Product Description

This is the indoor garden that provides you with all the necessary light, moisture, air, and nutrients for you to grow your own gourmet herbs right at your kitchen counter--all without soil, sunlight, weeds, pesticides, or prior gardening experience. The garden holds seven pods that contain a single seed embedded in a sponge; placing the matching transparent plastic dome onto each pod allows the seed to achieve necessary temperature for germination. An organic-based nutrient-rich water solution stored in the garden's reservoir is pumped through a network of channels in the garden's grow surface and delivered directly to each of the seed pods by a drip irrigation system, ensuring proper moisture. Two 26-watt full-spectrum fluorescent bulbs p rovide up to 24 hours of optimal light. A micro-processor automatically adjusts nutrient and light delivery to pods as they grow, providing the necessary treatment for plants at germination, initial growth, and mature growth stages. Includes nutrient tabs and seven herb seed pods, including dill, chives, cilantro, oregano, mint, and two varieties of basil. The garden can be used again with other seed pod sets. 22" H x 16" W x 10 1/2" D fully-extended. (12 lbs.)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1308 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: AeroGrow
• Model: 2500-01S
• Released on: 2007-05-29
• Dimensions: 10.50" h x 15.50" w x 18.00" l,

Features

• User friendly, low maintenance, simple enough for grade school children
• Proven by NASA as the highest yielding plant growth technology on the planet.
• Can be used for "seed to feed" harvesting direct from the unit, as well as sprouting, transplants, propagation, cuttings, and mixed variety planting.
• Uses customized combinations of software and hardware to create a simple, reliable, self-watering, self-feeding, auto-grow system.
• Organic based, 100% natural

Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy fresh greens at every meal no matter what the season. With AeroGrow's AeroGarden garden kit, it's easy to cultivate lettuce, cherry tomatoes, herbs, chili peppers, edible flowers, and more in an energy-efficient, organic-based environment right in the kitchen. This compact chef's tool includes everything the indoor farmer needs: a preseeded bio-dome grow pod, two daylight-spectrum bulbs, nutrients, and a helpful tending and harvesting guide complete with recipes. Just follow the simple instructions to set up, and the growing process starts immediately, with germination occurring within 24 hours and a mature plant that is ready five times faster than if grown in soil. The AeroGarden system monitors itself to create ideal growing conditions for each plant and alerts you when it's time to add more water and nutrients. No dirt or natural light is needed, so even low-light spaces are suitable. Plug kits for many kinds of plants are available from AeroGrow.

AeroGrow's AeroGarden Pro 100 uses microprocessor-controlled Adaptive Growth Intelligence to monitor the plants' natural growth cycles from germination through advanced growth. It automatically adjust the nutrient delivery and light cycles to give plants exactly what is needed at each stage of their growth, maximizing yields. The kit also includes a grow light replacement reminder system and the Super Grow 24-hour light cycle.

Seven Reasons Gardeners Love the AeroGarden 1. Garden all year round • Extends the growing season to 365 days a year • No weeds, no pesticides, no mess • No land? No problem. Perfect for gardeners in condos, high-rises, and apartments. 2. Fresh homegrown herbs and vegetables, right in the kitchen • Garden-fresh food available all year round, "right off the plant and into the pot" • Grow a wide variety of salad greens, tomatoes, herbs, chili peppers, flowers, and more 3. Revolutionary aeroponic technology--plants grow in air and water, not dirt • NASA-proven space age technology; plants grow five times faster than in dirt • Grows hundreds of dollars of herbs and vegetables every year • Guaranteed harvests in 28 days (herbs and salad greens) 4. Plug-and-grow simple--100 percent success guaranteed • Grow lights included to ensure healthy growth without a sunny window • Preseeded bio-dome grow pods ensure 100 percent germination, often within 24 hours • Microprocessor automatically adjusts nutrient delivery, light cycles, and water flow for specific plant types for healthier growth • Reminds you when to add water and nutrients 5. Easy, no-mess seed starting for transplanting into outdoor gardens • Grow indoors to maturity and harvest or use as a seed starter for outdoor gardens for a head start on the growing season • Seeds germinate quickly and establish healthy root systems for transplant • Oxygen-rich growing chamber is ideal for propagation and rooting of plant cuttings for cloning plants of your choice 6. Convenient, no-mess, hassle-free growing • Plant in minutes, sprout in days, harvest continuously for months • Low maintenance--healthy, vibrant gardens in less than 10 minutes a month 7. Organic-based, timed-release nutrient tablets for healthier plants • Perfect nutrition and pH balance with more than 60 macronutrients and micronutrients for optimal plant health and abundant harvests

The AeroGarden System The AeroGarden Includes: 1. Built-in plant-lighting system • The full-daylight-spectrum, energy-efficient grow lights allow you to grow anywhere with no natural sunlight needed. 2. Aeroponic optimizing chamber • Creates a near-perfect rainforest growing environment. 3. Computerized "smart" garden technology • Built-in microprocessor automatically adjusts nutrient delivery, light cycles, and water for specific plant types • Built-in light timer turns lights on and off • Built-in reminder system automatically alerts you to add water and nutrients Free seed kit also included with each AeroGarden: A. Preseeded bio-dome seed pods • Enclosed in their own mini-greenhouse for ultra-fast germination B. Timed-release nutrient tablets • Perfect plant nutrition with 85 macronutrients and micronutrients for optimal plant health. C. Tending and harvesting guide with recipes • Walks you through everything you need to know to grow and harvest your plants, as well as tips and recipes for enjoying your harvests.

FAQ Q: What is aeroponics? A: Aeroponics is a dirt-free growing method in which plant roots are suspended in air within a 100 percent humidity, highly oxygenated growing chamber. Because the roots are bathed with ideal levels of nutrients, water, and oxygen, plants grow significantly faster, are healthier, and have a higher nutrient content than plants grown in soil. Q: How big is the AeroGarden? A: The AeroGarden has the footprint of a breadbox and is sized to fit conveniently under most cabinets. The AeroGarden measures 16 inches long by 10 1/2 inches wide by 15 1/2 inches high when it is first set up with the lights at the lowest possible setting, and 21 inches high at the highest level. Currently the AeroGarden comes in only one size. Q: What can I grow? A: Salad greens, gourmet herbs, chili peppers, cherry tomatoes, cascading petunias, and several types of basil. Q: How much time do I need to spend taking care of my AeroGarden? A: Approximately 5 minutes a month. You will need to occasionally add water, drop in two nutrient tablets, and provide minimal tending to your plants. Most of your time will be spent harvesting and enjoying delicious, fresh food. Q: How long can the AeroGarden be left unattended? What if I travel a lot? A planted AeroGarden can be left unattended for up to two weeks, depending on the type of plants you are growing and their maturity. Q: What kind of lightbulbs does it use? A: The AeroGarden uses full-spectrum compact fluorescent bulbs exclusively designed for the optimal amount and type of light needed for robust, healthy plant growth. You can find more information at http://www.aerogrow.com.

From the Manufacturer
The AeroGarden is a revolutionary kitchen appliance - growing abundant harvests of garden-fresh lettuce, herbs and tomatoes year-round, right on the kitchen counter. The AeroGarden used NASA-tested aeroponic technology to grow plants faster and more reliably than with any other method, with no dirt, weeds or mess. The AeroGarden is so easy to use that anyone, with or without gardening experience, can succeed in growing lush, beautiful gardens. Simply add water, drop in the pre-seeded grow plugs, turn it on and watch it grow. AeroGrow's Pro 100 garden uses microprocessor-controlled Adaptive Growth Intelligence¿ to monitor the plants' natural growth cycles from germination through advanced growth and automatically adjust the nutrient delivery and light cycles to give plants' exactly what is needed at each stage of the plants' growth, maximizing yields. Also includes grow light replacement reminder system and the Super Grow 24-hour light cycle. Germination is 100% guaranteed.