Step 2 of current experiment
10 days ago I mentioned I was going to start my Cauliflower and Cabbage plants off in the 6" Window Box pots, then move them onto the 10" Hydrotray, The idea is to shorten up the grow cycle by giving them max support at the early stage.

Cauliflower 

Well today I moved the 2 strongest plants on, noted that there was very well developed roots in fact you can see them protruding through the bottom of the pot even with the root mat, let me show you what I have done Yes I am using quality potting soil and have my Perlite / vermiculite 50/50 Mix in the bottom of each pot I call it my wick.

Sugar loaf Cabbage

As you can see they are starting to get a little big for the 6" pot.

You can seethe roots showing

naturally you need to be careful transferring these plants as you don't want to disturb them in any way, note I have a hole large enough to take the entire pot so no disruption.

Cabbage & Cauliflower

Here you can see the finished transplants, the other 2 plant in the window box I have joined up into one and will give them a few more days before moving them onto a Hydrotray.

June is Busting out all over.

Well the wet cold weather has not stop ed things growing with the Auto pot System in fact somethings thrive in the cooler weather.

This month I am experimenting with starting my winter veggies off in the window box with the intentions to transfer to the 10" Hydro tray when they have developed a good root base, the idea is that I may shorten the harvest time by having my plants closer to the food source at an earlier stage than would happen if they started in the larger 10 " pots. No harm in trying, I am even tempted to leave some varieties in the window box as things do so well in them.

Thought I would also share my indoor plantings that are in the Smart - Pots take a look at these.

I take this with me for display and people keep asking why isn't these doing as good
you know the answer its the Smart -Pot.

Moth Orchid brought and potted up 2 weeks ago see the flower spike all ready

This is also taking off like a rocket

This has doubled in 2 weeks look at the fresh growth shooting up.

Here is my experimental planting plus other examples for this time of the year.

Snow peas in hanging basket

Cabbage starting to heart up

Cabbage and Collie flower in window box's

Broccoli coming along fine

Yellow Tomato grown on a Capillary table

Salad Green Bowl and Darwin picking Lettuce