AeroGarden Guide *NEW AND IMPROVED*

shooty babitt

Active Member
[QUOTE="SICC";5094306]Are they on a 12/12 cycle?

14-10,should i go back and try 12--12?plants look great just a lack of buds.
 

Mkap2122

Member
Hey I started my aerogarden about two weeks ago in my closet...I feel like the temp could be lower but not exactly sure how to lower it...maybe I'm just being overly cautious but I want everything to be perfect. Any ideas on what to do?
 
air pumps and supplies are pretty pricey. my suggestion look for you coolest local hydro store to see if you can get some deals. usually if you secure that hydro store as your place they throw you a discount. if not let me know i get 20 % if you are in my area.
 
I'm sorry but I'm trying to understand the need for the figure 8 cord. Can't you just hook the whole AG up to a timer on an extension cord like you do with Christmas lights? Sorry for probably a reallu dumb question, but I don't have any experience with electrical wires.
 

"SICC"

Well-Known Member
You have to use the fig 8 cord because you want to control the lights, not the pumps in the AG. I used my old PS2 cable when i was using the AG
 

Rusmishania

Member
Can somebody please explain to me how to transplant the seed into the aerogarden baskets? What filler needs to be used? There was something said about sponges. Thanks.
 

"SICC"

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The AG should come with lil grow sponges



And what you do is, take something to poke a whole all that way thru the sponge so when you plant the seed, the root can find it way down the sponges easier. As you can see from the pic, each sponge has a lil hole. When you germinate your seed, you simply plant the seed with the tap root facing down into the hole.
 

Lathieza

Member
Hi everyone.

First of all, thanks for this great forum and tutorial. This tutorial made me buy the Aerogarden and i started to grow with it on 27 February this year.

I have a small problem with my leaves tho... it seems they are loosing their green and create some rusty spots. I tried making a descent photo of the problem but my camera doesnt seem to work well atm.

Im growin on dried pigeon shit (my version didnt came with tabs :() and only till today i checked the PH which was 7.5, I immediatly got myself a test kit and i brought it back to 5.9
I also added manganese and potassium today. Can anyone tell me if im missing out on something now because i dont want my little plant to die :)

Edit : Btw im growing on 250W CFL
 

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Rusmishania

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On pigeon shit? Why don't you buy a GH kit for your hydro? I'm not a pro but by my book looks like burned patches from light or a deficiency of some sort. Just wait for an expert to help you out :) :) :). What type of a system you bought?
 

"SICC"

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Hi everyone.

First of all, thanks for this great forum and tutorial. This tutorial made me buy the Aerogarden and i started to grow with it on 27 February this year.

I have a small problem with my leaves tho... it seems they are loosing their green and create some rusty spots. I tried making a descent photo of the problem but my camera doesnt seem to work well atm.

Im growin on dried pigeon shit (my version didnt came with tabs :() and only till today i checked the PH which was 7.5, I immediatly got myself a test kit and i brought it back to 5.9
I also added manganese and potassium today. Can anyone tell me if im missing out on something now because i dont want my little plant to die :)

Edit : Btw im growing on 250W CFL
It just looks like a slight burn, she should be ok, just give her only fresh water for a couple days.
 

Lathieza

Member
Thanks for your suggestions... I added some pictures so you have an idea about my light distance. I tried to made some better pictures off the problem but this is the best i can get atm.

Ill give him some fresh water right away and move the light a bit higher. Any other suggestions or thoughts are very welcome.
 

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tafbang

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Hi everyone.

First of all, thanks for this great forum and tutorial. This tutorial made me buy the Aerogarden and i started to grow with it on 27 February this year.

I have a small problem with my leaves tho... it seems they are loosing their green and create some rusty spots. I tried making a descent photo of the problem but my camera doesnt seem to work well atm.

Im growin on dried pigeon shit (my version didnt came with tabs :() and only till today i checked the PH which was 7.5, I immediatly got myself a test kit and i brought it back to 5.9
I also added manganese and potassium today. Can anyone tell me if im missing out on something now because i dont want my little plant to die :)

Edit : Btw im growing on 250W CFL

Your plant is being way over-watered is all.... less feedings and you'll be good just watch your ph levels and watch how your plant comes along.
 

Lathieza

Member
So how to reduce overwatering with a aerogarden then?
Anyway... i just refreshed the water and i only adjusted the PH level... hope its getting good now
 

tafbang

Well-Known Member
touche, I never followed an aerogarden grow and only seen a couple people try. I have no valid input
 
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