My winter indoor hydroponic/late crop grow log.

[DFBrews]

Oh neato. Thanks for the info. Good luck! I've been growing cooking herbs inside my house for about 2 months with a similar set-up. The multiple 100+ degree days and the almost constant 20 mph winds here were just killing everything I tried to grow, so I moved it all into a more controlled environment. Because space is limited, I haven't tried growing anything more than herbs though. Right now I have basil, oregano, mint, parsley, cilantro, and rosemary. I'm growing enough to dehydrate and save a bunch of it, but now that I moved it inside, I can keep it alive through the winter and keep my cooking ingredients fresh!

My wife and I LOVE cooking.

Nice! post a pic of your setup the more info the better. I just got home and checked on the day old tomato cuttings. no wilting to speak of which i normally see when doing cuttings. i acquired some romaine seeds to plant after i am done with the tomatoes. And got my cardboard grow box tapped in with the light fixture i have. I need to find a cabinet of some kind so that it can be in the family room and not be scorned by SWMBO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f068rVb790
if you want a simple air based ebb and flow system


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugc71...eature=related
window garden

I saw those and they are intriguing but i want to stick to the Deep Water Culture to keep everything consistant.

[DFBrews]

I read that tomatoes wont set fruit if the temperatures exceed 86 degrees F.
Is this true?

I do not know I am quite the tomato Noob still. I did work at the CSU research center dealing with cloning and propagating potatoes though so If you have potato questions I have that covered.

[HoneyBadger]

Going on vacation tomorrow and I gotta get packing. I'll post some pics when I get back if I remember.

[BigNick73]

I read that tomatoes wont set fruit if the temperatures exceed 86 degrees F.
Is this true?

We grew them down south just fine in temps well over 86. Egg shells are also good for them (can't remember why has to be something about calcium)

I tried the hydroponics one summer with strawberries and melons, never did get fruit, had it outdoors and it ended up with a huge root ball in the tub think that may have been the problem.

[DFBrews]

I checked on them today and we have ROOTS and seedlings coming up. Super quick germination times.

the grow box


IMAG0993 by post_james86, on Flickr

seedlings coming up and the cuttings in the back


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seedlings!


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roots!! this has only been in the water since the the 7th super fast it will get transplanted monday.


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[DFBrews]

So the stuff under the grow light has really taken off. to the point where i am going to start hardening off the tomatoes so i can transplant them. I also have lettuce up which will start getting nutrients in the hydro system on tuesday.

the big cutting it was about 4in tall when i cut it off the plant

IMAG1021 by post_james86, on Flickr

the other 2 each close to 6 in tall they where 3" ish when cut


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the seedlings and the lettuce... unless we have very late frost i do not expect anything from them but i will put them outside and grab a cutting or 2 for the Deep water culture hydro system and hopefully get some heirloom tomatoes during the winter.


IMAG1023 by post_james86, on Flickr

[hollohas]

I read that tomatoes wont set fruit if the temperatures exceed 86 degrees F.
Is this true?

Nope, most tomatos are fine with heat. We used to harvest massive amounts of tomatos in southern AZ where the summer temps avg well over 100deg.

The key is growing varieties that are designed for the climate you are in.

I am loving this thread. Keep the updates coming!

[rocktot]

Oh neato. Thanks for the info. Good luck! I've been growing cooking herbs inside my house for about 2 months with a similar set-up. The multiple 100+ degree days and the almost constant 20 mph winds here were just killing everything I tried to grow, so I moved it all into a more controlled environment. Because space is limited, I haven't tried growing anything more than herbs though. Right now I have basil, oregano, mint, parsley, cilantro, and rosemary. I'm growing enough to dehydrate and save a bunch of it, but now that I moved it inside, I can keep it alive through the winter and keep my cooking ingredients fresh!

My wife and I LOVE cooking.

We should have a cooking forum! Share recipes!

[jerrymrc]

We should have a cooking forum! Share recipes!

Your blind I take it. Look up to the stickies that everyone ignores. http://www.ar-15.co/forums/showthread.php?t=19665

[Irving]

I am confused. Are you planning on doing indoor growing over the winter? This seems like you are just starting them indoors, then transplanting them outside.