When, Why and How to Use the Gardyn Sprout Nursery

The Gardyn Sprout Nursery is designed to sprout new or replacement yCubes and/or to grow all our Microgreen varieties. It creates a warm, humid micro-environment that speeds germination and keeps new yCubes away from plant food, which can inhibit germination.

• What it's for:

  • Sprouting new/replacement yCubes when there is plant food in your tank.

  • Grow Microgreens

• What the Nursery does: Creates a warm, humid micro-environment that speeds germination.

  • Use the Soak Method; soak your yCubes in water for 5 minutes in the nursery to fully saturate the rockwool, drain and replace the Nursery lid.

• Best placement: Set the Nursery on the Gardyn lid to benefit from the ambient warmth from the lights.

• Care & Cleaning: Check yCube moisture weekly, handwash between uses, the nursery is not dishwasher-safe.

• What not to do: Do not add unsprouted yCubes directly to the Gardyn with already mature plants; plant food exposure inhibits germination.

Use these guides for step-by-step instructions:

• How to Sprout yCubes in the Gardyn Sprout Nursery Using the Soak Method

• How to Grow Microgreens in the Gardyn Sprout Nursery

• How to Sprout yCubes and Microgreens Together in the Gardyn Sprout Nursery

You can also find these in the app’s Sprout School: Home > Help > Sprout School

• You've been prompted by Kelby to remove unsprouted yCubes before adding your first Sprout dose.

• When you need to germinate or sprout new yCubes:

  • Soak the yCubes for 5 mins, drain away excess water and place them in the Nursery. If no sprouts emerge by Day 21, request replacements in the Self service in the app.

• When you need to revive unsprouted yCubes that were exposed to plant food prematurely:

  • Rinse them thoroughly to remove any remaining plant food, and place them in the Nursery.

• You're growing microgreens.

The Nursery combined with the Soak Method to sprout yCubes give seeds the right start by creating ideal germination conditions.

Some seeds need a little extra warmth and humidity to sprout. For best results, place your Nursery on your Gardyn’s lid so your yCubes and microgreens benefit from the lights’ ambient heat. The Nursery is designed to fit on the lid without blocking any of your Gardyn’s plants.

Hand wash your nursery between uses or at least once per month with regular use. Use a soft sponge or bottle brush to reach the inside of each square.

Important: The Gardyn Nursery is NOT dishwasher safe.

After washing, you can soak each piece in a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water to remove biofilm or stains and help sterilize the unit. Rinse well before next use.

Questions? Reach us at support@mygardyn.com, or chat with us. We're here to help!