Plant starter

The plant starter helps you grow new seedlings even when your plant wall is already full. It creates a controlled environment where seeds can germinate without interference from the nutrient-rich system running in the cabinet.

When mature plants are already growing in your Vext, nutrients circulating in the system can prevent seeds from sprouting. The plant starter isolates new pods in clean water, allowing seeds to sprout under stable, non-nutrient conditions before being introduced to the main system.

Use the plant starter proactively. When you notice plants beginning to age or bolt, start new pods so the next cycle is ready in time.

Below is a step-by-step guide to using the plant starter.

• Your Vext plant starter

• Clean water

• New Vext pods of your choice

• The Vext app

Carefully pour water into the plant starter using a glass. Fill to approximately 1.5 cm, or until the water just reaches the lower openings of the lid.

Tip: Add only enough water to keep the plant pods moist at the top, not soaked.

Place the Vext pods into the plant starter holes.

Refill only when there is no water left and the pods begin to look slightly dry at the top.

Repeat this cycle until true leaves develop. True leaves are the second set of leaves and typically appear 7–20 days after planting.

Once true leaves begin to appear, remove weaker sprouts using a scissor. Leave 1–3 healthy sprouts depending on the plant type.

Transfer the pod to the plant wall once true leaves have developed.

After placing the pod in the plant wall, add it to the virtual plant wall in the app.

It’s rare, but sometimes seeds don’t germinate. If no sprouts appear after 21 days:

• The pods may have been too wet. Let them dry almost completely before refilling with slightly less water than before.

• Try a new Vext pod. In some cases, seeds may be past their prime, especially if stored for a long time.

The plant starter gives seeds the right conditions to sprout before entering the main system. By keeping water levels controlled and moving plants at the right time, you ensure consistent and healthy growth across your Vext.