Instructions / Assembly

• If growing in an Ultra, Bounty, Harvest Touch, or Farm model, press
‘Quick Plant’ button and follow on-screen instructions, then go to
“Top Tips” on Pg 6.
• Add cool tap water or distilled water to the bowl to the ‘Fill to Here’
indicator. Do not use well water or softened water which may result
in non-germination and/or poor growth.
Seed Pods are designed to t in any AeroGarden model. Slight pressure
may be needed to insert Pods fully in side openings of some models.
• If your AeroGarden has a plant ‘Select’ feature, set it to the plant type
that best matches what you are growing.
• Plants grow best and look best if tall plants are in the back row,
medium plants along the sides, and short plants are in front. Seed
Pod labels often identify plant height to assist with placement of Pods.
• Seed Pod Kits for Tomatoes and Peppers may include fewer seeded
Pods to make room for the large plant size. Leave empty spaces
between Pods to allow plenty of room for plants to spread out.
• Do not remove labels from Seed Pods. Labels identify plant type and
plant height, show the germination time, and inhibit algae growth.
• Place Grow Domes over the Seed Pods. Leave the Domes on the Pods
until plants nearly touch the Domes, then remove*.
Step 1 Add Water
Step 2 Plant Your Seed Pod Kit
Step 3 Feed Your Garden
Instructions for use of nutrients are printed on the nutrient package.
• Add nutrients directly into the water bowl at start-up, and when the
‘Add Nutrient’ reminder activates (every two weeks).
• Add only the amount recommended on the nutrient packaging.
Do not overfeed!
• Always top o water level when adding nutrients.
For best results, top o the water level in your garden regularly.
Congratulations!
You’re on your way to a beautiful garden. For best results, please read
“Top Tips for Great Growth” on Page 6.
* Grow Domes can be reused or recycled.
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Let’s Plant Your AeroGarden
Just 3 Easy Steps!
After each planting, you should clean and sanitize your AeroGarden to
reduce the risk of root pathogens that can destroy your crop. Here’s how:
• Fill the bowl with water and add ¼ cup of chlorine bleach.
• Let the water pump or aerator circulate the bleach solution
for ve minutes.
• Empty the bleach solution from the bowl, rinse well,
and then ll with clear water (no bleach).
• Allow the pump or aerator to circulate the clear water for 5 minutes.
• Empty and rinse once more to ensure that all bleach is removed.
OR without bleach
• Use 5 cups of distilled white vinegar instead of bleach and follow the
instructions above.
It is important to restart the nutrient timer before planting a new Seed
Pod Kit. Refer to your user guide or your AeroGarden control panel for
reset instructions.
This is very important for best growth!
Proceed to Step 1 on Page 2.
Step 1 Sanitize Your Garden
Step 2 Reset Your Nutrient Timer
Step 3 Set Your Light Hood to the Lowest Position
Step 4 Plant Your Seed Pod Kit
Restarting Your AeroGarden
Planting Date:
Nutrient and Water Reminders
‘Add Water’ reminders reset automatically when water is added. On most
models, ‘Add Water’ also activates automatically when ’Add Nutrient’
activates as a reminder to top o water level when adding nutrients.
Resetting ‘Add Nutrient’ will turn o both reminders.
If you are setting up your garden for the rst time, there is no need to
reset the nutrient timer.
The cap on your nutrient bottle holds 4mL nutrients when filled to the
rim. Use the cap to easily measure out the correct amount for your
garden. Add nutrients directly to the water bowl.
See flip side page 6 for Top Tips for Great Growth
Nutrient Requirements
AeroGarden
2 & 3-Pod Models
4 mL (1 capful) at startup and every 2 weeks
AeroGarden
6 & 7-Pod Models
8 mL (2 capfuls) at startup and every 2 weeks
AeroGarden
9-Pod Models
8 mL (2 capfuls) at startup/ 2nd feeding
12 mL (3 capfuls) every 2 weeks thereafter
AeroGarden
12-Pod Models
16 mL (4 capfuls) at startup/ 2nd feeding
24 mL (6 capfuls) every 2 weeks thereafter
Houseplants
2 mL ( ½ capful ) per gallon with
weekly watering
Outdoor Gardens
4 mL (one capful) per gallon with each
watering
WHAT IS COVERED: This warranty covers defects in materials, workmanship, and germination of seeds
for one year from date of purchase from an authorized AeroGarden retailer. AeroGrow may replace a
non-germinating Seed Pod with another Seed Pod of its choosing. Call AeroGrow customer service after
3 weeks of planting the seed kit for replacement of a non-germinating pod. WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This warranty shall not apply to problems arising from: growing in a system other than an AeroGarden,
germination of seeds not provided by AeroGrow, failure to adhere to Seed Kit Instructions and/or
Quick Start Guide, improper use, maintenance or storage of Seed Kit, or use of materials not provided
by or recommended by AeroGrow in or on the plants grown. This warranty excludes all incidental or
consequential damages. You may have other legal rights that vary from state to state.
SEED KIT LIMITED WARRANTY
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