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 Here are some [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:design_sketches|sketches]] representing potential designs for the balcony. Here are some [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:design_sketches|sketches]] representing potential designs for the balcony.
  
-====What I planted==== +====Vegetal Work====
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-I am looking for seeds, and I have a few of them to exchange too. Have a look at [[http://grainesdetroc.fr/share.php?share=89c3d8c3e935b62968c60c3c9c08ae89|my seed library]] and get in touch with me (michka dot melo at gmail dot com) if you wish to get/exchange some. +
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-On February 26th, I planted indoors the following seeds brought by Rasa: +
-  * Three pots of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:cornichon_vert_petit_de_Paris|Cornichon Vert Petit de Paris]] (small cucumbers) +
-  * Three pots of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:black_and_purple_beans|black and purple Beans]] +
-  * Two pots of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:cherry_tomatoes|Cherry Tomatoes]] +
-  * Two pots of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:green_peas|Green Peas]] +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:bio_brocoli_vert|Bio Brocoli Vert]] (broccoli) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:garlic|Garlic]] +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:pak_choi_taisai|Pak choi Taisai]] +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:epinard_matador|Epinard Matador]] (spinach) +
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-On March 3rd, I planted indoors the following seeds bought at [[http://www.gouteraujardin.be/localisation-des-jardins/fraternites%20ouvri%C3%A8res/|Fraternités Ouvrières's]] garden: +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:aubergine_ronde_de_valence|Aubergine Ronde de Valence]] (eggplant). +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:concombre_vyaznikosku|Concombre Vyaznikosku]] (cucumber) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:lentille_verte|Lentille Verte]] (Lentils) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:poivron_king_of_the_north|Poivron King of the North]] (pepper) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:poivron_doux_chocolat|Poivron Doux Chocolat]] (pepper) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:piment_hot_cherry|Piment Hot Cherry]] (chili) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:tournesol_geant|Tournesol Géant]] (sunflower) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:yellow_belgium|Tomate Jaune Yellow Belgium]] (yellow tomato) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:douce_de_picardie|Tomate Blanche Douce de Picardie]] (white tomato) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:new_zealand_paste_pink|Tomate de Bonne Garde New Zealand Paste Pink]] (pink tomato) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:de_berao|Tomate Grimpante De Bearo]] (creeping tomato) +
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-On March 4th, I planted indoors the following seeds bought at [[http://www.gouteraujardin.be/localisation-des-jardins/fraternites%20ouvri%C3%A8res/|Fraternités Ouvrières's]] garden: +
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-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:basilic_pesto|Basilic Pesto]] (basil) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:reglisse_francaise|Réglisse Française]] (liquorice) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:stevia_stevie|Stevia Stevie]] +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:verveine_officinale|Verveine Officinale]] (verbena) +
-  * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:saponaire|Saponaire]] (cockle) +
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-On March 25th, I planted indoors many others seeds (156 exactly). Detailed report is coming... +
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-====Growing Bags==== +
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-I am currently researching on sewing growing bags out of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:grocery_bag_containers|unusable grocery bags]]. I ended up sewing one out of a similar plastic fabric found in FoAM's storage space. This bag is now the main growing space on the balcony, and the first radishes planted there are thriving ! +
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-====Sowing Instructions==== +
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-I started direct sowing of a few vegetables on the balcony. Here are the information I gathered to sow [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:celeri_a_couper|Céléri à couper]] and [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:carotes|Carottes]]. +
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-====Self-Watering Systems==== +
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-I also looked for diverse [[http://www.hellocoton.fr/to/dIgI#http://www.comment-economiser.fr/arrosage-automatique-fait-maison.html|self-watering systems designs]]. I tried diverse systems, based on ropes, pieces of fabrics, and plastic bottles, and have not found a very efficient one yet. +
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-===Rope-based system=== +
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-{{ :michka:know-hows:img_4882.jpg?400 |}} +
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-Water flows slowly from the bottle to the soil through the rope, by capillarity. It works but does not waters the soil enough. +
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-===Fabric-based system=== +
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-{{ :michka:know-hows:img_4895.jpg?400 |}} +
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-It is supposed to work almost the same way as the rope-based system, but does not seem to be as efficient - it may be a design issue. A new version made of a continuous piece of fabric - and not small ones tied up together - should be tried out. +
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-===Water-layer based system=== +
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-{{ :michka:know-hows:ku-xlarge.jpg?400 |}} +
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-I found this design [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffe7JfYyBFE|on Youtube]]. It works well (as long as you do not don't forget to plug the bottle correctly). However, the soil was too soggy with this system. +
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-===Good neighbour system=== +
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-{{ :michka:know-hows:img_0320.jpg?200 |}} +
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-After these failures, Rasa offered me to take care of the seedlings when I am away, and I am very grateful to her ! +
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-====Windshield==== +
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-After dramatic death of my first seedlings during a windy day, I started to think about how to protect the plants on the balcony from the wind. I have currently installed a piece of transparent plastic and some glass windows as windshields. I may move towards a system based on plastic bottles. +
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-====Getting seeds==== +
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-   * Fraternités Ouvrières, Mouscron +
-   * Graines de Troc website +
-   * Plant Catching website +
-   * From friends +
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-====What I would like to plant==== +
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-==Creepers== +
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-As I have quite a lot of wall surface, I would like to grow many creepers. +
-  * Cucumbers +
-  * Creeping-tomatoes +
-  * Beans +
-  * Small squashes +
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-==Shade-tolerating vegetables== +
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-  * Radish +
-  * Salads - especially varieties with continuous growth +
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-==Fruit-bearing vegetables==+
  
-  * Peppers +After [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:getting_seeds|getting some seeds]], [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:what_i_planted|I planted]] most of them, sometimes looking for [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:sowing_instructions|instructions]].
-  * Egg-plants+
  
-==Herbs==+====Hardware Infrastructure====
  
-  * Garlic +Here are some details about [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:seedling_pots|seedling pots made from waste]], [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:growing_bags|planters made out of grocery bags]], [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:self-watering|self-watering trials]] and [[windshields]].
-  * Green onions +
-  * Chives +
-  * Thyme +
-  * Rosemary+

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