Basic Facts
About the Graf Family’s Home Model of the Growing Power system
1. Box
1.1 Dimensions
- The box itself is 8′X 2′ by 1′ height
- The stand is 8′ X 2′ X 4′ height
- There is a shelf below the box, 8′ X 2′
1.2 Materials
- Plywood 2′ X 4′ by 1/4″
- 2″ X 4″ boards: stand and frame of box
- 1″ X 12″ boards: sides to box
- plastic,
- screening,
- wood screws 3 1/2″ and 2 1/2″
- braces
1.3 Dates
2. Contents
2.1 Soil
- 9″ of rough compost
- 1″ of worm castings in box
2.2 Worms
- 1 1/2 lb. of red worms in box
2.3 Seed
- Hybird Spinach Smooth Leaf,
- Greens,
- Mache/Corn salad (gourmet salad mix),
- Endive,
- Frisee,
- Bianca Riccia (Endive and Escarole mix)
3. Planters
On the shelf below the main box are 4 planters
3.1 Soil
- mix
- 30% rough compost,
- 30% coyer (coconut shavings)
- 30% worm castings, with
- 10% worm castings on top.
3.2 Seeds
- Basil,
- Common Mint,
- Spearmint
- Cilantro