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Vertical Roots Edmonton Daily Farm Check
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
Main Farm Stage 1 & 2
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Turn on the Nursery Top Off Valve
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Check water level in each reservoir (top tanks) Should be at 75 Gallons
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Check all BLUE LAB READINGS on all sumps Top Sumps: EC: 1.2-1.3 PH: 5.9-6.1 Temp: 21-23 Bottom Sumps: EC: 1.5-1.6 PH: 5.9-6.0 Temp: 21-23
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If levels above are not within the range please update here:
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Check all the bottles at each sump. A & B, PH Up and Down. Fill when below 1/3 remaining. Observe if levels are different. A & B must be the same level.
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Check TOP OFF PH UP bottle. Should be filled when it goes below half
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Check PH in TOP OFF TANK. Should be 7.5-8.0
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Check Top off Tank and make sure the water is above the LOW LINE (blue line)
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Check air pumps under racks to make sure they are all connected to the air diffusers and on (touch each hose to make sure they are vibrating and operational)
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Check for leaks around farm or any unusual standing water
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Check that lights are on in all beds. (**NOTE** Lights run from 6pm to 12 noon in all the beds)
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Check all roots, on each bed by lifting one raft to look. Healthy roots are white and full, unhealthy roots are light brown to dark brown with possible slime.
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TURN OFF NURSERY TOP OFF VALVE WHEN WATER STOPS COMING OUT OF THE FLOAT VALVE IN THE NURSERY SUMP
