This is a very simple way to grow lettuce with great results. All you need to get started is a few supplies.
Container, some net pots, media to hold plants up right, fertilizer and a piece of Styrofoam. I start by painting the container to keep out light. Then cut out Styrofoam so the net pots fit in the top. Mix up a water soluble fertilizer of your choice. Fill the container so that the water is just touching the bottom of the net pots. Place your seedlings in the net pots and you are all set. The roots will start reaching for the nutrients very quickly. Although optional, I like to place an aquarium air stone in the container to provide oxygen to the roots. You can omit this step if you just stir the nutrients daily. I have also had great success with Basil in this system.
Jerry
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