Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe/Other Melons

In a word, scarfguy , Yes. The Aerovoir needs to be at the same height as if it were standing on the shelf alongside the AG.

Here's the info on how the Aerovoirs work. The current model is rectangle-shaped, and holds one gallon of water. The principle is exactly the same for all reservoirs using siphoning ("water seeks its own level").

The Aerovoirs come with extra stands, as explained in the guide below. Here is the relevant part:

"Q: Why is the Optional Stand Extension necessary for some models and not for others?
A: Due to the size and shape of the water bowl in
the AeroGarden 3, AG3SL, Sprout, AeroGarden 7 and Harvest models, the added height of the Optional Stand Extension is NOT necessary, and adding the Optional Stand Extension will cause OVERFILLING AND WATER SPILLS. The Extra, Ultra, Bounty and AeroGarden 6 (SpaceSaver models) have taller water bowls and the extra height the Optional Stand Extension provides will keep the water level closer to the fill line."

The Farms need the extension, and I think the new Bounty Elites do, too. The assumption is that the Aerovoir will be placed alongside the AG on the same level surface.

Here are the height measurements for the rectangular Aerovoir. The outside height is 5-1/8", and the stand is 1-1/8" (total 6-1/2").

From the height (5-1/8" without the stand, 6-1/2" with the stand) you have to subtract 1-1/2" to get the height for the point that the water from the reservoir bottle fills the Aerovoir water well (which connects to the tubing to the AG water bowl). This is the height you need for the reservoir to properly fill your AG water bowl without overfilling or underfilling (3-7/8" without the stand, 5" with the stand).

See Step 6 in the guide below to see the well that fills with water when you place the reservoir bottle on the black Aerovoir stand.  The tubing to the AG bowl connects to the bottom of the well.

scarfguy, here's a link to a rather lengthy YouTube video that explains how to make a custom self-waterer for an Aerogarden out of household materials. This kind of thing is what I thought you had in mind, since the Aerovoirs aren't currently available.



One does wonder what Aerogarden has in mind, since it seems to be selling off all of its existing inventory of seed kits and accessories.

This Texsolv cord was developed for weaving looms but I can't understand why they don't market it for other uses.  It works great for garden ties as used here.  Over the years, I've used it around the house for any number of things.  Versatile, sturdy, and quick.