Awesome Plant Q&A

Awesome Plant are designed to help you grow your own herbs, vegetables, salad greens or flowers at home. Just add seeds and insert the grow pods in your garden, add water and plant food. Most plants germinate within 7-14 days, are ready for harvesting in 4-6 weeks, and will keep producing continuous harvests for up to 6 months and longer. Here are some frequently asked question

About the indoor hydroponic kit

Where can I find the user manual to my garden kit?

Awesome Plant 6Pro Link

Awesome Plant 14Pro Link

How much energy does my garden kit use?

Awesome Plant 6Pro: 18W (include LED and pump)

Awesome Plant 14Pro: 25W (include LED and pump)

What type of plastic do you use for your garden kit?

Awesome Plant are made with durable and food-safe plastics which do not contain BPA or phthalates. We chose this type of plastic consciously based on its performance, durability, and safety characteristics for its specific use as a hydroponic garden.

Can I keep my garden running while I am away for a while?

Watertank of different models has the capacity to keep your plants alive for 2 weeks or longer. Refill water to max-level before you take a vacation.

What if my pump is not running?

Awesome Plant pumps run on a timer. The pump starts running 5s after the grow mode starts. It keeps running for 20min and stop for 20min and so on. If your pump is not running, you can manually off the pump by press the pump button (blue indicator will flash). And then press again to start the pump (blue indicator will be on).

What if my light can't lit up

Awesome Plant indoor gardens are pre-programmed to keep the lights on for different amounts of time depending on the grow mode you selected. Herbs for example will on for 17hr and off for 7hr. Cycle time starts when you press the grow mode button. If the light hood failed to lit up, first try to re-start the re-select the grow mode. Second, detach the light hood and the extension rod and re-install. If the problem still exist, please contact our customer service (cs@awesoplant.com)

How to adjust the light hood

Light hood and water tank are connected by extension rod (light post), when your plants get taller, you can adjust the light hood to higher position. DO NOT lift it up without holding the end of the light post to the water tank. As it may detach the post from the water tank and cause damage

How to adjust the light hood?

Light hood and water tank are connected by extension rod (light post), when your plants get taller, you can adjust the light hood to higher position. DO NOT lift it up without holding the bottom of the light post. As it may detach the post from the base and cause damage

How to connect the light hood?

Insert the extension rod (light post) to the light hood base, rotate clockwise to lock firmly (you will hear a click sound)

How to connect the water tank base?

Insert the extension rod (light post) to the water tank base, rotate clockwise. Please ensure the connector is fully seated in its position (you will hear a click sound)

Cleaning & Care of Awesome Plant

How do I clean my Awesome Plant before starting a new garden?

After each planting, we recommend cleaning and sanitizing your Awesome Plant for the best results. First power off. Second, detach the extension rod (light post) and empty the water. Use a scrub brush or similar cleaning tool to remove the roots and any other debris from the water tank. Rinse and refill the water tank and start growing.

How to prevent algae from growing?

Algae is harmless to your plants so there is no need to worry. To prevent algae from growing, avoid direct sunlight into the water tank. Cover empty pod holes with spacers will help

How to prevent mold?

Mold (small white spots) are likely to grow in high humidity (>60%) & temperature. You may notice mold growing around the edge of the grow baskets. Mold can be annoying, we suggest to keep your grow deck clean, always remove any dead leaves and provide good air circulation.

If grow sponge or plant has mold, remove it out asap, before spreading to other plants

Plant Care

How do I prune and harvest lettuce/salad greens?

Lettuce is one of the fastest-growing indoor crops and it's a staple. With Awesome Plant, you can enjoy delicious spring greens all throughout fall and winter! Cut the larger leaves at the base of the lettuce plant. Be sure to leave the smaller leaves alone so the plant continues to grow. Or you can cut about a third of a lettuce leaf from the top. Do this for each leaf. This promotes continued growth.

How do I prune and harvest herbs?

Pruning your herbs is important to keep them growing and healthy in your garden. You can start pruning when the plants are about 2 inches tall. We recommend only pruning about ⅓ of the plant at a time. When growing herbs, keep in mind basil usually sprouts within a week of planting, and grows rapidly. Be sure to prune your basil from the top as needed to keep the grow lights at the lowest position until all the herbs have a chance to catch up. Raising the grow light to accommodate the basil can slow or stop growth for other smaller, slower-growing herbs.

Why do my plants grow so slowly and look unhealthy?

Variety of reasons may cause this: if the water is not being aerated, the roots can't send enough oxygen up to the plants; insufficient light; overcrowding plants; insufficient nutrients. We recommend to keep the garden running (pump & light) and light hood just a few inches above plant. Prune the taller and bushier plants to allow space and light for the shorter plants