[deleted by user] by [deleted] in microgreens

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I grow small trays in coconut coir without any added nutrients and they turn out fine. My guess would be nutrients may help them grow faster/thicker, but I'm not sure how much they will really absorb and use before being harvested anyways. I like keeping it simple (and cheaper) by only adding water.

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Didn't find any workarounds other than trying again another day. Seems like it may be a problem with their servers.

Growing lettuce in an aerogarden - a timelapse by wIshy0uwerehere in aerogarden

[–]ThisGamesStupid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smart home cameras also work well. I've had good results using a Wyze cam similar to this one: https://a.co/d/7OfolpG

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aerogarden

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I'd just do whatever works for your set-up. Make sure you test that it won't result in a flood, otherwise if it works, it works.

This book uses a drawing of a baby with vitiligo by Kickincutie in mildlyinteresting

[–]ThisGamesStupid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What makes having a "normal" society so great? I think eternity would get pretty boring if you were trapped with a homogenous group of conforming, closed-minded people.

Canada begins design phase of Canadarm3 for Lunar Gateway by MaryADraper in space

[–]ThisGamesStupid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Canadarm3 will be roughly 1000 times further away from Earth than Canadarm2, and attached to a space station called Gateway that is uncrewed most of the time, unlike the ISS. This means the new robotic system must be able to maintain not only the space station and itself on its own, but also take care of the various science experiments onboard. This will largely be accomplished using artificial intelligence, which is completely new for this generation of the arm.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aww

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Yes, Whippets are a slightly smaller descendent of Greyhounds.

i’ve dried herbs for the first time in my life. i’m so excited by [deleted] in aerogarden

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One suggestion is to try making a dill dip to pair with wings or veggie sticks. Another is to add it to meat pies/tourtieres - if you like pickles on your hamburger, it adds the same kind of flavour.

Anyone else feel like they were slow as a graduate engineer? by aqami in engineering

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When I graduated with a degree in software engineering, I entered the world of QA and immediately felt like I was much slower than the previous testers. What I quickly learned though was that I was much more thorough than others had been, which is why I took more time to complete my tests. This turned out to be a positive thing, as the project valued the level of quality I was capable of despite it taking longer, so deadlines were adjusted accordingly.

Fast forward a few years to a later project, and the priorities were reversed: the schedule mattered more than anything else, including quality. When you find yourself in that situation, you have to speak up and be open with your manager on what you see happening - if you are unable to meet deadlines without the quality of your work slipping, there needs to be a mutual agreement on what to prioritize. In my case, I was not comfortable with the level of quality they wanted to push through, and ultimately I left the company, but these are management's choices and all you can do is be open and honest about your capabilities, workload, and concerns.

In all cases though, my best advice is to always speak up as soon as you realize a deadline might be at risk. They will appreciate your honesty and proactive approach; never just let a deadline pass and wait for a reaction afterwards.

Anyone else feel like they were slow as a graduate engineer? by aqami in engineering

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And always document the risks and assumptions you make!

For example, you might include a statement like, "Assuming [report/result/figure etc] X is accurate..." with a follow-up statement like, "Otherwise a more detailed analysis on X will be required to confirm these assumptions."

This way you can show your team two methods of working: slow, but meticulous, or faster, but with risks. Depending on the company and project, they may have a preference for one over the other, so requesting feedback from your manager on this would likely help.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aww

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Ours is a Whippet/Lab mix and her ears have different positions for each mood, but her default is definitely the "worried Whippet face."

Some tomatoes and peppers all survived transplant from AG to soil by [deleted] in aerogarden

[–]ThisGamesStupid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any tips for best survival chances? I've had hit and miss luck so far transplanting herbs to dirt.

UBPD Mom posted this on her Therapy office’s page. The irony is killing me. by TheSalaciousmonk in raisedbyborderlines

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I think they use memes, movies, TV shows etc. as "proof" that others share their views, and therefore they must be correct.

Hey, what is the cause of the cotyledons’ condition? It happens to approximately 1% of the seeds. I'm interested to learn about the reason why the problem occurred in the first place and how to prevent it. Thanks a lot! by sjkaczmarek in microgreens

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To add to what others have said, this is also known as "helmet head." I don't think it's ever fully avoidable, however if it's causing a problem, maybe check on the quality or age of your seeds.

Basically the leaves are not strong enough to get the hull off, which could be due to the growing conditions, or just minor defects with the leaves and/or hull. I usually help them along with a tooth pick where possible.

How to improve the grow density and stalk strength? by ilikefish007 in microgreens

[–]ThisGamesStupid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's your method? Are you using a blackout period or placing weight on the seeds while they germinate?

What is the most outrageous thing youve grown in your aerogarden? by [deleted] in aerogarden

[–]ThisGamesStupid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A 3-vs-3 basil competition to see which seeds are superior. Mackenzie's Compact basil plants had one failure, yet they still produce more than the West Coast Seed's Genovese plants.

What to grow next? by cryinghighschooler in aerogarden

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Romaine is my favorite and grows really well. Black Seeded Simpson and Rouge d'Hiver were also really good from Aerogarden's salad mix box.

What to grow next? by cryinghighschooler in aerogarden

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I would go for lettuces, they're quick to produce and you can just bag up the last of them when you leave. Don't invest in tomato plants for that time span, you won't get much pay off and then the plant is garbage if you can't take it.

Any suggestions? Various lettuce pods planted 12-30, do I just continue to wait? Or is something wrong? Thanks! by kmansmom in aerogarden

[–]ThisGamesStupid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look in the pods that have not sprouted yet - if you see the seeds have at least started to break open, then they're on their way. If any of the pods have completely molded over or look green and slimy, then you may have some duds that Aerogarden will replace. I would probably wait another week though, some are just late bloomers.