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Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
Keeping the Garden Pet-Safe: A Grower's Guide to Toxic Varieties
Keeping the Garden Pet-Safe: A Grower's Guide
If you've got a dog who investigates every new smell on the patio, or a cat who treats the Farmstand like a personal salad bar, this one's for you. A f...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
How to pollinate fruiting plants
Estimated read time: 5 minutes
If you've ever wondered why your zucchini plant is covered in flowers but isn't producing fruits, or why a tiny watermelon starts growing only to shrivel and fall off...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
Troubleshooting Plant Health
Healthy plant growth depends on four key factors:
Water quality
Nutrient balance
Light
Healthy Environment (including controlling pests)
If any of these factors get out of balance, plants may fai...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
How do I grow my seedlings in soil?
Estimated read time: 5 minutes
Our seedlings are designed to thrive in Farmstands and Counterstands, but they can also be successfully grown in raised beds, containers, and traditional gardens. Wh...
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What if plants are struggling in my Counterstand?
Weekly maintenance resolves most issues
Keeping up with your regular maintenance is your best strategy for successful growing. Here is the maintenance checklist for the Counterstand.
I'm doing we...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
How do I properly prune my plants to manage their growth?
What is Pruning?
Pruning is the practice of selectively removing parts of a plant. It is important for maintaining plant health, preventing pests and disease, and promoting new growth and fruit/veg...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
Mold Algae or Residue on Seedling Grow Medium
It’s common to notice a white residue, green algae, or light mold forming on the top of your seedling’s grow medium—especially in indoor environments. All three are caused by a similar combinatio...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
How do I transplant a Farmstand plant into the Counterstand?
Add purified water: Fill the Counterstand with purified water to the "Refill" or "Max" line.
Add nutrients: Add 3 half-full droppers of plant food and mix
Transfer your plant: If moving ...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
What if plants are struggling in my Farmstand or Nook?
Weekly maintenance resolves most issues
Keeping up with your regular maintenance is your best strategy for successful growing. Refer to the maintenance checklist
I have new seedlings that are fa...