Several weeks ago we began an experiment at the Fifth Season Asheville store incorporating several different herbs into a deep water culture system. We're happy to report that we succeeded in not killing anything. In fact, the herb variety (cilantro, dill, marjoram, and thyme) are thriving in the environment. During week one, the infant herbs were moved to the DWC and given the Canna nutrient line with a PPM of 250 (see the first installment of our culinary herb experiment for a precise … [Read more...] about From “How the @#$% Did they Grow That?” Page: Culinary Herbs in the Deep Water Culture Update
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The Hydroponic Chronicles Part Two: Ebbing and Flowing
Imagine you go for a stroll in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, distractions begin to manifest. A slobbering pit bull gets loose from its barren yard and chases you into some murky woods. In the forest, you stumble upon a group of singing moonshine drinkers who insist that you share a story. Three days later, you crawl your bedraggled body home. The unplanned absence doesn't sit well with the plants. The lack of water and nutrients kill half of your rooted friends. Your neighbor reports … [Read more...] about The Hydroponic Chronicles Part Two: Ebbing and Flowing
The Hydroponic Chronicles, Act 1: Going Deep with Water Culture
The first time I ever came across a hydroponic system, my brain shrieked and ran for the door. At that moment, I couldn't get my mind to move beyond soil. The intricate web of tubes, PVC pipes, and fittings complete with lights and bubbly sounds seemed as easy to grasp as a math placement test for NASA students. Once I talked my brain down off the ledge, I found learning hydroponics to be relatively simple. It basically comes down to gravity, timers, and understanding how water and … [Read more...] about The Hydroponic Chronicles, Act 1: Going Deep with Water Culture
