January 2015
We had a few days of temperatures in the 60s, and for four days in a row the temperatures were in the teens. This cold spell killed the fava bean plants, the endive, some kale and the sprouts. Last year, when cold weather was in the forecast, the sprouts were put into the rafts and usually survived. This year, the sprouts were left out instead and died. Some plants showed some frost damage. I removed those leaves and fed them to the bunny. Bugs were found on the brassica plants. These plants were also fed to the rabbit. Brown leaves, bugs, she didn't seem to mind.
- average highs - 40s
- average lows - 20s
- average water temperatures - 48 degrees Fahrenheit
- pH average - 7.6
- ammonia average - 0.25ppm
- nitrites - nil
- nitrates - 5 ppm in the dome system and 10-40 ppm in the hoop system
Hoop House Raft System
Geodesic Dome Raft System
This system was being used to grow different types of lettuces. Plants were being