AeroGarden 507140-0000 AD User Manual

Garden Starter TrayGarden Starter TrayPlanting & Growing GuideNOTE: Do not unwrap Tray until you are ready to plant your seeds. The plastic cover

Rate of GrowthYou will nd that seeds started in the Garden Starter Tray germinate and grow much faster than you may have experienced with other seed

Example 1: Planting schedule for summer vegetables to transplant after the last frost (i.e. non-frost tolerant plants).Suppose you live in Lansing,

Example 2: Planting schedule for a combination of frost tolerant and non-frost tolerant plants.Continuing with the example from Lansing, Michigan abo

Sample Seeding Plan for frost tolerant and non-frost tolerant plants from Example 2 on facing page. Use the Seeding Log if you need additional room t

Number of SeedsAs with an outdoor garden, it is important to plant extra seeds in each BioCell to ensure germination success. A good rule of thumb is

Seeding DepthChanging Dibble SizeEnlarging the Dibble size is quick and easy, requiring only tweezers.• Open tweezers to desired width of Dibble op

Place Seeds in BioCellTo avoid confusion, work with only one seed type at a time.Empty contents of 1 seed packet onto a piece of paper or clean work s

Mark your Seeding Plan to indicate which BioCells are planted.Repeat steps until all BioCells for that seed type are planted.Return unused seeds to pa

Setting Up Your AeroGardenRemove the Grow Surface from the Bowl and set aside. The Grow Surface (and the attached Pump Stand and Pump) is not needed

To place the planted Tray into the AeroGarden:• Carefully lift Tray from your work surface. Keep tray steady to avoid spilling seeds out of the BioCe

2IntroductionGarden Starter Tray Basics ... 3What’s Inside ... 4Additional Supplies

Add WaterWhen additional water is needed:• The “Water Level Low” light on the Control Panel will blink. Using a spouted container, pour water through

Every two weeks, both the “Add Nutrient” and “Water Level Low” lights will blink on and off. At that time:Unplug your AeroGarden.Carefully remove the

• Check each BioCell for multiple plants once the seedlings are about 2” tall.• Using scissors, gently snip the smallest plants at the base of the s

Prepare Your SoilFor your seedlings to thrive, they’ll need to be transplanted into soil that is amended with organic matter so that it has good drain

Garden PlansIt is helpful to know where you want to place each plant in your outdoor garden before you begin transplanting. This makes transplanting g

Container GardenA great way to grow fresh vegetables when you have a small outdoor space or even no yard at all is to use containers. Containers can b

Hardening OffHardening off seedlings eases their transition from the AeroGarden into the outdoors, where they will be exposed to full sunlight, temper

When to PlantAlthough a clear warm day may be a nice time to be in the garden, it is NOT what you want when it is time to transplant your seedlings

Supplies to have on hand for transplanting are:• A lled watering can ready to use. (A bucket of water with a cup for scooping also works well.)•

Dig HoleTo make a hole for the seedling:• Insert trowel into soil at the marked location to a depth of about 3 inches.• Pull trowel handle toward yo

ContentsSeeding Your Garden Starter TrayPlace Seeds in BioCell...15Place Tray in AeroGarden ...17Tend

Daily WateringYour seedlings need water every day. It is best to water when the sun is low, either in the early morning or evening. Water each plant a

TroubleshootingMy seeds are not germinating. What can I do?If the seeds in your Garden Starter Tray do not germinate, the rst thing to check is the

Can the BioCell be reused? If your seeds did not germinate, you should be able to re-use your BioCell(s).Gently remove the BioCell by pushing it up fr

Do I need to turn the AeroGarden lights on and off manually?No. Your AeroGarden includes a built-in timer that turns your lights on and off at speci

Your Built-In Light TimerWhen you select the Tomatoes/Peppers setting, your AeroGarden has lights and a built-in timer that automatically provide you

Now, each day, your AeroGarden lights will automatically:• Turn off at the time you set using the steps on the previous page• Remain off for 8 hours

What is in the nutrient tablets?AeroGarden nutrient tablets consist mainly of mineral salts. These provide the 13 micro- and macro-nutrients that all

Setting up Your GardenIs the Lamp Arm rmly inserted into the Base?Are the Grow Bulbs rmly inserted into the sockets in the Lamp Hood?Is the Lamp Co

Cleaning Your AeroGardenClean the Bowl.Use a soft cloth or sponge to thoroughly wipe the Bowl. A mild soap may be used if desired, but rinse thorou

NOTE: Don’t worry about discoloration of the Tray. As long as the Tray is sanitized, staining will not effect the growth of your next planting.To cle

The Garden Starter Tray enables you to use your AeroGarden to start seedlings for transplanting into your outdoor garden. In just a small amount of s

Please refer to “Putting It All Together” on page 9 of this Guide for information on using the Planting Schedule.Planting SchedulePlanting ScheduleLa

Planting ScheduleLast Frost Date: Weeks to Earliest Seed Ready to TransplantPlants Grow Starting Date Harden Off Date Notes40Appendices

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Garden Starter Tray Limited WarrantyWhat Is CoveredThis warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship of the Garden Starter Tray with the ex

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IntroductionLarge NutrientTablets (6)Small Nutrient Tablets (4)Biodegradable, pre-moistened BioCell with Dibble (70)4Do not unwrap Tray until you ar

Possibly the most difcult step in using the Garden Starter Tray is deciding what to grow. There are thousands of choices of seeds. The following gu

Once you decide what to grow, you’ll need to purchase seeds. Local gardening, hardware or grocery stores are a good source of seeds. Be sure to choos

Last Frost DateThe last frost date is, on average, the last day in the spring that you might have a frost that can damage tender plants. In other word

Average Last Frost Dates for U.S. Cities State City Last Frost Date State City Last Frost DateAlabama Mobile February 27 Nevada Las Vegas M