GreenHab Report – December 15th

GreenHab Report

Trisha Randazzo

December 15, 2017

Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)

Ambient (no heating or/cooling)

Ambient with window/door open

·         Outside temperature during work hours:  10 C

·         At 12:00 inside temperature was 43 C. Opened door to cool.

·         Keep door open for most of the day. Closed around 16:30, inside temperature was 20 C.

·         Inside temperature high 43 low 18

·         Inside humidity: 16%

Heating

·         Functioning nominally

·         Turns on at 16 C stops at 20 C

Cooling

·         Not available

Both heating and cooling

·         Nominal

Shade cloth on/off

·         On

Average temperature: (N/A until new sensor is delivered)

·         N/A

Changes to crops:  Note all emergence of seedlings, death of seedlings, etc

·         Three of the bean plants are still drooping

·         One of the bean plants is flowering! A nice purple flower.

·         Other beans are starting to appear on 4 bean plants!

·         No sprouts yet from the newly planted herb seeds. Expect some by next Monday!

Daily water usage for crops:

·         Used more water to accommodate the drier planter box.

Time(s) of watering for crops:

·         15:00

Morning research observations: (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Changes to research plants:

·         N/A

Daily watering and amount of water used:

·         3.0 gallons

Aquaponics:  (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Narrative:  Any other information you want to share

·         After yesterday’s report sent, Mission Support delivered  more seeds and plant food. Thank you mission support!

Support/supplies needed:

·         N/A

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