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Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
How do I grow with the Seed Pod Kit?
What’s the advantage of refilling my Counterstand with a Seed Pod Kit instead of living seedlings?
Both options work beautifully with the Counterstand. The right choice depends on how you want to g...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
Encyclopedia of Common Growing Issues
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?
Master the 3-step guide to seedling success: Transition, Transplant, and Grow. Learn to acclimate young plants, optimize soil hydration, and ensure thriving growth with expert gardening tips.Growin...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
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
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...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
Harvesting Made Simple
Harvesting is one of the most rewarding parts of Farmstand life. You get to choose how and when, but we recommend two main techniques to make the most of every plant. Which method you use depends...
Growing Advice|Plant Care & Harvesting
What’s the best way to grow hydroponic strawberries at home?
So you've just planted your first strawberry seedlings in your Farmstand -- hooray! Strawberries are great because they are one of the easiest fruits to grow and one of the most delicious. This may...