I want to increase my fresh weeds during wintertime so I decided to experiment with hydroponic indoor growing.
After researching the topic a bit I settled on one of the easiest hydroponic methods out there, the Kratky method.
I use 32 oz mason jars with the small mouth opening and my 2" plastic nets holding the rockwool fit perfectly.
I'm currently on my second round of growing. I messed up the first time by exposing the jars to light. Algae started growing in the jars and by the end of the 4th week my plants were dying. As I don't know how to sew, I bought a bag of cheap black socks and success! No more algae growth in the nutrient solution so far.
The pictures were taken 3 weeks after sprouting. I'm growing chicory, plantain and dandelions at the moment. I would like to try growing chickweed but need to find a good source of seeds.
Hopefully this gives other people ideas on how to grow fresh weeds during wintertime!
After researching the topic a bit I settled on one of the easiest hydroponic methods out there, the Kratky method.
The Kratky Method - Grow Food The Passive Hydroponic Way (Step by Step Guide) - Trees.com
Learn how to grow food with the Kratky Method - the simple passive yet effective way.
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I use 32 oz mason jars with the small mouth opening and my 2" plastic nets holding the rockwool fit perfectly.
I'm currently on my second round of growing. I messed up the first time by exposing the jars to light. Algae started growing in the jars and by the end of the 4th week my plants were dying. As I don't know how to sew, I bought a bag of cheap black socks and success! No more algae growth in the nutrient solution so far.
The pictures were taken 3 weeks after sprouting. I'm growing chicory, plantain and dandelions at the moment. I would like to try growing chickweed but need to find a good source of seeds.
Hopefully this gives other people ideas on how to grow fresh weeds during wintertime!