Day 59
UPDATE#9
Grower update
Update #9
They're reaching the end of life. You can see the second generation drying out on the left, I'll bring it to life for the Labor Day GAL!
GrowLog
SuccessfulTwo Tom Thumb Pea Plants in an AeroGarden Sprout
Grow log by ERR0R1755 · Original thread
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View recapCrop🌱Pea
VarietyTom Thumb Pea
MethodAeroGarden hydroponics
EquipmentAeroGarden Sprout
Plants2
AudienceBeginners
What you can learnA clear example of a compact pea variety suited to a Sprout, including germination, flowering, pod formation, edible harvest, and seed saving.
Actions:1 Planting1 Watering1 Nutrients
Useful practices
- growing one pea per pod
- using a compact pea variety that required no trellis
- saving one mature pod for seed
- leaving desk space around peas to catch dropped petals and leaves
Problems encountered
- petals and leaves dropped around the unit near the end of life
*The days were calculated automatically and approximately.
Conversation
U
an inspiring project, obviously! Looking forward.
U
Looking forward to the GAL! Looks like you are saving some seeds.
E
Ended this project!. There were still some edible pods on the plant that grew as the one I saved was drying out.Here's my self-survey:Plant Grown: Tom Thumb PeaGrow Method: AeroGarden SproutTime to Germinate: 6 daysTime to First Harvest: 35 daysTime to Last Harvest: 66 daysPlant Spacing: 2 per Sprout (67% usage)Final Height: 7-8 inchesWould I grow these again? Already planning to, you'll see the second generation in the GAL!Lessons Learned: I need to leave ample desk space around any pea plants I grow to catch petals and leaves.
Day 34
UPDATE#8
Grower update
Update #8
I haven't tried eating any yet, but I'll definitely be growing these again. The tallest of the two is only 7" high, and required no trellising. Great for small containers.
Conversation
U
Looking tasty!
E
Very happy with this project - the peas are almost at end of life, I've left one pod to mature / dry out.
U
I've added these to my list to try. Looks like a good project for a harvest or sprout.
Day 27
UPDATE#7
Grower update
Update #7
First pea!
Conversation
S
Perfect! Get the wok ready! Or the salad bowl!
S
Pea Plants are beauitful (I know I say this all the time) and graceful they way they grow and the way the tendrils form and peas pop out.
U
Yay! Such a cutie. I found them delicious and with a great crunch just picking them off and snacking raw from the machine!
Day 23
UPDATE#6
Grower update
Update #6
First sign of flowers!
Conversation
S
I love the flowers on peas. It is a pretty growing plant.
U
To me, the peas produce beautiful leaves, flowers and, yes, even the tendrils are gracefull! Peapods soon!
Day 18
UPDATE#5
Grower update
Update #5
I guess I'll skip the pod covers on these, they seem to be doing a good enough job on their own.
Day 13
UPDATE#4
Grower update
Update #4
I need to figure out what to do for covering the pods soon... and figure out how much nutes I should give it.
Conversation
S
Peas are such a cute plant
Day 11
UPDATE#3
Grower update
Update #3
Actions taken
NutrientsAdded one millilitre of nutrients.
Added another 1ml of nutes.
Day 6
UPDATE#2
Grower update
Update #2
Progress!I'll add a light amount of nutrients soon.
Conversation
E
Added 1ml of nutes.
Day 1
UPDATE#1
Grower update
Update #1
Actions taken
PlantingPlaced one pea seed in each of two pods.
WateringStarted the two pods using plain water.
I picked up some Tom Thumb Pea seeds from the Seed Savers Exchange, and since they tend to be short enough that they're often grown in containers, I thought I'd try growing it in a Sprout.I'm using two pods, each with one seed, and just plain water for now.
Conversation
U
Keep us updated! Curious to see how it turns out.
U
A Fun Project!