I set up a passive watering system for my plant and then left (Sept. 4). I return October 13ish. This resolves YES if the plant does not die.
It resolves NO if the plant dies or if my in-laws decide it needs emergency intervention.
N/A if my in-laws water it without bothering to note its health.
The system is documented here (note: I do not stand behind the quality or style of this video):
https://youtube.com/shorts/xtrmIvO83Qc?feature=share
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Good news and bad news. The good news is my tomato plant is alive and has red tomatoes! The bad news for my system and any YES holders is that it required emergency intervention. Without this intervention, the system would have failed and it would have died.
In the most recent update (which I did not share), I noticed that the water level in the jugs had risen above the previous update. When I asked my in-laws if the plant had needed water, I was told "Yes". I could have resolved NO right there, but I wanted to double confirm that this intervention indeed constituted an "emergency" intervention. Upon return in person, I asked in the most grateful nonweird way possible, "If y'all had not watered it, do you think it would have died?" This received a confident "Yes," as it was apparently very hot while we were away.
So, per the description, this resolves NO due to a necessary emergency intervention. For 5+ weeks next time the jugs will have to be bigger.
@Pazzaz Don't worry, the system failed, but the tomato plant is technically alive! I am glad my in-laws could save it!
Here's the latest video update (warning, it's a bit much):
https://youtube.com/shorts/LMY1GneSOFU?feature=share
Interesting updates to share!
The plant grew its first ever tomatoes in my absence! I am both elated and devastated. I feel like a father missing the birth of their child.
The system is clearly working! The plant even appears to have aggressively extended its roots into the water jugs! Another note-- it was originally staked, but it looks like the weight of the tomatoes may have toppled it a bit. There are some concerns for the sake of this market. With several weeks to go, the water jugs are already significantly depleted. If my in-laws are forced/compelled to refill the jugs, that will count as a failure.
There remains an important consideration. If the jugs are empty or almost empty very close to my return, will I instruct my in-laws to intervene and refill the jugs?
My number one priority is preventing this plant from dying, but I also am definitely interested in being able to claim this experiment as a success. Thus, if there are only a few days to my return and the water is dry, I could see myself instructing my in-laws to hold off.
That said, I think I need to think about what I will do under a few different timelines/circumstances before coming up with a refill intervention policy.
Also, in the event that my travel schedule gets disrupted, I will attempt to adhere to my original travel schedule timing to resolve this market.
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