Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

Tonight's chemistry.

Calcium 0
PH 7.0
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0-5.0

I really wish there was an affordable potassium test kit.

Good luck with any cubrits during the Summer. All mine start off good, then get powdery mildew and despite spraying with everything and anything, still wither and die. Eggplant, okra, basil, peppers do well during this inferno time of year. A greenhouse would probably help by keeping water off leaves, but then temps increase and you need electric fans to keep cool enough and air circulation.

Thanks for the suggestions Coachchris! How about salad greens? Any luck with salad greens?

That would depend on your budget.

Lamotte has one http://www.amazonsupply.com/lamotte-313 ... B00BT11M74

still waiting on that money Mr..

Did great with the greens during the Winter/Spring. All my lettuce during the Summer gets bitter before they get to 4-5". If you wanted greens, I'm thinking micro greens. There are some varieties that are supposed to grow better in Summer. But, I don't think nature intends for lettuce to grow when it's 95 and 80% humidity.lol
Sticking with what grows and likes heat, instead of fighting to grow things that are too hard. I'll be getting ready for some lettuce, spinach, greens, etc in about a month. Plan on getting them in the GB/DWC about Oct and you should be eating salad by mid November and be good through about April...maybe May.

Wonder, how much time does you spend on your plants....... Actually I am asking this because I dont get enough time to take care of them.......