Any loss of nutrients in the process? How long does it take? Do you keep having to add additional water?
85159
Don't know about the nutrients, but the juice is wonderful. It isn't diluted at all. I can't give you an exact time as last year was my first year using it, but it was a lot faster than letting the fruit drip out of a jelly/juice bag. I didn't have to add any additional water after it started steaming. I love it!
85160
Have done 5 batches---4 blackberry and one apple. All took 2-1/2 to 3 hours. All perfect--zero seeds--all juice. Cut up apples into quarters. Did put in too many berry's in one batch and lost some juice that ran over back into the water. Have not had to add any water to the 3 hour process but getting close. May be losing some nutrients as nothing but juice in lower unit and a mat of "mast" in upper but doubt if significant.. Easy to do.
85161
we have not added additional water - time depends on the fruit and the amount you process - seems to me the apples took about an hour. As far as t5he nutrients - you probably are losing some benefit - because of the steaming process. Our grandkids love the apple juice we made - so I am satisfied. It's not overly processed - made from our own organic fruit that we picked and popped right in the steamer - so all good for us.
85162
Don't believe there is a loss of nutrients in the process. The lid and pots fit well together to make a tight closed steamer. It does take some time but when the juice starts flowing, you better have jars or a pot ready! I've not found the need to add more water.
85163
I have done apple, peach, strawberry and raspberry. It takes about one hour to start getting juice and by three hours you have about all you are going to get from a full colander. I get from 3 to 51/2 quarts per batch. I have not had to add water during the 3 hr time when starting with a full pot of water. The one nutrient that is heat sensitive is vitamin C. So you may have some reduction in that , but none of the minerals should've affected
1091367
easier than other juicers I've had..takes me 3-5 minutes..with this juicer you can make enough for 24 hours..without losing nutrients. Other juicers say you lose the nutrients if you don't drink it right away..I like only juicing once
429867
the best is to grind them so they digest better then put them in a bowl and put water over them and drink up. I haven't noticed any problems from doing this and as said, they digest better and you get more nutrients this way.
1892560
Yes, to keep the different nutrients in a liquid solution, they are split up in the three bottle. I started my first batch of plants with only the Gro solution. They were yellow (chlorotic) and didn't grow. I Didn't have the bottle with the proper nitrogen. Then read the full directions (I know-obvious first step) , ordered the others, added them and boom everything took off.
2208709
I added the formula to the existing water (make sure you have good circulation) and didn't do a water change until I had completed the treatment (it suggests this on the bottle as well). Just be very careful with scaless fish such as puffers b/c the treatment is pretty toxic for them.
1478835
it's not so much about how long you wait, it's about making sure that the individual components are fully dissolved ie: add fertilizer first and be sure that it's fully dissolved then you can add cal nitrate and stir until fully dissolved and then Epsom salts and stir until fully dissolved. If this method is not used apparently you have a nutrient lockout situation and the plants as a result will suffer, Hope this helps, Cheers!
1672050
Yes. Very nicely turned out. I take two tablespoons a day in water. Quite a treat really. Been doing it for several years with good health results.
598587
If you are pressure canning you don't need to add any more water. I recommend getting the Ball Blue Book. It will answer any question you may have about safe canning
1008408
Yes you can mix the nutrients in the same water and then water your plants. Not sure if that's what you were asking for.
2271840
I agree with Scot except the feeding I used half what they said to use and it worked great I change my water every two weeks and top off as needed with plan water no nutrients added.
1368926
I have a spare bucket I use for changing the water. I fill up the other DWC bucket with the water and nutrients then just simply move the plant from last week's bucket into the clean water one. Then empty the used bucket and clean it throughly using hot water and H2O2. Then set it aside and use it for the change out the next week.
1893418
If you have the liquid in the little packets, just mix one packet in with a little water, then add directly to the water in the aerogarden. Couldn't be simpler. You do it when you start your seeds, then again each time the indicator light goes on telling you to add the nutrients.
833343
I think the directions said you had to run quite a bit of water when you first replace the filter. We did that and had no problems with the taste. Hope it gets better.
733333
This Product will reduce your Ph quickly. Answering your questions: Mix after nutrients. Some Nutrients lower Ph by them self. Test Ph levels before adding Ph down. Then mix as indicated.
2067757
I am not sure myself. (I think that is a good question, but how would the nutrients be delivered, I wonder). You might want to contact the seller and ask.
1043277
I noticed a difference the same day. It was recommend drinking before a feed but I usually brew up 3 bags in about 4 or so cups of water, then enjoy through out the day.
803304
I've never timed it but it does take awhile. I fill the top at night and have water in the morning.