AeroGarden 507140-0000 AD Manuale Utente

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Hardening off seedlings eases their transition from 

the AeroGarden to the outdoors, where they will 

be exposed to full sunlight, temperature variations 

and wind. It entails slowly increasing the amount 

of time seedlings spend outside while still in the 

comfort of the AeroGarden. Allow about 1½ 

weeks for hardening off. (See Sample Hardening 

Off Schedule, right.)

•  Remove Bowl (with Tray and seedlings) from 

Base and bring outside.

•  Return Bowl to Base when you bring it indoors.
•  Keep Bowl filled with water to “Fill to Here.”
•  Remember to add nutrient tablets when “Add 

Nutrients” light illuminates.

•  Bring Bowl inside if weather turns bad or tem-

perature is below 45°F (7.2°C). Add a day to the 

hardening off schedule for any weather-related 

missed days.

Although a clear warm day may be a nice time to 

be in the garden, it is NOT what you want when 

it is time to transplant your seedlings outdoors. A 

perfect day for transplanting is one that is damp,  

drizzly and cool. If such a day does not come your 

way, then transplant seedlings near the end of the 

day, when the sun is low and temperatures have 

cooled. It is okay to keep your seedlings in the 

Tray and AeroGarden for a little extra time if you 

want to wait for the weather to cooperate or just 

for convenience. Just be sure to add nutrients if  

“Add Nutrients” light is on.

The day before you plant (preferably after the 

hottest part of the day has passed), water your 

outdoor garden or container. The moisture in 

the soil will help ease the shock to your newly 

transplanted seedlings. If you miss the night-before 

watering, you can water early in the morning of 

the day you plan to plant. Just allow plenty of time 

for the water to drain before you begin transplant-

ing. Transplanting in saturated soil is not a good 

idea. You’ll end up compacting the soil.

Day 1: 

 Put Bowl outside in a shady, pro-

tected area (i.e., no wind), for 2 

hours between midmorning and 

early afternoon

Day 2: 

 As above, but outside for 4 hours

Day 3: 

 As above, but outside for 6 hours 

– start nudging the Bowl towards 

sun to provide partial sun

Day 4: 

 As above, but outside for 8 hours 

and a little more sun

Day 5: 

 As above for 4 hours and then 

full sun for 4 hours

Day 6: 

 Partial sun 2 hours full sun for 6 

hours

Day 7: 

 Full sun 8 hours

Day 8: 

 Full sun 10 hours

Day 9: 

  Full sun–outside 12 hours

Day 10:   Outside all day and night
Day 11:    Transplant