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GreenHab Report Inga Popovaite, Crew 228 greenhab officer Environmental control: Kept up at 65F at night; temp higher during the day. Doors open during the day; put a fan on today (Oct 1 2021) when temperature hiked to 110F Average temperatures: ~70-90F during the day; kept at 65F at night. Had to start the fan today when temperature hiked to 110F Hours of supplemental light: N/A Daily water usage for crops: 8-10 gallons (more on a hot day, less on a cloudy/cooler day) Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: Water in Blue Tank _____ gallons (~55% full) Time(s) of watering for crops: morning, afternoon, evening (3 times, checking soil moisture levels more often) Changes to crops: Seeds are sprouting and seedlings are growing rapidly. Zucchinis,cucumbers, Swiss chard, chives, marjoram, sage, and oregano just sprouted in the last couple days. Narrative: Mostly caring for the seedlings; bigger plants are watered once a day. Planted carrots, chamomile, banana peppers, lettuce. All the plants are very happy and growing fast. It is a nice Martian garden out there that yields fresh flavors to us every day. Current crops: Seedlings/sprouts: wild rocket, microgreens, tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, zucchini, Swiss chard, chives, marjoram, sage, oregano. Mature: green onion, spinach, cherry tomatoes, aloe, rosemary, basil, cilantro, mint, Swiss chard, aloe, thai hot pepper (ornamental). Harvest: Since last report: 111 g Cherry tomatoes 14 g Lettuce 6 g Swiss chard 22 g Green onion 15 g Microgreens 8 g Rosemary 14 g Basil 8 g Mint Total: 198 g of fresh bounty to supplement dried vegetable rich diet. Support/supplies needed: None Next GreenHab report: 04Oct2021 |