Fertilizer and Math

 Date this was completed: 2-10-24

The liquid fertilizer I used.

This fertilizer was chosen mainly because it was the best option out of what I had at my house. 

It was the most balanced fertilizer between the main macronutrients.

 

After careful reading of the instructions and some high-quality math...

Fertilizer in a jug!

I was able to determine that each plant/pot needed roughly 25 ml of fertilizer solution.

Carefully pouring fertilizer.

At last. All the plants are prepared.

Let the experiment begin!

Plants in the Greenhouse

Date this was completed: 2-5-24

Violas SorbetⓇ 'Tiger Eye'

Originally, I wanted to use pansies, however, I was lucky that a local nursery had these because everywhere else didn't have a thing!

I was pleased with how beautiful they are, though, and they have a nice aroma.

(my dad disagrees about that last bit and claims they're "stinky flowers")

So thankful the local nursery had flowers!

(featuring my sister)

I borrowed my Grandpa Bob's greenhouse to keep the Violas warm.

My dad rigged up the heater light and thermometer so that I can regulate the temperature 

so that it stays at the flowers' ideal temp (40-70 degrees F). 

He also showed me how to take some of my growlights and

 zip-tie them so that the Violas could stay nice and happy. 

(to keep the temperature consistent, I had to put the greenhouse in the garage, 

which is great for temperature but poor for natural lighting).

A very pleased me with flowers and my cool greenhouse setup.

Me insisting my dad be in a photo to receive proper credit for his DIY skills.

The flowers also got watered this week. I watered them until the water ran through the bottom of the pot and then let the water drain out.