What to do with AeroGarden plants when they get too big?

Author: Mrs. Hulda Bayer  |  Last update: Friday, May 30, 2025

My herbs were getting too big for my aerogarden so I transplanted them. Keep in mind that when you transplant them into the soil, they will experience shock and look very droopy. Pro tip: I used skewers in the pots I put my herbs in to make them stand on their own. They will stop being droopy after awhile.

What to do when a plant outgrows in an AeroGarden?

To transplant from the AeroGarden try these steps:
  1. Moisten some high quality potting soil (we recommend buying your soil from your garden center or a hydroponic store)
  2. Remove plant from AeroGarden.
  3. With heavy-duty scissors, carefully cut the basket in half lengthwise and remove the pod from the roots.

What to do when AeroGarden plants get too tall?

Trim your AeroGarden's plants

If the plants would normally grow too tall for the AeroGarden, you can 'train' the plants to grow out instead of up by cutting the top of the plant off, above the 5th stem. This will encourage the plant to grow and fill out sideways rather than up.

How do you deal with overgrown plants?

Cutting Back and Pinching Plants

Cutting back is the process of removing one-half or more of the plant to reduce the size of overgrown plants. Some plant species respond well to being cut back by producing abundant new growth, but others do not.

When to remove plants from an AeroGarden?

The best time to make the move from an AeroGarden seed starting system to soil is when the seedling grows its first set of true leaves.

How to TRANSPLANT Aerogarden Herbs and Vegetables | Growing food in small spaces

What to do when a plant gets too big?

If your large indoor plant has many leaves, the best way to combat this is by pruning. Removing damaged parts of the plant and trimming excess growth is vital to maintaining healthy houseplants. Some large houseplants are ideal for propagating. This means you can grow smaller plants for no extra cost!

What are three common mistakes people make when growing hydroponically?

Unleashing Success: Avoid Common Mistakes in Indoor Hydroponic Gardening
  • Neglecting Proper Lighting. ...
  • Overlooking pH Levels: ...
  • Poor Nutrient Management: ...
  • Inadequate Air Circulation: ...
  • Ignoring Temperature and Humidity: ...
  • Clogging and Disruptions in Waterflow:

Is it okay to trim roots in hydroponics?

Some growers recommend starting to root prune your hydroponic plants once there is some decent root development. At this early stage, it's as simple as snipping apical roots that are dominating the root mass, to shorten them up to around the same length as adjacent roots.

How long can plants live in AeroGarden?

Flower varieties typically grow for 4-5 months and can last much longer depending on tending and care. Lettuces & Greens typically grow for about 4 months. Herbs typically grow for about 3-4 months and can last 6 months or more.

When to trim an AeroGarden?

Keep pruning the new growth off the top about every two weeks, making sure to remove the growing tip. After the plant determines that growing upward is not an option, it will send out new branches lower down on the stem.

What to do when plants grow tall?

Dealing with Naturally Leggy Plants

Fixing this issue requires just a few steps. You can cut the stem down to the height you prefer and replant it. Just make sure to give the stem a few days, or even a week, to scab over before you put it back into the soil with its lower stature.

Why is AeroGarden going out of business?

First, an explanation, which was grounded in the reality we faced last fall. Despite creating the tabletop hydroponic gardening category 20 years ago, the market had been challenging these past few years. And that's why we made the tough decision to wind down the business.

How to transition hydroponic plants to soil?

  1. Step 1: Choose the Right Time. ...
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Soil. ...
  3. Step 3: Water the Plants. ...
  4. Step 4: Remove Plants from Hydroponic System. ...
  5. Step 5: Rinse Roots. ...
  6. Step 6: Dig Planting Holes or Prepare Containers. ...
  7. Step 7: Transplant the Plants. ...
  8. Step 8: Water Thoroughly.

Why are people against hydroponics?

However, cons may involve higher initial setup costs, the need for technical expertise, and a reliance on artificial lighting and climate control. Also, many argue that hydroponically grown produce may lack certain flavors or nutrients compared to soil-grown crops.

What are three plants that are not recommended for hydroponics?

Large plants, such as fruit trees (e.g., apple, pear, and citrus trees) and large shrubs (e.g., blueberries and raspberries), are generally unsuitable for hydroponic systems due to their size and long growth cycles.

What is the biggest disadvantage of hydroponics?

Perhaps the largest drawback for Hydroponics is the excessive amount of energy it requires for indoor operations (like vertical farming).

What to do with an overgrown plant?

  1. Prune it. The simplest way to reduce the size of a plant is to prune it, which means cutting back its growth until it's a size you're happy with. ...
  2. Lower the light conditions. A plant in bright light will grow quicker than one in lower light. ...
  3. Divide it. ...
  4. Move it somewhere else. ...
  5. Rehome it.

What if I don't want my plant to get bigger?

What if you don't want your plant to get bigger? If you'd prefer to keep your plant small, you can carefully trim some of its roots then put it back in its current pot. Make sure you also trim some of the growth above the soil. A smaller root system can only sustain a smaller plant.

What to do when seedlings get too big?

What to do when your seedlings grow too big
  1. Pot up. ...
  2. Fertilize. ...
  3. Take off the flowers. ...
  4. Water when the soil starts to dry out. ...
  5. Watch out that the tops of the plants don't hit the lights. ...
  6. Harden off the plants. ...
  7. Just go ahead and plant them.

What to do when plant outgrows AeroGarden?

The issue with adult plants is that they have been growing in a solely hydroponic environment. Their root structure is different from soil grown plants. Because of this, they need time to adjust to that new growing medium. Put them in a pot of soil and keep that soil very wet for at least a week.

When to remove AeroGarden grow dome?

We suggest you keep the dome (transparent cap) on until you see the sprouts almost reaching it - just like shown in the picture below.

Are you supposed to leave the AeroGarden light on all the time?

The light can stay on during the evening hours, or you can have it be turned off. When you set up your AeroGarden with a programmable menu, the garden will maintain a light and pump cycle that is optimal for the type of plant you have growing.

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