Q: What is Aeroponics?
A:
Aeroponics is a dirt-free growing method where plant roots are
suspended in air with 100% humidity, highly-oxygenated growing chamber.
Because the roots are bathed with ideal levels of nutrients, water
and
oxygen, plants grow significantly faster, are healthier, and have a higher
nutrient content than plants grown in soil.
Q: How big is the AeroGarden™?
A: The AeroGarden™ has the footprint of a breadbox and is sized to
fit conveniently under most cabinets. The AeroGarden™ measures 16
inches long by 10
˝ inches wide by 15
˝ inches high when it is first set up with the lights at the
lowest possible setting, and 21 inches high at the highest level. Currently the AeroGarden™ comes in only one size.
Q:
What comes with the AeroGarden™ system?
A: Everything necessary for a complete season of growth (just add
water).
The AeroGarden Includes:
1.
Built-in plant lighting system - Full, daylight spectrum, energy efficient, grow lights allows you to grow
anywhere, … No natural sunlight needed.
2. Aeroponic optimizing chamber -Creates a near-perfect rainforest
growing environment.
3. Computerized “smart” garden technology -Built-in micro-processor
automatically adjusts nutrient delivery, light cycles, and water for
specific plant types.
Built-in light timer turns lights on and off
Built-in reminder system automatically alerts you to add water and
nutrients.
Free Seed Kit
also included with each AeroGarden™:
A. Pre-Seeded
Bio-Dome seed pods -
Enclosed in their own mini-greenhouse
for ultra-fast germination.
B. Time release nutrient tablets - Perfect plant nutrition with
eighty-five macro
and micro-nutrients for optimal plant health.
C. Tending & Harvesting Guide with recipes - Walks you through everything
you need to know to grow and harvest your plants, as
well as tips and recipes
for enjoying your harvests.
Q: How long will my plants live?
How long will my plants live?
A: Cherry
tomatoes and chili
peppers will grow for 6 – 7 months, and you
will be able to start harvesting in about 10 weeks. That gives you
approximately 4 months of continuous harvests.
Salad Greens will live for 3 – 4 months, and you can begin harvesting
after only 3 weeks. This gives you about 2 ˝ months of continuous
harvests. Gourmet Herbs, International Basil, and Cascading Petunias will
all last for 4 – 5 months. You can start harvesting your herbs and basil in
about 4 weeks, giving you 3 – 4 months of continuous harvests.
Q: How much time do I have to spend taking care of my AeroGarden™?
A: Approximately
five minutes a month. You will need to occasionally add
water, drop in two nutrient tablets, and provide minimal tending to your
plants. Most of your time will be spent harvesting and enjoying
delicious, fresh food.
Q: How long can the AeroGarden™ be left unattended? What if I travel a
lot?
A:
A planted AeroGarden™ can be left unattended for up to
two weeks, depending
on the type of plants you are growing and their maturity.
Q: When can I begin harvesting?
A: It depends on which seed kit you have. You can begin harvesting
lettuce and basil three weeks after planting your garden and then enjoy
continuous harvests for months. Other herbs will take about
five weeks before for harvest. Our fruiting plants will take longer to harvest: about
ten
to twelve weeks for cherry tomatoes and chili peppers.
Q:
Are the nutrient tablets organic?
A: Yes, the AeroGarden™ nutrient tablets are organic, according to current
AAPFCO (American Association of Food Control Officials) standards. They are
carefully crafted using mineral salts and seaweed. These provide the 13
nutrients that all plants require, plus 65 additional micro-nutrients for
additional vigor, in just the right proportions for each seed kit type.
Q: Can I mix Seed Kits?
A: Yes, although this is primarily recommended only for experienced
gardeners. There are three reasons for this.
1. Because the plants grow at different rates and have different leaf
sizes, some faster growing plants in mixed kits could over-shadow and block the light from slower growing plants. Experienced gardeners will know
how to avoid this issue.
2. Our nutrients have been specially designed for the group of plants in
each kit. If kits are mixed the plants could be under, or over-fed.
3. Your AeroGarden™ comes with pre-set light cycles according to kit
type.If you mix kits you could be sub-optimizing your plant’s growth by giving it too much, or too little, light.
Q: When will new Seed Kits be available?
A:
We will be introducing new Seed Kits on a regular, and frequent, basis.
Q: How much energy does the AeroGarden™ use?
A: The AeroGarden™ system has been designed for maximum efficiency. The
entire system uses less energy than a single 60-watt light bulb.
Q: What kind of light bulbs does it use?
A:
Aeroponics The AeroGarden™ uses full-spectrum compact fluorescent bulbs
exclusively designed for the optimal amount and type of light needed for
robust, healthy plant growth.
Q: Do you ship internationally?
A:
We can ship the AeroGarden™
internationally. Please call
MySecretPantry.com toll free at 866-440-2811 for a quote on freight charges
and we would be happy to assist you.
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