How do I get started 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: Fill the Counterstand with purified water ½” below “FILL LINE”.
2. Add plant food: Add 4 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: Once the water is 1 inch from the bottom, add purified water to just below the “REFILL LINE”. Add ~ 2 half-full droppers of plant food. 
7. Cleaning: Rinse out the vessel and refill with fresh water and plant food every 3–4 weeks. 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. 

1. 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.
   
2. Harvest: Start harvesting after ~3 weeks. Avoid removing more than ⅓ of the foliage unless harvesting the entire plant.
   
3. Refill as needed: Once the water is 1 inch from the bottom, add water to just below the "REFILL LINE" and mix in 2 half-full droppers of plant food.
   
4. Cleaning: Rinse out the vessel and refill with fresh water and plant food every 3–4 weeks. The Counterstand is dishwasher safe or can be cleaned by hand.
   
5. 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.