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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/countertop-grow--7167797/support.]]>enLeisure© 2026 Let's Work This Sh*t Outhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7f98281126ba02f06edb6fc09eb8e8e2.jpghttps://www.senseofthisshit.comFri, 21 Aug 2026 10:22:39 +0000SterlingLet's Work This Sh*t Outcountertop@senseofthisshit.comCountertop Grow Ops is a countertop hydroponics podcast for apartment growers and winter gardeners who want edible harvests indoors—not outdoor backyard gardening. We own light and footprint choices, nutrient schedules, algae triage, harvest cycles,...
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Key takeaways:
- Cover trays with dark tape or lids and move units to cooler spots away from heat
- Add a small air pump for daily water movement to prevent algae
- Measure counter space, clean pumps weekly, and top off with plain water before nutrients
- Track temperature and harvest outer leaves to extend cycles

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at countertop@senseofthisshit.com.
https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>532d1b74-13f2-5701-8072-d133ab53c895Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:10 +0000SterlingIn this episode, we dive into practical countertop hydroponic setups for apartment growers facing algae issues and limited space. Discover why small reservoirs near warm lights cause rapid algae growth that starves roots of oxygen, and how to fix it...
Key takeaways:
- Cover trays with dark tape or lids and move units to cooler spots away from heat
- Add a small air pump for daily water movement to prevent algae
- Measure counter space, clean pumps weekly, and top off with plain water before nutrients
- Track temperature and harvest outer leaves to extend cycles

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at countertop@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Prioritize light intensity and placement over nutrient tweaks for compact growth
- Cover reservoirs and use hydrogen peroxide to control algae
- Stagger seeds and track cycles for reliable countertop harvests
- DIY offers more adaptability than pods once basics are dialed in

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at countertop@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>e3a6730c-def1-4d8e-b8bf-73c61af94304Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:33:29 +0000SterlingIn this episode of Countertop Grow Ops, we tackle the common frustrations of apartment countertop hydroponics, from stretching plants under inadequate lights and yellowing leaves despite proper nutrients to algae outbreaks that derail early harvest...
Key takeaways:
- Prioritize light intensity and placement over nutrient tweaks for compact growth
- Cover reservoirs and use hydrogen peroxide to control algae
- Stagger seeds and track cycles for reliable countertop harvests
- DIY offers more adaptability than pods once basics are dialed in

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at countertop@senseofthisshit.com.
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