This time, I'm building the growing environment inside the tent.
(I introduced the items I bought in a previous post!)
1. Build a grow tent
First, I tried to build a grow tent. It was easy to assemble and took only about 15 minutes.
2. Set a shelf
Then, I placed the shelf inside the tent. It's a bit smaller than I expected, but I think it's enough for the prototype.
It has three tiers, I will first use only the second tier and expand it later.
After that, I installed the light at the bottom of the first-tier.
3. Plant the seeds!
In this time, I decided to build a DWC-based hydroponic system, so please imagine securing the plants to a piece of Styrofoam floating on nutrient.
Firstly, make holes with a radius of 1.5 cm in the styrofoam board.
You’ll need to determine the spacing between holes based on the type of plant. Since I am planting perilla and baby leaf green seeds this time, I’ll space the holes 15 cm apart for the perilla and 5 cm apart for the baby leaf greens, as recommended.
Cut the sponge into 2-cm squares. (Cut them slightly larger than the holes to ensure the sponge stays securely in place.)
Make a cross-shaped slit in the sponge, soak it thoroughly, and then place the seeds inside.
Fill the tray with water so that the bottom of the sponge is just barely touching the water.
4. Set everything inside the tent
Set these things inside the tent and turn on the light.
I'll wait until the plants sprout. I can't wait!
The next day, I saw something white starting to sprout from the seeds!!
I feel like I'm the parent of these seeds...I’ve already grown attached to them!!!
By the way, I hear it takes about a week for baby greens to sprout.
Let’s hope they grow well.