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Quick Planting Guide
Simple Steps to Get Your AeroGarden Farm Up and Growing
Farm Plus & Farm
Welcome to the world of indoor gardening!
Keep this Guide!
AeroGarden
AeroGarden
Farm
Model number: 100024 - BLK / WHT Electrical Rating: 120V~60Hz, 1.1A
Farm Plus
Model number: 100025 - BLK / WHT Electrical Rating: 120V~60Hz, 1.1A
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this AeroGarden electrical furnishing, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this AeroGarden furnishing.
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, the AeroGarden Farm has a specific plug.
Do not change the plug in any way.
DANGER
2. Always unplug the AeroGarden Farm from electrical outlet before cleaning.
WARNING
– to reduce risk of electric shock:
– to reduce risk of burns, re,
electric shock, or injury to persons:
3. Unplug AeroGarden Farm from outlet before putting on or taking off parts.
4. Use AeroGarden Farm only for its intended use as described in the
instructions. Do not use attachments not recommended by manufacturer.
5. Never operate AeroGarden if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been dropped and damaged, or if it has been
dropped in water. If any of these conditions occur/exist, contact customer
service.
6. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Never operate furnishing with air openings blocked. Keep air openings free
of lint, hair, and the like.
8. Never drop or insert any object into any electrical openings.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
11. Do not touch moving parts or hot parts such as pumps, lights, reflective
surfaces, and the like.
12. To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.
13. Do not place or submerge base, cord, plug, or Light Hood in water or other
liquid to clean it.
14. Do not allow water to contact hot LED Grow Lights.
15. Use only approved and supplied parts and accessories. Use only AeroGarden
LED Grow Lights with this AeroGarden model. Use of any other kind of
accessory is not recommended.
16. Do not use AeroGarden for other than intended purpose.
17. This product is intended for household and residential use only. This product
is not approved for commercial applications.
18. If supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.
19. Electrical wiring must be in accordance with local regulations.
20. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
21. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Welcome!
Your AeroGarden Farm operates as two
independent 12-pod gardens. Plant one
garden, Left or Right side, and then select
the opposite to plant the other side. Each
side is controlled independently.
Once you have selected your Left or
Right side garden from the Home Screen,
touch the Quick Plant option on the
control panel for step-by-step planting
instructions.
Download the Free AeroGarden App
by searching for ‘AeroGarden’ in your
mobile App store.
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Plant Your Garden in 3 Easy Steps
Quick Plant
Planting Your Garden in 3 Steps
Quick Plant is the fastest and easiest
path to staring a new garden. The
pre-set Quick Plant option provides
optimal growth based on the plant type
you select. Follow the easy instructions
on-screen. More detail is provided on the
following pages.
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step
•
• Use room temperature tap water or bottled distilled water.
• The 'Low Water' reminder alert will appear on the control panel when
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Add Water
Add water to “Max Fill” indicator located under the Water Port.
DO NOT USE WELL WATER which may interfere with your nutrients,
or softened water, as it contains levels of sodium usually harmful
to plants.
the water level is too low. For best results, keep the water level topped
up to the “Max Fill” at all times.
Add 2 gallons water (7.6 Liters)
A spouted container is recommended for pouring
Water PortWater Port
Fill with water to
“Max Fill” Indicator
step
•
Nutrient instructions are printed on the packaging, as well as in the Seed
• Use only the recommended amount of Liquid Plant Food.
•
Add nutrients directly into Bowl when rst planting your Seed Pod Kit, and
•
Do not overfeed! More isn’t better. Too much nutrient can harm your
Nutrient Feeding Tip: Always top o water level when adding
Liquid Nutrients. For best results, top o the water level in your
garden regularly.
2
Add Nutrients—Liquid Plant Food
Pod Kit Instructions booklet. Read and follow the instructions carefully!
when the ‘Add Nutrients’ reminder activates (every 2 weeks).
plants.
Add nutrients directly into Bowl using
the water ports
Read and follow Seed Pod Kit Instructions booklet carefully!
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step
3
Add Seed Pods & Grow Domes
Insert a Seed Pod or Plant Spacer into every opening in Grow Deck
• Insert Seed Pods into openings in Grow Deck.
• Seed Pod Labels often identify plant height to assist with
placement. Look for height noted on Labels.
• Plants grow best and look best if medium or tall plants are in
back openings, and short plants are in front openings (see
diagram).
•
Seed Pod Kits for Tomatoes and Peppers often include both
Seed Pods and Plant Spacers. Plant Spacers allow your Tomato/
Pepper plants ample room to grow.
The correct amount of
seeded pods are provided to maximize harvests.
• Do not remove Labels from Seed Pods. The labels identify
the plant type and plant height, show the germination time,
and inhibit algae growth.
• Place a Grow Dome over each Seed Pod.
Seed Pod Plant Spacer
Seed Pod Label
Grow Deck
Tall or Medium
Medium or Short
Use height labeled on Seed Pod
to decide placement in Grow Deck
(Top view)
Back
Front
Tall or Medium
Medium or Short
Water Port
• Grow Domes rest on Seed Pods and may not ‘snap’ into place.
Also, it is not necessary for Grow Domes to cover Plant Spacers in
your AeroGarden.
• Leave Grow Domes on the Seed Pods until plants
Removing
Grow Domes
Place Grow Domes
have sprouted and their leaves nearly touch the domes.
• Once removed, Grow Domes may be reused/recycled.
Congratulations!
♻♳
When plants sprout through hole
in Seed Pod Labels, and are almost
touching Grow Domes, remove
domes and reuse or recycle.
You’re on your way to a beautiful garden.
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Control Panel
Touch Screen
The AeroGarden Farm’s touch screen
control panel makes it easy for anyone
to grow indoors. Beginners get step-bystep instructions on the planting process
and tips to improve gardening skills. It
also allows advanced users to customize
every aspect of their garden, expanding
the possibilities of what can be grown
indoors.
From the Home Screen (pictured here)
press the Left or Right side to enter the
controls for the Left or Right garden. The
panel view will change to display current
settings for that garden.
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Control Panel Settings
LEFT
RIGHT
8:14
On/O
LEFT/RIGHT:
The Left & Right arrows allow you to access
the Home screen of each side of your
AeroGarden Farm.
CLOCK:
AM
Set your AeroGarden Farm’s clock to your
local time.
LIGHT:
The Light icon shows the current time, as well as
when your light is scheduled to turn On and O
each day.
LIGHT ON/OFF:
Temporarily turns lights On or O. Your lights
will automatically go back to their programmed
settings at the start of the next On/O cycle.
LIGHT UP/DOWN:
The up and down arrows next to your light icon
allows you to raise and lower your grow lights.
Keep your lights 4-6 inches above your plants for
better results.
Quick
Plant
More
Options
WIFI:
The Wi-Fi icon allows you to access the Wi-Fi
setting of your AeroGarden Farm, as well
as connect your AeroGarden Farm to your
AeroGarden App.
WATER:
The Water icon reminds you when it is time to
add water, and when pressed also displays the
current pump setting and test pump feature.
NUTRIENTS:
The Nutrients icon shows how many days
are left until it is time to add nutrients.
QUICK PLANT:
Press the Quick Plant button to start a new
garden, and follow the simple step by step
instructions to set up all garden functions.
MORE OPTIONS:
The More Options button gives you access to
a wide variety of garden functions, as detailed
next.
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more options
} Clock – Use this to set your clock to the current time (initially
set during Quick Plant).
} Light – Use this if you want to change the times your LED
Grow Light will go on and o, or to customize the number of
hours your grow lights turn on per day.
} Nutrients – Allows you to customize or reset your nutrient
reminders. The nutrient alert is preset to activate every 14
days to remind you to add nutrients, but can be changed
if your plants have other nutrient requirements. This is not
necessary in normal use.
} Pump –
also test the pump.
} Quick Plant – With just a few touches, Quick Plant helps you
select the settings you need for the type of plants you are
growing. Use this for the fastest and easiest path to planting
a new garden.
} Wi-Fi – Connect your AeroGarden Farm to your preferred
network and control your garden remotely on any device
using the AeroGarden App.
} Contact Us – Provides phone and email contact information
for customer service.
} Help & Tips – Use this for easy access to helpful gardening
tips and customer support information.
} Reset Defaults – Returns key garden functions to original
factory default settings.
} Order Supplies – Easy access to replacement part numbers
and customer support contact information.
} Garden Status – All your current settings (Lights, Pump, etc.)
can be viewed in Garden Status.
} Set Audio Alerts – Audio Alerts can audibly remind you
when it is time to add water and nutrients. You can also turn
Audio Alerts On or O, and set start/stop times here.
} Drain Garden– In a few easy steps, drain your garden to
perform a rinse and rell. Your plants will thank you.
Allows you to customize or reset your Pump settings and
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Using The Farm Trellis System
This Trellis System will support your large plants, such as tomatoes and peppers, by guiding the plants upward
as they grow. Once your plants reach a height where they would benet from extra support, attach the Trellis
System to the Metal Frame of your AeroGarden Farm as pictured. The Trellis can be repositioned as plants grow.
How to Assemble Trellis System
1
Attach magnetic ends of long trellis
cord to the opposite inner side of each
of the posts on the metal frames of your
AeroGarden Farm.
2
1
1
Pinching the clips at the end of the small
2 3
trellis cords, attach them to the long trellis
cords at any desired interval.
2
2
1
LED Lights will move between Long Trellis
cords. Short Trellis cords can be positioned to
allow plant support on half of the garden and
easy light movement on the other half.
1
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Gardening Tips For Maximum Harvests
planting
} Many Seed Pod labels identify plant height. Gardens grow and
look their best when tall plants are planted in the back, medium
plants along the sides, and short plants in front. If plants are all
the same size, like Salad Greens, they can be planted anywhere.
} Do not remove Labels from Seed Pods. The labels identify the
plant type and plant height, show the germination time, and
inhibit algae growth.
} Grow Domes help regulate moisture and temperature for
optimal germination. Leave them on until plants are nearly
touching the domes.
} Seed Pod Kits for large plants like Tomatoes and Peppers
often receive fewer than 12 pods to compensate for the large
plant size. Place Seed Pods in each back/side opening and in
the center front opening. Put Plant Spacers in the remaining
openings.
germination
} Some seeds germinate in less than 24 hours. Some take 24 days
or more. Most labels give an estimate of how long your seeds
will take to germinate but many factors impact germination.
} As a rule, if you are comfortable, so are your plants. Plants are
impacted by temperature. Cold weather plants, like Salad
Greens, germinate better in cooler weather. Heat lovers,
like Tomatoes and Peppers, will germinate faster in warmer
temperatures (above 70 degrees F). But don’t sweat it! While
they may take a bit more time, your seeds will germinate.
} If you are growing your own seeds, plant 5-6 seeds per pod and
check the seed packet for information regarding temperature
and days to germination.
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pruning
} Not pruning is the number one mistake made by new
AeroGardeners! Prune early and often and enjoy the small
harvests!
} Pruning the plant just above a new leaf set (Diagram A) will
ensure that slow-growing and low-growing plants in your
garden get all the light they need to ourish.
} Prune often to maintain a healthy garden, but never take more
than 1/3 of each individual plant at a time.
} Plants compete for light. Left untended, more aggressive
growers can actually block enough light to suppress growth
of their slower growing neighbors, and eventually they can
die o due to lack of light. Spreading leaves must be trimmed
(Diagram B) to make sure that slow growers get enough light to
thrive and produce big yields.
} Finally, pruning = harvesting. Each time you prune you get to
enjoy fresh herbs in a salad, sandwich or even pizza. Also, a full,
bushy garden looks much better than one giant, spindly plant
surrounded by straggly, light starved neighbors. Pruning also
releases a wonderful scent. So prune!
Too High
Cut Here
Diagram A
Diagram B
Starter
Leaves
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water
} While the AeroGarden Farm’s control panel will remind you
when water gets low, best results are achieved by topping o
water regularly.
} Plants grown in the AeroGarden Farm are designed to thrive
with most municipal tap water.
} Use of well water is not recommend, as most well water contains
a high amount of dissolved solids that upset the balance of your
nutrients. This can result in plants suddenly browning, or just
not growing well.
} Do not use softened water as it contains too much sodium and
will usually harm your plants.
} Do not ll Bowl past “Max Fill” indicator.
} Test your pump by clicking on the water icon of your Farms left
or right home page. Then click on “Pump Settings” and
then “Test Pump”.
lights
} Plants love light! Keep your Grow Lights 4-6 inches above your
plants for better results.
} You do not need to replace your LED lights unless individual
diodes start to fail. Diodes have a 3-5 year life span.
nutrients
} Typically, your plants will need nutrients every 2 weeks.
} Follow instructions for feeding amounts printed on the nutrient
packaging.
} Add nutrients directly into the Bowl through the Water Port.
} Nutrient requirements may change as plants grow. See nutrient
packaging for details.
} More isn’t better. Resist the temptation to add “just a little extra.”
Too much nutrient can hurt your plants.
} For best results, try a “Rinse and Rell” once a month when it’s
time to add nutrients. Use the ‘Drain your Garden’ option from
your ‘More Options’ or ‘Water’ menus.
—
liquid plant food
Add nutrients
directly into Bowl
Water Port Water Port
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pollinating
Because most people don’t have bees in their home, you will
need to start pollinating your fruiting plants (tomatoes, peppers,
strawberries, etc) once they begin to ower (approximately
4 – 6 weeks after planting). To pollinate, use one or more of the
following methods:
} Place an open hand inside plant branches and gently move your
hand back and forth to shake the plant and spread the pollen.
} Place a fan near your plants and the moving air will pollinate
your plants.
} Use our “Be the Bee Pollinator” to spread the pollen. “Be the Bee
Pollinators” are available at AeroGarden.com
} Strawberries can benet from more aggressive pollination.
Using the “Be the Bee”, touch each ower with the brush,
moving from ower to ower.
harvesting
} Many rst-time growers are hesitant to harvest. Don’t be!
Most gardens will produce more, for a longer period, with
frequent harvests. You almost can’t begin to harvest (prune)
early enough.
} AeroGardens work best with a harvesting method called “cut
and come again.” Simply put, you enjoy frequent small harvests
and then watch as the plants rapidly regrow - ready for harvest
again and again.
} Enjoy frequent, smaller harvests for the rst month or two
until plants mature and larger harvests are available.
} Harvest often to maintain a healthy garden, but never take
more than 1/3 of each individual plant at a time.
} For Salad Greens, cut the top 2 inches o the entire garden,
or harvest large leaves individually by cutting o at the base
of the plant.
drain your garden
} Before you start, make sure to have a separate container to
hold the emptied water.
} Select the side you want to empty by selecting Left or Right
LEFT
} To access the ‘Drain Your Garden’ procedure, press the Icon
from your Home or Water setting page. You can also access it
from the ‘More Options’ button, select ‘More +’, then click on
‘Drain Garden’.
} Follow the instructions on your Touch Screen.
RIGHT
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U.S. CAUTION
void your authority to operate this equipment.
User Maintenance:
Use original packaging for storage when the appliance is not used.
Disconnect power before servicing or replacing lights. Use only AeroGarden LED Light Hood replacement.
–
You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manual could
Any servicing is to be performed by an authorized service representative.
DO NOT SUBMERGE HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Do not immerse cord in water or other liquid, and unplug cord from outlet when not in use.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this furnishing has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
CAUTION!
POUR ÉVITER UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, PRÉSENTER LA LAME LARGE À LA FENTE LARGE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED – This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below.
HOW LONG COVERAGE LASTS – This warranty runs for one (1) year on this AeroGarden and LED Grow Lights, from the date of original purchase, for the original
purchaser/user.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED – The warranty shall not apply to problems arising from: normal wear; failure to adhere to enclosed operating instructions; serial numbered
products if the serial number has been removed or defaced; products subject to negligence, accident, improper use, maintenance or storage; products damaged by
circumstances beyond AeroGrow International Inc.’s control; loss or damage to removable parts; or products modied (including, but not limited to, modications
through the use of unauthorized parts or attachments) or repaired by anyone other than AeroGrow International, Inc., or its designee. This warranty excludes all
incidental or consequential damages.
WHAT AEROGROW WILL DO – AeroGrow International, Inc., at its option, will repair any defects in materials or workmanship or will replace these products with ones
of similar features and price. AeroGrow International, Inc.’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair or replacement.
TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT – If you have questions or concerns regarding your AeroGarden, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-476-9669. Please do not return
any product without contacting AeroGrow for return authorization. Unauthorized returns, as well as C.O.D. shipments, will be refused. For more information regarding
returns, please see the Returns section at www.AeroGarden.com
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights
that vary from state to state.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our customer service representatives at 1-800-476-9669 (USA) or 1-800-611-9058 (Canada)
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