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Dinosaur Kale and Aspabroc Broccolini in a Farm Plus

Grow log by serri588 · Original thread

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CropKale, broccolini
VarietyDinosaur kale, Aspabroc Hybrid broccolini
MethodAeroGarden hydroponics
EquipmentAeroGarden Farm Plus
Plants-
AudienceBeginners

What you can learnUseful primarily as a cultivar-spacing test: Aspabroc broccolini fit under the Farm Plus light, but crowding and interrupted care prevented a full crop result.

Actions:
Useful practices
  • testing broccolini head height before recommending a cultivar
  • giving two broccolini plants their own Farm side
  • separating kale onto the opposite side
Problems encountered
  • crowding between kale and broccolini
  • grower neglect during a difficult period
  • crop restarted before a documented harvest

*The days were calculated automatically and approximately.

Day 17
UPDATE#2
Grower update

Update #2

S By serri588

This was both a success on the plant's part and then a bit of a fail on my part.The Aspabroc Hybrid seeds will fit in a Farm Plus, with enough headroom that I'm comfortable calling this one a success. A few leaves might grow into the lights, but the heads won't. With the new Farm XLs, it will be a bit easier to find broccoli varieties that will fit. These seeds are definitely a pricier variety.And then came a whole bunch of busy and a depression flare-up and all of a sudden my babies weren't getting the love they needed. They are far from the only plants that aren't looking their best, but they were the hardest hit. I think it is best to start over with these, unfortunately. I had to choose my battles these past few weeks, and the plants just weren't that high on my list.Spacing could also be better- I think two broccolini plants should get their own side without trying to squeeze in the kale. If I do a full Farm for the two- broccolini on one side and 4 kale plants on the other I think they will all be happier and I'll have a better kale supply for munching.
Conversation
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Shawn

It had a great run.

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Happy

serri, I wish good health for you and your plant-babies

Day 1
UPDATE#1
Grower update

Update #1

S By serri588

I've grown the kale before and I like adding a leaf or two to my salads. I'm trying the broccolini for the first time to see if it will fit in a farm. As with the broccoli I've grown before, it's definitely happy enough. It's just a matter of whether or not it will bloom before it hits the lights.
Conversation
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Shawn

All look happy

M
MaryL

Very nice

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