I am a science teacher, and my district received a grant to get two Nutraponics grow towers. I want my biology students to help me grow herbs and leafy greens for our FCS cooking classes. Where do I even begin?!
by EducatorCommon9245
I am a science teacher, and my district received a grant to get two Nutraponics grow towers. I want my biology students to help me grow herbs and leafy greens for our FCS cooking classes. Where do I even begin?!
by EducatorCommon9245
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Hmm, seems kinda tight between layers, gonna need to grow something that doesn’t get tall I guess.. maybe they’re adjustable and you can remove a few of the trays to get taller stuff in there?
For clones with is cool but to fully grow a crop too small but not small for micro greens.
the bottom tray would only be good to start seeds tbh. the other ones can be used for small lettuces!
Congrats on the grant! I’d love to help, and I teach about hydroponics as a hobby! Feel free to message me!
Plug in the wall !
Get with the cooking teacher and ask what herbs they would use. Then figure out which ones require the same EC and Ph. (I assume the levels of your tower share a single reservoir.
For example rosemary and sage. Then decide which level suits the plants you’re growing as far as spacing and height.
Then get some dry nutrients( my preference) or the manufacturers recommended type. And some rockwool to start seeds using water only until you have 4 leaves. Then move them into the tower water Once the roots are long enough to reach the nutrients in the tower with a diluted nutrient solution half strength. Then monitor your EC and Ph daily and make survthr cooking class feeds you after your first harvest is in their menu. Enjoy!