Are you a plant scientist? Most hydroponic tomatoes are picked at the start of ripening and continue to ripen off the vine AND they taste GREAT. Where did you get the 50% of the flavor in the last day? Was there a scientic test to tell you this?
Our methods are actually cleaner than "Organic" because we don't have potentially toxic contaminants in our nutrient mix, made from refined chemicals. Use of refined chemicals is usually prohibited on produce to be labeled "organic." Potential toxins like fluoride, radium (a source of radon), & selenium, which occur naturally in minerals, are acceptable according to many organic standards. (Organic is defined by the organization issuing the certification, and so varies a bit.)
If they don't ripe anymore omce they are picked, would it be fair to say that the next stage is rotting? Also not sure of what the split is? You mean there is a cut in the skin? Yes I am noob
All that is used for the support media is perlite, yes. Perlite acts to physically support the plant and also holds air, water, and nutrient. We have a regulated nutrient feeding system, sort of like an irrigation system, that mixes water and a measured amount of nutrients and delivers the mix to the pots, bags, or trays of perlite.
It's really a non-issue because it doesn't cause problems. But in regard to your speculation, covering the trays does not prevent algae. And solution level in the trays can't be kept at a minimum as you suggest; not only does that fail to prevent algae, it would kill the plants.
Are you a plant scientist? Most hydroponic tomatoes are picked at the start of ripening and continue to ripen off the vine AND they taste GREAT. Where did you get the 50% of the flavor in the last day? Was there a scientic test to tell you this?
lewis626bv 2 years ago
a plant scientist hah... your lame kid go home.
2tallbrandon 2 years ago
Can hydroponics ever be considered organic?
DrewDawg50 3 years ago
Our methods are actually cleaner than "Organic" because we don't have potentially toxic contaminants in our nutrient mix, made from refined chemicals. Use of refined chemicals is usually prohibited on produce to be labeled "organic." Potential toxins like fluoride, radium (a source of radon), & selenium, which occur naturally in minerals, are acceptable according to many organic standards. (Organic is defined by the organization issuing the certification, and so varies a bit.)
webstertiums 2 years ago
If they don't ripe anymore omce they are picked, would it be fair to say that the next stage is rotting? Also not sure of what the split is? You mean there is a cut in the skin? Yes I am noob
BPMDETECTORPRO 3 years ago
Good Video!, Better music, love the harp
Spl20 3 years ago
Gread video! Always knew vine ripen was better, but never knew or even questioned why. Thanks.
Jaeh1 3 years ago
All that is used for the support media is perlite, yes. Perlite acts to physically support the plant and also holds air, water, and nutrient. We have a regulated nutrient feeding system, sort of like an irrigation system, that mixes water and a measured amount of nutrients and delivers the mix to the pots, bags, or trays of perlite.
webstertiums 3 years ago
Very interesting now I know.
CFL35 3 years ago
so thats why run ripened tomatoes taste so much better than store bought ones. sooo much nicer.
2Shye 3 years ago
It's really a non-issue because it doesn't cause problems. But in regard to your speculation, covering the trays does not prevent algae. And solution level in the trays can't be kept at a minimum as you suggest; not only does that fail to prevent algae, it would kill the plants.
webstertiums 3 years ago
It is difficult to avoid, but it doesn't cause any real problems. The algae is removed when we periodically clean the perlite and the trays.
webstertiums 3 years ago
Nope! The perlite allows plenty of oxygen in the root zone. So no pumps are needed.
twinpine 3 years ago 2
Thanks! Nicely done!
timfoss445 4 years ago