Lettuce, and Peppers, and 'Maters, Oh My!

So, I've learned that even though I can grow just about anything in the AeroGarden, it doesn't mean I should grow just about anything.

With its shallow basin and relatively low light height (the Harvest Lights only extend to 1 foot instead of more than 2 feet in the more advanced models), the AeroGarden seems to me to be the perfect way to start and maintain plants with similarly shallow root depth.

Air Pruning Results

Full Speed Ahead!

Well, after only a little transplant shock, it would seem that my babies have transitioned will from their watery home in the AeroGarden to take root in their more permanent home in soil (in the greenhouse).

Phenomenal Growth

So, I came to the conclusion a few weeks ago that while the AeroGarden (AG) is more than suitable for starting plants, it leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to growing and maintaining them.

 

I tend to grow from the seeds that I already have from years before, and unfortunately for the AG most of these varieties are taller than what  it can support.  So I have to inevitably transplant my starts.  But there is no problem with transplanting especially since I have many times more space out in my garden than in the AG.

So now, we are in the cusp of May and the verge of summer. Where most people above zone 7 or 8 might just be getting started with their gardens, here in zone 9 we have to be careful to shade some plants since they can literally fry from too much heat. 

As such, I personally will have to closely monitor my babies, especially those in the greenhouse. But in the mean time, I will bask in the sun and enjoy how my garden is growing.  

Transfer Success = Garden Success

Well, it's been a few weeks since I last posted an update about my garden, but it's been a great few weeks nonetheless.
I know now that there is minimal transplant shock when transferring my AeroGarden started seedlings to soil - even when having to tear off some roots in the process.  One of the advantages that growing hydroponically and indoors has is no worries about the weather.

AeroGarden - Week 6 (Final Week)

Well, what more can I say?  This week has been even more eventful than I could have ever imagined when I first bought the wonderful AeroGarden by Miracle Gro.  To begin with, I never thought that I would actually like a Miracle Gro product; but this has far exceeded my expectations.

AeroGarden - Week 5

After years of trying to grow bell peppers from seed unsuccessfully,
the Aero Garden finally makes it effortless!

Having Fun With My Own Seeds

So a while ago, I mentioned that I had received a box of seeds as a Christmas present.  Well, that package of seeds has finally come in handy thanks to my AeroGarden!  

AeroGarden Seedling Transplantation

Well, the biggest news going on in the garden is that I'm making more room in my AeroGarden by transplanting the babies to the soil (in the garden).

Here I have the two Basil seedlings in large containers.
Hopefully they will be large and bountiful.