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Growing Lettuce in Hydroponic Trays Year Round Introduction Hey there! Today, we're going to talk about how you can grow lettuce in hydroponic trays all year round. It's a cool way to have fresh veggies whenever you want! What You'll Need Materials: - Hydroponic trays - Lettuce seeds - Water - Nutrient solution - Grow lights Equipment: - pH meter - EC meter - Thermometer Setting Up Your Hydroponic System First, you'll need to set up your hydroponic trays. Fill them with water and add the nutrient solution according to the instructions. Make sure the pH and EC levels are right by using the meters. Planting Your Lettuces Next, it's time to plant your lettuce seeds in the trays. Make sure to space them out evenly and cover them with a thin layer of growing medium. Keep the trays under the grow lights for about 12-16 hours a day. Caring for Your Lettuces Check the water levels in the trays regularly and top up if needed. Keep an eye on the temperature and ad...

Growing Vegetable Plants in Rockwool Cubes Hey there, fellow gardeners! Today we're going to talk about a cool way to grow your own vegetables using rockwool cubes. It may sound fancy, but it's actually pretty simple and fun. Let's dive in! What You'll Need: First things first, you'll need some rockwool cubes . These are like little sponges that help your plants grow strong and healthy. You'll also need some vegetable seeds, a tray to hold the cubes, and water. I personally use these hydroponic grow trays with dome lids. Step 1: Soak the Cubes Before you plant your seeds, you'll need to soak the rockwool cubes in water. This helps them absorb moisture and provides a good environment for your plants to grow. Step 2: Plant Your Seeds Once your cubes are nice and soaked, it's time to plant your seeds. Make a little hole in the top of each cube and drop a couple of seeds in. Some seeds are so tiny and I generally end up planting more than two in...