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rhuebott5947
 Post subject: Root Veg questions.
PostPosted: Nov 15th, '13, 09:19 
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Has anyone used Perlite to grow carrots and onions as well as other root and bulb plants? I have heard that it could compact and isn't great but I was thinking that if it is possible to fix that problem that with how light it is growing these veggies may be possible and really amazing.
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 Post subject: Re: Root Veg questions.
PostPosted: Nov 15th, '13, 13:00 
Perlite is great for growing carrots... but use a wicking bed...

It's just a pain in the arse trying to use perlite in aquaponics...
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PostPosted: Nov 15th, '13, 13:45 
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Spring onions grow very well in my gravel + Canna clay balls mix GBs, and currently I have a batch of carrots in there which appear to be doing very well. although I haven't harvested any yet to see how they look and taste.
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 Post subject: Re: Root Veg questions.
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I've seen a few videos online last night of root vegetables doing really well. The only one I haven't seen is someone growing potato's.
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 Post subject: Re: Root Veg questions.
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Onions and stuff grow perfectly well in media beds...
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 Post subject: Re: Root Veg questions.
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Good to know I just picked up 200 onion sets for around six bucks two different types. I would have bought less but the 100 pack was the only sizeI could find.
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Radishes, Celeriac and beetroot are doing fine in clay beds and I am now trialling some type of small and round carrots from Italy.
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http://www.ehow.com/how_12143473_grow-p ... onics.html

Found this article and it sounds interesting I may end up trying it.
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