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Post by love2grow on Dec 5, 2020 19:07:16 GMT -5
Thank you for the welcome! I don’t actually have my aerogarden yet, but I am getting the bounty elite for Christmas. I’m very excited to get started and just trying to read up on tips and advice from everyone. I’m hoping to start off with some lettuce and basil.
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Post by Sher on Dec 5, 2020 21:24:29 GMT -5
Thank you for the welcome! I don’t actually have my aerogarden yet, but I am getting the bounty elite for Christmas. I’m very excited to get started and just trying to read up on tips and advice from everyone. I’m hoping to start off with some lettuce and basil.
So happy you joined us! What a wonderful Christmas gift!! 
You are off to a good start already by checking out helpful tips from others.
I am really looking forward to following your first garden project!
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Post by Shawn on Dec 6, 2020 2:07:02 GMT -5
Thank you for the welcome! I don’t actually have my aerogarden yet, but I am getting the bounty elite for Christmas. I’m very excited to get started and just trying to read up on tips and advice from everyone. I’m hoping to start off with some lettuce and basil. Welcome, we are happy to have you with us. You have a wonderful unit coming for Christmas. The Bounty is a favorite of mine. I hope you are finding the forum helpful. I can't wait for you to get started 🙂
If your have any questions along the way, don't hesitate to ask.
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Post by duncwood on Dec 6, 2020 16:44:27 GMT -5
I bought my wife an aerogarden at the beginning of the week, Xmas present. Then, bearing in mind some of the ridiculous deals on the ag website, I bought another. Then I found this forum and learned the reality of how to get the best out of them, so I bought a few more. But two are second hand, and all were good to excellent deals, does that excuse me?
Obviously, I acquired plenty of odd bits like air pumps, shelving, filters and that sort of thing, but I'm sure she'll love it. I really hope so anyway.
Less than 100 dollars for harvest 360s, aerovoirs for 32$ and less than 200 for Bountys, crazy prices on that as site.
If we're splitting hairs, it's 2 bountys, 2 harvest 360s, 2 harvests and a sprout!
Thanks to everyone who posts here, its been a huge help and my credit card provider is particularly pleased.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Dec 6, 2020 16:53:26 GMT -5
I bought my wife an aerogarden at the beginning of the week, Xmas present. Then, bearing in mind some of the ridiculous deals on the ag website, I bought another. Then I found this forum and learned the reality of how to get the best out of them, so I bought a few more. But two are second hand, and all were good to excellent deals, does that excuse me? Obviously, I acquired plenty of odd bits like air pumps, shelving, filters and that sort of thing, but I'm sure she'll love it. I really hope so anyway. Less than 100 dollars for harvest 360s, aerovoirs for 32$ and less than 200 for Bountys, crazy prices on that as site. If we're splitting hairs, it's 2 bountys, 2 harvest 360s, 2 harvests and a sprout! Thanks to everyone who posts here, its been a huge help and my credit card provider is particularly pleased. It doesn't bode well for your wallet if you're hooked before you've started growing, but welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to use the Search at the top of the site or post in the forums. Once you and your wife start experimenting with the DIY pods and growing your own seeds, next thing you know you'll be shopping around for rare varieties and building your own seed vault  |
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Post by Shawn on Dec 7, 2020 5:51:55 GMT -5
I bought my wife an aerogarden at the beginning of the week, Xmas present. Then, bearing in mind some of the ridiculous deals on the ag website, I bought another. Then I found this forum and learned the reality of how to get the best out of them, so I bought a few more. But two are second hand, and all were good to excellent deals, does that excuse me? Obviously, I acquired plenty of odd bits like air pumps, shelving, filters and that sort of thing, but I'm sure she'll love it. I really hope so anyway. Less than 100 dollars for harvest 360s, aerovoirs for 32$ and less than 200 for Bountys, crazy prices on that as site. If we're splitting hairs, it's 2 bountys, 2 harvest 360s, 2 harvests and a sprout! Thanks to everyone who posts here, its been a huge help and my credit card provider is particularly pleased. Hi, Welcome duncwood. Nice present for the wife. I am sure she will love it all. Nothing wrong second hand units either.
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Post by Sher on Dec 7, 2020 10:24:40 GMT -5
duncwood, what an impressive leap into Aerogardening! I hope your wife is as thrilled as I would be at receiving such lavish gifts!
I look forward to hearing all about your Aerogarden projects and adventures!
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Post by Gardener75 on Dec 13, 2020 18:11:36 GMT -5
Hi.
Thanks for the welcome. I do have some questions if you guys could help me with them that would be much appreciated.
1) I am growing mini tomatoes (3 pods from Aerogarden) in an Aerogarden Bounty Basic. Could I add more pods? Or would that be a bad idea? I don’t want to crowd too many plants into my device but I do have more of my own tomato seeds that could be planted...all are varies of cherry or grape tomatoes.
2) I ordered another Bounty Basic for peppers and cucumbers....Wondering if growing cucumbers with bell peppers is recommended? I have my own seeds and will using the grow anything pods.
Please advise. Many cheers.
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Post by Sher on Dec 13, 2020 18:59:55 GMT -5
My answers are based on my experiences, so they are not written in stone. YMMV.
I would recommend no more than two tomatoes in a Bounty. They get pretty wide, and you would be continually having to cut off leaves and branches that were shading each other out.
You would probably have to remove leaves and some branches, even with one, to keep larger upper leaves from shading out and killing the lower leaves. Also you will need to remove some lower leaves to provide air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. So I recommend two per Bounty.
I would not grow a pepper and cucumber together due to their needing different nutrient strengths as they grow.
However, I do not have great luck with cucumbers. So I will tag Shawn and @cornne to answer your questions since they have both grown cucumbers successfully.
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Post by Gardener75 on Dec 13, 2020 20:11:05 GMT -5
Okay. Thank you! I have another Bounty Basic on order. So when it arrives, one of my three already planted mini tomatoes will be moved to the new one.
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Post by Sher on Dec 14, 2020 4:16:55 GMT -5
On behalf of our Administrator, Shawn , I would like to welcome all of our newest members: jahb , french , growing , jeffpnw , ericg , bribell , rwthompson , ayuken , andi1 , philrz , tempacc133 , joliefolie , podkin , Jade , crona , hipgranny , gordonsgirl18 , shatersphere , tepic , deborah , hipgranny72 , coocooforcocoapuffs , rhutch , magiraffe , jen31972 , pvs77 , blishmb , theck , sweetnspicybbq , judy , sky , katval , derpman47 , justjim , islandcaribu , cher , braddc , kriredmon13 , astrid20 , mjdeeken2021 , kelykazelli , tippmann85 , nonameinnm , jgordon4669 , vince , jhaynes , junecat , shellybean , bostie , bruceh We are so glad that you joined us!
Please introduce yourself and tell us about your Aerogarden experience and interests. Let us know what you are growing, and how your plants are doing. And please post pictures so we can share and enjoy your projects!
If you are receiving Aerogardens as gifts, tell us about your plans for your new machines. Flowers, herbs, veggies or other?
And, as always, if you have questions about your machines or plants, please ask. We will do our best to answer you.
Again, welcome! We look forward to seeing your posts!
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Post by Shawn on Dec 14, 2020 12:33:25 GMT -5
Hi. Thanks for the welcome. I do have some questions if you guys could help me with them that would be much appreciated. 1) I am growing mini tomatoes (3 pods from Aerogarden) in an Aerogarden Bounty Basic. Could I add more pods? Or would that be a bad idea? I don’t want to crowd too many plants into my device but I do have more of my own tomato seeds that could be planted...all are varies of cherry or grape tomatoes. 2) I ordered another Bounty Basic for peppers and cucumbers....Wondering if growing cucumbers with bell peppers is recommended? I have my own seeds and will using the grow anything pods. Please advise. Many cheers.
Hello! I would suggest no more then two plants in the Bounty. They get full and you want them to have some air flow. If you take a look at the Gardens we have you can check out what other members are growing to get an idea  As for peppers and cukes. I would grow two peppers or one cuke. But I only grew cukes once. Do a search to check out who has grown them and see how they grow. You would need a trellis for the tendrils. Not the AG trellis either. I know not much help but lets see who else chimes in  Keep us posted on what you decide to do. |
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Post by campingcorgis on Dec 14, 2020 18:20:34 GMT -5
So, 24 days into the Herb Garden grow, guess who decided to join the party? Curley Parsley!  |
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Post by Sher on Dec 14, 2020 20:17:07 GMT -5
So, 24 days into the Herb Garden grow, guess who decided to join the party? Curley Parsley! Woohoo! Better late than never! |
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Post by campingcorgis on Dec 17, 2020 15:09:18 GMT -5
Might someone point me to instructions to post pictures smaller & with a link to bigger? The photos that say: This image has been reduced by 23.4%. Click to view full size.
Thanks for any help!
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Post by clumsythumbs on Dec 17, 2020 17:38:03 GMT -5
Might someone point me to instructions to post pictures smaller & with a link to bigger? The photos that say: This image has been reduced by 23.4%. Click to view full size.Thanks for any help! Whit site do you use? I only know Flikr... |
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Post by campingcorgis on Dec 17, 2020 17:56:24 GMT -5
Might someone point me to instructions to post pictures smaller & with a link to bigger? The photos that say: This image has been reduced by 23.4%. Click to view full size.Thanks for any help! Whit site do you use? I only know Flikr... Yes, that's what I've started with, Flikr. It seemed to be the easiest. All a learning curve for me! I'm used to forums hosted by Texas A & M, and such. No pictures allowed. |
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Dec 17, 2020 20:00:06 GMT -5
Might someone point me to instructions to post pictures smaller & with a link to bigger? The photos that say: This image has been reduced by 23.4%. Click to view full size.Thanks for any help! I have been using Imgur - once you upload a photo, you can right click on it and do "Copy Image Location", which will give you a link that ends with ".jpg", ".png" or similar. Once you have that link, you can click the  button and give it the link, which will embed it into your post. The size text ("click to view full size") will only appear if you embed a large photo into a post - so if you use a site that shrinks down your photos, or if your photo is small to begin with, then that text won't appear. (like how it didn't appear for the little button picture I used right above this) |
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Post by Sher on Dec 17, 2020 20:07:23 GMT -5
I edit my own photos and resize them on my tablet, then upload them to my own domain. So I didn't know how to answer.
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Post by Shawn on Dec 17, 2020 20:30:40 GMT -5
Check out the Photo Repository thread. I use several if them, Flickr, Imgur, Vgy. As for the resize, I have the forum set up to do that. So if anyone posts large pictures it will size to that as a default. Of course anything smaller will be as sized. |
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Keep us posted on what you decide to do.
