Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

Well we havent as yet sorted out the sump, had to deal with grandsons first birthday, then needed a rest from all the work and socialising we do.

Murray spent the day overseeing the new installation.

Ohhhwa... nice...

_________________
>

Fresh By Nature - Distributor of Aquaponic Systems and Products in NSW
http://www.freshbynature.com.au

this year we have taken the plastic door off the greenhouse and replaced it with a flywire mesh door. We used to leave the door open in summer for airflow (hence our insect problem). But it looks like we still have an airflow issue. Powdery mildew, or at least we think it is. treating it with a milk water solution. A sheet is spread across the grow bed to catch all drips so as not to contaminate the fish tank.

Ohhhwa... not nice...

_________________
Simo

My system : http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12922

The good thing about science is that you don't have to believe in it for it to be right.

By looking at your pic I think i have powdery mildew on my snow peas then. It has the white coating on some of its leaves. Can you tell me what the milk/water solution concentration is?

_________________
http://www.fishyplants.com

Hey ther Murray and Fiona,
The other solution to your powdery mildew would be to use Ecorose or it may now be named Ecofungicide and it doesnt matter if it ends up in your fish water. It is certified organic and will encourage flowers and fruits on the pea plants, it can increase the pH of the water but probably not if used as a foliar feed as the concentration would be minimal.

_________________
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1622&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=45 (Fayes system)
http://backyardfarming.com.au/phpbb3/vi ... f=24&t=119 (Fayes garden)

I mix it at 1 part milk to 9 parts water but have found it needs to be applied often

yep toddscat that is the same ratio that we have been using.

Thanks Faye, will go try to find it at Bunnings. Our Ph is usually down anyway so shouldnt come into play too much

Make sure you use "full cream" milk... not "skim" milk...

_________________
>

Fresh By Nature - Distributor of Aquaponic Systems and Products in NSW
http://www.freshbynature.com.au

Here are a couple of photos of the first harvest for the season.

We have a new toy..... makes them taste really nice.

Your new toy looks like fun. Nice harvest, the novelty never wears off does it? What weight are they?

_________________
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1622&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=45 (Fayes system)
http://backyardfarming.com.au/phpbb3/vi ... f=24&t=119 (Fayes garden)

Nah the novelty never wears off. But this year we have purchased a different brand of feed, instead of getting the transport guys to bring it over from Perth. Must say not happy with the performance, the fish are definitely smaller. average weight was around 500gms.

got 4 ready to put in the new toy with red gum chips tonight.

Feed does make a huge difference to both fish and plants... Any pics of the finished product? I do love seeing the smoked trout....

_________________
www.backyardaquaponics.com
Bringing Food Production Home

They have probably eaten it already Joel

_________________
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1622&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=45 (Fayes system)
http://backyardfarming.com.au/phpbb3/vi ... f=24&t=119 (Fayes garden)

Yes the Hark smoker is a good unit. Lots of good info on the Australian BBQ forum

_________________

Erik XIV