baby greens(spring mix)

larry ob · #1 03-03-2011, 10:52 AM

I am trying to grow baby greens (spring mix) in 10 by 20 flats with a NFT system, does anyone know what i need to grow them on (burlap, coco coir, perlite) baby greens or micro greens are fine on burlap but not sure if burlap will support the bigger mixed greens.

Thanks

simon · #2 03-03-2011, 01:02 PM

I am using coco coir for my Mix and it is working great. It has been about 4 weeks since I planted mine and just getting ready to make my first cutting. I used Only a good PH water to start with because the seed it self gives the plant everything it needs to get started, and then I after a week or so started to introduce a good ph water with nutrients at half the strength. I keep it in an area that gets half the sun and All is doing well.

I hope that helps

Simon

larry ob · #3 03-03-2011, 01:17 PM

Okay, Thanks simon then i will give the coco coir a try. Im growing in a grenhouse and have done well with other plants. just wasnt sure about the mixed gree.ns

larry ob · #4 03-03-2011, 03:12 PM

simon, far as water i was going to just keep the growing material moist ,do you have a good ratio far as how often you water i am hoping to use a timer.

simon · #5 03-03-2011, 05:19 PM

With My mixed greens I hand water

it is just a small amount so i do not have a drip hooked up to them.

larry ob · #6 03-03-2011, 07:32 PM

Okay,Thanks