How do I grow with the Counterstand?

Planting a New Seedling in the Counterstand

If you purchased your Counterstand Set online, be sure to redeem any seedling credits here to choose your plants before setup. See setup video & instructions below...

1. Add water: Add purified water to the “REFILL" or "MAX" line. The bottom of the plant should not be touching water.
2. Add plant food: Add 3 half-full droppers of plant food and mix
3. Plant your seedling: Insert water wick into the cup along with the new seedling, so it is wedged between the seedling and the glass cup. Place the cup in the Counterstand making sure water does not exceed the “FILL LINE”. It’s ok if no water is touching the bottom of the cup.
4. Give it some light: Place the Counterstand in a well-lit area that receives 6+ hrs of unobstructed sun (ideally south-facing) OR if using the Glow Lamp, set the timer to 16hrs on (8hrs off).
5. Harvest: Begin harvesting after 2 weeks of growth. Avoid removing more than ⅓ of the foliage unless harvesting the entire plant. 
6. Refill as needed: ONLY if water is almost empty (~1/2" inch from the bottom), refill as follows: 
   • • Add purified water to just below the “REFILL" or "MAX" line. The bottom of the plant should not be touching water.
       
     • Add ~ 3 half-full droppers of plant food directly in the water (not the plant)and only when you are adding new water. You will do this by lifting the cup.
     • Check the position of the wick to be sure it's hanging straight into the water

7. Prune away dead or dying leaves

8. Cleaning AKA Full Reset: Every 3-4 weeks, rinse out the vessel and refill with fresh water and start at Step 1 (above). The Counterstand is dishwasher safe or can be cleaned by hand.

In Store Purchase? 

If you purchased a Counterstand in-store, it comes pre-assembled with water and nutrients. No need to add anything until the water level is ~1 inch from the bottom. 

• Give it some light: Place the Counterstand in a well-lit area that receives 6+ hrs of full sun OR if using the Glow Lamp, set the timer to 16hrs on/ 8 off.
  

• Harvest: Start harvesting after ~3 weeks. Avoid removing more than ⅓ of the foliage unless harvesting the entire plant.
  

• Prune away dead or dying leaves

• Cleaning AKA Full Reset: Every 3-4 weeks, rinse out the vessel and refill with fresh water and start at Step 1 (above). The Counterstand is dishwasher safe or can be cleaned by hand.

• Register: Make sure to register your Counterstand (if you did not purchase through lettucegrow.com) to unlock tailored support and resources, and dive deeper into sustainable growing with Lettuce Grow!

Setting up The Glow Lamp

The Glow Lamp is designed to provide seedlings the optimal light they need. Control it with the single ⏼ button:

• 16-Hour Mode (Default) → Lamp runs 16 hrs on / 8 hrs off. Best for most seedlings.

• 12-Hour Mode → Tap ⏼ once. Runs 12 hrs on / 12 hrs off. Best if your plants also get natural daylight, or for convenience in shared spaces.

• Sleep Mode → Tap ⏼ twice. Lamp stays off until you switch modes.

💡 Tip: Unless your Counterstand is in a room with strong natural sunlight, stick with the 16-hour default for optimal growth.