Day 46
UPDATE#8
Grower update
Update #8
The arugula's trying to bloom, which is something I didn't know it did lol
GrowLog
UnknownWild Rocket Arugula and Aqua Large Leaf Watercress in a Sprout
Grow log by maskedsonnet · Original thread
8 visual updates8 photos15 replies
View recapCrop🌱Arugula, watercress
VarietyWild Rocket arugula, Aqua Large Leaf watercress
MethodAeroGarden hydroponics
EquipmentAeroGarden Sprout, pod spacer
Plants2
AudienceBeginners
What you can learnA useful compact-greens example covering uneven growth, sponge cleaning with peroxide, recovery, and early bolting.
Actions:2 Nutrients1 Planting1 Pests
Useful practices
- using a spacer between two greens
- cleaning a grow sponge with a peroxide-dipped cotton swab
- monitoring recovery before removing a weak pod
- feeding during vegetative growth
Problems encountered
- watercress was stunted and developed black leaf spots
- white growth accumulated on the grow sponge
- arugula began bolting
*The days were calculated automatically and approximately.
Conversation
S
Eek! That means it is bolting and will become very bitter. So enjoy the flowers!
Day 39
UPDATE#7
Grower update
Update #7
Actions taken
NutrientsAdded another dose of nutrients.
Added nutrients today
Day 25
UPDATE#6
Grower update
Update #6
These are both pretty slow-growers, but the cress is looking a lot healthier! It just needed a little love
Conversation
S
The best medicine!!!
Day 17
UPDATE#5
Grower update
Update #5
Actions taken
PestsCleaned the grow sponge with a peroxide-dipped cotton swab after white growth was reported.
Cleaned up the sponge as Shawn suggested, used a Q-tip dipped in peroxide. The sponge was already nice and moist. Hopefully it helps!
Day 15
UPDATE#4
Grower update
Update #4
The arugula is doing well in here, but the watercress is pretty stunted and has black spots on the leaves. If it doesn't start looking a little healthier in the next few weeks I'm going to pull the pod and plant a second arugula
Conversation
S
Carefully remove the white fuzz and put a little water on the top of the pod to moisten it
Day 9
UPDATE#3
Grower update
Update #3
Actions taken
NutrientsAdded hydroponic nutrients.
Added nutrients
Day 6
UPDATE#2
Grower update
Update #2
We have sprouts!
Conversation
S
WooHoo!
Day 1
UPDATE#1
Grower update
Update #1
Actions taken
PlantingPlanted Wild Rocket arugula and Aqua Large Leaf watercress with a spacer between them.
Planted Wild rocket Arugula and Aqua Large Leaf Water Cress with a spacer between them
Conversation
C
You will have to let me know how it goes for you and how you like it. I have been growing Rocket and Cress from Park Seeds and have been less than enthralled with how it grows.
M
Oof, hopefully Baker's Creek gives me better luck than Park's given you! I'll keep updating as it goes
S
Have you tried Johnny's for seeds? I have had luck in the past with their greens.