IDM.Grow.Lab
The Grow Lab is a physical manifestation of the overall program, offering students, faculty and visitors an opportunity to learn about AgTech through the vertical hydroponic garden, germination station, and interactive display. The Grow Lab is the first and currently only garden or green space in the department. Yield from the garden and germination station will be shared with the department and local partners, while flowers grown on site can be placed around the floor to help decorate and invigorate the space. In addition to promoting the program, the IDM.Grow Lab also offers proven health benefits through air purification and overall increase in mental wellness.
Rules &
Regulations
Maintenance (Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
Seed Germination
Wash your hands before you handle the plants or the system
Check the humidity of the soil
Please read the seed map before planting your seed
Water your seeds every day and update the Google Sheet accordingly
Read the Germination Station Form, turn on/off the light and record on the spreadsheet
Transplant your plants to the ongoing garden area when the seeds propagated
Check the condition of plants and remove dead plants in time
Hydroponic
Wash your hands before you handle the plants or the system
Check the water pump and the grow lights and make sure it runs at least 14 hours
Check water level and all the pipes and tubes(in case of broken or leakage)
Check pH and EC level
Monitor the plant growth
Inspect for pests & diseases
Every 1-2 weeks, remove the plant from the bucket and replace and refresh the hydroponic nutrient solution, then place the plant back in the bucket
Regulation & Rules
No food or drinks
Please do not touch the plants
Please do not leave trash inside the Grow Wall
Please treat the Grow Wall with respect
If anything is broken, please tell the person in charge
Please ask for help if you are unsure about anything
Please read the procedures in lab maintenance plan carefully to make sure the Grow Wall is running correctly