How do you germinate seeds in AeroGarden?

For larger seeds (e.g., pea, squash), cut opening 1/2” deep with scissors and insert 1-2 seeds.
Step 1 Remove Grow Deck from AeroGarden Bowl.Step 2 Add Water.Step 3 Place Seed Starting Tray & Grow Sponges.Step 4 Insert Your Seeds.

Can you use AeroGarden to start seeds?

Yes, you can! For this purpose we offer our Grow Anything Kit, which comes with everything you need to plant and grow EXCEPT the seeds: grow baskets, grow sponges, labels, domes, liquid plant food, and a Grow Anything Kit Guide, which contains general suggestions for planting.

How do you reset an AeroGarden sprout?

When planting a new Seed Pod Kit, press and hold the ‘Light’ button for 10 seconds to reset all timers. The Grow Light will turn Off then back On to confirm that the garden has been reset. Your Grow Lights will come on at this time each day and the Nutrient timer will activate every 14 days.

How many seeds do you put in AeroGarden?

Typically we recommend planting around 3 seeds per pod, for better success of germination rates. It is best to reference the back of your seed packet for information on that particular plant. Sometimes you will only plant one seed (large seeds like squash) or up to 5 (very tiny seeds like kale.)

Can you plant AeroGarden pods in soil?

If the weather still isn’t consistently warm and fair by this time in your seedlings’ life, you can transfer them to soil in pots and keep them inside until the weather cooperates. This allows you to get them out of the AeroGarden tray before they become too entangled with their roots.

Can you plant AeroGarden plants in soil?

Transplanting hydroponic plants to soil requires careful planning, but it can be done successfully. Aerogarden plants and herbs must get used to their new environment gradually once they are replanted into pots, so don’t plant them directly into the ground outdoors.

Are Aerogardens worth it?

In testing, our lettuce garden grew within weeks and produced enough for daily harvests. So while it’s undoubtedly pricey, the AeroGarden Bounty Elite is a reliable and relatively low-effort gardening system that makes it easy to grow herbs, vegetables, or flowers indoors, no matter the time of year.

How do you turn off add plant food light on AeroGarden?

Lightly touch and hold the ‘Light On/Off’ button at the top of your LED light for a couple of seconds to turn the alert off and to reset the Plant Food Timer.

Can you root cuttings in an AeroGarden?

It depends a lot on the plants, but I’ve found that the Aerogarden can root cuttings up to twice as fast as a glass of water on a windowsill.

Does unplugging AeroGarden reset timer?

Bulbs can be ordered at or from your retailer. After replacing Grow Bulbs, press “Reset” button to restart grow bulb timer and turn off flashing light. noTe: If you store your AeroGarden 6 between uses, grow bulb timer automatically stops when Garden is unplugged.