Weekly maintenance resolves most issues
- Keeping up with your regular maintenance is your best strategy for successful growing. We have maintenance checklists for both the original Farmstand and Nook.
I have new seedlings that are failing to thrive
- Don't worry if a few seedlings look wilted upon arrival—transportation can be stressful for them. Seedlings are remarkably resilient and typically perk up after a few days in the Farmstand! Make sure to follow instructions for receiving new seedlings to give them some help recovering their journey.
- Double check water level, and ensure the base of your plant is getting wet when the water is on.
- Confirm that pumps and lights (if using) are cycling on and off as expected. Outdoor Farmstands should get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Double check timer settings are appropriate for the current season and temperature
- If current daytime temps are above 90°F, you will need add water 2-3x per week and change out your water every 2 months
- If current daytime temps are below 50°F, consider insulating your tank or using a heater
- You can also convert your outdoor farmstand into an indoor unit until temperatures moderate
- If you have not fully reset your farmstand in the last 3 months, change out your water completely and adding new water with a new initial dose of nutrients
- If it's been more than 3 days with new seedlings are still in rough shape, contact our team for further assistance.
Plants started out strong but now look distressed
- Check the pH of your water and adjust as needed. High pH will result in pale or yellowing leaves and low pH in red / purple leaves or blackened edges.
- Inspect your plants for pests or fungus. We recommend doing preventative maintenance with our Arber Kit to optimize for plant health.
- Double check your water level. If you have not fully reset your farmstand in the last 3 months, change out your water completely and adding new water with a new initial dose of nutrients
- Remember that fruiting varieties like tomatoes, peppers and strawberries take much longer to grow than lettuces and herbs! If you plants look healthy but just small, give them some time to grow up.
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