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Pea shoots have an earthy woody taste when you eat them fresh….and a more delicate taste when they are stir fried. They are easy to grow in soil or coconut coir, in this video I am planting them in coconut coir. They are ready to eat in 14 days. Simple and delicious! Amazon links to…
Also known as coco coir, coco peat, coconut fiber, or many other branded names, this soil amendment and hydroponic medium is a fantastic addition to most gardens. In this video, we’re going to talk about: – How coco coir is made – What to watch out for when buying from the store – The difference…
This video shows how I used two different brands of coconut coir, aka coco peat, one generic and one called sponge ease (SpongEase) to grow sweet peppers and broccoli microgreens. I also grew sunflower and buckwheat greens in the coconut coir, you will see the results were beautiful. I still prefer organic soil to coconut…
This year we are trying a new mix from last year. We used an african violet mix last year and it worked well, but we want to eep trying new things to really see what is the best out there. This mix would also be awesome for a potting mix! Send mail to: PO box…
A little more I found on Yacon and the second harvest. http://greenharvest.com.au/Plants/Information/Yacon.html http://www.ehow.com/way_5906976_yacon-planting-directions.html A link discussing renal toxicity related to eating Yacon leaves. I haven’t fully researched it but it states the onset was after prolonged exposure. (eating) May still be edible but check out the article and be careful. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20951787
There are a TON of different types of hydroponic media out there and sometimes it’s tough to know what to use. I’ve used a bunch in my growing and have collected a lot of reader input as well to make this definitive guide to hydroponic media…enjoy and grow on! In this video, we cover: -…
