Rising Moon, Setting Sun is a fruit and vegetable farm located in the Finger Lakes of New York. The farm is managed in cooperation with the fundamentals of Nature and rhythms of the Earth. Over 100 varieties of fruit and vegetables are grown, using organically approved methods of cultivation. Most of the work is done by hand, otherwise, a very efficient compact tractor is used sparingly. A grass and legume based compost is produced on farm and is the primary source of fertility. A broad range of cover crops and green manures are also used extensively within the low/no till permanent raised beds. Organic seeds are used whenever possible. There are 9 fields, each separated by native pasture and wildflowers. The farm is currently running an 8 year crop rotation plan. All products are sold within a 45 mile radius of the farm.

Our farming philosophy: Pasture Raised, Grass-fed Vegetables

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

L.E.D. Grow Light Experiment



I recently bought a small L.E.D. grow light to experiment with.
I wanted to see how greens (brassicas and lettuce) would grow under this new 28 watt high output (250 watt equivalent) "GlowPanel 45".
I am happy to report this light seems to be working great, and I am especially grateful for the extra 222 watts saved. This technology has room to improve significantly in the coming years and its implications are out of this world.

UPDATE:  After very satisfactory growth, I plan to use this light for germinating salad crops indoors during the heat of summer.  These greens, mainly Lettuce, germinate best in cool conditions, making greenhouse propagation during July and August frustrating to say the least.
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