Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Planning for the future

Now that at least a dozen plants established solid roots and bushy canopies, it's time to get ready for summer.

Current 4x4 arrangement at 2'x2' space is not going to work by the end of summer. Looking at the pictures of a year old GS it appears I need at least 8 inches of space between plants. Since my target is two rows of ten sequoias (while planted outside, ofc), I need to start modifying the holding grid. Given the fluorescent lights I currently have (18"x24"), it makes sense to arrange them in 2x3 cells so that the light would be evenly distributed and there would be enough space between plants:

I will start making new grids and then re-planting biggest plants into 6" PVC tubes starting this spring (now!) The idea is to have 4 or 5 six-plant cells by end of summer.

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