Hey Denise,
I'm really looking forward to growing lettuce in the basement under my plant lights this winter. I've been meaning to try that for at least 10 years and I think this year is finally going to be THE year. Thanks for telling me how you do it.
Alas, I knew I wouldn't remember everything you told me and I'm really surprised I remembered as much as you did tell me. I think I got all the steps written down but there are a few blanks in my memory (highlighted). Plus a couple of questions occurred to me since I got home. Help please!
1) You use Jungle Growth Organic or Jungle Growth Pro potting soil.
2) Then you do a soil drench of Actinovate.
3) Next you treat it with Azamax to keep off fungus flies.
4) Then you sprinkle on the lettuce seeds.
5) Cover it with vermiculite so no bare soil exposed.
6) Water from the bottom only.
7) Stick under lights and wait for yummy lettuces to germinate.
8) When the lettuce germinates and has two true leaves give it a quick spritz with the Azamax again.
My additional question(s) are:
What size pots do you use or does it matter?
I think you said you don't use anything smaller than 6" because when you crowd the lettuces together they have more trouble.
I would assume EBT Stone Tomato and Vegetable fertilizer would be a fine. Or do you think something else should be used?
Thanks......
Vicki
