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If you no longer have your model’s Quick Start Guide, you can obtain the latest version at IntroductIon IntroductIon Each Master Gardener Kit is designed for AeroGardeners who want to plant their own seeds or root their own cuttings Each kit includes the supplies needed to plant and grow one to three custom gardens While the AeroGarden provides the ideal environment for growing plants, there are many decisions you need to make that will impact the outcome of your garden This Guide will assist you in deciding what to plant, how to plant and how to care for your plants once they are growing We recommend that you read the entire Guide before starting your Garden. NOTE: Planting an AeroGarden with your own seeds or cuttings is a bit of an experiment. We hope your efforts will be successful and you enjoy the discovery process. To get started, refer to “Designing Your Garden” for helpful guidelines. Contact a garden center, hydroponic shop, or university for answers to more in-depth questions. 3 Introduction Additional Supplies Needed In addition to what is included in your Master Gardener Kit, there are a few additional items you will need. An Iron An AeroGarden A Permanent Marker Seeds Plant Cuttings 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 4Introduction desIgnIng Your garden desIgnIng Your garden SELECTING PLANTS The following guidelines will help you plant and grow a thriving indoor garden. Take the time to plan your Garden and you’ll reap the rewards of healthy plants and bountiful harvests lant Type P While we encourage you to try growing a variety of plant types in your AeroGarden, there are a few that will not do well in an aeroponic system . Subterranean plants, such as carrots, beets, potatoes or peanuts should not be planted in an AeroGarden . In addition, plants that require very dry conditions and have very low water requirements, such as cactus and succulents, will not thrive in an AeroGarden . lant Height P The maximum height of most AeroGarden Lamp Hoods is 12” from the Grow Surface (24” for Deluxe, PRO200 and AeroGarden 6 Elite+ models). It is important to select plants that will not grow taller than this – or to choose plants that can be pruned to stay within this height restriction, such as basil When choosing seeds, look for dwarf or miniature varieties. 12” 5 Designing Your Garden Plant Height (Continued) If you decide to grow a garden with a variety of different plants, you will also need to consider their relative heights Try to grow plants that will be about the same height as they mature You may be able to prune some plants in your Garden to achieve this Using plants that grow at the same rate lets you adjust the Lamp Hood so plants all receive the optimal amount of light Plant a garden with plants that have similar growth rates and heights, like Salad Greens (shown). Nutrients Choose plants that have similar nutrient requirements For example, mixing plants with fairly low requirements (such as lettuces) with plants that have much higher requirements (such as basil) is not recommended There are two (2) different types of nutrients to choose from in a Master Gardener Kit, and more specific nutrient guidelines are provided in the “Feeding Your Garden” section of this Guide Life Span Try to choose plants that have similar life spans for your Garden For example, dwarf tomatoes and basil are a great flavor combination, but would be hard to grow in the same AeroGarden Basil will be nearing the end of its growth cycle just as dwarf tomatoes are starting to ripen! 6Designing Your Garden lant Habit & Layout P Some plants are bushy, others feathery, some grow straight, others branch out As you plant your Garden, think about shape and growth habits of plants You may want to put a feathery leafed plant in front where it can be seen and use the back row for plants that grow straight or bushy Even after you’ve planted your Garden, you can remove Grow Pods and rearrange them (Just be gentle with the roots!) Horizontal Spreading If you grow plants that have extensive branching or will spread horizontally, you may want to leave some Grow Surface Openings empty Example: for 3-Pod AeroGardens, plant only 1 Grow Pod for tomatoes and peppers and leave the remaining 2 Grow Surface Openings empty; for 6-Pod models, plant 3 Grow Pods and leave 3 openings empty; and for 7-Pod models, plant 3 Grow Pods and leave 4 openings empty This will give plants room to grow and assure they get the light they need Be sure to cover unplanted Grow Surface Openings to inhibit algae growth Our Plant Spacers are a perfect fit and can be re-used in an...
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