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wow..thank you! being fairly new to Aerogarden I was stumped as to how people kept growing plants.....my roots were taking over everything!! Its good to know I can trim them back. I just started new things today in my freshly cleaned out AG. Can't wait to try this technique. Looks like you have a great setup. I'll have to stalk your channel to see if you have tour up. thanks again!! subbed as well.
Hey there! I'm so glad it helped! No new tour yet since I just moved everything around, but there is one coming soon! Also, if you are on Facebook I would love if you would join my group. We share tons of AeroGarden tips like this one. :) facebook.com/groups/aerogardenkratkyfanatics/
Nice,I always trim the roots. That is the best thing about hydroponics you can see how healthy your plant is by looking at the roots. I like to change my water before the next feeding so I can wash the tank and inspect the roots. It is not really required it is how I like to do it.
Haha! I've been so afraid to trim the roots of my plants. I didn't want to shock my plant or trim too much. But this is perfect. Nothing too crazy, just a lil off the top. Lol. Do you still use the AeroGarden nutrients for fruiting plants? I'm determined to get a little patty pan squash, but keep getting blossom rot. At least that's what I think is happening. Thank you for this SUPER informative video. Help me a great deal.
Great video Kris, and caught a glimpse of those Beit Alpha cucumber seeds from Bakers Creek in the background. Can't wait to see the results growing those. About the Napa cabbage, have you considered placing single large plant to the side of the garden where it is farther away from the pump and water level indicator? The light would be stronger on one side of the plant, but the plant could be turned to keep it balanced in growth. Your thoughts?
Thank you so much! I am still waiting for the cucumber seeds to germinate. I put the cabbage plant kind of in the middle so there is clearance all around. I have beans on one side in another garden and tomatoes on the other. But, I think once I trim off those large side leaves I think it will be ok. I will try to keep doing that regularly as the head forms. :)
Hi I'm new to this indoor gardening! At 6:45 when you cut the roots about 2 to 3 inches from the pod, is it okay to do that in general as a practice for literally anything planted? Or just cabbage specifically? I'm growing 4 heads of lettuce, sage, thyme, basil on one of my machines and the 3 lettuces I planted about a month ago are really starting to form. I have no idea when to cut any of the roots so I want to make sure I do it right so it doesn't get too crowded.
So I am new to this whole thing but I learned that since it is aeroponics not hydroponics the roots should not be in the water but only getting water when the pump kicks on. I trim mine off so they are barely touching the water, and getting lots of AIR
No. Sorry. That is not accurate. Hydroponics is a broad term that covers all kinds of growing including aeroponics, nft, dwc, and more. And it is perfectly fine for the roots to be in the water. But aeroponics is the act of running the water over the roots. Versus something like dwc that just pushes oxygen through the water. And of course there is Kratky which is a different form of Hydroponics which is passive and the bottom of the roots are in the water while the top of the roots stay dry to form air roots.
If your obsession with gardening and hydroponics is taking over, or you just want to chat about how to grow inside and out, join me at facebook.com/groups/aerogardenkratkyfanatics/
I thought i was doing wrong trimming my roots. Thank you for not allowing me to feel insane. I compost them in my indoor worm bins.
wow..thank you! being fairly new to Aerogarden I was stumped as to how people kept growing plants.....my roots were taking over everything!! Its good to know I can trim them back. I just started new things today in my freshly cleaned out AG. Can't wait to try this technique. Looks like you have a great setup. I'll have to stalk your channel to see if you have tour up. thanks again!! subbed as well.
Hey there! I'm so glad it helped! No new tour yet since I just moved everything around, but there is one coming soon! Also, if you are on Facebook I would love if you would join my group. We share tons of AeroGarden tips like this one. :) facebook.com/groups/aerogardenkratkyfanatics/
Nice,I always trim the roots. That is the best thing about hydroponics you can see how healthy your plant is by looking at the roots. I like to change my water before the next feeding so I can wash the tank and inspect the roots. It is not really required it is how I like to do it.
Wow that is some garden you have. Great video. Thanks for the tips.
Super helpful- thank you!
Useful info, especially the reminder about the floats -- thank you.
Thank you! Very helpful, as I am just getting started with my Aerogarden.
Hi nice to meet you. I'm starting over this year. I pray for growth this year as well as consistency 🙏🏽💕
Good luck!! If you are on Facebook feel free to join my group. We would love to help you out. facebook.com/groups/aerogardenkratkyfanatics/
Hi it's Michelle. I've learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. And I love the Facebook group
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Haha! I've been so afraid to trim the roots of my plants. I didn't want to shock my plant or trim too much. But this is perfect. Nothing too crazy, just a lil off the top. Lol. Do you still use the AeroGarden nutrients for fruiting plants? I'm determined to get a little patty pan squash, but keep getting blossom rot. At least that's what I think is happening. Thank you for this SUPER informative video. Help me a great deal.
Thanks for such great instruction! Your video are so helpful.
Thank you so much. And you're welcome!
Thank you Kris. I learned a lot from you.
You are very welcome! And thank you!
Good information! Ty!
You're welcome!
Awesome!!! Thank you 😊
Great video Kris, and caught a glimpse of those Beit Alpha cucumber seeds from Bakers Creek in the background. Can't wait to see the results growing those. About the Napa cabbage, have you considered placing single large plant to the side of the garden where it is farther away from the pump and water level indicator? The light would be stronger on one side of the plant, but the plant could be turned to keep it balanced in growth. Your thoughts?
Thank you so much! I am still waiting for the cucumber seeds to germinate. I put the cabbage plant kind of in the middle so there is clearance all around. I have beans on one side in another garden and tomatoes on the other. But, I think once I trim off those large side leaves I think it will be ok. I will try to keep doing that regularly as the head forms. :)
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Hi I'm new to this indoor gardening! At 6:45 when you cut the roots about 2 to 3 inches from the pod, is it okay to do that in general as a practice for literally anything planted? Or just cabbage specifically?
I'm growing 4 heads of lettuce, sage, thyme, basil on one of my machines and the 3 lettuces I planted about a month ago are really starting to form.
I have no idea when to cut any of the roots so I want to make sure I do it right so it doesn't get too crowded.
Thanks so much for this video? How often do you trim the roots?
You're welcome. I don't really have a set amount of time that I do it. I just kind of keep a check on them and do it when needed.
Good video but why did you leave the dead roots in the water after cutting them??
I didn't. Just didn't show myself pulling them out, dripping water all over the floor, and throwing them away. Lol
Another great video. Have you tried putting the large Garbage in one of you Kratky amber jars ?
Large garbage?🤔
Guessing that was supposed to be "large cabbage"...
Thanks again
It looks like you are growing spinach. I thought the light was too warm fro spinach. What kind is it?
Hi Vicki! I was not growing any spinach. However, it is possible. It's just very picky about germination.
been using AGs for years, i have 3
Never pruned ever... till today...
It hurt my soul. lets see what happens :(
Lol! Godspeed to your plants. I'm sure they will be fine. What is it?
Did you take this out of cage?
Did I take which thing out of the cage? I did not remove anything.
So I am new to this whole thing but I learned that since it is aeroponics not hydroponics the roots should not be in the water but only getting water when the pump kicks on. I trim mine off so they are barely touching the water, and getting lots of AIR
No. Sorry. That is not accurate. Hydroponics is a broad term that covers all kinds of growing including aeroponics, nft, dwc, and more. And it is perfectly fine for the roots to be in the water. But aeroponics is the act of running the water over the roots. Versus something like dwc that just pushes oxygen through the water. And of course there is Kratky which is a different form of Hydroponics which is passive and the bottom of the roots are in the water while the top of the roots stay dry to form air roots.