My Aeroponics Journey
Introduction
Welcome to my blog where I share my exciting journey of growing plants using an aeroponics tower. I started this project with a DIY kit and have learned a lot along the way. Here’s a detailed account of my experience.
Getting Started
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Purchasing the Kit
I purchased the DIY kit from We Green Warriors. The kit came with full instructions on how to set up, including a QR scanner for video links. (12 Planter Aeroponic Tower with Accessories)
Note: This website is in India, just in case you are not able to access.
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Setting Up the Tower
I carefully followed the instructions provided in the kit to set up the tower. -
Planting Seeds
I planted seeds into the cocodisks as per the instructions.
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Transferring Saplings
In two weeks, the saplings were ready to be transferred to the tower.
Growing Experience
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Success with Coriander and Spinach
Coriander was easy to grow, and spinach was successful as well. However, I was not able to get saplings from the other seeds provided, namely basil and lettuce. -
Experimenting with Cucumber
I purchased cucumber seeds from a local nursery, and they showed promise. I am currently waiting for the first cucumber. It got many flowers though.
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Harvesting Coriander & Spinach
Coriander was ready to harvest in a couple of weeks. Spinach was ready for harvest in 2 months.
Timeline
| Date | Activity |
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| 25-Jul-2024 | Sowed seeds in cocodisks |
| 11-Aug-2024 | Placed spinach and coriander saplings in the aeroponics tower |
| 12-Aug-2024 | Added nutrients to water in the tower as suggested in the manual. Maintained pH 350 to 400 ppm using the TDS meter provided in the kit |
| 18-Aug-2024 | Placed cucumber saplings in the aeroponics tower |
| 04-Sep-2024 | Added nutrients to water in the tower as suggested in the manual. Maintained pH 500 to 650 ppm using the TDS meter provided in the kit |
| 08-Sep-2024 | Harvested Coriander leaves |
| 12-Sep-2024 | Cucumber flowers bloomed. Spinach was progressing. Cleaned the tower and added fresh water and nutrients to pH 500 to 650 ppm |
| 14-Oct-2024 | Harvested Spinach |
Conclusion
This journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to continuing to experiment and grow more plants using my aeroponics tower. Stay tuned for more updates! Please feel free to reach me on Twitter(X) or Reddit.