Grow log by ERR0R1755 · Original thread
What you can learnA strong compact-tomato case study covering an alternative hydroponic unit, support for uneven fruit load, nutrient neglect, pruning, propagation, and final harvest.
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They look wonderful. I know when you are busy it is hard to keep up with so many. But you will find what works. We will be here to watch them grow with you
Are you enjoying them?
Could be the environment.. over the past 2 years we had a cold wet spring and when the tomatoes would finally start to ripen they would only be half ripe. They did not fall off and did ripen and taste fine once picked and time passed. I don not fully ripen tomatoes on the vine. Did a quick google and linked a couple items that returned, may be helpful to understand what caused this to happen.Green shouldersAnother green shoulders postReasons tomatoes fall off the vine
I am! The tomatoes are a bit bigger than I expected but I've been happy with them.
I saw "Nutrient deficiencies" listed as one of the reasons... it looks like the last time I gave this nutes was May 16th, so I'm betting on that.Added 8ml of nutes.
Wonderful!
Nice!
Much improved. Members in the past have used the soft plant velcro and binder clips. Carefully use velcro around branches/stems and clip to the edge of the hoods. I used these in the beginning. There are also some type of eyeglass pulley things as well.
That is great, ERR0R1755!
ERR0R1755 , wnen my plants have gotten lopsided like that in the past, I have used mini bungees hooked around the plant, then attached to the post of the AG or a nearby wire shelf -- whatever I can corral it around.Good luck!
It .looks greatt! A very happy tomato plant-
These are the biggest tomatoes I've seen from my indoor plants yet!
Added 8ml of AG nutes.
Added 2ml of CALiMAGic and 12ml of AG nutes.
It looks like that plant is going to be loaded!
This plant is doing so well. I can't wait to see all the tomatoes you get as well as how they taste.
Yay!
Added 2ml of CALiMAGic and 10ml of AG nutes. The PPM had dropped down to 21!
That first flower is always so exciting!
Wonderful. I am looking forward to this one.
It's looking good!
Wow! It looks great!
I love the name of this plant
The name was what made me look at / consider it to begin with
I love that name, too!
Great! Hope they all thrive!
The plant looks good and healthy. Looking forward to seeing its progress!
I agree with Sher it does look great!
Added 4ml of AG nutes.
If they do not offer covers, I can make them for you with a few measurements and a photo or 2. I made them for my DIY bounty which is sized as the real thing, but if these are not the same size and shape would need to get the measurements.
Thank you for the offer! I haven't heard back from them yet, but if there isn't one (and this unit works well) then I'll be sure to PM you.
Is that pod from one of the copycat Aerogardens? Just curious because I had one.
Whose cage is that?
It is from one of the knockoff AeroGardens, specifically the one from iDOO! I'm not sure how well it will work, but it was cheaper than a Harvest on sale and it has about 15in of grow height, so I wanted to give it a try.
That's the one I had. It was cute, but my lights quit working. Hope yours are good to go!
Thank you! It looks like it was the same brand as yours, but they might have made some changes - notably, the light is a warm yellow-white rather than blurple.One of the biggest things that I like about this unit, compared to the AeroGardens, is that there is a pod slot right in the middle and the water port is off to the side, so I can grow a plant in the middle of the unit and I don't have to deal with trimming branches that block off the water port.I emailed the company to ask if they have an equivalent for AeroGarden's pod spacers/covers, since I can tell that the amount of light getting into the tank from my unused slots is going to be an issue. Worst case I can use some aluminum foil to cover it, but I wouldn't mind spending an additional $5-$10 for covers.
I am glad they changed the light to a whiter one. I am not averse to giving another one a trial if your experiences with it are good. One thing I did like was the ventilation from the bottom, if they still have that feature.