What are AeroGarden seed pods made of?
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What are AeroGarden seed pods made of?
Our Grow Sponges are made from pure Canadian Sphagnum Peat and provide the ideal medium for soil-free, no-mess, indoor growing all year ’round. AeroGarden Grow Sponges allow for the perfect balance of oxygen and water for reliable germination and healthy root development.
Are AeroGarden sponges reusable?
Can I reuse a sponge? If the sponge hasn’t been used you can remove the seeds and replace them with your own seeds. However, if you’ve already used the seed pod sponge to grow a plant, you should keep the plastic basket and throw out the sponge.
How do you sterilize AeroGarden pods?
Here’s how:
- Fill the bowl with water and add ¼ cup of chlorine bleach.
- Let the water pump or aerator circulate the bleach solution for 5 minutes.
- Empty the bleach solution, rinse well, and then fill with clear water (no bleach)
- Allow the pump or aerator to circulate the clear water for 5 minutes.
Can you use other pods in AeroGarden?
The EZ-gro Compatible Aerogarden Sponges Gives You a Choice for Your AerogardenThe EZ-gro seed pod is perfectly sized to fit in your aerogarden baskets, making them a compatible replacement to the aerogarden pod.
Do AeroGarden seed pods expire?
Seed Expiration We guarantee germination for 1 year from the date of purchase of the seed pod kit. However, typically the seeds remain viable for 2 years if stored properly. Exposure to excessive heat or humidity may shorten the lifespan of a seed.
Can you put hydrogen peroxide in AeroGarden?
After refilling- add the recommended amount of liquid nutrients for your AeroGarden. OPTIONAL– add a teaspoon of food grade hydrogen peroxide to the water. Mature plants will have an advanced root system that may overwhelm the water bowl of your garden.
How long do AeroGarden plants live?
AeroGarden plants last for 3 months on average. Flowers and herbs go a little longer, and lettuce lasts a little less. Fruiting vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers, can live up to 9 months long.
Why are my AeroGarden pods turning green?
Algae naturally occurs when light interacts with water. Nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, along with CO2 support the algae’s growth and you will start to see it appear on your seed pods and perhaps on parts of your garden itself.
