I had such awesome results from my very first hydroponics adventure with a Bibb Lettuce, ( a leafy variety), that I'm definitely going to venture out into some other varieties!
My first lettuce crops for 2014 will be a Black Seeded Simpson variety and a beautiful Ruby Red. I will of course be using Masterblend formula (10/10/5) for lettuce.
I like the Black Seeded Simpson variety, because it's still a leafy lettuce, but much tighter than the Bibb variety. It's sweet and tender at all stages. And of Course the Ruby Red is beautiful red color and adds a great visual to any salad bowl.
Germination yield is expected at least at: 76%-85%
Number of days to germinate: 5- to 7
Days to maturity: 45 days.
On Jan 3rd, 2014, 22 - 2" net pots, with 2 seeds per pot, for the Ruby Red Lettuce.
I'll start them as do with most everything, in a 2" net pot, pre soaked piece of rockwool, and under the lights for 24hours x 10 days.
As always, I'll keep you posted with lots of photos and comments at regular intervals.
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UPDATE 1/6/2014
23 out of 44 Ruby Red Lettuce has now poked it's head and starting to sprout!
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