Awesome Plant 6Pro Review: How to Setup and Is It Worth It?
Curious about indoor gardening without the hassle? Meet the Awesome Plant 6Pro: the countertop 6 pod indoor hydroponic garden that grows herbs faster. But is the Awesome Plant 6Pro really as good as it’s said to be? And how easy is it to set it up anyway? To answer these questions, we got our hands on an Awesome Plant 6Pro and have written a detailed review to help you decide
What’s Included
First things first, let’s look at what you’ll get when you first unbox your 6Pro. Every unit comes packaged in a box with all the required parts and accessories included.
6 grow pods with complimentary seeds for growing your own herbs, salad greens, veggies, flowers, or a you can use your own seeds.
You’ll receive the 6 seed pod kits, 1 set of plant food, power adaptor, quick start guide, and a hydroponic unit itself with the full-spectrum plant light hood.
Setup Process
Find the right spot to place your unit, as it’s quite lightweight without the water but once you fill it up, it’s a bit heavier.
We recommend picking a spot on your kitchen counter or a table that’s near an outlet but not near a sunny window. This is because this can lead to too much light for the plants.
Plus, if you have any young children or pets around, it’s best to place it somewhere that they can’t access it easily.
Once you’ve found the right spot, it’s time to set it up and get started! Start by filling it up with water; it should take a little more than half a gallon to fill it up. There's a side window to check the water level. There’s an opening at the front that allows you to easily pour water in.
Next, soak your seeds in water overnight. As seeds have different activities it may take 3-7 days to germinate. Place 2-3 seeds into the grow sponge and insert the pods straight into the designated slots.
Next cover the pods with the plastic domes, plug in the power adaptor, and press the power button and select a grow mode button! Adjust light hood to about 4 inch above the plant. That’s it, you’ve managed to successfully set up your Awesome Plant 6Pro.
Tips to Grow the Best Herbs in Awesome Plant 6Pro
The Awesome Plant 6Pro is quite low maintenance once you’ve set it up, but here are some tips you’ll find useful:
Check Once a Week
All Awesome Plant models are incredibly low maintenance. But we recommend spending two minutes a week checking on your unit to make sure everything is all right. Make sure it has enough water and see if you need to add plant food. Also, make sure your plants aren’t touching the light as the heat can burn the leaves.
Prune Regularly
Once your plants have started to grow, you’ll ideally want to prune them regularly to encourage denser and bushier growth. This will also allow the slower germinating plants to catch up so that ideally all your plants grow at the same height and have access to the grow lights evenly.
Check the Plants’ Roots
Over time as your plants grow, so will the root systems. Since the units are meant to be compact, this also means that the roots have less room.
So regularly check the roots by lifting the container every two weeks. Cut back some of the roots, if necessary, as this will make sure they don’t start clogging the reservoir pump.
What We Loved About the Awesome Plant 6Pro
There are way too many things to love, but here are our top 3 reasons:
1. Easy to Operate
We loved how easy it was to not only set up the 6Pro but to manage it day to day. In fact, there is little to no maintenance apart from ensuring the water levels are adequate and adding plant food to the reservoir.
2. Plants Grow Fast
They might seem slow in weeks 1 and 2 but you’ll notice most plants take off around week 3!
3. Sturdy and Durable
The design is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it’s also really sturdy and durable. Its design makes a beautiful addition to any kitchen or home.