The carrots at home are definitely growing. They're getting taller and putting out more shoots. But some are bushier (left) and some are spindlier (right). Not sure what to make of it yet. Worst case: they're not getting enough light from the LEDs. I bought the cheapest one, which puts out the least power. A company rep recommends a brighter, and more expensive, light. But he would, wouldn't he?
This part of the project may be futile, anyway. The EarthBox folks connected me with Nancy Kreith, who's extension program coordinator with the University of Illinois. She doesn't think you can get carrots from carrot tops. I'm not sure what the plants are doing with all the energy they generate through photosynthesis, which would normally go into storage in the carrot.
Well, the garlic is going nuts, anyway. It's gotten so tall it's growing up against the lights.
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