HELPFUL HINT: The best way to figure out where to place tie is to gently push on main stem with your fingers, testing for strength and ability to support the plant. Typically, your tie will be no more than 2” above the base of plant.

How To Support Fruiting Plants

Loop a tie around main stem at a point where it:

a)is strong enough not to bend or break when tie is secured, and

b)stands upright when tie is pulled toward Lamp Arm.

Tightly loop one end of tie around Lamp Arm.. Hold tie in position with one hand..With other hand, gently pull opposite end of tie

to bring main stem to an upright position..

Secure two ends of tie to each other by twisting..

If you notice other heavy branches that need support, secure them to Lamp Arm as well..

!Loosen or untie supports that are around the moving portion (top) of Lamp Arm before raising Lamp Hood, to avoid damaging plant stems..

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AeroGarden 1-Season, 7-Pod manual How To Support Fruiting Plants

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