Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Day 18 - It's all gone

The myth has been broken. Hydroponics is not as easy, as maintenance-free and as hardy as what the books or experts may have said.

I had a busy two weeks that include many late nights at work and some traveling. I had little time to take care of my two hydroponics kits but I made sure it was top-up with water and appropriate nutrients. I also ensured they were away from direct rain and sunlight before I plunge into two weeks of late work and travel.

After two weeks, it was all gone. The only pot left alive and healthy is the Sweet Basil but even then, it did not look like it has grown 1 mm more than when I last photographed it two weeks ago.

What has gone wrong? I really don't know... the only thing I could think of is that the wind has been a bit strong lately, so even if the plants were sheltered, the saplings may not have able to withstand the wind that may have bounced around the room.

Any hydroponic experts out there who can help explain why all the potted plants except one has not survived?