AeroGarden Tip #6 – Trim your AeroGarden Roots

The 6th AeroGarden Tip in our Top 10 AeroGarden Tip Countdown is closely related to Tip #7 (Keeping your AeroGarden Clean). One of the best ways that you can keep your AeroGarden clean is by following this tip: TRIM YOUR AEROGARDEN ROOTS!

Trim your AeroGarden Roots for better growth and a cleaner garden!

One of the problems a lot of AeroGarden users have (but don’t necessarily know about) is that inside the well of their beautifully manicured AeroGarden surface, the roots are growing just as rapidly as the rest of the plants – which is a potentially ‘deadly’ AeroGarden problem.

Why Trim your AeroGardens Roots?

When you don’t trim your AeroGarden roots, they can grow too large, and cause major problems. Have you ever heard of a tree root growing into the pipes of a home, or seen a small tree, grow into the crevice of a rock and split it apart? Well, the same principal applies to the roots in your AeroGarden.

As they grow, the tiny little roots can easily find their way into small, but important parts of your AeroGarden – like the pump! When these roots get bigger they can actually stop (and break) your pump – which will temporarily break your AeroGarden until you can find a replacement pump.

Here is how you do it

We recommend trimming your AeroGarden roots for the first time after about 4 weeks. This gives your plants plenty of time to establish a healthy and stable root system. When you trim your roots for the first time, simply raise the AeroGarden lamp hood, and lift up the front flap on the water reservoir. With the flap up, lift up the top lid of your AeroGarden (which holds the seed pods and plants) and completely remove it from the AeroGarden – being careful not to damage your existing plants. With the plants removed, trim the roots as shown in the picture. Be careful not to trim them back too far. Just trim them back far enough so they will interfere with the parts of your AeroGarden.

Why should you trim your AeroGarden roots?

Trimming your AeroGarden roots will not only allow your plants to thrive and be healthy, it will also allow your AeroGarden to continue functioning properly for years to come. So don’t be afraid to trim your roots!