Categories: Gardening

May 2024 – Greenhouse Update

  • Greenhouse Setup: Completed.
  • Peas: Planted and string trellis installed.
  • DWC System: Set up and cycling with cucumbers and tomatoes growing.
  • Nutrients: Nutrients have been added to the DWC system since seedlings were established.

Fox Farm Grow Big Hydroponic Solution – https://foxfarm.com/product/grow-big-hydro-liquid-fertilizer/


Notes on Using Liquid Plant Food in DWC System

Initial Dilution (for new plants)

  • Reasoning: To avoid nutrient burn for plants that have only had water.
  • Strength: 1/4 of the recommended dosage.
Feeding TypeAmount per 5 GalAmount for 8 BucketsmLFluid OuncesTeaspoonsCups
General (1/4)2.5 tsp20 tsp98.4 mL3.36 fl oz20 tsp0.42 cups
Heavy (1/4)3.75 tsp30 tsp147.6 mL5 fl oz30 tsp0.63 cups

Regular Feeding

  • General Feeding (2 tsp/gal)
Feeding TypeAmount per 5 GalAmount for 8 BucketsmLFluid OuncesTeaspoonsCups
General10 tsp80 tsp394 mL13.36 fl oz80 tsp1.67 cups
  • Heavy Feeding (3 tsp/gal)
Feeding TypeAmount per 5 GalAmount for 8 BucketsmLFluid OuncesTeaspoonsCups
Heavy15 tsp120 tsp591 mL20 fl oz120 tsp2.5 cups

Feeding Stages

  • Initial Stage: Start with the initial dilution for the first few weeks.
  • Growth Stage: Transition to general feeding as plants establish.
  • Advanced Growth Stage: Use heavy feeding during peak growth periods.
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