Miracle-Gro 800545-0208 Instructions / Assembly
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1. Extra Model w MiracleGro logo press and hold Select button until all control panel ligths blink Release button and select garden type Resetting 3 Pod AeroGarden Models e Press and hold Lights button until Add Nutrient light begins to blink then release e Quickly press and release Lights button once again Resetting All Other AeroGarden Models e Press and release Reset button Step 3 Set Your Lamp Hood to the Lowest Position e This is very important for best growth Planting Date Notes Continued on next page AeroGrow has a searchable online resource section For more detailed information about growing in your AeroGarden please visit www aerogardensupport com 1 800 476 9669 customerservice AeroGrow com We also have an active Facebook Community who love to answer questions at facebook com aerogarden Like us for special offers and community fun Nutrient Requirements by AeroGarden Model 3 Pod Gardens 4 mL every 2 weeks 6 7 Pod Gardens 8 mL every 2 weeks Tomatoes Pepper After plants reach 12 in height Increase to 5 mL per feeding for 3 pod gardens Increase to 10 mL per feeding in 7 pod gardens 2 mL per gallon with weekly watering Outdoor Gardens 4mL per gallon added weekly to root zone Houseplants WHAT IS COVERED This warranty covers defects in materials workmanship and germination of seeds for one year from date of purch2. every two weeks e Add only the amount recommended on the nutrient packaging Do not overfeed e Always top off water level when adding nutrients and when the Add Water reminder activates For best results top off 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 3 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 off water level when adding nutrients Resetting Nutrient Reminder will turn off both reminders Nutrient reminders vary by model To reset timer e ULTRA Follow on screen instructions to reset e AeroGarden 3 Press and hold Lights button until Add Nutrients light blinks then release Now quickly press and release Lights button once again to turn off the blinking light and reset the nutrient timer for the next two week reminder e All other AeroGardens Press and release the Reset button to turn off the blinking light and reset the timer for the next two week reminder ending amp Harvesting Tips nN With just a little care your garden will grow rapidly and offer bountiful harvests Keeping a watchful eye on your garden is not only a joy but also a smart way to make sure your plants stay h
3. topple over support them with wooden skewers or chopsticks or try the AeroGarden Trellis System or Soft Ties In order to keep plants 1 2 below the grow lights it may be necessary to prune the top of the plant Don t worry if you need to trim some blossoms from the plant it will produce more flowers after pruning Plants that are slow to produce fruit may benefit from a rinse and refill Empty the water from the bowl and refill with fresh cool water and fresh nutrients Remember to reset your nutrient timer after a rinse and refill Continued on next page
4. A press Quick Start and follow on screen instructions then skip to the Top Tips for Great Growth section on Page 3 Step 2 Plant Your Seed Kit AeroGarden Grow Pods are designed to fit in any AeroGarden model Slight pressure may be required to insert pods fully in the side openings of some models e If your garden has a Plant Select feature set it to the correct plant type e 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 e Seed kits for large plants such as tomatoes and peppers often include fewer than 7 pods to compensate for the large plant size For best growth place two seed pods on opposite sides in the back and one in the front center e Do not remove labels from seed pods The labels identify the plant type and plant height show the germination time and inhibit algae growth Continued on next page e Place grow domes over the seed pods Leave the domes on the pods until plants nearly touch the domes then remove Step 3 Feed Your Garden All seed kits now come with our new improved liquid nutrients Instructions for use of these nutrients may be found on the nutrient package Shake liquid nutrients well before adding e Add nutrients directly into the water bowl at start up and when the Add Nutrient reminder activates
5. Tips for Salads e Salads prefer cool temperatures below 75 degrees When growing salads take care to keep your garden away from sunny windows that might increase the temperature e To harvest remove whole leaves by cutting the base of the leaf with scissors or shears or by gently pinching off with your fingers Spread your harvest evenly across your garden Restarting Your AeroGarden Follow these 3 steps before replanting for best garden growth Step 1 Sanitize Your Garden 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 e Fill the Bowl 34 full with water and add 1 4 cup of chlorine bleach e Let the water pump or aerator circulate the bleach solution for five minutes e Empty the bleach solution from the bowl rinse well and then fill 3 4 full of clear water no bleach e Plug the AeroGarden back in and let the pump circulate aerate for 5 minutes e Empty and rinse once more to ensure that all bleach is rinsed from bowl OR without bleach e Add 5 cups each of distilled white vinegar and fresh tap water to the bowl and follow the instructions above Continued on next page Step 2 Reset Your Nutrient Timer It is important to restart the nutrient timer before planting a new seed kit Resetting AeroGarden ULTRA Models e Just follow on screen instructions during QuickPlant e Resetting the AeroGarden
6. ase AeroGrow may replace a non germinating Seed Pod with another Seed Pod of its choosing Call AeroGrow customer service at 1 800 476 9669 within 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 AeroGrow International Inc P O Box 18450 Boulder CO 80308 1450 www aerogarden com 2013 AeroGrow International Inc 506621 0000 AA g fe Ap Ao AeroGarden _ ge gt Miracle Gro A Seed Kit Instructions First Seed Kit Set up your garden using the Quick Setup Guide then proceed to Step 1 Already grown a seed kit or two Follow the Restarting Your AeroGarden instructions on Page 6 then proceed to Step 1 Let s Plant Your AeroGarden Just 3 Easy Steps Step 1 Add Water e 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 e If growing in an ULTR
7. atoes should not be mixed with other plants as they spread out substantially as they grow Other smaller plants will not get enough light and nutrient to grow well with tomatoes As your plants grow you may see some dead or brown leaves especially at the lower part of the plant This is perfectly normal Remove these leaves with scissors or pinch them off with your fingers Harvest frequently to maintain a healthy garden but take no more than one third of any plant at a time After harvesting lower your grow lights if necessary Remember that plants should be 1 2 below the grow lights Little bugs can find their way to your garden by riding in on clothing on other plants or produce or through an open window or door If you find some unwanted guests spray your plants with water to wash them off Make sure you spray UNDER the leaves as bugs usually reside there For more persistent pests an insecticidal soap may be used Tips for Herbs e Basil is usually the first seed to sprout and it grows rapidly Harvest basil and any other fast growing herbs to keep them an inch or two below the lights and avoid raising the lights until all other plants are well established usually about 4 5 weeks Use the trimmings in soups salads sandwiches etc e Chives thyme and oregano grow slowly and often get shaded by faster growing plants Create space for these plants and for any other slow growers by pruning surrounding p
8. ealthy Top Tips for Great Growth Set your Lamp Hood to the lowest position when starting a new seed kit Always keep your grow lights as close to your plants as possible taking care to trim back the tallest plants so they do not actually touch the grow lights Plants should be 1 2 below grow lights Replace your Grow Lights every 6 months for maximum growth and harvests Be brave enough to prune Pruning promotes greater health larger harvests and TooHigh more beautiful plants Always try to prune harvest just d DE above a new leaf set as seen in diagram A Kan Leaves Plants will grow into each Diagram A other s space and block light To keep all plants in your garden healthy trim back the leaves from the sides of the plant as seen in diagram B The AeroGarden has a low water level indicator but we encourage you to check the water level frequently and keep the bowl full Diagram B AeroGarden plants love a fresh water bath For extra care you may empty the water out of your bowl at every other feeding time once monthly and refill with fresh cool water and then add nutrients This is called a rinse and refill Continued on next page e If mixing different types of seed kits together in one garden remember to prune faster growing plants from the top so that the grow lights remain at the lowest position until all plants are well established usually about 4 5 weeks Tom
9. lants frequently Tips for Flowers e When flowers are 2 tall check each seed pod for multiple plants Using scissors or shears gently snip the smallest plants at the base of the stem leaving no more than 3 plants in each pod Continued on next page 4 e Wilted or dead flowers should be removed often for continued flower production e Many flowers are slow to germinate and some grow slowly once sprouted Allow up to 3 weeks for seeds to sprout and remember to keep the grow light low until all plants are well established You will be rewarded with beautiful blossoms Tips for Tomatoes amp Peppers e Visit the Tomatoes and Peppers section on www aerogardensupport com for more tips and videos When plants are about 2 tall check each seed pod for multiple plants Using scissors or shears gently snip the smallest plants at the base of the stem leaving just ONE healthy plant in each pod Start pollinating your plants regularly once they begin to flower With the grow lights on GENTLY shake your plants from side to side This will spread the pollen to all the flowers on your plant You may also pollinate by placing a fan in front of the garden or by touching the branches of the plant with an electric toothbrush Your plants should begin to produce fruit in about 6 8 weeks Remember to pollinate your plants when flowers appear by gently shaking the plants Heavy fruit can cause your vegetable plants to
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