Adding Plant Food for the First Time

Every new Gardyn comes with a bottle of our plant food. Note that this is not the same as HydroBoost. Your Gardyn Plant Food will have one of these two labels:

The HydroBoost label says "HydroBoost", and is below for comparison:

Kelby will tell members precisely when your Gardyn is ready for a sprout dose of plant food with a task! How? Through Kelby's unique ability to detect sprout growth - you only receive this task once Kelby detects the majority of your yCubes are ready.

Be sure your notifications for the Gardyn app are enabled so you don't miss this important task from Kelby. Most Gardyns will be ready for this task within the first 2 weeks of germinating new plants on their Gardyn, though the exact timing will vary based on environmental factors.

Kelby will provide you with these details in a task. For the curious and those who like to plan ahead, the same steps are copied here for your convenience:

Tip: Upcycle common 1-gallon containers, such as water jugs or milk cartons. Just ensure it’s clean before using it.

While Kelby detected the majority of your yCubes have sprouted, it's best to double-check for any unsprouted yCubes Kelby may not have seen. Unsprouted means you don’t see growth above the rockwool. If you see unsprouted yCubes, initiate a water cycle manually by tapping the water level tile on your home screen, then toggling water to on. After the watering, remove the unsprouted yCubes and place them in a Nursery or tray with a ventilated lid so they can continue germinating. (Plant food inhibits germination!)

Find your appropriate dosage based on your Gardyn type (Home vs. Studio) and water type, including tips for identifying your water type, with our HydroBoost guide (or check the bottle!).

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