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Lettuce is a vegetable that is widely consumed, especially for lovers of salad, bbq and instantly devoured.
The taste of lettuce that plain up a bit bitter this highly rated by many people because this vegetable is very easy to be processed and also has the benefit that very much.
Lettuce is a vegetable that is not unfamiliar to many people. As we know, the lettuce is a vegetable that live in the highlands. But did you know that lettuce can also be grown in lowland areas!
Already a year ago my husband and I try to grow lettuce using a hydroponic system. Initially we tried to plant it in the ground, but it turns out very hard and managed with the use of a hydroponic system.
I planted lettuce with a hydroponic system with the axis and uses a box of styrofoam former we get from the shopping centers that sell grapes. On this system I'm using growing media with rockwool and a bit of hydroton.
Planting lettuce for low-lying areas-medium a little bit tricky because we have to pay attention to the temperature of the area. Because if the air temperature is very hot can affect the development of lettuce.
Interested to grow vegetables lettuce in a hydroponic system? These tips and tricks to be aware!
- Knowing your area is the land area of high or low land.
Basically, lettuce seed has several varieties depending on the area of the highlands or the lowlands.
- Seed lettuce Geand Rapids and Iceberg very suitable for areas of high lands, medium lands and even lowlands
- Seed lettuce Kriebo particularly suitable for the medium lands and lowlands
- Lettuce Red Romaine is very suitable for highlands, medium lands and lowlands
In accordance with the varieties, I chose lettuce seeds kriebo because it is suitable with the area where I live.
- The Nutrients Needed
Lettuce with using hydroponic systems require nutrients from the AB Mix with the provisions PPM 600-800ppm.
But before transplanting, check the raw water in the water that will be used to dissolve the AB Mix Nutriens. Try to use ground water, water air conditioning water or rain that has ppm not more than 150ppm.
- Direct Sunlight
To keep lettuce can be grown better, note the direct rays of the sun obtained the seeds of lettuce. After transplanting to the growing media, try hydroponic system using the roof is clear so the lettuce stays biss receive sunlight without having to be exposed to excessive heat.
Lettuce can be harvested after 30-35 days after transplanting. The time required for seed sowing lettuce it takes 20-25 days, so can calculate total time in need sowing to harvest is 50-60 days.
Planting lettuce hydroponics is very easy if we want to utilize the free time. No need to bother for every day checking, enough 3-7 days checking periodically.
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