Growing my own

Observations

I took no water measurements today. I am going to limit my readings to about three times per week or as conditions warrant. Other than the minor but persistent algae problem, the fish seem well, so no checkups. However, I will perform a reading tomorrow. Unless there's something for which to be alarmed, I'll continue the 3x/week regimen.

Seedling progress

I have already started to see some sprouts from the chive. I did not have time to examine the others, but I'm happy that something has started from them. On the flip side, I am a little more concerned about my fostered plants. 

The wonderfully smelling rosemary plant, among the emergency plants I bought in order to process the nitrates and clean the tank water, are wilting. The parsley are yellowing a bit as well. According to past reading, it may be a sign of overwatering. This means that some adjustments will be needed to ensure the roots aren't being soaked 24/7. The rosemary's roots seemed like they were starting to rot as well, so I moved it back to potted soil.

For the next stage of the aquaponics world, how long should I wait until harvest? Do I just pluck what I need and leave them in the growbed indefinitely? I'm assuming that crop rotation doesn't apply. I'm 47 years old and really haven't grown or planted anything other than a Mother's Day rose bush. Fast forward 20 years and the list includes key lime hydrangeas and aquaponics. I'll write more tomorrow. Have a great day or whatever period of the day you're experiencing.