Guides
How to use different parts of your Vext
Use
How to start new Vext pods
How you start new pods depends on whether anything is already growing. If the plant wall is empty, the pods can be placed directly in the holders. If ...
Plant starter
The plant starter helps you grow new seedlings even when your plant wall is already full. It creates a controlled environment where pods can germinate...
Storage space
The lower compartment of your Vext houses the nutrient bottles for automatic dosing and provides space to store additional pod packs ready for plantin...
Cabinet factory reset
Is you cabinet having issues? A factory reset will likely not solve it. You should instead follow the troubleshooting guides or contact support. A fac...
Pair your cabinet
Connect to your cabinet to get started. Check that the cabinet button is blinking blue. If it is not, press and hold the button for 6 seconds until it...
Change cabinet Wi-Fi network
If you've moved your cabinet, changed your home network, or just want to switch which network it's connected to, you can do this without a factory res...
Cabinet showing as offline
Start by checking the online status in the app. Even if it says it's offline, this doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong with your cabinet. Check...
Cabinet button modes
Your Vext 2.0 has three modes you reach by holding the button on the front of the base. Each one uses a different hold time and turns the button a dif...
Plant care
Microgreens
Microgreens are the baby versions of leafy vegetables and herbs, harvested just after the first true leaves appear. Though tiny, they’re nutrient-dens...
What's growing on my pod?
Most of what shows up on a pod looks scarier than it is. The trick is to look at the character of the growth, not just the fact that something's there...
Pests
The cabinet filters help keep insects away from your plants. In rare cases, pests may still appear. If this happens, follow the steps below to manage ...
How wet a pod should be while it sprouts
A pod that is sprouting works best evenly damp: moist all the way through, like a wrung-out sponge. At that level the sprout gets the moisture it need...
Why your Vext needs a water reset
Topping up keeps your water tank topped up. It does not keep the water balanced. Over time, the same recirculating water drifts out of balance in ways...
Water management guide
Vext sets watering to match your plant's growth stage, so most of the time you can, and should leave both sliders on Default. Adjust when your plant t...
