What is the advantage of the EcoQube Sprout?
It’s the first product that allows you to grow micro-veggies using a stackable hydroponic micro-garden.
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What is the size of the EcoQube Sprout?
4 in. wide x 11.25 in long x 1.60 in tall
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What's special about micro-veggies?
Micro-veggies have up to 40x the nutrients that their fully-grown counterparts( e.g. regular veggies) have, but are often expensive to purchase( costing up to $30-$50 per week to eat) and messy. With the Sprout, you can grow up to $20 worth of micro-veggies in 10 days for under $5 and keep your home clean!
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What kind of plants can I grow in it?
You can grow a variety of micro-veggies by adding different seeds to our “blank” seed-pads. We suggest micro-veggies such as broccoli, spinach, kale or arugula among other varietals.
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When will I receive it?
We are planning on shipping out the Sprout by June 2019 for later tiers. There is still a lot of design, production, and distribution work to be done, but we estimate that this is the most realistic date. We will, of course, update you with any new information that we have and let you know if you’ll receive our EcoQube Sprout earlier or later than expected.
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Do I need to water the plants in the EcoQube Sprout?
Simply add water into the water reservoir and our seed pads will take care of the rest.
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How do seed pad work?
The seed pad is made from molded pulp. The pulp acts as a grow medium for your seeds to root and grow from. It also acts as wick helping deliver the perfect amount of water from the water reservoir to your seeds.
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Does the EcoQube Sprout need soil to work?
No, the EcoQube Sprout grows micro-veggies without any soil! Simply add water into the water reservoir, and insert the seed pads with seeds inside.
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Will I need fertilizer for the EcoQube Sprout?
The EcoQube Sprout is able to grow micro-veggies without any soil or fertilizer. Simply add water into the water reservoir and insert the seed pads with seeds inside!
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How to set up?
Set in the desired location and add 600 ml of water. Insert seed pads, watch the micro-veggies grow, and harvest in 7 - 10 days!
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What's the tray made of?
Injection molded ABS plastic.
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What seeds can be grown?
Any micro-veggie seeds such as broccoli, arugula, kale, and spinach.
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How long will it take for the seeds sprout?
Seeds will sprout in 3-5 days and can be harvested when they’re 1-2 inches tall or after 7-10 days.
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How do you harvest the sprouts?
Use scissors or your fingers to trim the micro-veggies at the stem. See our video for EcoQube Frame for an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km_z_b2XjR0
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Are the seed pads reusable?
The seed pads are not reusable, but are recyclable and can be composted after use!
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What type of water can be used?
We recommend using RO/distilled/filtered water. Tap water can work as well but can depend on local water quality.
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Can I grow other plants?
The EcoQube Sprout is only used for growing micro-veggies and not fully grown plants. You can grow the sprout versions of your favorite herbs! We like basil micro-veggies!
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Do I need sunlight?
The micro-veggies do not need sunlight to grow. However, sunlight can help them grow faster.
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For international customers, are the seeds included?
We cannot provide seeds to international customers. They will have to purchase their own micro-veggies seeds and use our DIY seed pad kit.
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