Germinating Seedlings We here take every precaution to prepare our seedlings and the Net Pot transplanting. First, we sift and blend coir fiber in a 3 to 1 mixture, allowing the vermiculte to remain as a binder. This allows moisture to remain making the roots develop correctly. Our germination trays are 72 hole square. Lets […]
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Aquaponics How To “Keep Up The Numbers”
This term is spoken quite often. Having a smart balance in your system is paramount here at Lilypad Farm. This term, simply put, covers the reason why we can harvest on a consistent basis. The manufacturing of food in this style of sustainable farming must have a critical mass. Getting the profit and rewards in […]
Aquaponic Plant Selection – Only the Highest Quality
This starts with seed selections. For us, we have taken 3 years to find the right seed for the correct times to plant and start. Each plant has very specific needs. 450 pounds of Basil per week – April/May 2012 Here at Lilypad Farm, seed selection is carefully viewed. The actual germination is the ultimate […]



