AeroGarden Grow Anything Kit

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Grow Anything Kit Instructions

While the AeroGarden provides an ideal environment for growing

plants, there are many decisions you need to make that will impact the

success of your garden. This Guide will assist you in deciding what to

plant and how to plant it, as well as advice on starting cuttings and basic

plant care in the AeroGarden.

NOTE: AeroGarden pre-seeded kits give you the beneﬁt of our years of

research and selecting seeds that grow well in AeroGardens with good

germination and appropriate plant height. Planting an AeroGarden with

your own seeds or cuttings can be a bit of an experiment. We hope your

eﬀorts will be successful and you enjoy the discovery process.

What’s Inside:

1. Sponges 2. Nutrient Packs

3. Split-Apart Baskets 4. Domes

The Grow Anything/Master Gardener kit let’s you plant your own seeds or root cuttings in an AeroGarden.

You can choose what you grow; you can experiment with tomato varieties, propagate houseplants or

explore the colorful world of ﬂowers. Each kit includes the supplies needed to plant and grow one to

three custom gardens.

Selecting Seeds

Here are a few guidelines you can use when choosing the plants you

would like to grow in your AeroGarden:

•ThemaximumheightofthestandardAeroGarden Lamp Hood is 12”

from the Grow Surface and it is 24” for Deluxe, PRO200 and AeroGarden6

Elite+ models. Try plants that will not grow taller than this – or to choose

plants that can be easily pruned to stay within this height restriction,

such as basil.

•Plantsthatrequireverydryconditionsandhaveverylowwater

requirements,suchascactusandsucculents,maynotthriveinan

AeroGarden.

•Tuberousplants,orrootcropssuchascarrots,beets,potatoesor

peanuts should not be planted in an AeroGarden.

TIPS

•DwarforminiaturevarietiesoftenworkverywellintheAeroGarden.

•PlantsthatneedlesslightcanthriveinAeroGardensifthelighthoodis

kept on higher settings and well above the plants.

Planting your Garden

•AssembleSplit-Apart Baskets.

•Writethenameofseedsorplant

cutting on Label(s) with permanent

marker.

•Preheatirontoamoderate

temperature (between silk and

cotton settings on most irons, 300°-

400°F). Do not use steam.

•PlacePod Label on top of Split-Apart

Basket. Iron for a total of 10 seconds.

WARNING: Burns can occur from

touching hot metal parts, hot water or

steam. Extreme caution should be used near Children. Never leave iron

turned on or unattended, especially when children are present.

Seeds

1. Insert your seeds (seeds not included) in the Opening in the Grow

Spongeusingngertipsortweezers.PlantseveralseedsperGrow

Sponge.

2. Insert Grow Sponge into Split-Apart Basket.

3. Insert Grow Pods into Grow Surface Openings.

4. PlaceaDome on each Grow Pod.

5. Add cool tap water or puriﬁed water to the Bowl to the “Fill to Here”

indicator.Donotusewellorsoftenedwater.TheAeroGardenhasalow

water level indicator, but we encourage you to check the water level

frequentlyandkeeptheBowl full.

6. Add one nutrient pack, and press the “Reset” (hit “Select” instead on

3-Podmodels)button.

7. Make sure that the Lamp Hood is at the lowest setting on the Lamp

Arm.

8. Ifyourgardenhasa“PlantSelect”feature,setittothecorrectplant

type.

TIPS

•All Grow Surface Openings should contain a Grow Pod or be covered either

with an AeroGrow Plant Spacer or by a moisture-tolerant covering (e.g.,

plastic milk jug cap, poker chip or aluminum foil.)

Assembling Split-Apart Basket.

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Whether this is the

ﬁrst or ﬁfth garden

you are planting in

your AeroGarden,

you will need to

reference your

Quick Start Guide.

If you have planted

a garden in your

AeroGarden prior

to this one, please

refer to “Replanting

Your AeroGarden” in

the Quick Start Guide

before you proceed.

If you no longer have your model’s Quick Start Guide, you can obtain the

latest version at www.aerogardensupport.com

Need help?

Do you have a question about the AeroGarden Grow Anything Kit and is the answer not in the manual?

Summary

Selecting Seeds for AeroGarden

Choosing Suitable Plants

Guidelines on plant height, water needs, and types that thrive or may not thrive in the AeroGarden.

Seed Selection Tips

Advice on using dwarf varieties and plants that prefer lower light conditions for optimal growth.

Planting Your AeroGarden

Assembling Grow Baskets

Instructions for preparing Split-Apart Baskets by attaching labels using heat from an iron.

Seed Planting Process

Step-by-step guide for inserting seeds into sponges, assembling pods, and placing domes.

Planting Tips

Recommendations for covering unused Grow Surface openings to maintain a healthy environment.

Growing from Cuttings

Preparing Cuttings for Planting

Detailed steps for preparing plant cuttings and inserting them into the AeroGarden Grow Sponges and pods.

Cuttings Care and Tips

Advice on maintaining humidity, stimulating roots, and monitoring cutting health for successful growth.

Plant Feeding and Maintenance

Nutrient Addition and Resetting

Guidance on when to add nutrients, how to reset the indicator, and a feeding chart for different plants.

Rinse and Refill Procedure

Instructions for rinsing the water bowl and refilling it to maintain water freshness and prevent bacteria.

General Plant Care

AeroGarden Plant Management

Guidance on removing domes, light placement, pruning, and managing plant height for optimal growth.

Vegetable and Flower Care

Specific advice for growing vegetables and flowers, including support, pruning, and flower removal.

Pest Management

How to identify, check for, and deal with common pests found in the AeroGarden environment.