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Hydroponics Lab Notes

The Hydroponics Laboratory explores new and future farming techniques.

Hydroponics April 4, 2025

Hydroponics April 4, 2025

What we did: Planted another row of basil and spinach Checked on the plants To do: Plant more and wait for new plants to grow BTW: It might be a good idea to replant some basil!

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Hydroponics April 2

Hydroponics April 2

What we did:  Checked on the greenhouse (our 2 towers of seedlings seem to have died but the water was on and the lights were on too.) Filled seedling trays with water To do: Check on...

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March 27 2025

March 27 2025

What we did: We planted two rows of seedlings in the towers, you can see them  as you walk in. We turned on the lights water, and heaters, Emptied some of the water from the seedling trays,...

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Hydroponics March 25, 2025

Hydroponics March 25, 2025

What we did: Moved all the pods that did sprout on the same tray. Planted more spinach seeds into the pods that didn't sprout. Cleaned and organized the greenhouse. To do: Water the...

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Hydroponics March 14, 2025

Hydroponics March 14, 2025

What we did: Continued cleaning the greenhouse Turned it on To Do: Continue cleaning the greenhouse BTW: You need to click the RESET button on the outlet. DON'T TURN IT ON UNLESS THERE...

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Hydroponics March 13, 2025

Hydroponics March 13, 2025

What we did: Cleaned some of the drip emitters. Continued cleaning around the greenhouse. To do: Continue cleaning the greenhouse hydroponic systems with wipes found in the greenhouse...

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Hydroponics March 11, 2025

Hydroponics March 11, 2025

What we did: Installed indoor lights so the plants can grow better. Continued cleaning the greenhouse! To do: The lights always turn off due to poor connection to the loose adapter, so...

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Hydroponics March 10, 2025

Hydroponics March 10, 2025

What we did: Added water to the seedling trays BTW: Waiting for the dirt pods to come in  

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Hydroponics March 7 2025

Hydroponics March 7 2025

What we did: Planted 300 seedlings (20 basil, 280 spinach) and added the water to bottom of trays We have 48 towers= 480 seedlings needed around To do: Order more dirt pods so we can plant...

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How To Use The ZipGrow Hydroponic Systems

How To Use The ZipGrow Hydroponic Systems

The ZipGrow tower is a vertical hydroponic system that grows produce. What makes hydroponic systems grow plants fast and healthy are nutrients among other materials that are combined with the water. Here are some tips and instructions for gardening with a few tools.
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Hydroponics Lab Notes