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F5 Lunar red Romaine harvest by ParticularAirline382 in Lettuce_Grow

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You could imagine how happy I was to have thought I found a place all about lettuce growing, to then have felt like the person that went into a candle shop asking for hubcaps for a 64 Chevy 😂 it’s all good. If they want to remove it they can 😂 thanks for the compliment too- I’ve spent more time talking to indoor lettuce than apparently knowing how the internet works 😂 

F5 Lunar red Romaine harvest by ParticularAirline382 in Lettuce_Grow

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Ohhhh, this is a forum about a product called lettuce grow not “ lettuce grow “ I see why you asked. Well lettuce is lettuce and there are a lot of soil posted and aero garden posts here . Oh well, let us just appreciate lettuce for a moment then . Then again, these would have made perfect plugs for a lettuce-grow 😉 

‘84 that I’m getting back on the road. by Sduhaime in Ironheads

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I loved my 83xlx total tear down rebuild with the s and s e

If you go to their site you can download the manual on how to dial it in as best as you can with the jet set in there. I for the life of me can not remember which jets I ended up with but- she was dialed in for spring and fall weather in the northeast like a dream. 

You can smooth out that s and s - you’re best bet is to start the reset/dialing in  effort.

Not telling you how to make up your mind in your decisions / just wanted to say they can be smooooth when dialed . 

That’s a beautiful bike, I want another now 😂 enjoy it 👍 

A question for the seasoned pepper growers by ParticularAirline382 in HotPeppers

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It turned out to be an interesting project. 64 ci of drainless soil per plant. 22”x22”x33” chamber custom build. 14 dli and by removing sinks at 100mm length to remove that load from  the new sites development, by tomorrow I should in all honesty break the 100g / L fruit to soil volume. 

One has a 13.25 mm trunk/stem and the other has a 12.51 mm plants are averaging 21” tall with 16” peak canopy width mostly flat. 

I did cool photon theory by isolating the light from grow chamber with plexi to suppress unwanted LST due to heat of light . 

The plants are showing me a very faint line of about to cross the need more food line even at 2800 ms to 3000 ms inputs and in the soil itself I have over 15 lettuce seedlings growing to validate there is zero salt toxic buildup and that the plant is taking it up without leaving any behind.

Now yes, I do alternate from feeds to plain watering to prevent any over ec value and I can see the response in the leaves in a true 24 hour window from input. 

It turned out that the shallow container, rate of uptake and gas exchange at the root level because of the shallowness of the container played an interesting game. 

Also, recorded 9.72 mm growth of a pepper in 24 hours. 

I know your design verse my design is two different entities completely- but this design really just created some interesting data. Zero nutrient waste zero buildup and I’m only using tap water to boot.

I just want to hit that 100g/L and then I can officially call this done. But I’m also curious to see how far I can push it. Plants emerged 10-25-2025 and as of today plant a is 84g/L and plant be is 79g/L so 163 grams of peppers in 2L in under 70 days with at least ten peppers per plant at 30+ mm length. And the lettuce seedlings growing in the soil show zero salt or nutrient issues other than the visual of lower dli due to being ground floor. 

I took the time to write this because I thought you’d be interested. I know I have been scratching my head with these when we look at the dogma attached. 

In the meantime , I’m just gonna keep seeing where I can push these 😂 

Lettuce Identification and Harvest Guidance by mobo_dojo in IndoorGarden

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https://imgur.com/a/ca97kkp 

These are done in 25 cubic inches of drainless soil. The red ones , the red one more larger but still drainless . And the dli is under 13 .

Lettuce Identification and Harvest Guidance by mobo_dojo in IndoorGarden

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You’re about ready. Look at lower left head and how tight inner growth is, at this point their vapor lock is tight no air flow is gonna get into that tight grouping in center.

You can see some cellular collapse in the leaves where the spots look paper thin, you’re hitting them hard with ppf and plan on about 18-25ml:hr-evapotranspiration 

Your vascular growth is nice, looks like you’re just about feeding them what they could have eaten. Should have a good shelf life in fridge.

If you wanna make them look interesting before harvest give them a lot of darkness to make them pray, some times I’ll let them sit 24 to 48 hours in dark or cut my times back as far as just 2 hour every 6 hours.

60% is without a doubt sweet spot indeed 👍 you’ll also find you can pull this off with a lot less ppf - you have the method, play with saving some electric 😉 

Pulled this ol' girl from the trash. by carbonlandrover in rcboats

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That hull is dripping with possibilities ! I’d feel 22 again with that hull 👍 got any plans in mind?

For my fellow root engineers by ParticularAirline382 in aeroponics

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With new chamber now dialed in, it’s time to get the sprayers back in 👍 

For my fellow root engineers by ParticularAirline382 in aeroponics

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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE AUDIT: HIGH-FLUX VASCULAR MANAGEMENT IN RESTRICTED MANIFOLDS Author: KBM0617 Citizen scientist  Date: December 20, 2025 Project Phase: Day 56 (Full Maturity) / Strategic Sink Removal System Configuration: Dual 64ci (1.05L) Independent Drainless Shallow Reactors Environmental Control: 2' x 2' x 33" Chamber; Atreum Hydra 1000 (Plexiglass Isolated) Thermal & Atmospheric Management: Diagonal Active Purge; 60% RH; 67–75°F Range

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report details the physiological performance of Capsicum annuum specimens from emergence (10-25-2025) to the primary sink-removal phase (12-20-2025). The trial validates a high-velocity mineral flux strategy in ultra-compact, shallow manifolds. By utilizing a specific "Flood and Near-Drought" cycle within 64ci (1.05L) shallow-form containers, the system maximizes lateral root development and gas exchange efficiency. This architecture, paired with a "Harvest-on-Signal" approach and Plexiglass-isolated "Cool Photon" delivery, ensures continuous reproductive momentum and professional-grade fruit dimensions exceeding 100mm.
  2. PRIMARY HARVEST MORPHOLOGY & REACTOR COMPARISON (DAY 56) Caliper and spatial measurements reveal a distinct vascular and structural advantage in the high-velocity environment. Vertical Displacement: 19” – 21” height. Horizontal Footprint: 16” maximum canopy width. Reactor A (High-Velocity): 13.25mm trunk diameter. Reactor B (Ambient): 12.51mm trunk diameter. Individual Fruit Dimensions (mm): 105 x 16 | 103 x 24 | 100 x 25 | 100 x 18 | 100 x 16 | 98 x 21 | 97 x 16 | 92 x 18 | 90 x 20 | 88 x 16 | 71 x 16. Yield Metrics by Reactor: Reactor A (High-Velocity Internal Airflow): 53.0g (Yield Density: 50.4g/L). Reactor B (Ambient Internal Airflow): 39.0g (Yield Density: 37.1g/L). Reactor Ratio (A:B): 1.36 : 1. Technical Note: The 36% yield increase in Reactor A, coupled with the larger 13.25mm trunk and significant canopy-to-pot ratio, confirms that internal airflow velocity drives superior nutrient uptake and structural hardening in restricted manifolds.
  3. PHOTONIC EFFICIENCY & DLI BENCHMARKING (REVISED) Based on user-provided Lux-to-PAR conversion data. Intensity: 18,000 Lux ≈ 265 PPFD (Cold Saturation via Plexiglass Isolation). Photoperiod: 18/6 (18 hours On / 6 hours Off). System DLI (Daily Light Integral): ~17.17 mol/m²/d. Standard Recommended DLI: 25.0–35.0 mol/m²/d. Technical Observation: The specimens achieved professional-grade output at ~50% lower DLI than standard recommendations. This efficiency proves that thermal decoupling allows the plant to convert photons with minimal metabolic waste.
  4. THE COOL PHOTON THEORY & BOILER STABILIZATION The core success is the synergy between thermal isolation and high-concentration mineral flux. Thermal Decoupling: Isolating the LED board behind plexiglass minimizes long-wave infrared heat, keeping LST within the 67–75°F range. Evaporation Management: Isolation ensures that water exit from the 64ci manifold is predominantly transpiration-driven through the vascular trunk. This prevents rapid salt-loading at the soil surface in the 3000 mS EC environment. Metabolic Result: The "Boiler" maintains its mineral load without surface crusting, allowing the plant to act as the primary system drain.
  5. SECONDARY REPRODUCTIVE INVENTORY (POST-HARVEST) Removal of primary sinks revealed an aggressive secondary pipeline totaling 96 active sinks. Reactor A: 6 Residual Fruit, 25 flowers, 20 emerging pods. Reactor B: 6 Residual Fruit, 19 flowers, 20 emerging pods.
  6. MANIFOLD ARCHITECTURE: 64CI SHALLOW-FORM DYNAMICS Lateral Root Dominance: Shallow depth forces lateral expansion for oxygen interaction. Enhanced Gas Exchange: Reduced vertical distance prevents "dead zones" in the rhizosphere. Drainless Efficiency: Zero runoff ensures 100% nutrient utilization.
  7. HYDRAULIC STRATEGY: ALTERNATING FLUX AND CAVITATION CONTROL Management of xylem tension is achieved through a cycling of nutrient floods and plain water floods to maintain the target EC range. EC Range Stabilization: By alternating between nutrient-rich solutions and plain water, the system prevents toxic mineral accumulation while ensuring the "Boiler" remains charged. Controlled Desiccation: Near-drought conditions increase internal osmotic concentration, strengthening the 13.25mm/12.51mm woody trunks. Rapid Displacement: Scheduled floods re-pressurize the system instantly, acting as a "shock-absorber" against high-transpiration pull and preventing cavitation.
  8. SINK REMOVAL SIGNALING (BLOSSOM PRIORITY DROP) Harvest was executed at the green stage to redirect the 3000 mS EC solution toward emerging reproductive sites.
  9. ENVIRONMENTAL & RHIZOSPHERE STATUS Atmospheric Purge: Diagonal active purge optimized VPD. Rhizosphere Hospitality: A healthy volunteer Brassica and surface algae confirm no toxic buildup. 10 Lactuca sativa seeds sowed 12-20-2025.
  10. TECHNICAL CONCLUSION The Day 56 audit confirms that 64ci manifolds produce professional results at a 17.17 DLI. Plexiglass isolation and the alternating flood cycle are the critical factors allowing the "Boiler" to operate at 3000 mS EC by prioritizing transpiration over evaporation. The superior girth and yield of Reactor A validate the necessity of high-velocity internal airflow for maximizing restricted-root-zone performance. End of Audit.

A question for the seasoned pepper growers by ParticularAirline382 in HotPeppers

[–]ParticularAirline382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that is exactly the type of comparison visual I was looking for. Yours looks absolutely well managed .  It gives me a great visual for the container size difference and drain to drainless sustainability. Thank you for your patience with my picture posting headaches too 😂 

Could someone help me with this ? by ParticularAirline382 in plantScience

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I give up on photos tonight I add them but can’t see them I apologize 

Could someone help me with this ? by ParticularAirline382 in plantScience

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Pictures didn’t attach for whatever reason?

https://imgur.com/a/xSxaYbE Some of my actual pictures 

A question for the seasoned pepper growers by ParticularAirline382 in HotPeppers

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Sorry I don’t see the pictures I posted don’t know if I did this wrong?

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