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Содержание The Eve

Страница 1: ...THE EVE support justvertical com www justvertical com JUST VERTICAL GROWERS GUIDE ...

Страница 2: ...e backed it with a 2 year warranty For your safety read and understand all instructions prior to installing or turning on your garden Failure to follow setup instructions or maintenance could lead to damages injury or fire Make sure all parts shown on pages 10 and 11 arrived with your garden If there are any missing parts do not start using your garden and immediately contact support justvertical ...

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Страница 4: ...ng Your Timer Planting Seeds Pump Set Up Filling Your Reservoir Adding Nutrients 32 Maintenance 8 Week Maintenance Schedule Checking Plants Checking Reservoir Adding Nutrients Checking Roots Cleaning The Unit 8 9 10 11 38 Pruning Stakes Pollination Prunning Staking Pollination 39 39 33 34 12 13 14 15 16 18 23 28 29 31 19 22 35 36 36 37 40 Table of Contents ...

Страница 5: ...ing From The Pods Onto Front Face Leaking From The Bottom Plant Site Water Is Leaking From An Inside Pipe No Power To The Timer Light Is Flickering Plants Not Receiving Enough Water Blockage In The Supply Line Or Drain Timer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Pests Troubleshooting Plant Growth 43 44 45 48 48 49 50 51 51 51 52 53 55 56 57 58 59 60 ...

Страница 6: ...GETTING STARTED 6 ...

Страница 7: ...mple and thanks to a little bit of work on our end you ll need just a few minutes once it arrives to get growing We ve kept it quick for you because you have better things to do like tasting our 10 different kinds of kale Set up 7 ...

Страница 8: ...Get To Know Your EVE LIGHTSHADE FRONT FACE PLANT SITE CABINET 8 ...

Страница 9: ...Inside Your EVE LIGHT TIMER DIMMER DRAIN HOSE RESERVOIR PUMP ASSEMBLY IN RESEROVOIR 9 ...

Страница 10: ...Items Included With The EVE GFCI Cable Seedling Kit Peat Moss Grow Plug Seed Pack Nutrient Bottles Wall Mount X1 X1 X16 Vega A Vega B X1 X1 X1 ARUGALA BASIL KALE LETTUCE 10 ...

Страница 11: ...Pump Assembly In Reservoir Power Bar Pods X1 EVE Feet EVE Screws X12 X16 X4 11 ...

Страница 12: ... On The Feet Lay down the EVE either on the cardboard packaging or on a carpet or rug Align holes on the feet with the holes on the cabinet and insert the screws Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws 1 2 3 12 ...

Страница 13: ...Repeat for the 3 other feet Put the EVE back into an upright position 4 5 13 ...

Страница 14: ...2 Mounting Your EVE To The Wall 14 ...

Страница 15: ...GFCI CABLE RESET BUTTON GFCI PLUG EVE POWER BAR PLUG CLICK 3 Turning On Your EVE 15 ...

Страница 16: ...F LED INDICATOR DAY FUNCTION PROGRAM FUNCTION LIGHT TIMER DIMMER POWER CABLE WHEN THE TIMER IS PLUGGED IN PRESS THE C KEY TO RESET THE TIMER USE THE D H M BUTTONS TO ADJUST THE CLOCK ON THE TIMER TO THE CURRENT TIME ROTATE TO ADJUST LIGHT INTESNSITY TURN LEFT MORE DIM TURN RIGHT MORE INTENSE 3 Setting Your Timer 16 ...

Страница 17: ...T YOUR LIGHTS TO TURN OFF WE CHOSE 11PM FOR THIS EXAMPLE WE REC COMEND 18 HOURS ON AND 6 HOURS OFF FOR OPTIMAL GROWTH PRESS THE P BUTTON AGAIN 1OFF WILL APPEAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF YOUR DISPLAY You will not be able to make changes to your timer if the symbol is shown on the screen Press the C R button 4 times to unlock the timer Once the symbol disappears you can make changes Note Timer Autolock 17...

Страница 18: ...PRESS THE MANUAL BUTTON UNTIL YOU GO FROM ON TO AUTO THE RED LED LIGHT WILL COME ON WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON TURN DIMMER ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT FOR FULL BRIGHTNESS 18 ...

Страница 19: ...any of our seeds don t germinate within 21 days we will replace them for free Seeds are a living thing and sometimes they just don t germinate so don t worry if a few don t come out right away You will use your seedling starter kit to start your seeds Planting Seeds 4 VENT DOME GROW GRID BOTTOM TRAY WOOD COVER 19 ...

Страница 20: ...PEAT MOSS PLUG SEEDS Plant 3 5 seeds per peat moss plug that you ve received Place plugs with seeds into the black grow grid Fill bottom tray halfway with cold water 1 2 3 20 ...

Страница 21: ...ce the grow grid with the peat moss plugs into the water Spray dome with warm water and place on top Keep vents open Once plants are touching the top of the dome they are ready to be transplanted 4 5 6 21 ...

Страница 22: ...Push out seedlings from bottom opening in the grow grid Place seedlings into the pod in your garden 7 8 22 ...

Страница 23: ...by pushing in the supply pline clear line inwards at all connections on the tee Note Your pump is pre set for the irrigation for 20 seconds ON and 30 minutes OFF This timing never changes 6 Pump Set Up Filling Your Reservoir 23 ...

Страница 24: ...To set up the pump take the black timer box and power outlet out of the reservoir When you fill your reservoir with water plug in the pump as shown below 24 ...

Страница 25: ...Filling Up Your Reservoir Before you get started filling your reservoir make sure you ve completed the previous step setting up your pump 25 ...

Страница 26: ...r will last up to 2 weeks dependent on plant size We recommend checking water levels weekly Half full reservoir This tank of water will last up to 1 week dependent on plant size Reservoir is empty This tank of water needs to be refilled to the original fill line 26 ...

Страница 27: ...Once you ve filled the reservoir with cold water plug the pump power cable into the power bar The pump should never run without water in the reservoir 27 ...

Страница 28: ... reservoir as shown in the image below Make sure the supply line is securely attached to the pump Make sure you have set up your EVE according to the instructions above If you are missing any parts or have any questions or concerns please contact support justvertical com 28 ...

Страница 29: ...s will always remain in the water from last time Note If you are growing flowering plants such as tomatoes or strawberries once the flowers start to bloom you will start with a fresh reservoir and add 30ml of Flores A and 30ml of Flores B You will then add 10ml of Flores A and 10ml of Flores B every two weeks If you re growing anything else follow the instructions below Adding Nutrients 7 29 ...

Страница 30: ... mL of Vega A and 60mL of Vega B Each capful is equivalent to 10mL Add 20mL of Vega A and 20mL of Vega B nutrients to the reservoir after you have moved your seedlings from the seedling kit into the EVE After every 2 weeks inside the EVE add 10mL of Vega A and 10mL of Vega B 30 ...

Страница 31: ...atural A Yes they are quite literally salt of the earth Q Can I store both A B in one bottle A No you cannot If you try they will start to bond to each other in the bottles Q How should I store the nutrients A Store your bottles in a dark area at room temperature Q What is the recommended pH for plants A The recommended pH is 5 5 6 5 Q I am monitoring TDS what should I aim for A Lettuce arugula 50...

Страница 32: ...MAINTENANCE 32 ...

Страница 33: ...rates at peak performance and to maximize plant health and growth The cycle repeats every 8 weeks Once you have completed a task check off the circle to track your progress Maintenance of your garden is extremely important Below is a calendar that you can use to keep track of your maintenance tasks Each specific task is explored in more detail below the calendar A Note On Maintenance 33 ...

Страница 34: ... Plants larger than 6 should be supported by a stake inserted underneath the plants Make sure all plants are properly positioned in their pods Checking Plants 1 2 3 4 INCORRECT POSITIONING OF PLUG INSIDE OF THE POD CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE PLUG INSIDE THE POD PEAT MOSS PLUG IS TOO FAR UP 34 ...

Страница 35: ...ded additional water that does not mean you need to add nutrients as well Your reservoir is full This tank of water will last up to 2 weeks dependent on plant size We recommend checking water levels weekly Half full reservoir This tank of water will last up to 1 week dependent on plant size Reservoir is empty This tank of water needs to be refilled to the original fill line 35 ...

Страница 36: ...e sure to trim the roots of all the plants at least once a month By trimming your the roots of all the plants it allows proper water flow through the unit and reduces any chances of leaks Longer roots will cause a leak in your garden Make sure to maintain the length of the roots in your garden to 3 inches DO NOT ALLOW THE ROOTS TO GROW INTO THE DRAIN TRIM ROOTS BACK TO 3 INCHES SEE BELOW 36 ...

Страница 37: ...clean that as well Reservoir Unit Wipe off any debris splashed water or nutrient runoff weekly to maintain the visual appeal of your unit If you notice there are reoccuring salt stains on the front face of your unit please check the roots of the plants in your garden If the roots are longer than the recommended 3 inches they will cause a small leak in your unit 37 ...

Страница 38: ...PRUNING STAKES POLLINATION 38 ...

Страница 39: ... these per plant Next if leaves are growing directly into the light bulbs take those off as they will burn Stakes are used when your plant has grown to about 6 15 cm in size The plant support helps the plants to continue to grow in an upright position and makes sure no water can come out the front face of the EVE To install the plant stake slide the stake in between the peat moss plug and the blac...

Страница 40: ...hand vibration or wind To pollinate by hand use a small brush toothbrush paintbrush makeup brush etc to move the pollen within the flower from the male to female portion by brushing the middle of the flower then the sides Vibration pollination works shaking the pod gently so that the pollen comes loose Wind pollination can be done by setting up a small fan nearby to generate air movement causing t...

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Страница 43: ... at once Kale Harvested by leaf starting with the leaves closer to the base of the plant When harvesting there are three rules to follow Taking more than 1 3 of the plant at once can shock and kill it so be careful If the main stem is going woody then the plant is bolting and it is time for a new one If your plant is growing flowers and the stem is becoming solid wood it is time to replace it See ...

Страница 44: ...ut 2 inches of growth Cilantro also known as coriander Ready to harvest when it is 6 inches tall To harvest just pick off what you need or cut off a bunch at once Enjoy the fresh tacos Rosemary Slightly slower growing herb that is ready around 6 weeks of growth Each time you harvest you can take about 2 inches off each branch Parsley Takes around 10 weeks to fully develop Should be regularly prune...

Страница 45: ... tomatoes When pruning you should look for suckers that should be taken off these grow out of the elbow of the main stem and its branches The flowers you see will eventually become tomatoes so make sure to take good care of them When flowers emerge switch your light cycle to 12 hrs on 12hrs off Make sure to regularly pollinate the flowers and soon you will see green tomatoes You will know they are...

Страница 46: ... to produce fruit Fortunately once established strawberries can continue to produce fruit for a very long time With strawberries as soon as you see flowers ensure that you are regularly pollinating them and that you are using the Flores nutrient blend and you change your light schedule to 12hrs on 12 hrs off Strawberries 46 ...

Страница 47: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 47 ...

Страница 48: ...r in the reservoir covering the pump while it s running Is the pump plugged into the power bar Are the black quick connect power cables for the pump and its timer properly connected to each other Check there is power to that outlet in your home Try turning the system off for 5 minutes and then turning it back on Check that the supply line is connected to the pump Troubleshooting Hardware There Is ...

Страница 49: ...2 Trimming your roots on a regular basis also helps you grow healthier plants with more nutritional content If your plants are ready for harvest take them out of your EVE and plant a new set of seeds LONGER ROOTS AS WELL AS RAPUNZEL LIKE ROOTS WILL CAUSE A LEAK IN YOUR EVE MAKE SURE YOU MAINTAIN THE ROOTS IN THE EVE Leaking From The Pods Onto Front Face 49 ...

Страница 50: ...ater will be forced out from the bottom pods If after trimming the roots the drain is still blocked proceed to the blockage in the supply line or drain troubleshooting MAKE SURE TO TRIM THE ROOTS OF ALL THE PLANTS AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BY TRIMMING THE ROOTS OF YOUR PLANTS IT ALLOWS PROPER WATERFLOW THROUGH THE UNIT AND REDUCES ANY CHANCES OF LEAKS DO NOT ALLOW THE ROOTS TO GROW INTO THE DRAIN Leak...

Страница 51: ...splay check the power cord is plugged in to the timer box and the power bar is on Verify the power bar has electricity by plugging something else into it or checking the pump is running If there is still no power try pressing the switch on the power bar and the rest button on the GFCI Light is Flickering Check that the plug into the timer box are firmly inserted Try turning the dimmer up and down ...

Страница 52: ...ed by Improper plant arrangement Blockage in the supply line or drain 1 2 These issues can easily be resolved Practice proper plant arrangement for optimal waterflow with larger plants at the bottom and smaller plants at the top as seen below PROPER PLANT ARRANGEMENT IMPROPER PLANT ARRANGEMENT Plants Not Receiving Enough Water 52 ...

Страница 53: ...uck in the drain and other debris 1 Remove ALL your plants from your unit and place the plants in a container filled with cold water 2 Empty the reservoir You can save the nutrient water in another container for re use or pour it down the sink 3 Blockage In The Supply Line Or Drain 53 ...

Страница 54: ...Fill the now empty reservoir with warm water 4 Add 60mL of hydrogen peroxide 5 Make sure the drain is directly above the reservoir to allow your EVE flush properly 6 54 ...

Страница 55: ...x from the pump 7 After allowing the pump to run unplug the pump and reconnect the black box Rinse out the reservoir and the pump Return the nutrient water back into the reservoir and the pods back in the EVE 8 Plug the pump back into the power cord and you have now completed the descaling process 9 55 ...

Страница 56: ...r and the backward 6 will disappear Press the manual button twice to ensure that the timer is switched to ON The red light will come on when the timer is on ON Do the lights work now If yes press the manual function one more time to go to AUTO on the LCD display The issue has been resolved If no please contact us at support justvertical com Timer Troubleshooting 56 ...

Страница 57: ...l dish soap and warm water Spray the affected areas and let sit for 15 mins then wipe off the plant Alternatively you can spray with an insecticide Pests though rare can happen in indoor gardening These are easily solved with some common household items Fruit Flies Fungus Gnats These flies like to lay their eggs in dark wet conditions They are only visible in the adult stage of their lives when th...

Страница 58: ...ves to look yellow or bronze in colour These are typically controlled in nature by other mites Spider mites are commonly found in dusty conditions keeping humid clean air helps prevent them To control spider mites use a natural dish soap and let sit on the leaves for 15 minutes before wiping them off Alternatively you can spray with an insecticide Algae and Mold control To avoid algae or mold wipe...

Страница 59: ...in your reservoir can cause tip burn on your plants This is exhibited by browning or yellowing of the leaves It could also cause wilting or weakening of the plant If a large quantity of nutrients were accidentally added to your reservoir it is recommended that you empty your reservoir and add fresh nutrients Nutrient deficiencies can be indicated by poor plant health Indicators of these could be p...

Страница 60: ...ants are not getting any air flow this can also stunt plant growth ensure there is adequate air flow around your plants PH Levels If you are running your EVE on well water or otherwise irregular water test the pH level of the water source A pH outside of the normal range could negatively affect your plant growth Heavy metals in the water especially can stunt growth 60 2 3 4 ...

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