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The Hollyberry Lady · 02-22-2011, 09:04 PM

All the settings really control is the length of time the lights stay on for I believe...i.e. veggies would need a longer dark period than say herbs would. I don't think you have to be a stickler at all, JaNan. I have mine on 'herbs' setting because it keeps the light on the longest for me...on at 7 am and off at 11pm-ish.

I love basil and actually have over 20 varieties...including many purple and red leaf types. They are wonderful so I know you'll enjoy it in your cooking, JaNan.

So wonderful that you were able to get one from eBay! I'm glad it worked out for you and wish you total success. I find it's like a no-fail thing, now that I've been learning and seeing people's shots. That aero-garden site is way cool. People are even growing green beans!

My system has 2 lights also. I think your light raises higher though, as mine only reaches 12". So the pro 200 has 3 grow bulbs? I think I'd rather the 100, if that's the case. It would be 60 bucks every 6 months to replace 3 bulbs! I've paid more though for my halide bulb so if it works well, I won't mind I guess. I like your unit though. Very nice.

There's members on that aero-garden site JaNan, that have 4-6 systems going at once!!! It's amazing that some are mounted to the wall and stacked like shelves, one on top of the other. Some have herbs, some have tomatoes, and others have flowers.

My system isn't perfectly triangular but definitely similar, yes.

Cool that you're setting it up in the morning.

You're going to have so much fun.

Trust me on this though...

Fill the basin completely to the top like they tell you to do, and mix in a packet of fertilizer at start-up, like they'll also tell you to do...then set up your pods and allow them to get totally moist and wet. Then in about an hour, go back and remove a whole lot of water, with a cup. I removed mine nearly an inch and 1/2 below the fill line...just until things sprout and get going a bit. Then you add more water back later.

Doing it this way will deter white fuzzy mold from growing and from destroying your seeds!

What are you going to grow in your system? Time to make some decisions...

Congratulations, JaNan. You are now an Aero-Gardener!!!

: )

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The Hollyberry Lady The Hollyberry Lady's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,161 BananaBucks : 1,456,759 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times	Re: My Aero~Garden... All the settings really control is the length of time the lights stay on for I believe...i.e. veggies would need a longer dark period than say herbs would. I don't think you have to be a stickler at all, JaNan. I have mine on 'herbs' setting because it keeps the light on the longest for me...on at 7 am and off at 11pm-ish. I love basil and actually have over 20 varieties...including many purple and red leaf types. They are wonderful so I know you'll enjoy it in your cooking, JaNan. So wonderful that you were able to get one from eBay! I'm glad it worked out for you and wish you total success. I find it's like a no-fail thing, now that I've been learning and seeing people's shots. That aero-garden site is way cool. People are even growing green beans! My system has 2 lights also. I think your light raises higher though, as mine only reaches 12". So the pro 200 has 3 grow bulbs? I think I'd rather the 100, if that's the case. It would be 60 bucks every 6 months to replace 3 bulbs! I've paid more though for my halide bulb so if it works well, I won't mind I guess. I like your unit though. Very nice. There's members on that aero-garden site JaNan, that have 4-6 systems going at once!!! It's amazing that some are mounted to the wall and stacked like shelves, one on top of the other. Some have herbs, some have tomatoes, and others have flowers. My system isn't perfectly triangular but definitely similar, yes. Cool that you're setting it up in the morning. You're going to have so much fun. Trust me on this though... Fill the basin completely to the top like they tell you to do, and mix in a packet of fertilizer at start-up, like they'll also tell you to do...then set up your pods and allow them to get totally moist and wet. Then in about an hour, go back and remove a whole lot of water, with a cup. I removed mine nearly an inch and 1/2 below the fill line...just until things sprout and get going a bit. Then you add more water back later. Doing it this way will deter white fuzzy mold from growing and from destroying your seeds! What are you going to grow in your system? Time to make some decisions... Congratulations, JaNan. You are now an Aero-Gardener!!! : ) Last edited by The Hollyberry Lady : 02-22-2011 at 09:07 PM. Reason: damn spelling!!!