Category: Greenhab Report

GreenHab Officer: Ryan DeAngelis
Environmental control: Turned fan on for half an hour today to cool down the GreenHab. The heater was on automatically, and the door was kept closed.
Average temperatures: 85 degrees peak, 75 degrees on average
Hours of supplemental light: 10 pm to 2 am (4 hours)
Daily water usage for crops: 4.5 gallons
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: None
Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): __169__ gallons
Time(s) of watering for crops: 4:00 pm
Changes to crops: Harvested a few crops, but no other changes
Narrative: The tomatoes were doing better today. I may have to put a cage on one of the tomato plants soon, I will likely do that tomorrow. The two cucumber plants I was worried about aren’t doing worse, but they aren’t doing better per se. Will observe and look at it tomorrow. I harvested a little bit of fresh basil today and it made our pizza tonight delicious.
Harvest: Basil: 5 g, arugula: 7 grams, kale: 15 grams. Total: 27 grams
Support/supplies needed: None

Crew 288 GreenHab Report 11-12-2023
GreenHab Officer: Ryan DeAngelis
Environmental control: Heater on (automatic), fan – not used, door – closed
Average temperatures: 75
Hours of supplemental light: 10 pm – 2 am
Daily water usage for crops: 6.5 gallons
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: All plants
Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): 186.5 gallons
Time(s) of watering for crops: 1500
Changes to crops: Observed: N/A. Planted more carrots and prepared peas for planting tomorrow
Narrative: Planted more carrots and prepared peas for planting tomorrow by soaking the seeds. Also passively pollinated tomatoes by shaking plants with flowers, and manually cross-pollinated cucumbers with a Q-tip.
Harvest: Total: 43 grams. Cilantro – 5 g, Parsley – 7 g, Red Cabbage – 10 g, Kale – 15 g, Arugula – 6 g.
Support/supplies needed: None.

Crew 288 GreenHab Report 11-12-2023
GreenHab Officer: Ryan DeAngelis
Environmental control: Heater on (automatic), fan – not used, door – closed
Average temperatures: 75
Hours of supplemental light: 10 pm – 2 am
Daily water usage for crops: 6.5 gallons
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: All plants
Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): 186.5 gallons
Time(s) of watering for crops: 1500
Changes to crops: Observed: N/A. Planted more carrots and prepared peas for planting tomorrow
Narrative: Planted more carrots and prepared peas for planting tomorrow by soaking the seeds. Also passively pollinated tomatoes by shaking plants with flowers, and manually cross-pollinated cucumbers with a Q-tip.
Harvest: Total: 43 grams. Cilantro – 5 g, Parsley – 7 g, Red Cabbage – 10 g, Kale – 15 g, Arugula – 6 g.
Support/supplies needed: None.

GreenHab Officer: Ryan DeAngelis
Environmental control: Heater on automatically, fan on briefly for ventilation/air flow (approx. at 6:30 pm), door closed.
Average temperatures: 74 deg. Fahrenheit
Hours of supplemental light: 10:30 pm to 2:00 am
Daily water usage for crops: 6 gallons
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: Only crop watering
Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): _180.5_ gallons
Time(s) of watering for crops: 9:00 am, 6:30 pm (split watering)
Changes to crops: Planted peas, rosemary, and fennel
Narrative: We planted a large plot of peas, expanded the existing rosemary plot, and planted fennel. We put damp cardboard over top of the peas as per instructions for the first few days to be blackout. Found the pollinator tool and attempted to use that on the tomatoes. Will try again tomorrow, hopefully one or two of the tomato plants will be fertilized soon. HSO and JOU assisted in the GreenHab today.
Correction to report: I fertilized all the plants in the GreenHab today. I watered a second time because I noticed a couple of the tomato plants were drooping a little, so hopefully the additional water and fertilizer will help them overnight. Will observe and determine if more fertilizer is necessary in the future.
Harvest: No harvest today.
Support/supplies needed: Supplemental lights were observed to turn on at 10:30 pm last night, when it should be from 10 pm onwards – is this alright or should I attempt to adjust back to 10 pm start? Have not validated that it shuts off at 2 am, however I woke up last night at 3 am and the lights were off.

Crew 287 GreenHab Report 02-12-2023
GreenHab Officer: Dulsaikhan Zorig

Environmental control: (heater- used, fan- not used, door open- 15 min)

Average temperatures: 66.5

Hours of supplemental light: 10 pm to 2 am

Daily water usage for crops: 6.8 gallon

Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: All plants

Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): 186.3 gallons

Time(s) of watering for crops: 5.45 pm

Changes to crops: 3 Cucumbers are replanted into hydroponics and two of them into pots.

Narrative: I am currently adapting to the use of the hydroponics wick system, having received valuable lessons in hydroponics from the Darkhan Plant and Agricultural Institute almost a year ago. It’s my first time planting in hydroponics. I put 2 teaspoons of miracle-gro in 1 liter of water. We need 1 teaspoon of magnesium sulfate but don’t have it.

Harvest: Kale 78 gram

Support/supplies needed: 30 gram Magnesium sulfate

Crew 287 GreenHab Report 03-12-2023

GreenHab Officer: Dulsaikhan Zorig

Environmental control: (heater- used, fan- not used, door open- 20 min)

Average temperatures: 66.7

Hours of supplemental light: 10 pm to 2 am

Daily water usage for crops: 0.004 cubic meters / 4 liters /

Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: All plants

Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): 0.7 cubic meter / 700 liters /

Time(s) of watering for crops: 5.45 pm

Changes to crops: Kale and radishes are grown very well.

Narrative: Red cabbage and arugula have just been planted in small orange pots.

Harvest: Kale 16 g

Radish 37 g

Arugula 10 g

Support/supplies needed: None

I got it that I need to move cucumbers out of the orange pot where the greens should be planted.

Crew 287 GreenHab Report 04-12-2023

GreenHab Officer: Dulsaikhan Zorig

Environmental control: (heater- used, fan- not used, door open- 3 hours 30 minutes)

Average temperatures: 68.8

Hours of supplemental light: 10 pm to 2 am

Daily water usage for crops: 0.005 cubic meter / 5 liters /

Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: All plants

Water in Blue Tank ( 0.757 cubic meters, 757 liters capacity): 0.696 cubic meters / 696.5 liters /

Time(s) of watering for crops: 6 pm

Changes to crops: All plants grow well.

Narrative: I recently transplanted cucumbers from an oblong orange pot to a sleek black medium-sized one. Additionally, red cabbage has been planted. Excitingly, the Number 7 tomato, affectionately named Tereza, is expected to bloom tomorrow.

Harvest: Radish 95 g

Sunflower 56 g

Support/supplies needed: None

Crew 287 GreenHab Report 05-12-2023

GreenHab Officer: Dulsaikhan Zorig

Environmental control: (heater- used, fan- not used, door open- 4 hours)

Average temperatures: 68

Hours of supplemental light: 10 pm to 2 am

Daily water usage for crops: 0.013 cubic meter / 13 liters /

Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: All plants

Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): 0.6835 cubic meter / 683.5 liters /

Time(s) of watering for crops: 9.30 am

Changes to crops: Broccoli, planted on December 1st, has successfully sprouted. Radish planted on big blue tanks also sprouted.

Narrative: Tereza almost bloomed today. Beans and sunflowers have been planted.

Harvest: Red cabbage 187 g

Support/supplies needed: None

Crew 287 GreenHab Report 05-12-2023

GreenHab Officer: Dulsaikhan Zorig

Environmental control: (heater- used, fan- not used, door open- 4 hours)

Average temperatures: 68

Hours of supplemental light: 10 pm to 2 am

Daily water usage for crops: 0.013 cubic meter / 13 liters /

Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: All plants

Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): 0.6835 cubic meter / 683.5 liters /

Time(s) of watering for crops: 9.30 am

Changes to crops: Broccoli, planted on November 30th, has successfully sprouted. Radish planted on big blue tanks also sprouted.

Narrative: Tereza almost bloomed today. Beans and sunflowers have been planted.

Harvest: Red cabbage 187 g

Support/supplies needed: None

Crew 287 GreenHab Report 07-12-2023

GreenHab Officer: Dulsaikhan Zorig

Environmental control: (heater- used, fan- not used, door open- 4 hours)

Average temperatures: 70.8

Hours of supplemental light: 10 pm to 2 am

Daily water usage for crops: 0.008 cubic meters / 8 liters /

Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: All plants

Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): 0.6705 cubic meters / 670.5 liters /

Time(s) of watering for crops: 10.30 am and 8 pm

Changes to crops: The red cabbage, planted on December 4th, has successfully sprouted.

Narrative: As our simulation concludes today, I find myself already missing the vibrant and beloved greens from the GreenHab. Our Tereza is blooming. I affectionately named our tomato that way. And here is another beautiful cucumber called Holly. She is so calm and growing well in her big blue tank. Upon entering the GreenHab, they greet me with a cheerful "Hello, Cutie," eagerly anticipating the arrival of the next heartwarming GreenHab officer. Middle of the endless desert and mountains, they thrive alongside the Utah winter.

Over the 12-day period, we utilized approximately 86.5 liters of water. Our total harvest comprised 375 grams of microgreens, featuring varieties such as radish, kale, red cabbage, sunflower, and beans. The microgreens salad offered a delightful natural taste.

As part of our conservation efforts, we saved and rested the soil for the next crew.

Currently, the GreenHab is flourishing with a variety of crops, including kale, cress, arugula, parsley, dill, cucumber, carrot, mint, red cabbage, radish, broccoli, pea, sunflower, oregano, basil, sage, thyme, cilantro, chives, lettuce, lavender, rosemary, corn salad, Dutch lambs, and more. The newly planted microgreens are thriving and showing robust growth.

Harvest: None

Support/supplies needed: None