Plant & Grow Your Own Seeds**Seeds not includedGUIDEQuick, Plug & GrowTM Planting with Your Own SeedsMASTER GARDENER English
9Building a Grow PodPlace Seeds & Grow Sponge• Place seeds into Dibble (hole located on end of Grow Sponge).• Insert Grow Sponge into Split-Apart
10Building a Grow PodAttach Pod LabelsThe Pod Label reminds you of planting date and what you planted, and also promotes germination and inhibits alga
11Building a Grow PodUsing stem cuttings is a common method for propagating many plant varieties, but it does require a bit of care on your part. A nu
12Building a Grow Pod• Moisten Grow Sponge and insert cutting 1/3 to 1/2 of its length into Grow Sponge.• Carefully push Grow Sponge (with cutting in
13Planting Your GardenPl a n t I n g Yo u r ga r d e nPlant Grow PodsPlanting a custom Grow Pod is the same as planting a Seed Pod from any AeroGard
14Feeding Your GardenFe e d I n g Yo u r ga r d e nEach Master Gardener Kit comes with two different types of nutrient tablets to meet the needs of
15Feeding Your GardenNutrient Feeding Schedule Options Options A B C D Plant Description Set Up S (1), S (2) S (1), S (2) S (1), S (2) S
16Feeding Your GardenAdd Nutrient(s)Every 2 weeks you will need to add one (1) nutrient tablet (3-Pod AeroGardens) or two (2) nutrient tablets (6- or
17Tending Your Gardente n d I n g Yo u r ga r d e nA little bit of care for your Garden will ensure rapid growth and healthy plants. This section pr
18Tending Your GardenThin PlantsHerbs, lettuces, and plants that grow in bunches (such as chives) do not require thinning. However, with broad-stemmed
IntroductionIntroduction ...3Additional Supplies Needed ...4Designing Your GardenPlant Type...
19Tending Your GardenPollinate PlantsThe table below shows some common plant types and recommended methods for hand pollination. For plants not listed
20Tending Your GardenYour Garden may need pruning to keep plants at about the same height and to control growth. Use garden shears or scissors to prun
21Tending Your GardenPrune Plants (Continued)Fruiting Plants (Ongoing) (Continued)Controlling SpreadingUse scissors to cut branches that hang outside
22Tending Your GardenAll Non-Fruiting Plants – If you see flower buds or flowers on a plant that is being grown for its leaves, not its fruit or flowers,
23Tending Your GardenKeep Your Garden HealthySupport PlantsKeeping a watchful eye on your Garden is not only a joy, but also a smart way to make sure
24Tending Your GardenHow To Support Fruiting Plants• Loop a tie around main stem at a point where it:a) is strong enough not to bend or break when tie
25Tending Your GardenSupport for Full-Size Fruiting PlantsIf you are growing full-size, fruiting plants using an AeroGarden Deluxe, PRO200, 6 Elite+,
26Harvesting Your GardenHa r v e s t I n g Yo u r ga r d e nHarvest Your GardenIf you grow culinary plants, it is important to continu-ally harvest
27Harvesting Your GardenBunching Herbs (such as chives and parsley) • Harvest herbs that grow in a bunch by cutting an entire stem – just a stem, not
aP P e n d I x28AppendixTroubleshootingWhat do I do when a Grow Bulb burns out?Replacement bulbs can be ordered from your retailer or at www.aerogarde
Tending Your GardenRemove Domes ...17Add Water and Raise Lamp Hood (Light[s]) ...18Thin Plants ...
29AppendixTroubleshooting (Continued)My Garden doesn’t look healthy. What can I do?If you are concerned about the health of your Garden, please go th
30Appendixgrowing in Bowl. Choose a material that will tolerate moisture such as aluminum foil or a plastic milk jug lid.What if one of the plants in
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In t r o d u c t I o n3IntroductionEach Master Gardener Kit is designed for AeroGardeners who want to plant their own seeds or root their own cuttings
4IntroductionIn addition to what is included in your Master Gardener Kit, there are a few additional items you will need.Additional Supplies NeededAn
5Designing Your Gardende s I g n I n g Yo u r ga r d e nPlant TypeWhile we encourage you to try growing a variety of plant types in your AeroGarden,
6Designing Your GardenPlant Height (Continued)If you decide to grow a garden with a variety of different plants, you will also need to consider thei
7Designing Your GardenPlant Habit & LayoutSome plants are bushy, others feathery, some grow straight, others branch out. As you plant your Garden,
8Building a Grow PodBu I l d I n g a gr o w Po dNumber of SeedsIt is important to plant extra seeds to ensure success. For larger seeds and fruiting
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