AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 Indoor Garden Hydroponic System Quick Setup Guide

AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 Indoor Garden Hydroponic System

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1. The AeroGarden has a specific plug. Do not change the plug in any way.
2. Always unplug the AeroGarden from electrical outlet before cleaning. WARNING – to reduce risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
3. Unplug AeroGarden from outlet before putting on or taking off parts.
4. Take proper precautions when operating an AeroGarden near or by individuals requiring close supervision, including children.
5. Use AeroGarden only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Do not use attachments not recommended by manufacturer.
6. 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 aerogarden.com/contact-us or your country’s local distributor for instructions.
7. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
8. Never operate furnishing with air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.
9. Never drop or insert any object into any electrical openings.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
12. Do not touch moving parts or hot parts such as pumps, lights, reflective surfaces, and the like.
13. To disconnect, remove the plug from the outlet.
14. Do not place or submerge the base, cord, plug, or Light Hood in water or other liquid to clean it.
15. Do not allow water to contact hot LED Grow Lights.
16. 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. Replacement parts can be ordered from aerogarden.com
17. Do not use AeroGarden for other than the intended purpose.
18. This product is intended for household and residential use only. This product is not approved for commercial applications.
19. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified technician to avoid a hazard.
20. Electrical wiring must be by local regulations.
21. 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
22. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

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, under 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 by 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• 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.

U.S. CAUTION

• You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
• User Maintenance: Any servicing is to be performed by an authorized service representative. Use original packaging for storage when the appliance is not used.
• Disconnect power before servicing or replacing lights. Use only AeroGarden LED Light replacement.
• DO NOT SUBMERGE
• HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
• Do not immerse the cord in water or other liquid, and unplug the cord from the outlet when not in use.

Harvest2.0 Model Numbers: 100698-BLK/CRM/GRN/CHR

The Scotts Company

• 14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, Ohio 43041

Welcome to the World of In-Home Gardening!

Simple Steps to Get Your AeroGarden Up and Growing (No Tools Required)

HARVEST2.0

100698-BLK/CRM/GRN/CHR

• Garden Input: 12Vdc 1.5A
• Adapter Input: 100-240Vac 50/60Hz
• Adapter Output: 12Vdc 1.5A

Get Growing

Get Growing in 5 Fast & Easy Steps!

WHAT’S INSIDE

• Garden with LED Grow Light
• Power Cord Adapter
• Starter Kit

Starter Kit includes:

• 6 Grow Baskets
• 6 Grow Sponges
• 6 Pod Labels
• 4 Plant Spacers
• 1 Liquid Plant Food
• 1 Measuring Cup

GOOD TO KNOW

• Ideal Temperature 65-76°F/ 18-24°C
• Approx Max Height 12″

WHAT YOU NEED

• Water
• Seeds or Root Cuttings

Assembly

• Insert the post behind the bowl until it hits the bottom, making sure the pump and power connectors are facing the back. (Fig. 1)

• Insert the hood onto the post until it clicks.(Fig. 2)

• Plug the pump and the power cord adapter into the post. (Fig. 3)

• After removing all components from the bowl and replacing the grow deck back on the bowl, add water to ‘Fill To Here’ line and add liquid plant food directly into the bowl as per instructions. (Fig. 4)

• Follow the planting instructions from the “How to use the Starter Kit” section before plugging your garden into the wall.

How to Use

How to use the Starter Kit in your AeroGarden® Harvest2.0

The included Starter Kit provides you with the materials needed to plant your own seeds or root cuttings in your AeroGarden Harvest2.0. This guide will assist you in deciding what to plant and how to plant it, provide advice on starting cuttings and clones, and detail basic plant care in the AeroGarden.

Note: AeroGarden pre-seeded kits offer the benefit of years of research and testing, and our seeds are backed by a germination guarantee.* Planting with your own seeds or cuttings, however, can be a bit of an experiment. We hope that your efforts will be successful and that you enjoy the discovery process!

Selecting Seeds

Try plants that will not grow taller than the space allowed, or choose plants that can be easily pruned to stay within your model’s height restriction (such as basil). The maximum grow height of AeroGardens varies depending upon the model. Your AeroGarden Harvest2.0 maximum grow height is about 12” Tuberous plants, or root crops such as carrots, beets, potatoes or peanuts should not be planted in an AeroGarden unless you plan to transplant them soon after germination.

• Tomatoes are popular, but it is important to choose the right varieties to grow in your AeroGarden Harvest2.0. For best results, choose compact and determinate varieties (your seed pack should give this information). Never plant an indeterminate variety unless you plan to transplant it within 5 weeks.
• Compact miniature varieties work best in the AeroGarden.

Set up your garden today! Need

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• The AeroGarden Harvest2.0 does not include seeds. Pre-seeded kits can be purchased online at aerogarden.com and our germination guarantee can be found at aerogarden.com/ideas-and-inspiration/guarantee-to-germinate.html

How to use the Starter Kit in your AeroGarden® Harvest2.0

• STEP 1: Labeling Write the name of seeds or plant cuttings directly on Seed Pod Label(s) with permanent marker. Labels allow for easy identification of plants. They also block light, help prevent algae, and control moisture levels. Keep Seed Pod Labels on after sprouting.
• STEP 2: Attaching Label Adhere label to the baskets.
• STEP 3: Insert Seeds
  • Insert your seeds into the Grow Sponge opening using fingertips or tweezers. Plant several seeds per Grow Sponge. For large seeds (e.g., pea, squash), cut opening 1/2″ deep with scissors (see photo) and insert 1–2 seeds.
  • Insert Grow Sponge into Grow Basket. Use care not to dislodge seeds.
• STEP 4: Planting
  • Insert Grow Pods into Grow Deck openings.
  • Use cool water and fill to the indicator. Most tap water works great. If you have hard or softened water at home, using a 50/50 mix of distilled and tap water may give you better results.
  • Make sure the Light Hood is at the lowest position on the Light Post.

Planting Date:

Tip: Plant whatever number of pods that make you happy, but always cover any unplanted holes with the included AeroGarden Plant Spacers to prevent algae growth.

Cuttings and Clones

“Cuttings” or “Clones” are the terms used to describe rooting a piece of one plant to create an identical clone of that plant. Many plants, such as tomatoes, are very easy to clone. Some woodier plants, such as rosemary or blueberry, require more effort and trial.

1. Saturate Grow Sponge with water.
2. Cut the Grow Sponge open lengthwise.
3. Place cutting in Grow Sponge and close.
4. Carefully push Grow Sponge (with cutting in place) through Seed Pod Label and into Grow Basket.
5. Follow Step 4: PLANTING on the previous page of this guide.

• Make a shallow lengthwise cut, about halfway…
• …and place a single cutting inside the Grow Sponge opening

Tips:

• Choose cuttings from the freshest new growth of a plant.
• Choose cuttings that are short and small, with limited top growth.
• New cuttings like high levels of humidity; mist them daily and cover them with a clear plastic cup or container to hold in humidity.
• Try stripping some bark off the cuttings of woodier plants to stimulate rooting.
• Check cuttings regularly and remove any unhealthy (rotten or dried up) plants.
• Some cuttings may take weeks to show signs of root development.
• Your plants don’t have roots yet, so too much light and heat can hurt them. To ease their adjustment, turn the light hood off for the first 24-48 hours.

Garden Settings

Plant Food

• • Add Liquid Plant Food to the Bowl when you first plant your Seed Pod Kit and when the ‘Add Plant Food’ reminder starts to flash at you every 2 weeks.
• Lightly touch and hold the ‘Light On/Off’ button at the top of your LED light for a couple of seconds to turn the alert off and to reset the Plant Food Timer.
  Follow directions on the Liquid Plant Food bottle for feeding amounts and top off the water level to the ‘Fill To Here’ line.

Lights

• Touch the ‘Light On/Off’ button to temporarily turn LED Grow Lights ON or OFF. This will not affect the timing of your light cycle and occasional use will not harm your plants. Once touched, the Light will stay ON/OFF until the next time you are set to go ON/OFF.

Set Lights ‘ON’ Time

• When you plug in your AeroGarden for the first time the Grow Light will come ON, and will continue to come ON at this time every day.
• It will turn OFF automatically 15 hours later.
• If you would like to change the time of day when the Light comes ON, follow these steps:
  • Gently Touch and hold your finger over the ‘Light On/Off’ button for about 5 seconds and release when the small light (Add Plant Food alert) blinks once.
  • Your Grow Light will now come ON at this time each day and will stay ON for 15 hours.

An Important Note About Lights:

• Your AeroGarden Harvest2.0 has a built-in timer for the Grow Light that automatically provides your plants with the perfect amount of “sunlight.” As long as your plants get this amount of light, it does not matter what time the lights are Off. You may find it most convenient to have the Light turn on in the morning and off at night, to match your personal schedule.

Watering

• Plants grown in the AeroGarden are designed to thrive with most municipal tap water. If your water is especially hard, improved results can be seen with distilled water or reverse osmosis water, but this is not needed in most cases.
• It’s okay to add water to the ‘Fill To Here’ line any time. For best growth, keep your garden topped off!

Good To Know: Your pump will be ON when your Grow Light is ON, and it will be OFF, when your Grow Light is OFF.

An Important Note About Lights:

Your AeroGarden has a Low Water shut off feature. If your reservoir runs empty, your pump will stop and your LED Grow Light will turn OFF. This will alert you that your AeroGarden needs water, and will help slow down your plants water intake needs for a short while. After you fill your reservoir with water, your LED Grow Light will turn back ON and continue its Light ON cycle/personal wake and sleep schedule.

Helpful Garden Tips

Light Height

• Keep the Grow Light 4-6″ over the plants. Your plants love all the light they can get. When growing different types of plants together in one AeroGarden®, expect different growth patterns, shapes & sizes.
• Basil is a classic example of a plant that sprouts within days and grows tall very quickly. If the Grow Light is raised just for the Basil, it will take over and the other plants will not thrive. When it comes to Basil, remember to prune early and often.

Different Grow Rates

• Seeds seem to have a mind of their own. While some sprout in a few days, others may take up to a month. Some plants grow fast, some grow slow, some grow tall, some short. Even the same variety of plants can grow differently. Each is unique!

Plants Per Pod

• With herbs, lettuce and flowers, let as many sprouts grow per pod as you like. This will lead to bigger harvests down the road.
  Ho`wever, tomatoes and peppers grow best with just one plant per pod. With shears, carefully cut out smaller seedlings, leaving one healthy plant per pod.

Water Quality Matters

• Municipal tap water works well in most areas, but if you have really hard water or softened water, consider mixing bottled distilled water (50-50 at first) with your tap water for best results.

+ Add Fresh Water Often

• As plants mature they start to use more water. For best growth, keep water level topped off. You don’t need to wait for the Add Water Alert. A full water bowl is always better than empty.

Be Brave. Prune!

• Pruning does not hurt your plants, it helps them. `Pruning brings greater health and encourages dense, compact growth for bigger yields.
• Never prune more than 1/3 of your plant. Pruning roots is not recommended.

Rinse & Refill

• Rinse and refill your Water Bowl monthly with fresh cool water (every other time you add plant food). Empty the Water Bowl, refill with fresh cool water, and add recommended plant food.

Re-Planting AeroGarden

Let’s Re-Plant Your AeroGarden®!

Make sure you start with a clean and sanitized bowl. Sanitizing your AeroGarden between plantings cleans out the roots and residue that plants leave behind. This will help your new plants grow happy and healthy. Remove your pump filter and place the water bowl and grow deck ONLY in the top rack of your dishwasher and run in a regular cycle with normal dishwasher detergent. Find additional cleaning tips and instructions at aerogarden.com /ideas-and-inspiration

• STEP 1: Sanitize Your Garden
• STEP 2: Reset Your Plant Food Timer  When your ‘Add Plant Food’ alert is OFF, gently touch and hold your finger over the ‘Light On/Off’ button for about 10 seconds. The ‘Add Plant Food’ alert light will blink 3 times to confirm your AeroGarden has been reset. All of your timers will be reset to start at this point and you will be ready to plant again.
• STEP 3: Set Your Light Hood to the Lowest Position
• STEP 4: Plant Your Seed Pod Kit

Tip: Little bugs can find their way to your garden by riding in on clothing, on other plants or through an open window or door. If you find some unwanted guests, spray your plants with water to wash them off. Make sure you spray UNDER the leaves, as bugs usually reside there. For more persistent pests, an insecticidal soap may help.

LIMITED WARRANTY

• When purchased from an authorized AeroGarden dealer, this product is covered by a 1-year LIMITED WARRANTY, available at aerogarden.com/warranty.
• You can also obtain the Terms of Sale and Limited Warranty by calling Aerogarden toll-free at: 1-800-476-9669 or writing Aerogarden at:
• The Scotts Company LLC,
• 14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, Ohio 43041,
• Attn: Customer Service
• Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
• For more detailed information about growing in your AeroGarden, please visit: aerogarden.com/product-guides or contact AeroGarden at aerogarden.com/contact-us
• NEED SUPPLIES, ACCESSORIES OR INFORMATION? Visit Our Website: AeroGarden.com
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FrequentlyAsked Questions

What is the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 Indoor Garden Hydroponic System?

The AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 Indoor Garden Hydroponic System is a compact, soil- free indoor gardening system manufactured by AeroGarden.

How does the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 work?

The AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 uses hydroponics technology, allowing plants to grow in water with added nutrients instead of soil, providing an efficient and clean way to cultivate herbs, vegetables, and flowers indoors.

What are the key features of the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0?

The AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 features a sleek design, LED grow lights for optimal plant growth, a user-friendly control panel for easy operation, and the ability to grow up to six plants simultaneously.

Is the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 suitable for beginners?

Yes, the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 is ideal for beginners due to its simple setup, automated lighting system, and reminders for adding water and nutrients, making it easy for anyone to start their indoor gardening journey.

What type of plants can be grown in the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0?

The AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 supports a variety of plants including herbs like basil and mint, salad greens, cherry tomatoes, flowers, and more, offering a versatile growing experience.

Does the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 require natural sunlight?

No, the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 comes with built-in LED grow lights that mimic natural sunlight, providing plants with the necessary light spectrum for photosynthesis without relying on natural sunlight.

How often should I change the water in the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0?

It is recommended to change the water in the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 every two weeks to ensure optimal nutrient levels for plant growth and prevent algae buildup.

Can I grow plants all year round with the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0?

Yes, one of the advantages of the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 is that it allows you to grow plants indoors regardless of the season, providing a continuous harvest throughout the year.

What is the price of the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0?

The price of the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 is currently $59.95, reduced from $69.95

Can I mix different types of plants in the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0?

Yes, you can mix different types of plants in your AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 to grow a variety of herbs, salad greens, vegetables, and flowers simultaneously

Do I need plastic grow domes for seeds to germinate in the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0?

The plastic grow domes are no longer needed for seeds to germinate in the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0, simplifying the planting process

What is the difference between AeroGarden Harvest, Harvest 2.0, and Harvest Elite models?

The main differences between these models lie in features such as lighting systems, control panels, and design aesthetics; each model offers unique benefits tailored to different preferences and needs

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