AeroGarden Flower Series User Manual

VEGETABLE SERIESTending & Harvesting GuidePLANTING DATE:SEED KIT TYPE:English

9Tending Your GardenPrune Tomato & Pepper Plants (Continued)Mature Plants (Ongoing Pruning)To optimize the growth of your Garden

10Tending Your GardenUse scissors to cut branches that are growing into light(s). Follow branch to where it meets another branch – make cut just be

11Tending Your GardenPollinate Tomato & Pepper PlantsIn nature, pollination is done by bees and the wind. Indoors, your tomato and pepper plants d

12Tending Your GardenKeep Your Garden HealthyKeeping a watchful eye on your Garden is not only a joy, but also a smart way to make sure your plants st

13Tending Your GardenThese pictures show plants from a Vegetable Series Seed Kit that are stressed. Follow sugges-tions to restore your Garden’s heal

14Tending Your GardenContinued on next pageSupport Tomato PlantsIf you did not prune tomato plants as described earlier in this Guide, you may find pl

15Tending Your GardenPlant Problems & Remedies (Continued)How To Support Tomato PlantsGarden at right needs support. The followi

16Tending Your GardenLoosen or untie supports before raising Lamp Hood, to avoid damaging plant stems.!• Secure the two ends of tie to each other by t

17Harvesting Your GardenHa r v e s t i n g Yo u r ga r d e nHarvest Your Garden About 6-8 weeks after planting your Garden, you can begin harvesting

18Harvesting Your GardenContinued on next pageGolden Harvest Cherry TomatoesUnder RipeRipeningRipeTomatoes• A ripe tomato feels firm, but has a bit of

Planting Your GardenPlant Your Garden ...2Tending Your GardenRemove Domes ...3Thin Plants ...

Handling Peppers• The oil in peppers can cause an unpleasant burning sensation to eyes and skin. When preparing peppers, try to limit your handling

20AppendicesaP P e n d i c e sPlease use the Quick Start Guide included in your original AeroGarden box for more detailed setup instructions. If you n

21AppendicesQuestions & Answers–Light(s)Set Your Light TimerDo I need to turn light(s) on and off manually?No. Your AeroGarden includes a built-in

22AppendicesTroubleshootingWhat do I do when a Grow Bulb burns out?Replacement bulbs can be ordered from your retailer or at www.aerogardensupport.co

23AppendicesWhy haven’t my tomato or pepper seeds sprouted a week after planting my Garden?Tomato and pepper seeds need temperatures above 60°F (15°C

24AppendicesContinued on next pageQuick Start Guides available at:www.aerogardensupport.comCheck surrounding plants to make sure bugs haven’t spread.

25AppendicesReplace Bulb(s)Grow Bulb(s) should be replaced after 6 months of use. See “Replace Grow Bulb(s)” in your Quick Start Guide for replacement

26AppendicesGardening Notes

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2Planting Your GardenPl a n t i n g Yo u r ga r d e nWhether this is the first or fifth garden you are planting in your AeroGarden, you will need to r

Remove Domes • A few days after planting your AeroGarden, tiny plants will appear through the holes in each Seed Pod Label. When this occurs, remove

4Tending Your GardenAdd Water• Use room-temperature water. Very hot or very cold water will hurt your plants. • We recommend using municipal tap, bott

Note: We recommend checking for bugs every time you add nutrients. See Troubleshooting on page 23 of this Guide for details.5Tending Your GardenRaise

6Tending Your GardenSupport Green Bean PlantsAfter thinning, put Support Wires in place. As plants mature, this open loop design will help your bean p

7Tending Your GardenYoung PlantsPruning 3-4 Week Old Pepper Plant• When a pepper plant has 3 branches grow-ing off of the main stem, it is time to pr

8Tending Your GardenContinued on next pagePruning 4-5 Week Old Tomato PlantAbout 4 to 5 weeks after planting your Garden, it is time to prune young to