Things you need to know about Germination Domes, Dry Growing Media and Thin Out method
Remove Germination Domes When the first two leaves of a plant appear, remove its germination dome. Not removing the germination dome at the correct time can inhibit plant growth. Add Water to Capsules with Dry Growing Media If you find any growing media is dry …
What is Pak Choi?
Pak choi has many different names including bok choy, pok choi, pe-tsai, petsay, Chinese white cabbage, spoon cabbage and white celery mustard. It is an ancient Chinese cabbage, with mild flavour and crispy texture. It can be consumed raw when it is very young but …
Take Photo Periodically to Record Your Planting and Make Timelapse Video
When your aspara is online, you can record your planting by taking photo in aspara app periodically or even everyday. You can also make timelapse video with your photos. Photo Click ‘photo’ button in app. Align the aspara outline for making timelapse video. The photo …
Adding Water and Plant Nutrient When There is Notification
There will be a notification from the app and the display if there is not enough water or nutrient. 2. Remove the tank and add water into the tank. 3. For nutrient, add 1 pack of plant nutrient into the water. 4. Insert until firm …
Replace All Water and Clean System to Keep Plant Healthy
When you have planted over 60 days, we would recommend to replace all water in tank and grow tray with fresh water.Clean algae on the connector, sensing probe or tank water outlet. Open the grow tray and see if there are any roots blocking the …
Prune Plant to Keep Away from Grow Light
Prune your plants when their height reach 15cm (6 inches).Regular pruning can promote flowering or herbs grow. It can also avoid burning the grow light. Video – Herbs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaeDztQfXS4 Video – Tomato / fruiting plants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_lLv2JdKC0 …
Pollinate Flowers
If you are growing fruits (e.g. tomato), you should pollinate the flowers for fruit production. Some fruits like tomatoes, peppers or eggplants are self-pollinators, you can pollinate the flower simply by hand. Touch the flower and let it shake and then the pollen will spread …
Harvest
Slide out the grow tray. Use either scissors, a knife, or your hands. To continue growing the remaining plants, push the grow tray back into the cabinet and make sure that the connector docks firmly with the docking station and no leaves or other parts …
How to store fresh herbs
Just picked your fresh herbs from your aspara machine but don’t know what to do after? This post will teach you exactly how to store your herbs so they stay fresh for longer. First, before we delve into how to store herbs, it is important …
Calendula salve
Calendula, being anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antimicrobial and antiviral is perfect for applying on wounds or even on dry skin to hydrate or to ease itchiness. Ingredients: 1 cup calendula oil 1 oz beeswax Essential oil Instructions: Pour infused oil into a double boiler and bring water …
