October In The Dome

Let the learning curve begin. So as the weather cools the main focus of the dome is for growing cool weather greens, but we have put a few warm weather plants in to test how well things will go as the temps drop. Right now the lowest inside temp has been 56 degrees on a 38 degree night. Knowing our Indiana winters with cold and cloudy days I am going to have to add some additional heat. The dome has a 3000 gallon water tank that helps moderate the temps somewhat. I am adding several 55 gal in an area that is typically warmer. I am also adding a small space heater inset in concrete blocks to create a warm zone. Our Master Gardener friend Roy donated a Coffee plant, Jackfruit, Papaya, Dragon Fruit, and Pineapple. I am going to do my best to keep these alive. We also have Basil, Tomatoes, Beans, Peppers, and some flowers to try to keep alive. This is how it looks now. The hoops are so I can throw some plastic over the warm weather plants. First time in awhile I am looking forward to the cold weather so I can see what this thing can do. 

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