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RESOURCES
Every GardenChef comes with a starter set of domes and trays. An optional starter kit is available and includes
growing trays, domes, mats, sifter, TDS calibration solution, PH kit, hydrogen peroxide, 20 gallon plastic tub (for
mixing/sifting soil) and measuring syringe (for adding nutrients)
Many supplies, including seeds and growing media, can be found at local greenhouses and urban garden supply
sellers. The internet is a great resource for finding everything you need for your GardenChef. A list of some
resources is on the next page.
Growing trays
(with drain holes)
and vented
domes
Sterile soil or
hydroponic
growing media
Seeds: purchase
from reputable
supplier
Sifter to sift dry soil
to cover seeds for
germination
Plant food: for hydroponic
growing or seeds with longer
growing cycles. Seeds with
shorter growing cycles get
enough nutrients from the
soil
TDS reader: for
measuring the initial
TDS of your water
supply
Plastic tubs for mixing
and sifting soil
Growing mats/filters to
keep soil from running
out of the trays into the
water. Thicker mats can
be used for hydroponic
growing.
PH kit: PH#4 and PH#7
bottles to calibrate the pH
probe.
TDS 1000 EC ppm solu-
tion: To calibrate the total
dissolved solids probe
Rockwool or stonewool
starter cubes/trays for hy-
droponic growing. Perlite
may also be used. For dis-
cussion on hydroponic
growing media, consult
www.epicgardening.com
Measuring syringe
to add nutrients
