Micro Toms

[Corinne]

Today Feb 3,I received my Micro Tom seeds and now they are planted in the AG3.

I have used distilled water and 1/8 tsp  3 part liquid nutrient mix.

I planted 3 seeds each in 2 of the pods and will choose 1 plant from each of the 2 to continue.

This is my first time using Micro Toms.

[shane arthur]

Yay, I think you will enjoy growing them. let them ripen completely and they taste great. I have sprouts on mine so we can grow these together as well.

[Corinne]

Another AG experiment.
Did you add nutes already?

I am using a very faint amount of 3 part liquid nutrients and am trying to keep the
apartment a bit warmer than I usually do which, I am told, is freezing to other
people who pop in.

I have also ordered a very sweet cherry tom which has not come yet, and I plan
to put that in one of the upgrades when they arrive and give those a go rather
than getting another Cherry Tom Kit from AG.
http://www.parkseed.com/gardening/PD/80018/

[Corinne]

I just checked with Park's and my seeds shipped this morning!!
I was rather expecting them in the future because they say  'ships in spring'...but, then
again, spring is just around the corner.

[shane arthur]

yes i added a seedling mix just a few mins ago, i typically spout with plain water. As long as the plants dont burn a light mix wont hurt them.

[Corinne]

Day 5

Micro seeds have germinated down inside the pods.

Will take a photo when they make their 'debut'.   

[Sharon]

Corinne, I'll be following this with interest.
Good luck with your micro toms!

[Corinne]

Today is Day 4 for the Micro Toms and they have  come up:

[Corinne]

Weekend update!
Today is Day 19 and the micro toms in the AG3 are slowly growing.
I upped the mix last night, but it is a lot weaker than if I were to add to a large machine.
No meter reading, though.


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[shane arthur]

they are coming along nicely. My dang ag3 died and it's too old to be under warranty. anyone happen to know the bowl size of a ag3?

[Corinne]

Oh No! Is that the cute red and black one you got a while back?
I was looking on the internet and also in my handbook for the specs and they are not even included.
It seems the only specs are for the 6 pod and up.
What went on your machine?
Probably the only thing is to buy another mini seeing there are no parts around for them.
Tons of 7 pods..Why not get a gently  used classic off ebay!
I feel so bad about your micros.

[shane arthur]

I replanted them in my remaining gardens for now. I couldn't stand to see them die they are about 4-5 inches tall now.

[Corinne]

what part broke?

[shane arthur]

I think the base shorted out. The pump stopped, the lights dont flash and the light only comes on if i mod it with my own cable.

I didnt have it sitting level and i think some water leaked from the bowl. I really liked the red and black garden but i think i will miss the night light in there the most.

[Corinne]

It was really nice. i remember when they were being advertised on special and i waited 1 day too long before the last one was snatched up.I was so disappointed.
Luckily you have some spare places to transplant.

[Corinne]

Day 26 micro tom update.
The plants are in the AG3 and I pruned them back a bit and they are doing well on
a half mix of liquid Nutrients, veg growth stage, nice dark green.There are 2 plants in the machine.

[Sharon]

I'll be 23 days behind you, Corinne, with 4 Micro Toms in my AG Classic.
I'll post my photos just as soon as I get a camera.
Following you with interest!

[Corinne]

This is DAY 36 for the micro toms..ALL is well.
I am keeping the nutrient mix low in the AG3 at  1.5 - 1 - .5


I pruned them and they are spreading like mad. Nice and healthy looking:

[Corinne]

Day 42 and Looky Here!
The plants are no more than 2 inches tall and..flowers!
Today I saw a New Hampshire Vanity License Plate(tag) that said it all:

[bab43]

I think that's amazing! 

Do you top-prune these?  You've mentioned a couple of times that you prune them and I'm wondering if you prune leaves or branches?