Episode 252: Grow Winter Lettuce In Mason Jars

Today, I will walk you through the overview of what I plan to do in order to grow lettuce indoors in mason jars! I will also cover the supplies needed and goals of the project.

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My Video on Step One with the Indoor Growing Operation Net Pots - recommended by Jack Spirko for durability  Rapid Rooter Plugs Nutrient  Clay pebbles 

Nick Ferguson’s new project - 

RarePlantStore.com How to plant bare root plants https://rareplantstore.com/how-to-plant-trees/   Why Fodder Trees https://rareplantstore.com/why-fodder-trees/

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What’s Up on the Homestead

Planting peas Lots of winter cleanup No duck eggs yet, but seeking to move the coop to a less soppy location Time to plant bare root plants

Main topic of the Show: Growing Winter Lettuce In Mason Jars

Goals of the project  Least amount in infrastructure outlay Very little time investment Ability to have an ongoing supply of fresh lettuce year round Find ways to visually integrate it with the house redo Process
Supplies needed Waterproof container Rockwool or seedling plugs Netpots Seeds Lights Timer Mason Jars Clay pebbles Nutrient Paper or tinfoil Germination Grow the roots Transplant the plugs - (will transplant half prematurely) add the nutrient solution Cover the jars Check every few days until I understand the speed of water consumption Harvest lettuce Regrow several times because it is lettuce Assess timing so that there is a perpetual crop

Hopes and expectations 

5 weeks to harvest, with a smaller thinning harvest Restart seedling every 4 weeks 10 plants is enough Lower cost than store bought Better flavor than store bought ….fun and learning

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