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Jupiter is nearing the apogean northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of solstitial days and fine weather, we have passed far beyond the verdant valleys of the Saanich Peninsula where most of the island’s produce is grown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiring of winged-kelp<\/a> and finding little solace in sea-asparagus<\/a>, we implemented an experimental project – farming micro-greens aboard Jupiter. Replenishment of greens<\/a> in the wilderness is at best problematic, at worst impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having found a transportable growing system excellently engineered by a company called Hamama, we stocked the boat with grow trays and seed quilts which are stowed in a parky dark cavity near the hull on the starboard side below the water line to prevent premature germination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every three days a new quilt is brought to light, soaked in its tray and tended through a ten day growing cycle. Amongst the manifold varieties to hand are many different flavors and colors to complement a variety of dishes and preparations. Thus far the crew has successfully averted scurvy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hamama How To:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n