Timer-Switch-Heavy-Duty-Water-Resistance-with-2-Grounded-Outlet-ETL-Listed-Black/187284452
- 1 gallon milk jug
Make it a great week!
GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.
Community
- Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn
- Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup
- Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b
Advisory Board
- The Booze Whisperer
- The Tactical Redneck
- Chef Brett
- Samantha the Savings Ninja
Resources
Have you looked into fermented potatoes? I just saw this and have been trying to find nutrition info on fermented potatoes, yeah no luck yet. But the fermentation process consumes carbs/sugar, so they should be lower in carbs.
You mean vodka? 😀
Loved this episode!