FIELD MANUAL · ED. 02
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The plant ledger

55 specimens indexed against pH, EC, DLI, photoperiod, and cycle length. Filter, then open any entry for the full sheet.

// classAll 55leafyherbfruitingmicrogreenspecialty
// difficultyany1/52/53/54/55/5
// systemanydeep water culturenutrient film techniqueKratky methoddripDutch bucketebb and flow
№NAMECLASSDIFFpHECDLICYCLE→
001◆Lettuceleafy1/55.5–6.50.8–1.214.028–35d→
002●Genovese Basilherb1/55.5–6.51.0–1.620.035–45d→
003◆Spinachleafy2/56.0–7.01.8–2.312.035–45d→
004■Cherry Tomatofruiting3/55.8–6.32.0–3.525.060–80d→
005■Strawberryfruiting3/55.5–6.51.4–2.018.090–120d→
006■Bell Pepperfruiting3/55.8–6.31.8–2.522.070–90d→
007◆Arugulaleafy1/56.0–7.00.8–1.412.021–28d→
008●Peppermintherb1/55.5–7.01.2–1.818.040–60d→
009◆Kaleleafy2/56.0–7.01.5–2.015.050–70d→
010◆Swiss Chardleafy2/56.0–7.51.8–2.314.050–60d→
011◆Bok Choyleafy1/56.0–7.01.5–2.514.035–45d→
012●Cilantroherb2/56.5–6.71.3–1.813.050–55d→
013●Parsleyherb1/56.0–6.51.4–1.814.070–90d→
014■Cucumberfruiting3/55.5–6.01.7–2.523.055–65d→
015◆Butterhead Lettuceleafy1/55.5–6.50.8–1.413.028–40d→
016◆Iceberg Lettuceleafy1/55.5–6.50.8–1.413.028–40d→
017◆Looseleaf Lettuceleafy1/55.5–6.50.8–1.413.028–40d→
018◆Mustard Greensleafy1/55.5–6.50.8–1.413.028–40d→
019◆Watercressleafy1/55.5–6.50.8–1.413.028–40d→
020◆Endiveleafy1/55.5–6.50.8–1.413.028–40d→
021◆Mizunaleafy1/55.5–6.50.8–1.413.028–40d→
022◆Tatsoileafy1/55.5–6.50.8–1.413.028–40d→
023◆Mâcheleafy1/55.5–6.50.8–1.413.028–40d→
024●Thai Basilherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
025●Lemon Basilherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
026●Spearmintherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
027●Oreganoherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
028●Thymeherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
029●Rosemaryherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
030●Dillherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
031●Chivesherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
032●Sageherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
033●Tarragonherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
034●Lemon Balmherb2/55.5–6.51.0–1.618.040–60d→
035■Beefsteak Tomatofruiting3/55.8–6.31.8–3.024.070–100d→
036■Hot Pepperfruiting3/55.8–6.31.8–3.024.070–100d→
037■Eggplantfruiting3/55.8–6.31.8–3.024.070–100d→
038■Zucchinifruiting3/55.8–6.31.8–3.024.070–100d→
039■Bush Beansfruiting3/55.8–6.31.8–3.024.070–100d→
040■Peasfruiting3/55.8–6.31.8–3.024.070–100d→
041▲Broccoli Microgreenmicrogreen1/55.5–6.50.4–1.010.07–14d→
042▲Radish Microgreenmicrogreen1/55.5–6.50.4–1.010.07–14d→
043▲Pea Shootsmicrogreen1/55.5–6.50.4–1.010.07–14d→
044▲Sunflower Microgreenmicrogreen1/55.5–6.50.4–1.010.07–14d→
045▲Buckwheat Microgreenmicrogreen1/55.5–6.50.4–1.010.07–14d→
046▲Beet Microgreenmicrogreen1/55.5–6.50.4–1.010.07–14d→
047▲Mustard Microgreenmicrogreen1/55.5–6.50.4–1.010.07–14d→
048▲Cilantro Microgreenmicrogreen1/55.5–6.50.4–1.010.07–14d→
049▲Wheatgrassmicrogreen1/55.5–6.50.4–1.010.07–14d→
050▲Amaranth Microgreenmicrogreen1/55.5–6.50.4–1.010.07–14d→
051◇Nasturtiumspecialty2/55.5–6.51.0–1.616.060–90d→
052◇Pansyspecialty2/55.5–6.51.0–1.616.060–90d→
053◇Marigoldspecialty2/55.5–6.51.0–1.616.060–90d→
054◇Steviaspecialty2/55.5–6.51.0–1.616.060–90d→
055◇Aloe Veraspecialty2/55.5–6.51.0–1.616.060–90d→

Frequently asked

What pH and EC do most hydroponic plants need?
Most crops grow best at pH 5.5–6.5. EC varies by crop: leafy greens such as lettuce sit at 0.8–1.2 mS/cm, while fruiting crops run higher. Each plant profile lists its own range.
What is the easiest plant to grow hydroponically?
Lettuce. It reaches harvest 28–35 days from transplant, tolerates beginner mistakes, and grows in deep water culture, NFT or the Kratky method.
How do I use these plant profiles?
Open a plant to get its pH, EC, light (DLI) and temperature targets, the systems it suits, and the days to harvest, then set your reservoir to those values.