A bit of a look at the soil we have on site as well as the fertilisers & additives we use in the beds... A bit of an explanation of one of the reasons as to why we chose to use the wicking beds & not garden in the soil directly..
Hi Folks. Just wanted to send a HUGE THANKS to all the Patreon folks that support our channel & also the wonderful patrons that joined us in the hangout today.
Had a great time & am looking forward to the next one in a few weeks.
Have included a bit of a look at how I'm trying to guard against a temperature spike in the aquaponic system & a look at how the banana plant in the 113L/30gal root pouch is going.
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Harvested the yacon last weekend & was very pleased with the yield from our first purchased plant.. Am very happy that we now have loads of rhizomes so can start off our next crop for free.. Have eaten about a third of the tubers already as a snack food & in a few stir fry style meals..
Further info on the plant can be found here..
http://www.rain-tree.com/yacon.htm#.Uc-k05z8hco
Just getting ready to dehydrate the fist batch now.. Shall post pictures on our face book page once they are done..
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G'Day Folks. Today we're going to be looking at how you can get your plants off to the best start possible in your new aquaponics system.
Please use ALL CAPS FOR ANY QUESTIONS in the chat & we'll try to get to them as soon as the presentation is over. ??
Hope you enjoy this talk on starting off plants in new aquaponics systems.
Cheers all. ? ??
Rob
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A Bit of a Storm
Well that was fun folks. Sorry I had to run off. Had to throw a quilt over the car due to the hail.
Hope you enjoyed the clip & your gardens are booming.
Cheers all,
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G'Day Folks. Our Australian native bees have been swarming every morning for the past 4-5 days.
There can be a few reasons as to why & at this point I'm not too concerned that we will lose the hive. These fellers are the Tetragonula hockingsi.
If you could help us out removing the bees into a new hive we'd really appreciate it. ?
Hope you enjoyed the video.
Cheers all. ? ??
Rob
Want to learn more about Aquaponics? ? ???
Learning is easy with my "Backyard Aquaponics for Beginners" Guide for only $19.95.
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Naughty Goat Farm is committed to providing a healthy alternative to the mass-produced soaps, lip balms and personal products currently available on the shelves of stores.
Rick Campbell from PineSeed Computer Repair - Data Recovery
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Servicing the Toowoomba Area (QLD Australia)
Ben from Ben's Chicken Racing Tambo (QLD Australia)
Ben runs Chicken Races raising money for charity, and has an aquaponics farm too!
You can check out Ben's Facebook page here
https://goo.gl/A2evmp
Bo from One Rock Farm
Tina from BS Ranch & Stich 6 to 6
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Have been growing in wicking beds/barrels for about 4 years & have been most impressed with the small amount of water they use as well as their ability to pump out the veggies.. Thought it was time to post an updated clip showing a few improvements & additions that have been made over the past few years to the wicking barrel design..
The one thing I have left out of this clip & hope to cover in another is the use of compost worms & the benefits they bring to a wicking system like this.. This clip is long enough methinks ;)
Harvest clip for the sweet potatoes planted in this barrel,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4UATTnvy18
Below are some clips & links that you might find useful if you are interested in having a go at making up your own wicking barrel, garden bed or container..
Scarecrows Garden blog was the first place I saw wicking beds & fell for them straight away due to our climate & our desire to conserve water.. Thanks Scarecrow :)
Unfortunately Scarecrow has now made this blog Private, sorry folks.
Colin Austin's Wicking bed web site..
http://www.waterright.com.au/
JT's Wicking Bed Project on the Backyard Aquaponics forum.. Love the water cells JT has made up for his beds..
http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12933&hilit=wicking+bed&start=210
Chris's first Wicking bed clip with soil/gravel wicking comparison has been deleted. ?
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Aquaponics System Design | Chop & Flip System Upgrade
G'Day Folks. Have started the upgrade to my parents Chop & Flip aquaponics system this week.
I'll be using it to shoot a few clips looking at various ways you can plumb up an aquaponics system. These clips might offer some ideas to those looking to modify or build a system.
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Hope you enjoy this aquaponics clip & your gardens are booming.
Cheers all. ? ??
Rob
Original Chop & Flip Build clip,
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Thanks to all our Patreon Patrons for your ongoing support & friendship.
A HUGE THANKS needs to go out tho these Super patrons for supporting our channel
Rick Campbell from PineSeed Computer Repair - Data Recovery
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Servicing the Toowoomba Area (QLD Australia)
Ben from Ben's Chicken Racing Tambo (QLD Australia)
Ben runs Chicken Races raising money for charity, and has an aquaponics farm too!
You can check out Ben's Facebook page here
https://goo.gl/A2evmp
Tina from BS Ranch
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A homestead raising, ducks, chickens, goats + more in Oak Harbor, Washington while working on Masters of Plant Health Management with Ohio State University Grad School.
Steve McAlister
Not Bar Farm, LLC from Northeast Georgia USA
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Low input, small scale, local farming
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Planted a sweet potato slip in the aquaponics late last year after being told they wouldn't grow well in there & this is the result.. Still think the soil is the best place to grow them but still mighty pleased with all the same :)
UPDATE..
Ended up doing a taste test between the aquaponic & soil taters if you're interested..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Syfc2GqJSU
Hope you enjoyed the clip & your gardens are booming.
Cheers all,
Rob
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Would be great to see you come along & say "G'Day" when we post a clip.
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Rick Campbell from PineSeed Computer Repair - Data Recovery
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Servicing the Toowoomba Area (Queensland Australia)
Ben from Ben's Chicken Stampede at Winton (Queensland Australia)
Ben runs Chicken Races raising money for charity, and has an aquaponics farm too!
You can check out Ben's Facebook page here
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Tina from BS Ranch
https://goo.gl/x0O4SZ
A homestead raising, ducks, chickens, goats + more in Oak Harbor, Washington while working on Masters of Plant Health Management with Ohio State University Grad School.
Steve McAlister
Not Bar Farm, LLC from Northeast Georgia USA
https://goo.gl/S7X4ww
Low input, small scale, local farming
MRWS Instruments - Cigar Box Guitar Emporium
Specialising in parts and accessories for handmade instruments.
CBG • BASS • GUITAR
http://www.mrwsinstruments.com/
Sillybugger
Aqua Gardening Brisbane Australia.
Shop Online or Learn about Hydroponics and Aquaponics. Worldwide Shipping!
https://bit.ly/AquaGardeningSite
(Affiliate Link)
Bluestone Aquaponics
"Bluestone Aquaponics The foundation of today's food".
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Just an update on the wall now its pumping out the fruit...
Original clip,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIN2zYnY4lA
1st update clip,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDDn7AD60uY
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPh7YyJTPYw