Will the lessons it teaches fill you with sorrow or wonder? This summer was an amazing journey. I would love to share it with you!
The summer was hot and dry. Temperatures at the peak stayed near or over 100F (38C) for weeks.
Southern California USDA hardiness zone 10a
For this hydroponic tomato setup, I chose the Early Girl variety.
The green spongelike material I grow the plants in is Grodan rockwool.
I sprayed in the late afternoon 3 times (3 days between sprayings)
Spider Mite Spray Recipe
25 oz (740 ml) water
5 oz (150 ml) SM90
5 ml Azamax
Nutrient Recipe
2g MasterBlend Tomato 4-18-38
2g Calcium Nitrate 15.5-0-0
1g Epsom Salt
1 Gallon or 3.8 Liters hose water
Filmed on an iPhone6
Edited with iMovie 10.1.5
Voiceover recorded on a Blue Snowball ICE
Music is from Beethoven’s 9th symphony (Ode to Joy Finale)
This Magical Plant will Bring you Happiness!