From 7fc8a7a1644306a547b699f9c954e1f1b63b4d90 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: smallsolar Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:01:17 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] added pictures --- hydroponics/readme.MD | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/hydroponics/readme.MD b/hydroponics/readme.MD index 3f33f2f..ea7f6a5 100644 --- a/hydroponics/readme.MD +++ b/hydroponics/readme.MD @@ -24,8 +24,13 @@ The approach that worked was to use the Kratky method of Hydroponics: * The pH monitor I purchased wasn't great quality and I'm also not very careful with accuracy so I suspect that the pH wasn't ideal - I might well invest in better pH monitoring device and hopefully this will make it easier. * I probably need to be a bit more aggressive with harvesting the basil as it got a bit 'leggy' near the end - I understand that due to the close proximity to the lights compared to the sun this can result in slightly different growth rates. * Weird looks - luckily my family are used to my experiements but the concept was a bit weird and when I spoke about it got some dodgy looks! + ## Images -Coming soon +![Pic1](https://git.solarcene.community/smallsolar/solarcene_community_setup/src/branch/main/hydroponics/images/IMG_6238_917Medium.jpeg) +![Pic2](https://git.solarcene.community/smallsolar/solarcene_community_setup/src/branch/main/hydroponics/images/IMG_6246_915Medium.jpeg) +![Pic3](https://git.solarcene.community/smallsolar/solarcene_community_setup/src/branch/main/hydroponics/images/IMG_6271_450Medium.jpeg) +![Pic4](https://git.solarcene.community/smallsolar/solarcene_community_setup/src/branch/main/hydroponics/images/IMG_6292_294Medium.jpeg) +![Success](https://git.solarcene.community/smallsolar/solarcene_community_setup/src/branch/main/hydroponics/images/IMG_20241003_172902Medium.jpeg) ## Early failed attempts The initial attempt was just too ambitious, after watching a load of youtube videos I attempted to grow 2 containers and with only 1 light strip per container. Also attempted to grow bok choi. It quickly became apparent that there wasn't enough light per plant and so I consolidated the lights to 2 strips for a single container.