HOW DO I ASSEMBLE MY VEGEHOME? +
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR VEGEHOME? +
Exchanging the water
- The plants growing in the Vegehome will only take up nutrients in a certain ratio depending on which plants you are growing. The remaining nutrients will remain in the water and slowly rise to toxic levels. It is therefore recommended to exchange the water of the Vegehome at least every four months, to ensure your plants stay healthy.
- To drain the Vegehome, simply place the outlet tube of the pump over a drain and turn on the pump (by long pressing the power button until the pump starts). Once the system is empty you can refill it with fresh water and add a new dose of nutrients.
Cleaning and disinfecting
- To ensure your plants keep growing healthy and reduce the risk of plant diseases it is best to keep the Vegehome clean.
- Remove dropped leaves and dead plant matter from the growing area and the water reservoir.
- Whenever you drain the system it is recommended to clean the reservoir with soapy water. To disinfect the system, you can add 60 ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide to 8 litres of water to the reservoir and keep the pump running for one hour. Make sure to thoroughly rinse the reservoir with water and wiping it dry after disinfecting and before refilling the system.
WHY ARE MY SEEDS ARE NOT GERMINATING? +
Germination with Vegehome’s seeded pods is guaranteed. If the seeded pods are not sprouting a week after the maximum days to germination specified on the website, contact us at [email protected] and we will make sure to replace the pods for you.
CAN I USE MY OWN SEEDS? +
No, but our team is continuously experimenting with new veggies and herbs to offer you a variety of options. We always love hearing from the Vegehome community; please contact us with your suggestions for new varieties [email protected].
WHAT SHOULD I BUY — THE JARDIN OR THE OASIS? +
Whether you should purchase the Vegehome Jardin or the Vegehome Oasis may simply depend on how much space you have for your Vegehome garden. The Jardin is ideal for smaller kitchens: it is 32.5 cm long by 16 cm wide, with a height of 37 cm. The Oasis is 52.2 cm long, 37.5 cm wide, and 79 cm tall, and is stackable, so you can make use of vertical space without needing to take up more room on your countertop.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY PLANTS TO GROW? +
Most plants grow within 1-2 weeks, but more substantial fruits and veggies can take 3-5 weeks.
HOW DOES THE VEGEHOME LIGHTING TIMER WORK? +
The Vegehome timer ensures that the light is on for 14 hours and off for 10 hours. The cycle restarts every time you plug in your Vegehome.
Are the plants organic and GMO free? +
Yes absolutely. All of the seeds we use for plants are non-GMO and open-pollinated.
How long can we keep the unused pods? +
Seed pods last up to a year in a cool and dry environment.
The best cool and dry places are:
- Vegetable boxes of refrigerators.
- Larders.
- Wine cellars.
- Cupboards.
Can I grow kale, tomatoes, red hot peppers… in the Jardin smart garden, even if it is smaller than the Oasis? +
Yes, but it will take up most of your Jardin space.
How much does a Jardin smart garden affects an electric bill? +
The JARDIN consumes 21w and is on 14 hours a day. We estimate that the total kWh consumption in a year would be around 90 kWh, which would cost 0.06$ per KW in Quebec for a total of 5.40$ or 0.45$ a month.
What is the light life expectancy for the Jardin? +
The sunlight module is on 14 hours a day and has a 35,000-50,000-hr life expectancy. As such, it should not be replaced before 7 to 10 years.
What if my electricity goes off? +
If the electricity were to turn off, it would reset the cycle. This would actually be the way to change the cycle if you wanted to adapt it. (unplugging the power adapter and replugging it)
How much does the JARDIN and OASIS holds of water? +
Oasis – 8 Liters
JARDIN – 1.2 Liters
Can I grow kale, tomatoes, red hot peppers… in the Jardin smart garden, even if it is smaller than the Oasis? +
Yes, but it will take up most of your Jardin space.
How much nutrients to put in the Vegehome? +
JARDIN: 5 ml. every 2 weeks
OASIS: 10 ml. every 2 weeks
EACH BOTTLE CONTAINS 75 ML.
Growing guidance: most frequent questions +
All herbs require no maintenance, except to harvest less than 2/3 at a time. the more you take the more will grow.
For the swiss rainbow chard, you can harvest as a whole or simply take the leaves one by one. (they should grow back 2 times)
For the pepper and tomato, once the plant has grown to about 25CM, you should snip the main core. When you see flowers, you should gently shake the plant to pollinate.
Why is there mold on my pods? +
The little mold is harmless and creates naturally because of the humidity on the peat moss. This will not interfere with the growth of your baby plants! Just a reminder, that once you have germination, select the stronger baby and discard the others. (see the thinning process in the growing guide)
