Aerogardens - Indoor Smart Garden

Is AeroGardens for you?


Q: What is Aeroponics?:

A: Aeroponics is a dirt-free growing method where plant roots are suspended in air within a 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" long by 10 1/2" wide by 15 1/2" high when it is first set up with the lights at the lowest possible setting, and 21" high at the highest level. Currently the AeroGarden comes in only one size.

Q: What comes with the AeroGarden?

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 allow 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 Gourmet Herb Seed Kit included with each AeroGarden:

1. Pre-seeded bio-dome seed pods
Enclosed in their own mini- greenhouse for ultra-fast germination

2. Time-release nutrient tablets
Perfect plant nutrition with 65 macro and micro-nutrients for optimal plant health.

3. 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?

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 grow for 4 - 5 months, and you can begin harvesting after only 3 weeks. This gives you about 3 - 4 months of continuous harvests
Gourmet Herbs, International Basil, International Gourmet series (French, Italian and Japanese) and Cascading Petunias will all grow 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: Although all of our Seed Kits are very easy to take care of, some require just a bit more interaction than others when it comes to tending and harvesting.
See the guide at right to decide which Seed Kit will be best for you:

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 2 weeks, depending on the type of plants you are growing and their maturity. Larger, more mature gardens may need water more frequently.

Q: When can I begin harvesting?

A: It depends on which Seed Kit you have. You can begin harvesting lettuces and basils 3 weeks after planting your garden and then enjoy continuous harvests for months. Other herbs will take about 5 weeks to be ready to begin harvesting. Fruiting plants will take longer to harvest: about 10 - 12 weeks for cherry tomatoes and chili peppers.

Q: Are the nutrient tablets organic?

A: The AeroGarden nutrient tablets are organic, according to current AAPFCO (American Association of Plant Food Control Officials) standards.

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, resulting in less than optimal growth.
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: 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: 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: Currently, the AeroGarden is available only in the United States.

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